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Job Category : Environmental

Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.35

From counterfeit and dangerous goods to illicit tobacco and large frauds, our core aim is to protect consumers from online harm.  We do this by investigating and disrupting harmful web sites and other online platforms. We also help build capacity within the trading standards profession at a local and regional level, so officers are better equipped to gather evidence and investigate online crime.  Our team also operates a Digital Evidence Unit for the forensic analysis of computers, mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices.

As an Enforcement Officer, you will support the Disruptions Team Leader in detecting, researching and disrupting online harm.  For the higher pay grades, you will also assist in managing and delivering projects set out in the National Trading Standards eCrime Team service plan. You will work closely with colleagues in trading standards teams across England and Wales to ensure e-crime intelligence is properly captured and recorded.

North Yorkshire Council is a joint host authority, alongside City of York Council, for the National Trading Standards eCrime Team (NTSeCT). The team investigates, prosecutes and disrupts consumer harm caused by traders operating illegally online.

Key objectives of the service are:

• To investigate incidences of e-crime that are of cross-region or national significance.
• To provide a Digital Evidence Unit for the forensic analysis of computers, mobile phones, tablets and other electronic devices.
• To provide specialist forensic support on-site during the collection of digital evidence from complex IT environments.
• To intervene where web sites, social media and other online platforms are hosting content that is harmful to consumers.
• To build capacity within the trading standards profession at a local and regional level in order that officers are better equipped to gather evidence and investigate incidences of e-crime.

Key objectives of the role are:

• The post holder will support the National eCrime Co-ordinator and Divisional Officer with the research and the development of policies, procedures and best practice to ensure trading standards is better equipped to deal with e-crime threats at a local, regional and national level.
• The post holder will assist with the implementation of projects identified within National Trading Standards eCrime Team business plan.
• The post holder will work closely with the National Trading Standards Intelligence Team and the Regional Intelligence Analysts to ensure e-crime intelligence is properly captured and recorded.

Plus, at Lead Officer level (Grade JK):

• To lead on, or lead parts of, online trading standards-based projects.
• To manage staff allocated to these projects, or parts of project of which the postholder is the lead officer.
• To undertake online disruption work on sites or social media where there is consumer harm.
• To mentor staff junior staff/seconded officers to develop their knowledge and experience of open-source investigation and disruption work.
• To be an authorised officer for disruption work, carrying out range of activities including, directed surveillance and test purchasing.

To specialise in an area of the team’s work, including but not limited to covert investigations, open-source investigations, disruption work or Intelligence


Essential

Knowledge and Experience

For Grade F:

•          Working knowledge of computer hardware and general software packages 

•          Knowledge of the workings of a trading standards service within a local authority

•          Experience of carrying out routine online inspections

•          Experience of using electronic record keeping systems

For Grade G, as Grade F plus:

•          Working knowledge of online research techniques, web sites and internet technologies 

•          Experience of carrying out general online research and the tools and techniques available

For Grade H, as Grade F and G plus:

•          Knowledge of complex IT principles, including internet architecture and web site design and construction

•          Knowledge and ability to interpret complex legislation and apply it in practical situations and advise consumers and traders.

•          Knowledge of current legislation in respect of Trading Standards

•          Experience of enforcing Trading Standards legislation or other enforcement work or other relevant work experience.

•          Experience of report writing.

For Grade JK (Lead Officer), as Grade F, G and H plus:

•          Knowledge and ability to interpret complex legislation, apply it in practical situations and advise trading standards professionals, consumers, and traders.

•          Knowledge of the workings of a regulatory service within a local authority.

•          Knowledge and understanding of the use of technology and online platforms/web sites to plan and commit offences and the techniques to investigate and disrupt such offending.

•          Can demonstrate experience of using open-source investigation tools alongside knowledge of the legal framework behind such work for trading standards professionals. 

•          Can demonstrate experience of mentoring less experienced officers.

•          Specialist knowledge in a particular area of work eg covert investigations, open-source investigations, disruptions work or intelligence.

Occupational Skills

For Grade F:

•          Literacy and numeracy skills to level 2 or equivalent.

•          Works productively in a pressurised environment.

•          Demonstrable IT Skills.

•          Uses developed communication skills to explain work carried out by the post holder in a court setting.

•          The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

•          Takes responsibility for maintaining own and others’ health and safety.

For Grade G, as Grade F plus:

•          Analyses information from a range of sources, probing for further information or a greater understanding when necessary.

•          An investigative nature with the ability to draw information from a variety of sources, dissect and draw appropriate conclusions.

•          Communicates with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations.

•          Effectively copes with conflicting and complex demands.

•          Monitors own performance against deadlines and milestones to ensure targets are met.

For Grade H, as Grade F and G plus:

•          Makes decisions which influence a range of actions, projects and/or people.

•          Uses a range of techniques to successfully persuade, influence and/or negotiate with others in a range of situations.

•          Uses high level communication skills with people at all levels.

•          Able to prevent and/or manage challenging behaviour.  Takes constructive action to prevent triggers occurring and minimise identified behaviour.  Acts in a manner which is likely to promote calm and reassurance

For Grade JK (Lead Officer), as Grade F,G and H plus:

•          An investigative nature with the ability to draw information from a variety of sources, dissect and draw appropriate conclusions, probing for further information or a greater understanding when necessary.

•          Takes responsibility for and produces a range of solutions to problems.

•          Ability to explain detailed and technical information to a varied audience.

•          Able to give clear, accurate and concise information in pressured situations, such as when encountering potentially upsetting illegal material or giving evidence in court.

•          Completes accurate written records.

•          Takes responsibility for maintaining own and others’ health and safety.

•          Advanced ICT Skills in relation to the use of Forensic software packages•          Able to obtain and present information from a variety of sources

Job Category : Environmental

Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £17.85

From counterfeit and dangerous goods to illicit tobacco and large frauds, our core aim is to protect consumers from online harm.  We do this by investigating and disrupting harmful web sites and other online platforms. We also help build capacity within the trading standards profession at a local and regional level, so officers are better equipped to gather evidence and investigate online crime.  Our team also operates a Digital Evidence Unit for the forensic analysis of computers, mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices.

As an Intelligence analyst, you will support the Disruptions Team Leader in detecting, researching and disrupting online harm.  This will be by carrying out online and open source research to identify potentially harmful content and developing appropriate intelligence logs and intelligence products.  You will work closely with colleagues in trading standards teams across England and Wales, as well as external partners such as the Police and HMRC.An enthusiasm to protect consumers and tackle online harm.  Although specific experience of online open-source research is a distinct advantage, a solid background in intelligence research and development is key.  You will be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.  You will have proven experience of analysing information from a range of sources, probing for further information to aid greater understanding where necessary.

Job Category: Legal
Job location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF,  London Borough of Waltham Forest
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £29.38 per hour

We are looking for a Litigation Lawyer to join our Litigation and Public Law Team focusing on one or more of: complex possession, Housing Judicial Review, Access or Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions. You will be responsible for a challenging caseload, you will be line managed by Senior Lawyers and supported by legal officers and paralegals in the team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor, or barrister with three years post qualification experience, able to demonstrate experience.

Key Responsibilities: 

To be responsible for giving legal advice, drafting documents, conducting litigation, undertaking advocacy and providing support to clients in one or more areas of the Litigation Team’s work as follows; complex possession, homelessness, anti social behaviour and other injunction work.

Responsible for conduct of litigation (including advocacy) in the areas of responsibility as assigned by the Senior Lawyer and/or Head of Law (Litigation)

To contribute to the effective operational management of the Legal Services team in order to deliver a high quality and cost-effective legal service which includes undertaking work in other areas of Legal Services where required and competent to do so. 

Qualifications and Requirements: 

To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: 

At least one years’ experience as a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX

Proficiency in office software 

Terms and conditions: 

Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; 

Satisfactory declaration of interest; 

As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. 

Equal Opportunity: 

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and management of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. 

We are keen to support staff to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.

Job Category: Admin & Clerical
Job location: Newmarket Walk, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, CF47 8EL, 
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.69 per hour

Work Pattern Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Job Category: Housing

Job location: Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX,

Charnwood Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate star

tSalary: £33.00 per hour

Key Relationships/Liaison with:    Private owners, landlords and tenants, Internal and external partners in the public and private sector, Letting Agents.Job Purpose�    To support the improvement and upkeep of housing standards and conditions in the private sector in the Charnwood Area.�    To Manage, Support and develop the Housing Standards and Private sector Licensing Teams.�    To ensure that the housing standards service is delivered smoothly and efficiently in line with policies and procedures.�    To deal with complex cases and complaints about housing standards.�    To work in partnership with internal and external services and agencies to�    support the delivery of the service and related policies, strategies, action plans and initiatives.�    Delivery of an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination.Main Duties and Responsibilities1.    Responsible for the day to day running of the Housing Standards service including processing and responding to complaints and enquiries about housing standards and disrepair in the private sector. Including oversight of standards on mobile home and caravan sites.2.    Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Housing Standards Team, including training, guidance, coaching, mentoring, support, and motivation, identifying development needs, and encouraging strong team and cross-team working.3.    Responsible for the day to day running and delivery of the private sector housing licensing schemes including mandatory, selective and additional licensing.4.    Responsible for the day-to-day management of the private sector Housing Licensing Team, including training, guidance, coaching, mentoring, support, and motivation, identifying development needs, and encouraging strong team and cross-team working.5.    Ensure service standards and performance targets are achieved through regular performance monitoring, collation and timely submission of performance reports and returns, and assist in the identification and implementation of corrective actions.6.    Ensure quality and value for money in service delivery, by obtaining feedback from customers, partners, and staff, benchmarking services, and identifying best practice, and assist in the identification and implementation of service improvements.7.    Develop, review, and implement procedure guides to support effective, efficient, and consistent service provision, in line with local and national policies and legislation.8.    Represent the service at internal and external meetings, working groups and case conferences.9.    Work in partnership with other agencies and individuals in the public and private sectors including tenants groups, residents groups, support agencies, letting agents, landlord groups, landlord accreditation schemes, student accommodation providers and Universities, landlords and tenants.10.    Be a caseholder for and resolve complex complaints from tenants in the private sector as well as support the team to resolve difficult complaints.11.    Assist the private Sector Housing Manager with the monitoring of relevant budgets, ensuring that expenditure is within approved limits and value for money is achieved.12.    Ensure the delivery of fair and equal services to all customers, in line with Council policies.13.    The postholder will be required to undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade, and / or hours of work, as may be reasonably be required of you, at your main place of work and at any other of the Council�s establishments.14.    Responsible for protecting and managing information securely, and reporting breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with Council policies. Essential    DesirableQualifications        Level 4 certificate or equivalent in Housing, Environmental Health or a related subject.    ?    Certified member of the Chartered Institute of Housing.        ?Certificate in Housing Health and Safety Rating System competency        ?Or        Demonstrable experience identified within the section below.    ?    Experience        Significant experience of delivering Housing Standards and Housing Licensing Services.    ?    Experience of resolving complex housing disrepair issues in the privately sector.    ?    Experience of taking enforcement action relevant to Housing standards, including working in partnership with legal services to prepare court documents.        ?Experience of completing inspections in line with the HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) guidelines.    ?    Experience of providing advice and support to landlords in the private sector.    ?    Experience of managing staff.        ?Experience of managing and improving performance.    ?    Experience of managing and resolving customer complaints.    ?    Experience of managing budgets.         ?Experience of partnership working across the public and private sector.     ?    Experience of working with individuals and organisations with conflicting priorities to reach a common goal.    ?    Experience of using a range of IT systems and Software.    ?    Skills / Knowledge        The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in understandable spoken English is a requirement of the post.    ?    Knowledge and understanding of the Housing Act 2004, ideally through practical application.     ?    Knowledge and understanding of relevant policy developments and legislation.    ?    Ability to use own initiative, make decisions and resolve problems with minimal supervision.    ?    Ability to prioritise workloads to meet conflicting deadlines and achieve a range of performance targets.    ?    Ability to demonstrate a broad range of management and leadership competencies, including supporting, developing, coaching, and mentoring.    ?    Ability to develop, review and implement effective procedures.    ?    Ability to research and identify best practice and embed into working practices.    ?    Interpersonal Skills        Ability to communicate effectively with customers with differing needs, colleagues at different levels and elected members.    ?    Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies.    ?    Other requirements        May be required to be available for meetings outside of normal office hours.    ?    Ability to hybrid work and to carry out on site visits.    ?    An understanding of, and commitment to equal opportunities, and the ability to apply this to all situations.    ?    Must be able to perform all the duties and tasks of the job with reasonable adjustments, where appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010.    

Job Category: Interims

Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £26.06 per hour

Business Mileage: 45p per mile 

 Hybrid working

Do you have a can-do attitude? Are you committed to delivering customer-focussed services? Are you an inspirational leader with a background in Public Rights of Way? If the answer to each of these questions is yes, we’d like to hear from you!

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint an Interim Principal Public Rights of Way Officer who will act as the professional lead for all Public Rights of Way related matters across the authority. You will be responsible for the management of the Public Rights of Way team, and in doing so, developing, and implementing strategies, processes, and policies to provide excellent Public Rights of Way services and will collaborate with various stakeholders, including Cabinet, other elected members and senior managers to enhance the network, ensuring they are accessible and well maintained.

The role will be hybrid working with typically one day in person on Tuesdays, however there may be requirements for additional days where site visits are needed. 

Job Category: Housing

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

Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.70 per hour

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00. Hybrid role, 4 days in office.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: 31 Chester Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 8BG, Wrexham County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £30.50 per hour

Job description

The All Age Disability Team provide intervention and support to Children and Adults of any age who may have a diagnosed Learning Disability, Severe Physical Disability and Multiple Disabilities with complex needs. 

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers to join an innovative and supportive team. The team works with Children and Adults; the current vacancy is within the children's element of the team.  

The successful candidates will need to a registered social worker and contribute to the team’s multi-agency approach to providing a seamless health, social care and well-being service for individuals with disabilities of all ages, their families and carers. 

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

Job location: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ, 

Central Bedfordshire Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £16.90 per hour

Job description

Driving Licence is desirable. 

Working within a team delivering an effective and responsive service, ensuring our senior leadership team (Director level) have the day to day support they need. 

Candidate must have excellent organisation, interpersonal and communication skills and be an expert in prioritising and managing busy schedules and planning proactively. 

Day to day - may involve diary management, fielding calls, minuting meetings, liaising with colleagues, partners and residents as well as the Council's elected members and MP's. Ideally need to have experience in a similar role supporting a senior leadership team. Knowledge of Local Government or working in a political environment would also be advantageous but not essential.

Regular travel to and working from Priory House, Shefford is required. This is inline with business need but likely to be at least twice a week.

£32,587 per annum, pro rata. (£16.90 per hour) -

please note this is the rate for someone choosing to be paid LTD / Umbrella or PAYE it won't be exceeded as an hourly rate.

Job Category :Social Care - Unqualified

Location : Enfield 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.

Post is to answer 1001 ASC enquiry telephone line and undertake initial information gathering on referrals.

Key Accountabilities:

1. To maintain a clear understanding of the objectives, direction and development of the service area to meet changing needs, with particular emphasis on customer relations, continuous service improvement and ensuring that a positive image of the Council is portrayed at all times.
2. To contribute towards the development of a culture within the service which is customer focussed, committed to ensuring value for money and to provide a high standard of customer service, health and safety and the Council’s core values.
3. To ensure that schemes and targets comply with relevant technical/legal/legislative/statute requirements/codes of practice, government agencies, DDA and Health and Safety legislation.
4. To attend as a representative of the Council London-wide groups or bodies for sharing of best practice and disseminate information for future development of services.
5. Using a range of multiple communication methods in all forms of contact with customers including telephone (inbound/outbound, internet, face to face, sms text messaging, email, face to face and mobile channels).
6. To respond to customer needs through organisational learning through implementing new practices and procedures as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (You are not restricted to 2 criteria for each category)

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 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

Essential Qualification(s) 

1.  

2.  

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: Technical

Job location:  Flint House, Church Street, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5BD, Flintshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £17.12 per hour

Job description

Time served, fully qualified electrician, able to produce a high standard of work in both tenanted and void properties and have experience within social housing. A wide knowledge base is essential and the candidate will need to have excellent testing and diagnostic skills and able to trace and rectify faults within domestic properties including repairs to various types of central heating systems

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location:  Musgrove Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA, Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £32.64 per hour

Job description

Advanced Practitioner to support the social care team within an acute hospital working to an intermediate care model 

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hall, Freemans Way, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP, Pembrokeshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £28.05 per hour 

Job descriptionThe role will play an essential role in achieving good outcomes for Pembrokeshire's looked after and accommodated children through providing a high standard quality assurance and statutory reviewing service.  As IRO you will have responsibility for delivering the statutory reviewing function for young people looked after by the Local Authority, ensuring plans for all children are appropriate, timely and high quality with the voice of the child at the centre.As Child Protection Chair, you will be responsible for chairing multi agency child protection conferences, ensuring children living in high risk situations are protected and their needs are met. 

    In Pembrokeshire, we pride ourselves on the quality of our prevention services which have supported many children to remain within their own families.  The success of this has meant that our overall looked after population and child protection register is below the national average, ensuring manageable caseloads.  We offer a flexible service to families via a hybrid model using a mix of face to face and Microsoft Teams for meetings. 

Job Category : nterims

Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £472.97

Role‌ ‌ purpose‌

Provide‌ ‌ leadership‌ ‌ to‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ Development‌ ‌ Management‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ Enforcement‌ ‌ functions‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ Council‌ ‌ to‌ ‌ make‌ ‌ a‌ ‌ significant‌ ‌ contribution‌ ‌ to‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ positive‌

growth‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ regeneration‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ Borough‌ ‌ through‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ innovative‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ practical‌ ‌ application‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ development‌ ‌ management‌ ‌ skills.‌ ‌ To‌ ‌ ensure‌ ‌ that‌

growth‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ regeneration‌ ‌ in‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ Borough‌ ‌ is‌ ‌ delivered‌ ‌ in‌ ‌ line‌ ‌ with‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ Council’s‌ ‌ Local‌ ‌ Plan‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ associated‌ ‌ documents.‌

The‌ ‌ role‌ ‌ reports‌ ‌ directly‌ ‌ to‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ Assistant‌ ‌ Director,‌ ‌ Strategic‌ ‌ Planning‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ Infrastructure,‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ is‌ ‌ responsible‌ ‌ for‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ Lead‌ ‌ Officer,‌ ‌ Development‌

Management,‌ ‌ Lead‌ ‌ Officer,‌ ‌ Planning‌ ‌ Delivery‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ Lead‌ ‌ Officer,‌ ‌ Planning‌ ‌ Enforcement.‌

Key‌ ‌ activities‌

Corporate‌ ‌ Leadership‌

● Responsible‌ ‌ for‌ ‌ setting‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ strategic‌ ‌ direction‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ tactical‌ ‌ operation‌ ‌ for‌ ‌ your‌ ‌ service.‌

● Responsible‌ ‌ for‌ ‌ producing‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ delivering‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ service‌ ‌ plan‌ ‌ for‌ ‌ your‌ ‌ service‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ monitoring‌ ‌ its‌ ‌ delivery‌ ‌ to‌ ‌ align‌ ‌ with‌ ‌ both‌ ‌ corporate‌ ‌ and‌

directorate‌ ‌ aims‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ priorities.‌

● Responsible‌ ‌ for‌ ‌ establishing,‌ ‌ developing‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ keeping‌ ‌ under‌ ‌ review‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ structures,‌ ‌ procedures‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ working‌ ‌ methods‌ ‌ for‌ ‌ your‌ ‌ service‌ ‌ to‌

ensure‌ ‌ an‌ ‌ integrated,‌ ‌ effective‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ efficient‌ ‌ approach‌ ‌ to‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ delivery‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ services‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ to‌ ‌ maximise‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ use‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ new‌ ‌ technology‌ ‌ to‌ ‌ both‌

improve‌ ‌ services‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ generate‌ ‌ efficiency‌ ‌ savings.‌


The‌ ‌ person‌

In‌ ‌ order‌ ‌ to‌ ‌ successfully‌ ‌ deliver‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ responsibilities‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ role,‌ ‌ you‌ ‌ will‌ ‌ need‌ ‌ to:
‌

● Have‌ ‌ relevant‌ ‌ degree‌ ‌ level‌ ‌ qualifications‌ ‌ in‌ ‌ Town‌ ‌ Planning‌ ‌ (or‌ ‌ related‌ ‌ built‌ ‌ environment‌ ‌ discipline)‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ hold‌ ‌ chartered‌ ‌ membership‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ the‌

Royal‌ ‌ Town‌ ‌ Planning‌ ‌ Institute‌ ‌ (RTPI),‌ ‌ or‌ ‌ be‌ ‌ able‌ ‌ to‌ ‌ demonstrate‌ ‌ suitable‌ ‌ post‌ ‌ qualification‌ ‌ experience‌ ‌ to‌ ‌ meet‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ eligibility‌ ‌ requirements‌

for‌ ‌ chartered‌ ‌ membership.‌

● Have‌ ‌ significant‌ ‌ experience‌ ‌ in‌ ‌ successfully‌ ‌ assessing‌ ‌ and‌ ‌ advising‌ ‌ on‌ ‌ planning‌ ‌ applications.‌

● Evidence‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ management‌ ‌ training‌ ‌ or‌ ‌ a‌ ‌ management‌ ‌ qualification‌ ‌ (eg‌ ‌ Certificate,‌ ‌ Diploma‌ ‌ or‌ ‌ MBA)‌ ‌ would‌ ‌ be‌ ‌ considered‌ ‌ desirable.‌

● Comprehensive‌ ‌ understanding‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ planning‌ ‌ legislation‌ ‌ &‌ ‌ good‌ ‌ understanding‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ related‌ ‌ legislation‌ ‌ including‌ ‌ local‌ ‌ government‌ ‌ legislation.
‌

● High‌ ‌ level‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ political‌ ‌ awareness‌ ‌ &‌ ‌ comprehensive‌ ‌ knowledge‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ the‌ ‌ operation‌ ‌ of‌ ‌ local‌ ‌ government.‌

Job Category : Social and Healthcare Unqualified

Location : WISH, Nottingham Community Housing Association

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.76

South Derbyshire

Car user

female

Domestic Abuse experience

level 3 childcare qualification

Main responsibilities

Organise, plan and supervise a programme of activities for children of all ages (0 – 16).

Provide parents and children with appropriate practical and emotional support.

Formulate, implement, review and evaluate individual support plans; ensuring support is delivered in accordance with NCHA’s principles and values.

Develop and promote internal and external tenant support networks.

Motivate and develop team members to be involved with the children’s service you will provide.
Evaluate and monitor volunteer performance.

Identify training and development needs related to the children’s service for colleagues and ensure they follow NCHA’s procedures.

Maintain accurate children’s records and appropriate administrative systems.

Participate in the development and implementation of quality systems for the children’s service and in budget decisions.  

Maintain a healthy and safe physical environment for tenants, their children and colleagues.

Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policy and procedures; carrying out and reviewing risk assessments for children and play activities.

Attend safeguarding/child in need meetings where applicable.

About the person (criteria used to shortlist applications)

Knowledge      

Qualified to, or working towards Level III NVQ in Childcare/ Play or an NNEB or a relevant qualification at an equivalent level.

Current knowledge of child protection legislation, Social Services procedures and good practice guidance in relation to children.

Demonstrable knowledge of issues relevant to tenant group.

Skills and experience

            Demonstrable experience of working in a childcare or play work environment, including supervisory experience.

Demonstrable ability to operate effectively at supervisory level.

Numerate and literate with basic IT skills.

Personal qualities,

 values and behaviours

            Understanding of the needs of people from diverse social/cultural/racial backgrounds.

Willingness to promote and adhere to the CLEAR values of NCHA.