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Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified
Location : County Hall, Isle of Wight Council, Newport, Isle Of Wight
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Salary: £20.30
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:30

We have a new opportunity coming up for an Occupational Therapist on a 3 month contract, 37 hours per week.
We are looking for a qualified OT or possibly an OTA with experience working with older people with long term conditions. Salary Grade 11 equivalent.
The OT will be carrying out risk assessments and downsizing packages of care enabling those we serve to live independent and fulfilling lives with the right support in place.
There will be the opportunity to work in a flexible way, with homeworking options available for the administrative elements of the post. This could potentially be 3 days on the Island and 2 days at home.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants will need to have their own vehicle to travel around the Island and will also need a full DBS check.
Applicants should be person centred and have a current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
Experience of working in partnerships to ensure the best outcomes for the people served is essential .
Rate is negotiable.

Job Category : Interims
Location : 3-5 St James Road, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, West Midlands
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £280.90 per day

The SEND Advanced Practitioner is about promoting, monitoring and developing quality assurance practice within SEND
• They should have, or be willing to develop, specialist knowledge of SEND practice, which can be used across Children and Adult services and with our health colleagues.
• They will also represent the service in developing key service provision/local strategic initiatives to ensure joined up working and outputs across the Local Area.
• They will support colleagues in the SEND service and across all partners to undertake joint audits for improved outcomes and life chances for SEND children, young people and young adults, parents and carers who use the service.
• To support SEND Management Team in working alongside parent groups, young people’s participation groups and any other relevant stakeholder group.

Experience
Significant experience of Advanced Practitioner delivery in special educational needs services for children and young people.
Experience of implementing continual improvement in the quality assurance of SEND practices.
Significant experience of contributing to the delivery of high quality services for children and young people and/or adults with disabilities, and/or special educational needs.
Evidence of successful integrated working with colleagues across service and partner agencies to promote the best interests of children and young people and/or adults with disabilities, and/or special educational needs.
Experience of being involved in monitoring services and implementing action plans following audit and inspection.
Experience of engaging people who use services and using their feedback to improve service provision.
Experience in children and / or adults safeguarding.
Involvement in the monitoring and evaluating of outcomes for groups of children with a wide range of additional needs in a wide range of educational settings.
Experience of designing and delivering guidance materials, and briefings aimed at a wide range of staff, partners and parent/carers
Experience of evaluating the impact of specific interventions for children and young people with SEND.

Qualifications/Training
Appropriate professional qualification or related level 4 qualification (DipSW, Degree, CQSW or Educational equivalent).
Knowledge of current SEND research and evidence to inform practice.

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified
Location : Monkton Park Council Offices, Wiltshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.63

Experienced Social Worker for Ongoing Support Team in Chippenham
This role will include visits and assessments in the Chippenham and North Wiltshire area - please do not submit SW who wont visit or are unable to get to area.
Must have minimum 2 years experience ideally in a locality/ongoing support capacity - no newly qualified please as will be rejected
Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, vulnerable adults.
Must have driving license due to area covered
Experience in Liquid logic preferred

Specific qualifications, knowledge, and skills required for this role:
Essential
Degree or equivalent experience/skills.
ITQ 2 or equivalent skill and ability demonstrating significant experience in IT systems.
Professional qualification in area of specialism.
Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role.
• Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the
safeguarding of, vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Social Care legislation and wider policy context.
• Evidenced experience of professional and personal development following achievement of
professional qualification, likely to be a minimum of 2 years post-qualification
• Evidence of giving informal supervision
• Well developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a
variety of ways and levels.
Ability to utilise a range of Microsoft and Electronic Social Care record software
• A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customercentric services.
• Ability to work with others in a developmental way.
• Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports.
• Fully fluent in English

Desirable
• Qualified Practice Teacher.
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
• Evidence of giving formal supervision and appraisal

Job Category : Environmental
Location : Wyre Forest House, Finepoint Way, Kidderminster DY11 7WF, Bromsgrove District Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.00
Officer required to ensure business compliance in health and Safety and Covid controls at events
Main Purpose and scope of the post:

To carry out the enforcement of all relevant provisions of environmental health legislation.

To undertake inspections for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation and to investigate complaints.

To assist and support the team manager in implementing the service plans and ensuring the service fulfils its statutory functions and a wider public protection role.

To provide advice and education to the public and businesses on environmental health/public health issues.

Experience
Experience of an enforcement role in environmental health

Significant experience of an enforcement role in environmental health

Previous supervisory experience
Qualifications /Training
BSc in environmental health or an equivalent qualification approved by the chartered institute of environmental health and current registration with the Environmental health officers registration board

A relevant post graduate qualification
e.g diploma in acoustics

Job Category : Administrative / Clerical
Location : Swale House, Swale and Maidstone Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 18.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £15.23

Job Summary: To mange a wide variety of projects and activities within the multi-agency Community Safety Unit as required within the Community Safety Plan. To coordinate the Community Safety Partnership including meeting management, action delivery and performance management.

Education,
Training and Knowledge
Good level of general education - to GCSE Standard (or equivalent)

NVQ 2 in project management or equivalent

Ability to use initiative, seek opportunities and develop solutions to service delivery

Knowledge of equality and diversity issues

Excellent project management skills and at least one years experience

Knowledge of funding regimes that influence economy and community services in Swale and how these resources can be maximised

Good IT skills particularly word and excel

Project budget management skills and experience

Ability to work as part of a team

Good communication skills both written and verbal with a diverse range of people

Good organisational skills and relationship building skills

Ability to work under pressure and effective time management skills

Ability to travel and to be available out of normal office hours

Knowledge of Economy and Community Services and experience of working in a local authority setting

Experience
Experience of coordinating and engaging with multi agency partners, communities and residents to deliver projects

Experience of working in multi agency and partnership environment to achieve results and experience of dealing with external agencies

Minute taking experience

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
C Location : Church Hill House, Bracknell Forest Council, Berkshire
Salary: £22.78
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00

We work in a multi-disciplinary team within the community Mental Health Team To provide support to older people with diagnosed memory problems who need social care because of their mental health and/or memory problems.
To work in collaboration with colleagues from health and social care to respond to urgent requests for assessment/monitoring/support to people with a diagnosis of dementia or significant mental health disorder who require care and support needs
To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance ensuring continuous development and supporting people to fulfil their roles to maximum effectiveness within allocated resources.
To work in a busy team holding a complex case load, Complete assessment under care act 2014, Carers assessments , review,s MCA assesments, Community DOL and safegurding

Will need to be qualified SW and have knowledge of Dementia/older people mental health.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £14.14
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and the workforce can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Acis House, Acis Group Ltd, Gainsborough , DN21 1GG
Hours Per Week : 40.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £11.00

Your role is all about being the voice of Acis – you’ll often be the first and main contact for our customers and we want to provide amazing service. Bringing your personality and individual flair, you’ll be passionate about making your customers day.
You will be asked to work on a ROTA basis, all Rotas will be done every 4 weeks, candidates will have to be flexible,
shift days will be 5 days out of 7, some weekends will be required and shift times will vary from the below,
08:00-17:00
11:00-19:00
13:00-21:00 (only 1 day a week)
the candidate will need to be Gainsborough based as the role will be remote working sometimes and may be required to work in the office other times.
Basic DBS check
This role will be on-going, please read the order documents on the left for the full Job description.
Any questions please email Charlotte Bird at acisgroup@matrix-scm.com
Looking for immediate start

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : Acis House, Acis Group Ltd, Gainsborough , DN21 1GG
Hours Per Week : 40.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £12.19
Required to Plaster Kitchens and Bathrooms on a Planned works programme

As a Multi Skilled Plasterer, a typical day might include:

Undertaking all types of plastering walls and ceilings, basic tiling and decorating, Brickwork, concreting, roof repairs and general Ground works .
You’ll do work including both emergency works as well as more extensive renovation works to properties.
Working closely with tenants and your line manager concerning the timing and progress of work being undertaken.
Carrying out localised risk assessments as your work requires.
Following the Code of Conduct for the company
Providing (and being proud of) a high-quality service to customers.
Maintaining a full tool kit to enable all reasonable duties to be undertaken as the post dictates.
Using ladders, step ladders, Hop ups, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms where needed.
Lifting of materials and component part, tool kits, ladders and power tools.
Your role is all about delivering amazing service for our customers, completing your work to an excellent standard and really taking pride in helping our customers have homes they love.

The must haves:

You’ll have an NVQ Level 2 in a specific trade (such as Plastering, decorative finishes and Tileing) or equivalent skills with the ability to undertake other work
You’ll have several years’ experience of carrying out wet trades type of work within both empty and tenanted properties
A good understanding of the construction industry in particular the building trade including surrounding legislation
A good knowledge of social housing
Experience of working within social housing
You’ll have the ability to plan ahead to ensure that all jobs can be completed on time, first time.
Resilience. Working in social housing is a challenging but rewarding career, you’ll be helping to bring real change to our customer’s lives.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Nidderdale Children Centre, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Start immediately
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £10.62
Rates Negotiable - Will Consider Higher Hourly Rate

Resource Centre Worker
• (£10.62 - £12.95) - flexible with additional night allowance
•Nidderdale Children Centre, Rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
• Experience of supporting Children with epilepsy, autism and challenging behaviour.
• Augmented communication skills experience would be good.
• Current DBS - children’s bar checked list. No disciplinary actions.
• Driving licence not essential so long as they can make the shift.
• Shifts will be 7-3s , 2-9.30s and an occasional waking night.
• Covid-19 Vaccinated
•Staff will be required to evidence a lateral flow test and inform us if they test positive before attending and weekly or twice weekly depending upon the hours they work.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AD, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Start immediately
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £10.62
Rates Negotiable - Will Consider Higher Hourly Rate

Resource Centre Worker
• (£10.62 - £12.95) - flexible with additional night allowance
• Cherry Tree Lodge, Scarborough, Rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
• Experience of supporting Children with epilepsy, autism and challenging behaviour.
• Augmented communication skills experience would be good.
• Current DBS - children’s bar checked list. No disciplinary actions.
• Driving licence not essential so long as they can make the shift.
• Shifts will be 7-3s , 2-9.30s and an occasional waking night.
• Covid-19 Vaccinated
•Staff will be required to evidence a lateral flow test and inform us if they test positive before attending and weekly or twice weekly depending upon the hours they work.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Council Offices, Nottingham, Broxtowe Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.00
To provide telephone cover for the Council's Services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To take ownership of and resolve customer enquiries and communications including those requiring referral to other services, agencies, stakeholders and organisations by providing assistance, advice and information.
2. To identify customer needs and expectations, to deliver service requests, ensuring the customer receives an effective service by being efficient, knowledgeable and consistent in delivery, with the objective of achieving first contact resolution.
3. To respond to telephone, electronic or face-to-face service requests, enquiries and customer communications, utilising Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to improve service delivery and efficiency.
4. To operate the Council’s cash handling and payment facilities including the acceptance, allocation and reconciliation of payments made.
5. When applicable, to assist and direct Members of the Council and their guests, contractors, company representatives, members of the public and other visitors to the Town Hall.
6. To keep up to date with the Council’s activities and to be fully conversant with all information available to the public.
7. To act as an advocate for the Customer First Contact Centre, promoting positive communication across the organisation encouraging constructive and effective relationships.
8. To ensure that the terms of the Data Protection Act are adhered to, confidentiality maintained at all times and the guidelines for the release of information are followed.
9. To support the Customer First Contact Centre in achieving a cycle of continuous improvement through the mentorship and coaching of new and existing Customer Service Advisors when required.
10. To support the Customer Services Team Leaders in the day-to-day operational management of the Customer First Contact Centre when required.
    Categories of services are subject to on-going review, which may result in amendments being made to the above.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Council Offices, Nottingham, Broxtowe Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 20.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 14:00
End Time : 18:00
Salary: £9.70
To assist in providing an effective support services function to the members and all directorates of the Council, including responsibility for locking up the building and setting the alarms.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the provision of security surveillance for the Town Hall, Council offices and 14 Devonshire Avenue, car parks and surrounding areas. Close the main doors, and setting of intruder alarms, in conjunction with the Cleaning Supervisor.

.2 Assist in ensuring that the reception areas are maintained in an attractive, tidy and safe manner. Assist visitors and members of the public in their enquiries.

3. Assist with the testing of alarms and emergency lighting in the Council offices, Town Hall, Cavendish Lodge and 14 Devonshire Avenue and report any necessary repairs to the Public Buildings Senior Maintenance Officer.
4. Ensure that the physical environment of premises is maintained at a consistently comfortable temperature and atmosphere.
5. Assist in the arrangements for use of rooms in the Town Hall and Council offices for all purposes as designated in the weekly room bookings.
6. Attend during Council and committee meetings and other authorised events as instructed and provide any service required.
7. Carry out any other duties that are within the scope and grading of the post which could also be requested by the line manager or Head of Service.

Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial
Location : Kimberley Depot, Nottingham , Broxtowe Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £11.13
Start Time : 06:00
End Time : 14:00
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Drive vehicles in accordance with licence requirements and the provisions of the Highway Code.
2. Complete driver log and any other records required by management.
3. Check vehicle and related plant items daily before leaving the depot completing a nil defect report, i.e. oil, water, fuel, lights, tyres, brakes and other requirements including power mechanisms. Completing low level repairs such as bulb replacements.
4. Report all vehicle defects to the Refuse and Workshop Managers via the relevant sheet.
5. Manage and utilise the vehicle on board computer system (Bartec) to provide a single point of contact for information management relating to collection schedules, assisted collections and logging of missed/damaged bins.
6. Drive vehicle to the approved tip or refuse disposal location and discharge the load as directed.
7. Complete Drivers Hours weekly log/book.
8. Return vehicle to Depot on completion of day's work and park.
9. Cleanse vehicle daily.
10. Responsible for ensuring that loads are kept within legal limits.
11. Fill vehicle with adequate fuel at the end of the working day.
12. Supervise and be responsible for the health and safety of the team members ensuring that working practices are undertaken in accordance with the council’s procedures.
13. Collect sharps reported to team by the public as per training provided. Report all incidents to the Refuse Manager, complete paperwork and dispose of needles through the stores function.
14. Keep appropriate records of streets and premises where bins are not collected due to not being out, contamination, wrong bin out, overfilled (lid up), heavy, access problems, defective or damaged bins or any other problems using the Bartec IT system.
15. When agency workers are assigned to teams provide additional supervision until they are familiar with the round/s.
16. Give loading staff occasional assistance with loading heavy bins.
17. Help and assist team members in the safe loading of bulk bins (1100 litre wheeled bins) where the team is a driver and one loader.
18. As required undertake other duties, either in the Refuse or Street Cleansing Sections to provide cover for which training will be provided.
19. Communicate with the public with regards to the Council’s recycling policies and procedures as and when applicable.
20. Promptly collect spilled refuse where bins are being emptied, preventing littering and road hazards.

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: £12.50

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific Requirements
1) To be involved in the preparation of appropriate level assessments of children and their families, in line with the Department of Health “Assessment Framework”, under the guidance and supervision of the Team Manager.
2) To carry a protected caseload under the supervision of the Team Manager. This will cover a range of possible duties from supervising contact of children, parenting advice to families, support to adolescents etc.
3) To attend Team Meetings and appropriate training in line with the development of a positive and high quality service to the public of Cardiff.
4) To attend supervision sessions and receive direction from the Team Manager on all aspects of work.
5) To demonstrate an ability to work in a way that promotes anti-discriminatory practice.
6) To provide appropriate written assessments, reports and other administrative work, with the support and guidance of the Team Manager, using the appropriate information technology systems in the team.
7) To work with other professionals and agencies to assist in the preparation of assessments.
8) To cover for colleagues in carrying out their duties.
9) To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required by the Chief Children’s Services Officer from time to time.

Corporate Requirements

1. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
2. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.
3. To, as a statutory duty, adhere to the Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy and associated policies and procedures and to report concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children or adults at risk. In order to support you in this, you are required to access safeguarding training at the level which is relevant to this post.
4. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
5. Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.