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

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

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

EXPERIENCE

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Good written and spoken English
GCSE level

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

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

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

Knowledge
Proficient in project and programme management approaches / methodologies

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

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

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

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

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

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

SKILLS & ABILITIES

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

KNOWLEDGE

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

EXPERIENCE

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

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

Skills and Competencies

Essential:

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

Desirable:

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

Experience and Knowledge

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

Other Special Requirements

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

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

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

Essential:

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

Desirable:

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

Experience and Knowledge

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

Other Special Requirements

Car owner/driver is preferable

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

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

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

Experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

Experience
Proven chef management experience with a recognised catering qualification.

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

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

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

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

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

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

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

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

Qualifications & Experience

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

Salary: Negotiable
Term: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Friday (extra hours as required)
Location: Coryton, London

The Company
We are a container sales business, part of a large group of freight, shipping and logistics companies based in London. Our container depot, based in Coryton now requires a Gate Manager. The organisation is shifting heavily to IT-based processes, and has a roadmap which includes automation and increased use of technology in an ever-shifting industry.
As part of the larger group of companies, the tools we’re deploying need to be properly managed at the yard-side of the business. Our organisation is importing vast quantities of equipment from abroad and we expect that the yard traffic will increase dramatically as a result. As we’ve recently implemented a new software system, the yard will be responsible for the successful tracking of containers moving in and out, and periodic stock checks of large volumes of containers.

The Role
As Depot Gate Manager, you’ll be responsible for learning how the new system is managed, as well as communicating between the various locations within the yard.
When vehicles arrive, you’ll be responsible for taking sufficient details of the boxes they’re there to collect or deliver. You’ll be comfortable communicating with drivers and the office team (based in Rainham) identifying the origin of the box and tallying this up with bookings in the system.
You’ll be tasked with liaising with the office team to coordinate the boxes and follow up with boxes of unknown origin, supporting the Container Control Manager with the accurate and efficient management of containers within the yard. You’ll work alongside the Yard Manager to coordinate efforts in Repairs, Maintenance and Upgrades and work with the transport and shunting team to coordinate effective management of the space.
Person Specification
 Time Management: You’ll be organised with your time, and be able to manage up to 50 vehicles during a busy day – and fill time during days with lighter traffic with organisational efforts such as stock takes, data management and coordinating with the office-team  IT Literate: The system requires IT competence for the successful management of containers into
and out of the yard. This system will be underpinned with security cameras. You’ll log into the camera tracking system to capture data not captured, or otherwise missed

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience in shipping, container, freight, cargo and/or civilian or military logistics
• IT Literacy in depot management systems, container transport systems, Excel or other logistics systems
• Communications proficiency, able to confidently and ably communicate to drivers, office team members and gather information as is necessary
• Tenacity to get the pertinent information, remember the information and submit the data to the system
• Team Player personality to support the other teammates in the yard, the office team, and the other organisations working to get the space operating effectively and efficiently.

Job Category : Finance - Unqualified
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 10:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £15.74

Finance Assistant
Looking for someone who can analyse, control and input a large amount of data.

Job role :
To assist the Finance Team Manager(Temporary Accommodation
Solutions) in all financial matters related to the budgets and
processing of invoices, purchase management and
payments.

Essential skills & Abilities :
Spreadsheet skill a must.
IT literate - we use quite a lot of systems that they will need to learn to navigate quickly
Numerate - Our work is mostly financial, though we support other teams in creating and supporting their data needs for management reporting and statistical returns i.e. FOI's
Attention to detail
Must demonstrate capability in managing priorities and deadlines
Quick learner

Desirable skills & abilities:
Works well within a team
Good communicator
Assertive - able to empower officers and stakeholders in providing timely returns
Flexible - able to pick up other areas of work
Previously experience in a payments or debtor team environment desirable

Job Category : Catering (North)
Location : Teal Beck House Otley
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time: 07:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £10.00

Job purpose and context
Deputise for the Chef Manager, managing every aspect of catering within the location ensuring that the service provided to customers supports happy living, is of a high quality and meets their dietary needs.
To support the Chef Manager to deliver a catering service within agreed budgets and resources are used appropriately.
To lead the catering team delivering food safety standards and health and safety requirements.

Knowledge
Basic knowledge of dietary requirements relating to older people.
Food safety standards.
Health and safety legislation including control of substances harmful to health (COSHH)
Safe use of knives and kitchen equipment.
People management.
Experience
Proven chef management experience with a recognised catering qualification.

Qualifications and mandatory training
Intermediate / Level 3 food hygiene certificate.
Cater craft or similar catering qualification.

Job Category : Housing
Location : Edmonton Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £14.81

• To be responsible for providing a high quality neighbourhood management service to a designated patch, supporting residents to comply with their tenancy and lease conditions.
• To deliver an excellent and proactive housing management service to tenants with a high level of presence and visibility on designated patches, whilst delivering high performance.
• To be responsible for consulting with residents, members and senior officers with regards to housing management issues
• To support tenants sustain their tenancies.
• To work with residents so that they are satisfied with their home and local environment and to be active members of their community.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
1,The ability and commitment to provide excellent customer-focused services to residents.

2.Effective verbal and written communication skills
3.Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently to meet targets and standards
4.Ability to work positively and constructively with a range of agencies and stakeholders to achieve outcomes for residents
5.Ability to work constructively with resident groups and involve residents in the management of estates
6.Ability to work within tight deadlines as part of a team to deliver a range of services for residents

Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of tenancy management law and good practice
Experience of delivering housing management services in a diverse community
Ability to oversee an excellent standard of estate management and ensure grounds maintenance, estate cleanliness and health and safety issues are addressed

Job Category : Commercial
Location : London Borough of Newham, East London
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00

Please note the rate of pay for this role is £17.28 and start date is as soon as possible.
Strong inbox and diary management experience and skills would be essential.
Overall Purpose of Job

To provide efficient, effective and professional support to a Corporate Director, and their directorate as required.

To be part of the Executive Support Team, providing flexible support to a Corporate Director as well as over seeing administrative and continuous cover and delivering against consistent standards.

To provide effective communications and liaison between relevant Directorates, with the Chief Executive’s Office, Mayor’s Office, Mayor and Members, external bodies, Members of Parliament, Government Departments, partners and other stakeholders.

To maintain good relationships with the Chief Executive’s Office, Mayor’s Office, Mayor and Members and other officers within the Council, stakeholders and partnership bodies to support the Corporate Director.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the role of providing executive support and the types of support a senior manager might expect
Detailed working knowledge of Microsoft office package including Word, Excel, Power Point and use of internet

Knowledge of customer care

Knowledge of performance management procedures and how to support staff.

Knowledge of the Council’s strategic objectives and how the Council is delivering through each Directorate these key priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Appropriate administrative qualification or equivalent level of attainment which may be work- based rather than academic

EXPERIENCE:

Experience of creating, developing and implementing office systems and procedures

Detailed experience of using Microsoft office packages

Experience of dealing effectively with customers face to face and on the telephone

Experience of organising meetings including agenda management and taking action notes.

Experience of maintaining complex diaries

Experience of managing staff/team

Experience of managing senior level meetings and contributing effectively to their running and delivery of priorities.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.75

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