Jobs

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

Job location: County Hall, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP151GA, Monmouthshire County Council

Hours per week: 29.5

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.69 per hour

THIS ROLE IS 4 DAYS PER WEEK, ALL TRAINING IS OFFICE BASED

Your responsibilities are to:-

Administration

• Responsible for timely and professional managing of incoming and outgoing correspondence from the social work teams (e.g. letters, emails, mail merges and verbal communications)
• Responsible for storing information correctly e.g file management of paper and electronic notes and records 
• Gather information and copy to respond to Data Protection Subject Access requests (DSARs)
• General minute taking as requested ie: strategy meetings, which very occasionally may include travelling to meetings across and outside of the County
• Responsible for administrative tasks e.g. photocopying, scanning, printing, room bookings, transport and hotel bookings etc.
• Data base validation, reporting and updating databases as we move from one system to another
• Booking meetings, diary management and sending meeting invites and corresponding minutes
• Responsible for maintaining supplies and stock control (e.g. Stationary)
• Conduct timely �file audits� to ensure that Children�s files have appropriate documentation prior to transfer to the next team
• Adhoc administrative tasks to meet service requirements as requested

Experience

Recent and relevant experience of working within an administrative environment.

Experience of organising and facilitating meetings including minute taking and experience of organising diaries.

Experience of developing and maintaining administrative systems

Have experience of managing systems and data for record keeping, collation of information and statistics.

Communication and interpersonal skills

• Must possess high level oral and written communication skills, showing ability to maintain systems and produce documents to a professional standard.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly with a range of individuals and organisations, by demonstrating a professional and sensitive approach.
• Must have the ability to build good working relationships
• High level of tact, diplomacy and a good understanding of the requirement of confidentiality.

Job Category: Housing

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

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.24 per hour

This is a hybrid role. The successful candidate will need to be able to attend the office at Wallfields , Pegs Lane , SG13 8EQ at least twice per week.

This is a Housing Options Triage and Support role for an initial 3 months with a view to extend for the right candidate.  Part of the role is to be the first point of contact for customers seeking housing advice via telephone, email or in person. To undertake an initial assessment of the customer’s needs and circumstances, book housing assessments, signpost them to other organisations as appropriate. Obtain information and documentation to process the housing register application and award housing points.

The successful candidate must be able to work from the office at least twice per week.

Job Category : Planning

Location :160 Tooley Street, Southwark CouncilHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £42.27The post is located in the Old Kent Road Planning and Growth team. The team deals with all aspects of regeneration including determining planning applications, preparing the Old Kent Road area action plan and coordinating the council's wider regeneration activities in the Old Kent Road opportunity area The post holder will lead on design related matters within the Old Kent Road team including providing design advice and working with applicants to improve the design of planning applications and pre-applications, discharging conditions relating to materials, mock up panels etc, commissioning and managing design codes and master planning, representing the council on design matters at the forthcoming examination in public into the draft Old Kent Road area action plan, and commissioning and managing design teams in preparing projects such as public realm and park improvementsPurpose of the job1.         Responsible for providing complex planning advice and applying this to the determination of planning applications, preparation of planning policy and guidance or other activities related to the town planning and regeneration service. 2.         To lead on design related matters within the Old Kent Road team including providing design advice and working with applicants to improve the design of planning applications and pre-applications, discharging conditions relating to materials, mock up panels etc, commissioning and managing design codes and master planning, representing the council on design matters at a forthcoming examination in public into the draft Old Kent Road area action plan.Principal accountabilities4.         To deliver complex and specialised town planning services including development management, the preparation of planning policy and delivery of planning related regeneration projects in accordance with recognised performance standards and delivery plans. 5.         To take responsibility for decisions and recommendations regarding development management, planning policy and other related planning and regeneration projects and activities that will have far reaching and lasting effects on the development of the borough and which have significant impacts on the local environment, economy and community. – Decisions and advice given by the postholder have the potential to have major impact on the development value of land in the borough, the amount of development that can take place, the delivery of council priorities such as affordable housing and have major environmental impactsKnowledge, including educational qualifications:The post holder must hold a degree in a relevant subject or a relevant professional qualification and provide evidence of continuing professional  developmentAn understanding of how services are provided in a Local Government context and political awarenessAn understanding of management concepts, practices and principles gained through experience An understanding of the issues and financial constraints facing local government and, in particular, the services provided by the units under the post holder’s direction.An in-depth understanding of town planning and urban regeneration issues in a major city context Experience: Substantial experience of town planning in a major city context Achievement of results to planned deadlines requiring complex technical work.Preparation of reports to committee and/or senior council officers and external organisations.Planning and carrying out public consultation exercises. Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies: Written communicationProduces written information which is clear and succinct.Presents ideas in a well-structured format and in a manner appropriate to the context and the audience.Able to create a clear brief for action where required.Customer orientationConstantly strives to achieve customer satisfaction.Is sensitive to the needs of internal and external customers.Demands a strong customer focus from all staff.Recognises the business importance of customer satisfaction.Change orientationLooks for continuous improvement to meet ongoing requirements.Responds positively to and learns from change.Is receptive to new ideas.Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to challenge accepted or established practices and structures within appropriate limits.Technical knowledge and skillsHas specialist knowledge of planning and appreciates the processes in delivering the statutory planning service in a local planning authority Uses qualitative and quantitative techniques to measure performance in own specialism.Possesses the ability to provide support and guidance to skilled staff in technical matters that may be outside the post holder’s detailed area of expertise.Energy and resilienceIs enthusiastic and committed.Demonstrates a capacity for sustained effort and hard work over long periods.Remains calm, objective and in control in stressful situations.Maintains stable performance under pressure.Resilient and persevering.Copes with disappointments and setbacks.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)

Location : Moor Lane, Achieving for Children

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £34.00

About the role

As a Band 6 paediatric Occupational Therapist you will work in a range of settings as an autonomous

practitioner, providing high quality paediatric occupational therapy to support children and young

people with disabilities to achieve their potential. You will have the opportunity to work

collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support children and young people’s occupational

therapy needs and provide specialist advice to other disciplines. You will carry a specialist caseload of children and young people with a variety of complex physical, learning and social needs and be responsible for writing reports for EHCP and MDT assessments/reviews. As part of the role you will contribute to the supervision of students on clinical placement and support workers who are working with children and young people on your caseload.


Qualifications

● Diploma/BSc/Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy.

● Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

● Additional short specialist courses relevant to your own clinical area and documented

evidence of CPD (maintained portfolio).

Skills and experience

● Experience of clinical assessment and intervention as an Occupational Therapist.

● Passionate about and/or have experience in working as an OT in paediatrics.

● Working knowledge of child development, neuro-development and childhood occupations.

● Able to plan and prioritise workload, demonstrate initiative through being consistently

solution focused.

● Skilled in assessment planning, implementing and evaluating treatment, complying with

professional and service standards and working as an autonomous practitioner.

● Able to prepare clearly written reports for use by multiple agencies.

● Knowledge, training and experience of a using range of therapeutic techniques and

approaches, including non-standardised and standardised assessments.

● Knowledge/experience of physical and developmental disabilities and their impact on

occupational performance.

● Experience and participate in clinical audits/research.

● Able to communicate sensitive, condition related information to clients using empathy and

reassurance and able to reflect and critically appraise own performance.

● Able to provide and implement OT programmes within a specialist field and work

collaboratively to upskill school staff and caregivers through training, sharing advice and

strategies to support the child/young person.

● Supervision of students and / or support/junior staff.

Personal attributes

● Commitment to lifelong learning, willingness to travel to other sites and work flexibly.

● Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking,

problem-solving and multitasking.

● Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to overcome and achieve challenging

objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children and young people.

Taking a strength based approach to managing situations.

● Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and

across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children, young people and families.

● Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive andpragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

Job Category : social Care & Health Non-Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)

Location : Guildhall Complex, Achieving for Children

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:15

End Time : 17:15

Salary: £26.00

The Youth Justice Service is part of AfC’s Family and Adolescent Directorate and located within the Specialist Adolescent Services. The Youth Justice Service (YJS) has a statutory role to play by diverting children away from the youth justice system; helping prevent offending and re-offending; reducing  the use of custody; contributing to multi-agency public protection and safeguarding, and adopting  Signs of Safety, trauma-informed, identity development and whole family approaches to youth justice.  

Within the YJS we have the following vision: ‘We take a child first, offender second approach and always  seek to work in partnership with children and families to build resilience and sustain positive change
’. 

The post holder will be responsible for managing a caseload supporting children, young people and families with a range of needs and risks related primarily to offending behaviour and will provide support to children, young people and their families within the designated geographical area of eitherRichmond or Kingston.The  the sucessful candiate needs to  have had expoerince holding bith ocd and court cases and worked in a Youth Justice service

Job Category : Catering & Hospitality
Location : Llys Cadwyn, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 10.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 18:00
End Time : 20:00
Salary: £12.21
General cleaning of office building at Transport For Wales, No 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd

Key holder for access to the building or locking after the shift (if needed)
Cleaning of:-
Toilet areas – sanitising all surfaces, toilets, sinks, hand dryers, pipes, cubicles walls and doors and floors
Kitchen areas – sanitising work surfaces, sinks, floors and skirting boards
Offices – hoovering or mopping of floors, sanitising desks – general cleaning of areas
Corridors – hoovering or mopping of floors, skirting boards and window cills
Communal area – cleaning all flooring, skirting boards, window cills, all hard furnishings
In some buildings a scrubber dryer may be provided
All relevant training will be given

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified

Location : Multiple Locations, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 14.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.26

14 years old boy with autism,

He will require 2:1 support

Candidates must have experience working with adults/young adults with autism and mental health needs

Restraint training is required

Location is yet to be confirmed but will be in Scarborough

Shifts will be 8am - 12am & 12am - 8am waking night

Must drive as location will change

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified

Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Hours Per Week :37.00
Salary: £14.59

Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council are working together to provide an innovative new Adolescent Resource Centre (ARC) / Edge of Care Service for 11-17 year olds.  Taking a strength based approach, our aim is to work co-productively with families to improve relationships and enable young people to remain living within their family home.

The ARC has been delivering services to young people who require intensive interventions and access to therapeutic interventions across Cardiff for the last three years. As a result of this success, alongside an increase in need and regional funding, the Service is expanding to become a Regional Edge of Care Service, which will operate across two locations across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan. 

As part of this Service, you will be working within Cardiff’s experienced team providing flexible and responsive care packages of respite, intervention, outreach and family support. 

You will be working with young people across Cardiff at their homes and at our centres at a time of need delivering positive outcomes. You will provide structured, evidence-based interventions enabling families to develop problem solving skills, resilience and achieve positive change. You, and the team will provide a rapid response to children and families in crisis, enabling them to address and overcome the difficulties that have led to the family being at risk of breakdown, and prevent further escalation.

As a Support Worker, you will have some experience of working with adolescents who present with challenging behaviour, you will have experience in working with carers and as part of a wider team. You will be working flexibly that includes some evenings and weekends.   

Driving license and full use of a car is essential. Enhanced Child and Adult DBS needed.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified

Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 30.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary:  £14.59

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Interventions Hub is essential in helping families get the right help at the right time.  That’s why we are creating an out of hours support team in Children’s Services. This will enable vulnerable children, young people and families to receive emergency support outside of normal office hours. 

This team will have a dual function in providing family support and residential support in line with the Right Place.

You should have experience of working with children, young people and their families and be committed to working with families to enhance parenting capacity and improve the life chances of children and young people.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU

You will be required to provide residential support to children and young people in bespoke emergency placements. You should be self-motivated, well organised and able to work as part of a team as well as independently. This role will require you to complete the All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care within 6 months of appointment.

You should be able to work flexibly.     

This will include working evenings and weekends.You will be required to have a full valid driving licence and sole use of a vehicle

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

 Location :County Hall, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.50

PELASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A ROLE FOR AN EXPERIENCED SW AND NOT A NEWLY QUALIFIED - 

THIS WILL BE WITHIN THE I&A team

To assist people to resolve major difficulties in their lives and to enhance their independence and coping skills.

To work within current legislation and Council policy, procedures and practice to assess, commission and review services, including planned interventions, for a specific client group.

To work within the statutory guidance and policy/procedural framework to assist in protecting those who are at risk or vulnerable.

To contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure quality of service across the city and the identification of people particularly at risk.To work positively with colleagues in the statutory and independent sector to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and to empower clients to speak for themselves.

Job Category: Manual Labour

Job location: Bircholt Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9XY, Swale and Maidstone Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £11.53 per hour

Accountabilities ( HGV Drivers only)

• Full United Kingdom Driving License held for at least 6 months.
• Completion of all required documentation relating to the use of a commercial vehicle, including vehicle defect safety books, pre- and post-vehicle checks and GB domestic drivers’ hours book (if required), B1 (up to 3.5-ton UK vehicle licence) drivers or C1 (up to 7.5-ton UK vehicle licence) required.
• To hold the legally required Certification of Drivers Competences (CPC) courses with pass marks achieved within each module (C1 drivers only).
• To ensure that vehicles (where allocated) are maintained in a clean and tidy condition. Undertake Drivers responsibilities in accordance with the Drivers Handbook including maintenance checks, reporting all defects using the Defect Reporting procedure.
• Progressing to this grade is only possible if a vacant role is available.
• Full United Kingdom HGV licence held for at least 6 months either class 1 or 2.
• Daily use of the HGV tachograph as per EU or AETR rules and guidelines.
• Progressing to this grade is only possible if a vacant role is available.

• To carry out a range of tasks defined within the relevant specifications and work schedules, which encompass the Street Scene Service. These tasks include:
• Street cleansing activities
• Street sweeping - mechanical/manual
• Litter picking
• Bin emptying (including dog bins)
• Removal of fly tipping
• Clearing up during/after events
• Special collections
• Removal of dead animals etc.
• Graffiti & Fly Posting Removal
• Ability to use mobile technology solution to gain information and complete work tasks.
• Removal of hazardous waste from public areas such as clinical/sharps (where trained to do so).
• To be an ambassador for the Street Scene team and be visible presence available to answer residents and visitors’ queries and act when required to mitigate health and safety risks e.g., remove needles or cordon off play equipment.
• Safe separation and disposal of waste in line with relevant regulations and Council policies.
• Assistance in the identification of environmental crimes and misdemeanours, and the gathering of evidence for the Environmental Enforcement Team.
• To complete all documentation in respect of the above.
• To use and maintain a range of tools, and equipment in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions, including the completion of all maintenance checks.
• To provide witness statements and attend Magistrates Court as required in support of the Council’s prosecution of fly tipping and other environmental offences that you have been directly involved, in finding evidence as part of your role.
• To wear the Council’s protective uniform correctly and comply with all Health and Safety legislation/regulations, including safe working practices, risk/COSHH assessments.
• To complete all scheduled tasks with reasonable timeframes in an efficient and professional manner.
• To work with colleagues to ensure high standards of maintenance are provided to local communities.
• To ensure that service delivery complies with current regulations, accepted professional standards, the council's policies and procedures and appropriate legislation (including legislation on GDPR/Data Protection, equalities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults).
• To undertake any other duties as directed by the Supervisor/Team Leader as required and within skill set.
• To communicate with customer at the required level 
• Commitment to the Council’s Strategic Plan
• To undertake any training and development as required.
• To comply fully with the Council’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
• To comply fully with the Council’s Health and Safety at Work Policy.
• To assist as required in the Council’s Emergency Plan.
• To comply fully with the Council’s IT Security Policy.
• To undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of the post

Job Category: Human Resources

Job location: Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1NY, Redbridge Council

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £22.55 per hour

**Focus will be on clearing stage 2 complaints backlog -experienced officers only**

Overall Role Purpose:

• To carry out high quality, timely reviews of homelessness decisions (negative homeless decisions, suitability, discharge of duty) under section 202 of the Housing Act 1996; , reviews functions under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017; part VI reviews of Housing register assessment’s and housing offers through choice based lettings
• Manage cases that go to section 204 appeal in the County Court and to further appeal in the higher courts; judicial reviews and other housing court challenges
• To reduce the need for provision of temporary accommodation and resulting expenditure by ensuring effective and timely reviews but also offering good quality options, prevention and relief advice as part of reviews casework 
• To take responsibility for the recording of high quality, key data on all types of reviews which support the submission to the Department for Communities and Local Government ensuring key trends on homelessness, the causes and solutions is available. Also ensuring information on homelessness and allocations as it relates to reviews is available for analysis locally to support the management of demand and response to trends
• This is a specialist role that will be at the forefront of the new reviews functions following the introduction of the Homelessness Act 2017. 

Knowledge & Experience

Level 4: Specialist learning with ability to undertake detailed analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study.

May be evidenced by: Certificates of higher education; NVQ level 4; HND; BTEC Professional; and equivalent qualifications, or evidence of demonstrable application in the course of experience.

Knowledge

Excellent current knowledge of housing issues, legislation, case-law, policy and best practice in the delivery of services 

Knowledge and commitment to provide first class customer service.

A good knowledge and understanding of the government’s welfare reform programme and its implications for the private rented sector and homelessness

A specialist, knowledge of all homelessness legislation, case law and codes of guidance

A detailed knowledge of housing allocations and the operation of part VI of the Housing Act 1996

Knowledge of private sector housing, security of tenure, protection from eviction and housing standards

A thorough knowledge of the range of services provided by the Council for households who are in housing need. 

An understanding of the financial implications of decisions 

A good knowledge of services, benefits and support available to applicants experiencing housing problems

Experience

Experience dealing of making a range of homelessness decisions and decisions on part VI

Extensive experience of working with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, in housing need and/or living in unsatisfactory housing.

Experience of providing an excellent level of customer care and customer service in a comparable customer service environment. 

Experience of prioritising competing demands in a pressurised environment, recognising service priorities and managing a caseload within agreed targets.

Experience of achieving performance targets, deadlines and meeting departmental objectives

Experience of providing an effective advice service to members of the public

Experience of implementing an equality and diversity approach to service delivery

Experience of working in a demanding front line customer service environment and of dealing effectively with confrontational and challenging situations   

Experience of working with vulnerable customers and providing appropriate support Experience of working with homeless customers and those in housing need

Experience of carrying out interviews, investigations, negotiations

Experience of effective record keeping including electronically

Skills / Abilities

Ability to work in partnership with a wide range of people and organisations. 

Performance focussed and able to meet targets and support the team to deliver.

Proactive, flexible and responsive 

Able to achieve positive outcomes for customers

Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative with own cases. 

Ability to participate in effective joint working across services.

Commitment to the promotion of a homeless prevention approach.

Flexible, problem-solving approach to service delivery with a positive attitude to change and ability to identify opportunities and develop innovative housing solutions for customers 

Able to set and maintain the highest standards in professional relationships and behaviour with customers, colleagues and other external contacts.

Ability to work effectively and even-handedly with people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances

Ability to analyse complex issues and written material quickly, to think creatively about problems and identify solutions

Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate work and achieve tasks within tight deadlines 

Ability to effectively use range of IT applications including database, Word, spreadsheet.

Job Category: Human Resources

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

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £27.00 per hour

The successful candidate will be required in the office 2 days per week + plus they will also be required on site for other meetings.

Purpose:
To provide HR support and assistance to the HR Operations team and give advice and guidance to
managers and staff. In doing so the role holder will build and develop effective working relationships with managers which will allow the role holder to have an impact in influencing and supporting managers to achieve their local and the corporate objectives.

Accountabilities:
In consultation with the HRBP, provide managers and staff with appropriate advice and guidance
on Council policies, terms and conditions of employment and other HR related issues in
accordance with employment legislation.
Support, coach, challenge and empower Directorate line managers in managing people issues
(e.g. Disciplinary, Grievance etc.)
Dealing with local trade union (TU) representatives in relation to individual cases or local
collective issues; Build and maintain relationships with line managers, employees and TU
representatives across the Directorate(s) to ensure positive interactions and speedy resolution of
any issues that arise
Responsible for screening all vacancies, identifying potential redeployment opportunities for
employees on the redeployment register and assist in matching them to suitable alternative jobs
across the Council.
Undertake effective Job Evaluations, drawing on benchmarking data and ensuring a fair, consistent
and objective assessment
Ensures senior Directorate stakeholders receive insight from their people data (e.g. sickness
reporting, grievance numbers etc.) To update the casework database (paper-based and electronic)
in an accurate and timely fashion and provide essential HR data for monitoring purposes as
required.
Finds solutions to problems relating to strategic, policy or legal constraints or requirements
2
Understands local issues in the Directorates and takes action based on the implications from a HR
perspective
Ensures that relevant work is passed to the appropriate point in HR as required
To advise on and participate in staff appointments where appropriate, ensuring that Council
procedures are followed in terms of the grading, advertising recruitment and selection of staff.
To contribute to the overall development of the HR team including HR policy development and
projects.

Qualifications:

1. CIPD qualified, or working towards this with experience of working effectively in a
complex organisation.
2. A proven track record of providing clear, balanced advice and guidance on HR
issues
3. Experience of working successfully with Senior Managers on complex HR issues
4. Experience of working in a HR department in a customer focused organisation,
proactively facilitating and leading change

Knowledge and Experience:
5. Significant experience of casework management; disciplinary, grievance,
attendance and well-being, conduct and performance
6. Up-to-date employment law knowledge, practical application on case
management and ability to apply and implement process and policy change
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills
8. Solid understanding and experience in applying employee relations and
employment practices in order to manage employee issues.
9. Interpret the Council�s HR Policy & Procedures and provide advice to
stakeholders appropriate to the situation
10. Develop HR colleagues and line managers
11. Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate data and establish key insights
12. Ability to interpret financial, people and performance data and commentaries
13. Ability to review and challenge content provided by other team members and local
HR teams
14. Understanding of the Directorate's objectives and priorities
15. Able to integrate external sources of data where necessary (e.g. using CIPD /
ACAS websites)
16. Ability to interpret financial, people and performance data and commentaries,
identifying and evaluating the key pressures and opportunities, ensuring that
mitigation is identified, both from internal and external sources where necessary
17. Persuade others using straightforward and simple techniques, clearly
communicate work requirements even if these are technical, complex or
contentious and create challenge to views of others if appropriate, in turn
explaining own position with evidence when challenge
18. Evaluates current situation based on previous experience; identifies advanced
implications/ conclusions from the logical analysis of a complex situation or issue.
Ensure data from all relevant sources can be gathered in order to assess complex
problems and come up with the most appropriate solution

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: £30.14 per hour

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Social Worker to join our team providing support to children and families in the Child Care Assessment Team within the Social Services and Housing directorate.

The Child Care Assessment Team is a statutory team that undertakes child protection, Young People Looked After, Court and family support work with families under the remit of the Social Services and Well Being Act (Wales) Act 2014 and related codes of practice.

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to join the Child Care assessment Team who will be responsible in ensuring that the needs and services for children and families within Pembrokeshire.  The Social Worker will be required to meet statutory timescales, complete assessments within timescales, undertake child protection investigations and manage their case-loads, including Court Cases. The Social worker will be part of a S.47 JI rota, consisting of  two social workers on this rota daily and will be completing assessments of higher end child in need cases and where there are concerns being raised for exploitation.  CCAT are currently developing a S.47 Team and an Assessment Team

Job Category: Housing

Job location: Ashfield District Council, Urban Road, Kirkby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG178DA, Ashfield District Council

Hours per week: 37
Salary: £30,745 

Start date: Immediate start

Working to prevent and relieve homelessness by offering advice and support to individuals facing housing challenges

Consider and assess homeless applications in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Part 7 as amended by the Homeless Reduction Act 2017

To provide clients with a personalised Housing Plan to ensure clients have the best chance to improve their housing options.

To reach decisions and recommendations on homelessness cases, in accordance with the legislation and relevant case law.

Assess the clients needs, explore options and make decisions related to housing,  working with those at risk of becoming homeless or already experiencing homelessness. 

Assessing Homeless Applications from first initial contact through to making s184 decisions

Dealing with both clients and multiagency staff both in person, over the phone and via Teams.

To ensure that risk assessments are carried out and referrals are made as necessary for clients to enable them to be considered for all housing options