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Job Category:  Social Care Qualified

Job location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS 

 Bromley Council
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £27.82 per hour

Job Category:   Building Services & Maintenance
Job location Wade Road Depot, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PL, United Kingdom
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £38.00 per hour

Candidates should meet the following criteria 

• A qualification in horticulture or other relevant discipline; 
• A proven track record of managing a large Grounds Maintenance work force. 
• A customer focused approach; 
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal. 
• Be able to pick up new systems and adapt quickly to the role.
• Keen to make a difference, even in a short period of time.
• Full driving license

The post is based at our Wade Road depot and the role is based fully at this location with site visits being undertaken as part of the role.  Please note, hybrid working is not available due to the nature of the role. 

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

Job location County Hall, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP151GA, United Kingdom
Monmouthshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £13.69 per hour

The Purpose of this Role:- 

The business support function in Childrens’ Services comprises of a team of highly skilled colleagues who are committed to deliver a a flexible and resilient business support service, capable of responding quickly and positively in line with circumstances and demand.

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) and requests from the Police
• 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 digital “file audits” to ensure that Children’s files and Plant have appropriate documentation prior to transfer to the next team
• Setting up new starter laptops via the guidance sheets and linking the phone
• Recording equipment, keeping logs of resources as required
• Adhoc administrative or related IT tasks to meet service requirements as requested

Human Resources

• Support managers with general administration and recruitment if needed 
• Assistance with the recruitment process, invites and facilitation of interivews

Staff Development and Support

• To assist with training, supporting and sharing knowledge with new starters and existing colleagues. ( PLANT, systems and all other processes) 
• Assisting the Social work Teams with software or laptop issues when in the office

Skills and requirements for the role

• Recent and strong admin and IT skills are essential
• Excellent attention to detail 
• First class phone manner and customer service skills
• Must be a team player and be keen to help and support colleagues
• Must have a can do attitude
• Evidence of commitment within a role and resilience is also a requirement
• Flexibility is key to this role since things can change and do change unexpectedly – must be happy with this kind of situation as it wont’ suit everyone.

Full training is provided

The successful candidate will have access to a car and live within 30 mins drive max of the office. We are based rurally and the bus service is virtually non existent and therefore is not an option.

Job Category: Technical

Job location Lambpit Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL11 1AR, United Kingdom
Wrexham County Borough Council
Hours per week: 15

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £19.81 per hour

This placement is for a person to soley work on the National Fraud Initiative Data Matching exercise. The successfully candidate must have extensive experience in work on NFI matches including data entry, prioritisation of match investigation, investigation work and be outcome focused

To provide an independent and objective assurance and consulting service to the Council on the control environment by evaluating its effectiveness in achieving the organisation�s objectives.

To objectively examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of the control environment as a contribution to the proper, economic, efficient and effective use of resources.

To assist the Council:

• to improve its operations and accomplish its objectives and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. 
• in maintaining effective controls by evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement. 

To provide levels of assurance to Chief Officers and Senior Managers by auditing, advising and reporting on a portfolio of high and medium risk departmental and key system audits. This in turn enables the Head of Service - Audit & Technical to provide assurance to the Council�s Governance and Audit Committee and Senior Leadership Team on the adequacy of the Council�s control environment.

To fulfil the above by reviewing and evaluating:

1. the effectiveness, adequacy and application of internal controls;
2. the extent to which the Council�s assets and interests are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds; and
3. the suitability and reliability of financial and other management information used within the authority.

To use experience, initiative and professional judgement when undertaking all internal audit work, including investigations as necessary.

To supervise and mentor internal auditors.

To comply with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION               

Part-qualified CIPFA (diploma level) or equivalent CCAB.

or

Holding one of the following Professional Qualification: AAT, IIA or QICA

and

Proven experience of being an Auditor within the Public Sector.

To achieve all of level 3 skills competencies (per CIPFA �Audit Skills Matrix�) and be working towards achievement of the relevant level 4 skill competencies,

Use of ICT hardware and software to carry out audits, including relevant systems for data matching purposes.

Evidence of developing and maintaining good working relationships.

Evidence of being able to deliver the audit plan and special audit investigations to planned timescales.

Demonstrable experience of the latest audit skills, methodologies and practices.

Specific experience in the investigation of suspected and actual frauds.

Experience of working to formal quality standards.

An accredited qualification in the use of ICT Hardware and software

Application form / interview

SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to organise work using a flexible approach in order to meet deadlines.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Evidence of excellent persuasion skills to varying levels of managers to gain acceptance of recommendations.

Ability to analyse and evaluate issues, form an independent and objective position, with some thought of originality, having an enquiring mind and not accepting unsatisfactory situations or responses.

To maintain confidentiality.

Car driver.

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance

Location : Parc Myrddin, Carmarthenshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £13.26

An exciting opportunity to join Waste Minimisation and Recycling within Carmarthenshire Waste and Environmental Services

FT starting point scale E.  Hybrid working based at Parc Myrddin offices, Richmond Terrace, Carmarthen SA31 1HQ for minimum of 2 days a week and hybrid working available.  Possible need to travel to other office locations in county as required.  Therefore driving is desirable

Main essential skills needed are being able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of individuals.  Being able to use excel spreadsheets and set up new ones if required for basic data capture and monitoring.  Assisting in the scheduling of other staff’s work, liaising with them and recording the outcomes of that work, and editing parts of our website.  Training will be provided for the latter, a basic knowledge of the recycling service available to residents in Carmarthenshire would be expected and can be found on our website.  Further waste knowledge can be learned on the job, though an interest in recycling and the environment is needed.  The job is Mon-Fri though there may be odd occasions when there are community events on weekends that we are asked to attend, though this will be notified in advance.  There may also be odd occasions where an earlier or later shift pattern may be required, but again notice will be given in advance of this:

We are looking for motivated, driven and customer focused individuals who believe they can make a real difference on advising Carmarthenshire residents of our recycling initiatives. As a division we service all households within the County by providing residents with a kerbside recycling scheme and various other reuse and recycling initiatives.  

Your role will be to support the development and delivery of the promotional elements of the Waste Strategy, to increase and improve the County’s recycling performance. Updating digital content on waste website pages and responding to social media enquiries. 

To support the development of a strategy for identifying areas/locations/households that have a low or poor participation recycling schemes, introduce specific education and awareness initiatives to target these areas with the aim of increasing recycling.  Deal with written, in person and telephone complaints and requests from members of the public and undertake the necessary duties to ensure that all are satisfied with the outcome in accordance with the principals of Customer Care, whilst following the reduce, reuse, recycle ethos.  

You will be an excellent team player with the ability to work effectively with others and confident in your approach. You will need to have an assured approach to dealing with residents on a one to one basis on the telephone or face to face.

You will need an understanding of Carmarthenshire recycling schemes and an awareness of Welsh Government Waste Strategy and the key issues facing the Council’s waste section on waste management, minimisation and recycling issues

A basic knowledge of Welsh is required or a readiness to work towards a basic level of conversational Welsh is required to accomplish this post. Support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.  

You will need to be able to accommodate flexible working patterns.

If you think you have the qualities we need, we would like to hear from you.

travel to work mileage is not paid for, any travel requested during the working day other than commute is usually done in work vehicles not via mileage and personal car use.

As shown on profile language requirement is as follows:

Welsh Language level written 1

English Language level written 5

Welsh Language level verbal 2

English Language level verbal 5

Job Category : Housing, Benefits & Planning

Location :Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £50.00

A Tree Officer is required to work in the Planning Department, assessing tree works applications with potential also to assess impacts of planning applications/development proposals upon trees. Aided by existing P/T Senior Tree Officer.The role will require frequent site visits so yes office presence is required at least half the working time

Job Category:  Interims 

Job location Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, United Kingdom

Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week: 37.5

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £47.67 per hour

Purpose:To take responsibility for the development and management of all aspects of parking including managementof staff, on and off-street parking, civil parking enforcement and moving traffic enforcement; and toproactively advise and support the Network Manager and Head of Highways and Transport in developingand determining policy and service objectives.Key responsibilities and accountabilities:· Develop and maintain the Council’s parking strategy as set out in the Local Transport Plan, as wellas all other guidance documents and processes which assist with the delivery of parking services toensure the Council meets its obligations under all relevant legislation· Manage the performance of the Council’s parking contractors to ensure customer service standardsare met and procedures follow DfT guidance and regulations to protect the Council’s reputation.· Lead on parking contract development and procurement, working closely with the council’s supportservices.· Oversee and manage the performance and development of parking IT systems for use in both themanagement of enforcement activity and as a customer facing portal. This includes responsibilityfor managing all parking assets such as ICT systems, signs, lines, cameras and P&D machines· Oversee management of parking at all off street car parks (Multistory and surface);· Work closely with the service to ensure that TRO’s, lines and signs are enforceable and to supportthe roll out and operation of EV charging in support of the Council’s Climate Change Strategy.· Develop and regularly monitor local and corporate performanceManagerial· Lead and manage the Parking Team producing the annual service plan and Annual Parking Reportand mentoring and developing staff to ensure continuous improvement and succession planning.· Lead and manage the Parking Team including 1:1’s/MPCs, PDRs, sickness absence monitoring.Professional · Advise and consult the Cabinet member(s) during the development of policy, public consultations, decision making and the implementation of key projects in the service plan. Brief them on significant service risks and sensitive operational matters. · Support the council’s democratic functions by providing information and advice to councillors, drafting reports for Cabinet and Scrutiny and attending Committee meetings with senior officers. Decision making: · Take responsibility for the management and control of the Parking budget(s) to ensure regular forecasting of income and expenditure, proactively managing budget variances and inputting to the council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy. Knowledge and Experience · Significant experience as a Parking subject matter expert in a Local Authority setting · Excellent personal and interpersonal communication skills including team building, motivation, leadership and ability to maintain and develop effective partnership working. · Track record of developing staff, building effective teams and leading multi-disciplinary staff to achieve organisational aims and objectives · Ability to add value through expert knowledge and understanding of the portfolio and to work at a strategic level to guide business decision making. · Well developed data interpretation, analytical analysis, planning, benchmarking, project management and implementation skills. · Ability to make considered logical and rational decisions in a timely manner and communicate them clearly. · Highly developed written, presentation and report writing skills, using effective language to convey convincing ideas and arguments and simplify technical and complex information. · Ability to identify and respond to the political context advising Members, senior managers and directors where necessary. · Good level of understanding of the Highways Act, Traffic Management Act and other relevant legislation in relation to parking. · Budget management experience · Experience of managing teams · IT experience including the MS Office suite of systems alongside relevant Parking IT Systems Creativity and innovation · Lead on liaison between Parish Councils and other organisations locally and nationally to ensure that the Council’s policies and strategies align with best practice parking management whilst taking local factors into consideration.

Job Category:  Social Care Qualified 
Job location Ladywell House, Park Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1EG, United Kingdom
Powys County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £26.65 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to work in a small dynamic adult social care reviewing team. We are looking for a qualified social worker, who has:

•            Passion for empowerment and person-centred practice

•            Delivering strengths-based services and working towards prevention

•            Excellent organisational, time management and administrative skills

•            Ability to work to complex and conflicting demands.

•            Commitment to the achievement of the highest possible standards of professional practice by all team members through co-working, coaching/mentoring and the provision of advice, guidance and assistance.

•            Experience in undertaking strengths-based reviews and assessments

Job Category:  Social Care Qualified
Job location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £32.56 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Children’s Advocacy and Independent Reviewing Service as a Child Protection Co-Ordinator. 

You will be joining a well-established team, who work closely together keeping Somerset’s values at the heart of what we do. 

The role is a perfect professional development opportunity for an experienced Social Worker, Advanced Practitioner or Team Manager. Please know that it is essential for you to have at least 5 years post-qualifying experience. 

The role of a Child Protection Co-Ordinator is integral to driving forward excellent  planning for children in Somerset. You will be overseeing and reviewing each child’s child protection plan, leading quality assurance activity such as practice evaluations, dip reviews, feedback gathering and analysis of the so what for the child. You will use support, review, and challenge to advocate for children in our care. Linking closely with the Service Improvement Team, this dynamic service combines opportunities to support improving standards across the organisation with direct contact with children to ensure that children and young people in Somerset have an independent voice in the decisions that affect their life.

**4 Days Per Week Onsite Minimum**

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

 United Kingdom
Charnwood Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £16.26 per hour

Basic DBS is a requirement of the role, as well as a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Job Category:  Social Care Qualified
Job location 31 Chester Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 8BG, United Kingdom
Wrexham County Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.22 per hour

To manage an allocated caseload which includes routine social work interventions, escalating those that are more complex and require a higher level of professional input.  

The social worker will consolidate and develop the skills and knowledge gained through formal qualification, through mentoring and guidance from experienced practitioners and take on increasing levels of complexity, responsibility and independent decision making in their area of work.  This includes working as part of a team providing support to adults/ adults at risk and children / children at risk, their families and carers. 

Working with individuals/ people needing care and support, their families and carers in need of support, to identify and assess risks and identify support that minimises risk, guided on practice through management supervision, co-working on more complex cases with an experienced Social Worker or independently in line with the Social Worker’s development,  knowledge and qualification.

To undertake assessments, develop and design care and support plans and other appropriate  plans e.g. Education plans, and recommend, when required, any identified need for external support/ provision from appropriate providers, working within budgets, and working in partnership with all services to ensure best use of resources and ensure necessary approvals are gained, when required.

To adapt and apply Social Worker techniques to ensure approach meets the needs of the individuals/ people needing care and support, their families and carers in need of support and work in partnership with others. To promote positive outcomes by taking appropriate action in the provision of professional support, advice and decisions to ensure that all individuals referred have a plan based on an assessment of need and that such plans are evidence based, recorded, reviewed and modified as appropriate.

Postholders allocated to a Team which operates a duty system, will be required to undertake duty on a rota basis, respond immediately and effectively to cases that arise, understanding the recording system to identify the case and those who may/may not be involved including other professionals, undertaking assessments and planning around immediate crisis responses to ensure proportionate response to the situation, whilst recognising and managing potential risks.

Job Category:   Interims
Job location Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, United Kingdom
Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 7
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £47.54 per hour

Alternative Provision Quality Assurance Officer

In line with national policy and expectations under the Change Partnership Programme (CPP), the council is committed to implementing a three-tier model of AP. The key focus of the 3-tier model is for AP to be used an intervention (rather than a destination), where children and young people will be supported to remain in mainstream education where possible and receive targeted support to meet their needs. This approach will see vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils receiving ‘the right support at the right time and in the right place’, with more children remaining in mainstream.  

Local work has already identified a number of key recommendations over the last 12 months, including a robust Implementation Plan but to operationalise this at pace and consistency. 

This role will support the work of the new AP Operational lead to implement an AP Implementation Plan. They will work alongside the Commissioning Team to record, review and QA the Education offer and CYPs Individual Learning Plans all AP settings within SBC. 

Job Category:   Professional
Job location Quarry Road, Wenvoe, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, CF56AA, United Kingdom
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £13.26 per hour

Limited/Um

per hour
To ensure the efficient and effective co-ordination of the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and target hardening process for the Vale of Glamorgan.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
� To be the first point of contact for professional bodies for the MARAC process.
� To administer the MARAC procedures in accordance with the MARAC operating protocol.
VOG10 � Job Description April 2015
� To develop and maintain necessary documentation, including referral forms, templates and minutes to ensure the MARAC process is implemented effectively.
� To arrange, co-ordinate and attend the MARAC meeting.
� Develop and maintain a tracking system for MARAC cases, actions, minutes and recommendations.
� To arrange and co-ordinate the target hardening service for victims of domestic abuse.
� Develop and maintain a tracking system for target hardening cases and quality control.
� To provide cover for the Domestic Abuse, Assessment and Referral service.
� Develop, maintain and monitor a tracking system for Cadoxton House in line with operating procedures.
� Collect, review and produce accurate performance management reports.
� Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality, information sharing policies and procedures and all legislation connected with the role.
� To disseminate relevant data to the Home Office, Welsh Government, Safe Lives, Police and Crime Commissioner, Supporting People as appropriate.
� Ensure compliance with the Council�s Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures
� To implement the principles of the Council�s Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties
� To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your acts / omissions.
� To implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
� To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
� Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer from time to time.

Job Category:  Interims
Job Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, United Kingdom
Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 7
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £50.04 per hour

To lead on the design, development and delivery of a range of Alternative Provision workstreams for families or children and young people which will secure good outcomes for all Swindon residents and ensure services provide excellent value for money. These workstreams will be driven by both local priorities and national policy reforms through the DfE SEND and Alternative Provision Change Programme 

Job Category: Catering & Hospitality 
Job location London Borough of Waltham Forest
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Hours per week: 12.5
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £14.57 per hour

To assist in the production and service of school meals - carry out basic cooking and food preparation duties as instructed.

Help to prepare the dining area for service

Serve on the counter after lunch period.

Clear away and wash up after service

Operate the dishwasher on a rota basis

Sweep and floor the floor on a rota basis