Jobs

Job Category : Housing

Location : Edmonton Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: £19.75
To be responsible for completing a range of enhancement projects across the external communal areas of the council’s housing stock. The post holder will need to a provide a professional standard at a highly productive level, acting with minimum supervision. To undertake a range of works demonstrating proficient level skills and experience including carpentry (boxed planters), painting, pressure washing, window cleaning, guttering cleaning and basic grounds maintenance tasks. The post holder will act as first point of contact for the residents in the Neighbourhood and must ensure they deliver a customer focused service in line with best value. The post holder will be required to work as part of a team or individually providing services to our customers.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location :Central Library, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 21:00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.91

Part-time supervised Contact Worker to work within our Children’s Contact Centre Service (across various venues within the London Borough of Bromley) 

Hours: 

•          PART TIME (21 hours per week) PREDOMNINANTLY WEEKEND WORKING.  

One post Friday to Sunday and one Saturday to Monday.

The main purpose of the role is to observe and supervise contact between children and family members, or friends, either within our Children's Contact Centres/ Children and Family Centres or in the local community, and occasionally in the family home. 

The candidates will have good report writing skills in order to accurately and factually describe observations of contact.  They will be required to identify the strengths of those attending as well as all potential risks intervening, where necessary, to reduce or remove any harm or abuse, therefore an awareness of families and family dynamics, along with a good understanding of child development is key. 

The ability to use the full range of MS Office and databases alongside attention to detail and high levels of accuracy are required. Our Centres are open 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at the weekend.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location : 48 STATION ROAD, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.72

To be responsible for the general day to day management of childcare provision within three local authority maintained nurseries

To lead in developing the ethos, policies and practice of the centre with particular regard to ensuring high quality early education, childcare provision and also integrated community provision 

To be responsible for Ofsted inspection of the childcare and early education

Role Purpose

•          To be responsible for the general day to day management of childcare provision within three local authority maintained nurseries 

•          To lead  in developing the ethos, policies and practice of the centre with particular regard to  ensuring high quality early education, childcare provision and also integrated community provision 

•          To be responsible for Ofsted inspection of the childcare and early education

Main Responsibilities

Service Planning & Delivery

1.         To ensure the quality and standard of early years education and care is established and constantly monitored

2.         To lead the Senior Management Team, in undertaking the annual self-evaluation and planning process for the childcare in each of the children centres.

3.         To be responsible for the administration, security and organisation of the childcare provision within the nursery

4.         To be responsible for the monitoring of all children’s progress, identifying individual needs and co-ordinating delivery of services from staff and other professional agencies for children with additional needs

5.         To be responsible for the childcare Nursery development plan in consultation with all stakeholders ensuring standards are met and maintained and policies are in place as required

6.         To promote inclusion for all children, ensuring children access all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and to liaise with and work in partnership with a wide range of professionals and agencies, as required 

7.         To understand and comply with the Council’s and Education Service’s equal opportunities, sickness, environmental and health and safety policies and procedures

Early Intervention & Safeguarding

1.         To be the named Designated Child Protection Officer responsible person for child protection within the childcare provision and where agreed for the nursery, to put in place policies and procedures that ensures the identification and onward referral of children who may be at risk of harm.

2.         To proactively deal with any safeguarding issues that arise through the delivery of childcare provision 

3.         To ensure that the Childcare provision works in partnership with professionals across the services & liaising with other agencies

4.         To ensure that staff and service users are aware of their duty to safeguard children, providing them with guidance & advice on child protection as well as family & community issues

Management role

1.         To lead, manage and support staff effectively on a day to day basis to enable all to carry out their professional responsibilities

2.         To be responsible for supervision, performance management and monitoring of childcare staff including annual and mid/end of year performance appraisals in line with Haringey policies and procedures 

3.         To develop an appropriate skills mix across the staff team, leading on the recruitment of childcare staff in line with HR policies of the Local Authority 

4.         To work flexibly. This will involve travelling across the borough and operating from a 

range of venues and delivery sites. Some evening and week-end work will be required

Experience 

•          Recognised Education/Childcare (Early Years) qualification

•          Management experience/understanding of integrated  childcare and education  service within the Public Sector 

•          Financial planning and budgets to include effective application and compliance with financial procedures 

•          Experience and understanding of Ofsted inspections

•          Commitment to continuing professional development

Skills / ability 

          Supervising, motivating and leading staff team

          Receive, understand and convey information and ideas using skills in oral and written communication and presentation

          Team work, group work skills

          Time management

          Planning and organisational skills include record keeping

Knowledge 

          Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and child development 

          Legislation and procedures relating to childcare and education including; Children’s Act 2006, child protection procedures, SEN code of practice, registration and Ofsted inspections 

          How to support and develop effective team work

          Know and understand the relevant policies and procedures for the recruitment, retention and development of staff

          Importance of parental and community involvement 

          Understanding of the respective roles of the agencies involved in the support of families 

          Requirements of Health & Safety procedures and the principles of the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.  

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : Mendip Hub, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time :17:00
Salary: £28.83

Based within a family safeguarding team, you will manage a complex caseload comprising of Child in Need, Child Protection and Child Looked After. You will need to be competent in managing Court Work and have experience of undertaking parenting assessments within pre-proceedings. Experience of completing "Parent-Assess" assessments is beneficial but not mandatory. 

You will need to have well developed skills and be able to work with children and families to complete assessments to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of needs and risk, alongside strengths and protective factors, to develop meaningful plans to ensure that children are protected from significant harm and receive the appropriate multi-agency support.

Be responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with experience, ability and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources.

Assess the needs of children and families under the appropriate statutory frameworks, liaising and working with partner agencies, and other Children’s Services teams, as required

Participate in a duty rota responding to crisis situations and supporting children to remain safely within their families

Enable and empower individuals, families and carers to address issues which affect their health, financial, emotional and social wellbeing and to achieve and sustain positive change.

You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference to children and families.       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The main office base is located in Shepton Mallet, but the assessment team in Mendip also work with families with a home address in Wells, Glastonbury, Castle Cary, Wincanton and Frome,

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified

Location :Edge Hill CFC, Liverpool, L7 1PH, Liverpool City Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £26.56

Job Purpose

To be accountable for the leadership of a specific service, function or team to ensure

the effective delivery of services to young people

Directly Responsible For:

Multi-agency staff within a team or service area

Directly Responsible To:

Head of Service – Targeted Services for Children & Young People

•          To manage a team of social workers and targeted services officers within a Youth Justice Prevention Team.

•          You will have significant experience of Youth Justice or Early Help within a senior role.

•          To be responsible for the effective management of staff, workload and resources as identified by the Head of Service.

•          To ensure that all responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with LCC Employment Code of Practice, Health and Safety, and other relevant policies.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• To have lead responsibility for the effective delivery of services to young

people in a specific function or area

• To develop and implement a clear vision of building partnership activity and

community capacity to deliver services for young people

• To be responsible for the effective management of staff, workload and

resources as identified by the Head of Service

• To ensure that all responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with LCC

Employment Code of Practice, Health and Safety, and other relevant policies

• To be responsible for the monitoring and planned spend of team budgets and

ensure LCC financial and administrative procedures are adhered to by all staff

• To have a comprehensive knowledge of legislation related to children and

young people

Qualification and training

Essential

• A relevant professional qualification or significant middle/senior management

experience in a relevant setting (A,I)

Desirable

• A relevant management qualification or commitment to gaining a relevant

management qualification within two years of taking up post

Experience

Essential

• Substantia qualifying experience in a youth justice, youth work, community

safety or children’s services setting (A,I)

• Experience of information management (A,I,AC)

• Proven track record of managing people/services (A,I)

• Experience of managing policy development and implementation (A,I)

• Experience of managing change initiatives (A,I)

• Proven track record of working in a performance culture – including service

planning, target setting and achievement and performance appraisal (A,I)

• Experience of successful partnership working with a range of internal/external

bodies (A,I)

• Experience of involving customers in service change (A,I)

Desirable

• Experience of project management

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to service

responsibility for this post, including health and safety, equality and

employment 

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to service

responsibility for this post, including health and safety, equality and

employment 

• Ability to ensure equal treatment and access to employment and services

• Ability to establish and develop positive relationships with service users,

external agencies, partner organisations, the community, elected members,

colleagues and staff in a way that generates confidence and respect 

• Ability to interpret data and produce management reports 

• Ability to develop and effectively manage realistic service budgets within

agreed resources 

• Ability to produce service and team business plans that focus on continuous

improvement 

• Ability to manage performance at a team and individual level, and challenge

poor performance, fairly, positively and constructively

• Ability to manage risk and safeguarding 

• Ability to produce and present accurate, clear and concise reports and

management information orally and in writing 

• Ability to develop practical and creative solutions to service and portfolio

problems • To take part in the out of hours duty rota 

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : London Borough of Sutton

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £31.26

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Child Protection Chair within Children Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton. Your responsibilities as a Child Protection Chair will include:

- To lead and facilitate child protection conferences, ensuring that the best interests of children are at the forefront of all discussion.

- Improving the protection of children by developing outcome-focussed, multi agency child protection plans, within a tight timeframe.

- Monitor and review progress on child protection plans, providing guidance and support to involved parties.

- Provide training and support to staff and agencies on child protection processes and procedures.

- Stay updated on current legislation, best practices, and research in child protection and safeguarding.

You will work as part of a small team of Child Protection Chairs, where your skills in analysing complex information alongside the ability to communicate with both families and agencies, will support the service to deliver our statutory objectives. CP Chairs work collaboratively with social workers, educators, health professionals, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive safety plans. Your knowledge and experience of  social work, safeguarding and restorative practice, will be essential to enable and encourage a strength based approach to delivering our services. There will also be an expectation that you will provide cover for the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This will involve chairing meetings related to an allegation against a professional, in either their work or personal life. Please note that this is a hybrid working position and that we will be unable to accommodate requests for entirely remote working.

Job Category : HR

Location : County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 25.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.72

Role purpose

This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive total reward strategies and job evaluation processes that align with the council’s strategic goals and objectives. Including conducting market analysis to ensure competitive compensation and benefits offerings, managing employee benefits programmes, and ensuring consistency and equity in job grading, including job evaluation. The role holder works closely with HR leadership, finance, managers, Trade Union colleagues, and other key stakeholders to ensure that the council’s compensation and benefits offerings are competitive, cost-effective, affordable, and support the attraction, retention, and motivation of top talent. 

Accountabilities

Design and Implementation of Total Reward Strategy:

•          Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive total reward strategies that align with the council’s strategic goals and objectives.

•          Conduct market analysis to ensure competitive compensation and benefits offerings.

•          Support the development and implementation of a new Pay & Grading framework for Somerset Council.

•          Review and maintain the end to end job evaluation process 

Collaboration and Communication:

•          Collaborate with HR leadership to align total reward programmes with business objectives.

•          Develop and deliver employee communication materials to promote the Council’s total reward proposition to help attract and retain staff.

•          Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on compensation and employee benefits.

•          Provide guidance to managers on job evaluation and structural designs 

Analysis and Reporting:

•          Analyse and report on compensation and benefits data to inform decision-making.

•          Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the total reward programmes and make recommendations for improvements.

•          Assist with the preparation of compensation and benefits reports for senior leadership.

•          Assist with new and existing jobs prior to evaluation

Job Evaluation and Grading:

•          Lead panels to conduct detailed job evaluations and analyses to determine appropriate job grades.

•          Ensure consistency and equity in job grading across the council.

•          Develop and implement job evaluation policies and procedures.

•          Review and update role profiles (job descriptions) to ensure they accurately reflect the role and responsibilities.

Knowledge 

Strong understanding of total reward strategies and best practice.

Familiarity with market analysis and benchmarking techniques.

In-depth understanding of job evaluation methodologies and frameworks.

Knowledge of employment legislation related to job evaluation, pay equity, compensation, and benefits.

Awareness of best practice in pay, benefits, and reward.

Awareness of industry trends in total reward management.

Experience 

Experience in job evaluation and reward management.

Experience in developing and implementing job evaluation policy and procedure.

Experience in providing advice and guidance on job evaluation and reward processes.

Experience in designing and implementing total reward programmes.

Experience in conducting training sessions.

Experience in participating in job evaluation panels.

Experience of working with leadership, external vendors, consultants, and Trade Union representatives.

Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications

Degree level qualification in Human Resources or relevant field or equivalent experience.

Certification in total reward management or job evaluation.

Certification in project management.

Continuous professional development.

Skills 

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.

Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to interpret and apply job evaluation methodologies.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Ability to work collaboratively.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £31.10

What will I be doing?

Your day-to-day work will involve:

Work with children and families to complete assessments to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of needs and risk, alongside strengths and protective factors, to develop meaningful plans to ensure that children are protected from significant harm and receive the appropriate multi-agency support.

Be responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with experience, ability and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources.

Assess the needs of children and families under the appropriate statutory frameworks, liaising and working with partner agencies, and other Children’s Services teams, as require

Participate in a duty rota responding to crisis situations and supporting children to remain safely within their families

Enable and empower individuals, families and carers to address issues which affect their health, financial, emotional and social wellbeing and to achieve and sustain positive change.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have experience working with children and families in social work.You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference to children and families.

Job Category :Social Care - Qualified

Location : Bourne Hill Council Offices, Wiltshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start  

Base Salary :£44,420.00

Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures 

Join us on a rewarding journey as a Social Worker in Wiltshire, where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families.

Our Safeguarding Social Workers are pivotal in supporting Wiltshire's vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. Join a service who received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in September 2023, with positive inspection feedback.

We operate on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen area within the county. We prioritise flexibility, offering various work locations and hotdesking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services. 

We are looking for a registered Social Worker, with up-to-date knowledge of key child care legislation, guidance, and best practices relating to the protection and support of children and young people. Experience in completing assessments, reports, and plans for children identified as vulnerable or in need alongside a full driving licence will be essential.

We promote a culture of continuous learning, encouraging your professional growth and contributions to your peers. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families within Wiltshire's stunning countryside. 

This is a hybrid working role with expectation of weekly office attendance, and requirement to travel around the County, specifics to be discussed at interview.

Specific qualifications, knowledge, and skills required for this role:

Essential

• Professional social work qualification.

• Social Work England registered

• Have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and

the protection of, children and young people.

• Knowledge of child development

• Thorough Understanding of the needs of vulnerable children, those who have experienced trauma

and children in care.

• Up to date knowledge of key child care legislation, policies and practices central to the

implementation of a professional social work service on behalf of the council.

• Knowledge and ability to put into practice a range of theories, models and interventions and to

assess impact for the service user.

• Knowledge of assessment processes including the contribution provided by other agencies,

timescales and their impact on council and Government performance targets and indicators.

• Experience of direct work with children, young people and families

• Experience of working with children in care, their families and foster carers.

• Experience of completing assessments, reports and plans for children identified as vulnerable and

in need.

• Ability to challenge poor performance and evidence of improving performance.

• Ability to give objective timely advice.

• Knowledge and evidence of assessment skills, including engaging with users of services, other

professionals and agencies to achieve a holistic assessment.

• Ability to professionally challenge – strategy discussions, case conferences, Multi-Disciplinary

meetings

• Excellent report writing skills.

• Proven organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work, manage own time effectively

and meet deadlines.

• Ability to keep accurate electronic records.

• Ability to contribute positively to the social work team and department.

• Takes responsibility for own professional development and commitment to evidenced based

practice.

• Good IT skills

• Ability to manage competing demands of a caseload.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written with colleagues, outside agencies and

service users.

• Ability to identify problems with some complexity and to demonstrate creative approach to such

problems.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships within and outside the

department.

• Ability to produce reports to required standard on time.

• Fluent in English

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Desirable

• A post qualifying award in Social Work.

• A Practice Teachers’ Award Training qualification

• Experience of delivering training

• Supervision skills

• Experience of mentoring ASYE’s• Experience of supervising student placements

Job Category : Admin / Clerical

Location : North East NHO (Stamford Hill), Hackney Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £19.36
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 : 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

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 : Legal

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £46.11

Must be an admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with at least 3 years post admission experience or  a  Barrister called to the bar of England and Wales with at least 3 years post call experience or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or a qualified lawyer possessing an equivalent qualification gained in another jurisdiction, with at least 3 years’ post qualification experience.

The candidate will be working in a busy legal services department and will  covering a mixed load of low and high value works and services contracts.  Must have at least two years experience of local authority work in the areas of contracts and  procurement including construction law  and goods/services.  

Working arrangement – Full-time, hybrid working with  two days at our Tooley Street in London Bridge.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

1.         Responsible for the delivery of highest quality outcomes and effective legal advice to clients – including the Cabinet, Committees, other Council bodies and elected Members.

2.         To ensure the legal services provided are cost effective and meet the principles of good governance in decision making.

3.         Support the development and delivery of relevant strategies, policies and departmental projects that secure the achievement of key council and service objectives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

4.         To deliver a high quality, sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations. 

5.         Advising and attending Committees and sub-committees, members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section.

6.         Devising and implementing new methods, forms and procedures as required by new legislation, revised council policy or generally including the review of changes imposed in relation to specific services.

7.         Determining the effect of new legislation and advising specifically on the impact of new legislation on the delivery of the council’s services or functions

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

1.         An admitted Solicitor of England and Wales, with a current practising certificate or eligible to apply for a practising certificate, with 3 years post admission experience or  a  Barrister called to the bar of England and Wales with 3 years post call experience or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with a current practising certificate or eligible to apply for a practising certificate  or a qualified lawyer possessing an equivalent qualification gained in another jurisdiction, with 3 years’ post qualification experience. 

2.         Evidence of continuing professional development. 

3.         A thorough practical understanding of local government law, equalities legislation, data protection and freedom of information as it applies to local government.

4.         Knowledge of the law in relation to contracts and public procurement.

5.         An understanding of good governance arrangements, to maintain democratic legitimacy of the Council’s work to support effective decision making.

Experience:

6.         At least 2 years experience of working in the field of 

contracts and public  procurement. 

7.         Experience of managing own caseload.

8.         Success in building, and sustaining effective relationships with stakeholders.

9.         Experience of case managements system and 

of working within a performance management framework and achieving agreed targets and outcomes.

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

10.       Ability to use a range of information and communication technology effectively 

11.       Ability to use initiative to achieve set deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.

12.       Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and to use discretion in dealing with sensitive information.

13.       Ability to analyse complex information and provide successful resolution.

14.       Adapts to changing demands to ensure that objectives are met, overcoming problems and making well considered decisions.

15.       Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience when necessary, whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.

16.       Demonstrates well developed written and verbal communication skills and the confidence produce non standard letters/reports and to present reports and verbal accounts credibly to a variety of different audiences.

17.       Develops contacts and relationships with customer/client groups, regularly reviewing service delivery and taking responsibility to ensure quality service provision and the ability to deal with clients professionally and diplomatically.

Job Category : Children's Services

Location :Lincoln County Offices (Newland), Lincolnshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £17.30

To support care experienced young people (16-25) within Lincolnshire and also out of county in order to help them achieve their aspirations and goals. To work with partner agencies, networks and young people to achieve this.

Job Category : Executive

Location : Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £539.65

Job Category : Legal

Location :Lambeth Town Hall, London Borough of Lambeth

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £30.53

To support the Senior and Principal Lawyers in ensuring that the Council receives cost effective high quality Employment and Education related legal advice.

To ensure that all such work is carried out to the requirements of relevant clients and to appropriate professional standards.

To ensure that all such work is carried out to the requirements of relevant clients and to appropriate professional standards.

Key Purpose of Job:

To support the Senior and Principal Lawyers in ensuring that the Council receives cost effective high quality Employment and Education related legal advice.

To ensure that all such work is carried out to the requirements of relevant clients and to appropriate professionalstandards.

To ensure that all such work is carried out to the requirements of relevant clients and to appropriate professionalstandards.

Principal Accountabilities

PO3

• To undertake all work including, inter alia, the settling of pleadings, preparation for hearings, provision of advice and representation of the Council in all courts, Tribunals and Inquiries as required by the Senior Lawyer, to the appropriate professional standards.

• To provide advice to the Council on changes in legislation and case law that may have an impact on the Counciland to keep up to date with new and proposed legislation, new cases and other developments, which may have an impact on the Council.

• To liaise with professional bodies, research institutions, Counsel, the Council’s Chief Officers, elected members and other external organisations as required from time to time.

• To undertake tasks and projects as allocated by the Senior Lawyer in accordance with instructions.

• To maintain effective relationships with client departments.
•  
• To assist in the development of and to operate and be conversant with all information technology systems used for the work of the team.

• To ensure that performance targets set by the Senior Lawyer are met.

• To undertake any other duties that may be required to meet the exigencies of the service and these may be varied from time to time to meet the needs of the service.

• To carry out the duties of the post with regard to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policies and Anti-Racist Strategies. To undergo such training as may be required in respect of these policies.

• To carry out all duties in accordance with the Council's Policies, Standing Orders, Codes of Practice, and Financial Regulations and undergo such training as may be required.

PO4

• To provide legal advice to Committees, sub-committees and working parties and to write reports to such bodies orprovide legal advice on such reports as required by the Senior Lawyer from time to time.

• To participate as directed by the Senior/Principal Lawyer in the recruitment of staff.

PO5

• To demonstrate substantial experience of legal work within the post holder’s area of responsibility and ability to demonstrate significant specialism or depth of knowledge in a particular area.

• To make a professional evaluation of all legal aspects with minimal supervision and guidance.

• To present complex arguments before courts, tribunals, committees or sub-committees effectively.

Key Knowledge           K1        Thorough up to date knowledge of all aspects of Employment and Education law. Application

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Relevant Experience   E1        PO3

Relevant post qualification experience working as a solicitor/barrister or FILEX in the field of employment and education law, including relevant advocacy experience, preferably in local government.

PO4

Extensive post qualification experience working as a solicitor/barrister or FILEX in the field of employment and education law including relevant advocacy experience at case/management/directions hearings preferably in local government. Experience of advising Committees and preparing reports, and in the recruitment of staff.

PO5

Substantial demonstrable post qualification experience working as a solicitor/barrister or FILEX in the field of employment and education law, including relevant advocacy experience, preferably in local Application 

                        government. Significant specialism in depth knowledge in employment and education law. Conduct of complex cases with minimal supervision. Liaison with client departments and senior officers.

Experience of supervising and managing junior staff.           

            E2        Experience of using Word and electronic Case Management systems         Application 

Qualification   Q1       Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX Application 

Core Behaviours                     Focuses on People is about considering the people who our work affects, internally and externally. It’s about treating people fairly and improving the lives of those we impact. Put people at the heart of our work, after all that’s our business. It’s about making our processes fit people.

•          Ensuring anyone who calls me receives the best response that can be given even if it is not my area of work

•          Being approachable and positive for my area of work and other services

•          Showing empathy to help people inside the council as well as outside

•          Ensuring I treat people equally and take time to listen to their needs

•          Being open, flexible and available

•          Respecting team goals and supporting new members

•          Providing support, advice and guidance        Application

                        Takes Ownership is about being roactive and owning our personal objectives. It’s about seizing opportunities, driving excellence, engaging with the council’s objectives, and furthering our professional development.

•          Taking ownership of my task, breaking it down, engaging with persons involved, and reflecting if there is a more efficient way of achieving it

•          Going the extra mile, valuing success, being proactive and knowledgeable and taking the initiative

•          Working with teams and service areas to achieve positive outcomes and develop personal capabilities   Application

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                        •          Actively engaging in onet o-ones, appraisal process and team meetings

•          Take opportunities to learn new skills and And develop ourselves   

                        Works Collaboratively is about helping each other, developing relationships, and understanding other people’s roles. It’s about working together with colleagues, partners, and customers to earn their respect, and get the best results.

•          Finding out what other colleagues do and working closely with them

•          Networking with other teams to seek out mutually beneficial ways of working

•          Being a good team player and stepping in to assist manager or colleagues during absences

•          Sharing information, best practice and ideas with relevant networks and groups

•          Being approachable, listening and building constructive honest relationships

•          Regularly sharing success stories that lead to good outcomes         Application

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                        Communicates Effectively is about how we talk, write and engage with others. It’s about using simple, clear, and open language to establish positive relationships with others. It’s also about how you listen and make yourself open to conversation.

•          Breaking down our ideas to create a better understanding and communication between divisions and end users – simple is best to communicate well

•          Targeting the message to the audience, ensuring that everyone can access the information.

•          Listening for information from my manager and the council that can impact on your work

•          Sharing and passing vital and new information and reflecting back understanding

•          Escalating issues and opportunities straight away, ensuring risks are managed

•          Consider the use of interpreters and translators where needed      Application

                        Focuses on Results is about ambition and achievement. It’s about making sure we are working towards the end product and considering the effect of our service. It’s about making the right impact, having the right result and changing things for the better

•          Getting my work done to the best of my ability with the resources and finances we have

•          Thinking in relation to the ‘Borough Plan’, working well with colleagues to get good results

•          Making sure I understand my objectives and what I need to do

•          Working with my manager to develop my skills and knowledge

•          Keeping my manager informed of progress

•          Looking for opportunities to move forward

•          Alerting my manager when I need support

•          Delivering projects on time and within budget

•          Thinking about partnerships and the resources needed for  Application