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Job Category : Social Care Qualified

Location : Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE,  Herefordshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37

Start Date : Immediate start

Salary: HC08 £35,235 - £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £40,235 - £44,513)

Relocation package of up to £10,000 available

Contract: Permanent

Location: Multiple locations. Ross-on-Wye, Leominster or Hereford

The role

We are looking for experienced Social Workers to help us on our improvement journey. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.

Working within the Assessment Team, you will work directly with children and families, alongside other staff within the Directorate and partner agencies. Ensuring referrals are responded to in a child focused and timely way, you will carry out assessments and investigate concerns so that a decision can be made regarding the most appropriate support for the child and family.

You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in statutory social care. With honed skills in assessment, report writing, and managing a complex caseload, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.

Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

We Offer

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

Social Worker starting salary of £35,235 - £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £40,235 - £44,513)

Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams.

Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000.

Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS).

Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.

Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level.

Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum.

Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working.

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.

Payment of professional membership fees.

Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

Job Category : Social Care Qualified

Location : Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37

Start Date : Immediate start

Salary: HC8 £35,235 – £39,513 (plus £5,000 market rate supplement per year £40,235 - £44,513)

Welcome payment: £5,000 after 6 months completion in post

Relocation package of up to £10,000 available

The Role

Hi, my name is Dorine Rai and I am the Permanent Corporate parenting service manager in Herefordshire. I am excited to be sharing some opportunities for you to come and join our Children in Care teams. We are making huge progress against our plans for improvement and are looking for passionate and committed Social Workers for our Children in Care teams who value the opportunity to work directly with children and families. We have a strong coproduction ethos in the service helping children feel a sense of belonging, security and supporting them to thrive and achieve.

Working within the Children & Young People in Care Team you will thrive bringing your knowledge and experience to this supportive team, to make a difference. You will work closely with colleagues from multiple professions to ensure that the voice of the child is always heard.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

We recognise the importance of feeling valued as a Social Worker and ensure that we celebrate staff achievements, give shout outs to recognise good practice and promote a working environment where staff feel valued, supported and developed in their role. Good training opportunities are regularly provided.

We Offer

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: 

Social Worker starting salary: HC8 £35,235 – £39,513 per annum

Market rate supplement: plus £5,000 per year

Welcome payment: £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams

Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000

Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)

Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.

Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level

Generous Annual Leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum

Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling

Payment of professional membership fees

Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;

Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, or their families. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and

Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

Job Category : Manual Labour

Location : Multi-Storey Car Park - Napier Terrace, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week : 5.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 07:00

End Time : 08:00

Salary: £12.26

The site to be cleaned is a small office building and the address is 17 Gordon Terrace , Plymouth , Devon  PL4 6EP

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

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: £27.87

We are looking for social work practitioners who are able to undertake work across our social work teams including child in need, child protection, children in care .

Sefton is a changing and vibrant authority, already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards an exciting 2030 vision and delivering our 5 year children and young peoples plan.

Sefton is an exciting place to be and we would like social workers to join us, to be part of our journey of continuous improvement. Sefton has a committed workforce and we are keen to drive down caseloads and achieve good outcomes for our children and Young People.

If you come to work for Sefton, we have a flexible working policy for all staff with the ability to work from home and car parking if you come to the office. We believe training and supervision is key to our workforce and this will be available for anyone who joins sefton. Consistency and stability is important to us and we are able to offer 6 month contracts to those that join us and pay can be negotiated, subject to previous experience and suitable reference checks,

JOB PURPOSE

To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Children’s Social Care Service as part of a team responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people continuously improving outcomes. 

 To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance .

MAIN DUTIES  

1.         Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Children’s Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation. 

2.         Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.

3.         Be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.

4.         Model critical reflection and evidence based decision making and support others in developing these.

5.         Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities and the methods derived from them. 

6.         Identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Deliver protective and/or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after.  To maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.

7.         Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk situations. Model and help others develop communication skills

8.         Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required.

9.         Undertake  Achieving Best Evidence interviews as required. 

10.       Undertake direct work with children, young people and their families in line with Children in Need, Child Protection and Care plans. 

Qualifications  SW Degree or equivalent

Current registration with SWE

Experience      Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in statutory Children’s Social Care service

Demonstrable skills, knowledge and aptitude

Demonstrable skills, knowledge and aptitudes continued    Knowledge of Children Act 1989 /2004, Adoption & Children Act 2002, Children and Young Persons Act 2008, other appropriate legislative frameworks, statutory guidance and processes for Looked After Children and Children subject to Child Protection Plans

Knowledge of the Assessment Framework and other relevant assessment and planning tools.

Knowledge of child development and family dynamics

Ability to research, cascade and incorporate new guidance and procedure into work quickly and effectively; and use to inform professional decision making.  

Ability to demonstrate advanced skill level in applying needs-led assessment and planning.

Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment.

Ability to develop practical and procedural knowledge across a defined specialist area.

Ability to apply critical reflection and analysis to complex case.

Ability to demonstrate effectively the role of a Corporate Parent.

Ability to make informed child centred judgments.  

Ability to communicate effectively and undertake direct work with children and young people.  

Ability to produce excellent child centred and outcome focused reports and plans.

Ability to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and to prioritise and manage fluctuating caseloads.

Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with children, young people and families.

Ability to meet the demands of the service and produce work to a high standard within set timescales. 

Ability to be solution focused in relation to case work and service development, resolving familiar routine problems autonomously. 

Ability to recognise and promote safety, health, wellbeing and emotional resilience for both self and colleagues.  

Ability to follow through on agreements with children, young people and families and demonstrate client empathy.

Ability to take advantage of, and use, information technology, including ICS.

Ability to work within professional and ethical standards including the HCPC Code/Standards of Conduct for Social Workers. 

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance

Location : Malpas Depot, Monmouthshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.50

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: £12.18

The Purpose of this Role:-

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a wide range of general highways duties as indicated within the following list. 

To undertake, generally as part of a team, less complex general highway maintenance works including:

*Potholing.

*General drainage maintenance.

*Cleaning and litter picking.

*Work with bituminous materials.

*General fencing.

*Grass cutting.

*Basic masonry and concrete/paving.

*Other similar associated highway work.

*Operate all small plant and tools required to undertake the above duties.

*Carry out basic setting out of work and work to precise levels.

*Work in a safe manner in accordance with H&S legislation and Council policy.

*Operate a wheeled loading shovel.

*Maintain basic work records, undertake basic health & safety assessments, and to record the information electronically if so required.

*To undertake winter maintenance duties and participate in any standby rota arrangements, if so required.

*Duties will involve an element of  direction of the work of other operatives.

*Post holders may be required to undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Expectation and Outcomes of this Role:-

You will be expected to undertake highway maintenance operations, as instructed by your supervisor, within the specified constraints, quickly and safely, in a manner that ensures the safety of the team, and that of the travelling public, is maintained at all times.   

Your responsibilities are to:-

To aid Monmouthshire highways operations team achieve the required levels of service that are specified within the MCC Service Improvement Plan.

To be courteous to all members of the public and ensure that the highway maintenance services provided by Monmouthshire, are efficiently  undertaken, and are of a high standard.

To contact the supervisor should any work practice or equipment be considered to be unsafe in any way. 

Whenever possible provide the supervisor with any observations that may enable or help an existing work practice to be improved.

How will we know if you are the right person for the role? As the successful candidate you will have demonstrated:-

1. You must be able to carry out heavy physical manual duties, over prolonged period of time.

 2. You must be able to work as part of a team.

3. You must be able to work with minimal supervision.

4. You must be able to take instructions.

5. You must be able to operate construction plant, i.e. rollers, breakers, compactors, disc cutters etc.

6. You must be willing to undertake training to expand skills base and heath & safety awareness.

7. You must have a minimum standard of literacy and be able to maintain basic work records.

8. You must be able to deal with staff and the public courteously.

9. You must be able to use personal electronic communication equipment.

10. You must accept the legal responsibilities for health & safety. This includes the wearing of personal protective equipment when required, and working in a safe manner, which will not endanger yourself or others.

11. You  must be prepared to wear the sections designated uniform.

12. You must demonstrate some understanding of, and agreement with the principles of Equal Opportunities.

Job Category : Human Resources

Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.36

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

●          As a member of the Payroll and HR Systems Team, the post holder will provide efficient and effective administration and coordination support to the Payroll and Pensions Lead.

●          To operate as the initial point of contact for all Pension queries, received by telephone calls, in writing, or in person, resolving where possible and signposting or forwarding on to the appropriate person where it is not.

●          Provide a customer-focused service to every customer whether internal or external and ensure that issues are resolved on the first occasion wherever possible.

●          Support the Payroll and Pensions Lead and the wider Payroll Team by scheduling meetings and appointments as needed, ensuring that all relevant information is captured in calendar invites, and room bookings etc. confirmed. 

●          Generating and sending official pensions correspondence in line with legal obligations and best practice guidance. 

●          Accurate note-taking as required.

●          Maintain exceptional levels of confidentiality.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Pension duties and responsibilities:

●          To provide advice to managers and employees on auto/contractual enrolment for LGPS, NHS and the Teachers Pensions scheme. 

●          To be responsible for dealing with both internal and external enquiries relating to auto-enrolment. In addition, ensuring that all timescales are met for statutory regulations that affect workforce pension administration. 

●          Produce monthly management pension reports for contractual/auto-enrolment and pension reconciliation using Google Sheets. 

●          With the Payroll Pension Lead, process the Pension Data Service File through to upload and resolve any errors. 

●          Undertake pensions queries administration on both LGPS and Teachers Pensions

●          Input any pension changes into iTrent

●          Process all relevant forms and upload to the administrators


Requirement 

Candidates/post holders will be expected to demonstrate the following:-

Education

No Mandatory Qualifications required for this role

Experience

Experience in providing advice and support to managers and employees on all Payroll and Pensions matters. 

Experience in using information technology, Microsoft Office, or G-Suite Applications, to set up records and provide management information. 

Experience in supporting Payroll, Pensions, or HR services through administration and the provision of information to others.

Experience in resolving customer queries/problems related to payroll matters and providing advice; taking the initiative to progress solutions.

Demonstrable experience and knowledge of processing a range of transactions using HR/Payroll/Pensions systems.

Demonstrate experience in communicating with a wide range of people and providing excellent customer care service (internal and external customers).

Experience in building effective working relationships with colleagues and customers within a team.

Experience in building effective working relationships with colleagues and customers within a team.

Knowledge

Proven up-to-date knowledge of Payroll Processes and Principles. 

Knowledge of Occupational Pension schemes, final salary calculations, and contribution calculations.

Knowledge of statutory payments and deductions including SSP, SMP, TAX, and NI.

Skills and Abilities

Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of excellent customer relations and high-level customer service skills to actively manage the expectations of managers.

Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of documents issued and data recorded.  

Dealing with conflicting demands whilst maintaining a high level of customer care to managers and service users.

Able to be accountable – for own achievements and the delivery of objectives by the service.

Ability to work quickly, accurately and to tight deadlines to meet payroll deadlines and service KPI’s.

Problem-solving skills with the ability to find the root cause and consider workarounds or solutions.

Able to work flexibly and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

Ability to work on sensitive matters and to exercise tact and discretion when dealing with matters of a confidential or sensitive nature.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location : County Hall, Chichester, West Sussex County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £28.03

Location - County Hall North Horsham, County Hall Chichester, Bridge House Worthing. 

Working arrangements - Hybrid, 1 day a week (where feasible)

Whist we are able to pay up to £38, this rate is for those deemed to be at Qualified Occupational Therapist level with over 2 years experience. 

Please ensure your candidates are aware that the pay rate they request may not be the rate they are offered; managers are assessing skills and competency at interview. 

If the candidate is being offered less than requested, we will make the reasoning clear whilst providing feedback 

Job Description : 

Working as an Occupational Therapist in the Countywide review team, your role will involve working with adults from 18 years and upwards with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and chronic health conditions. 

The focus is to complete a thorough strengths-based review, but tasks will also include mental capacity act assessments and Continuing Health Care checklists and decision support tools. 

You will work as part of a strong and dynamic reviewing service. You will be expected to contribute to strengths-based assessments utilizing Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes. 

The plan may include advice, information, the provision of assistive equipment and recommendations for home adaptation. 

You’ll be expected to use up to date evidence-based practice to inform your intervention and where appropriate carry out risk assessments and undertake assessments under the appropriate adults’ legislation. 

There will be a requirement to contribute to Continuing Health Care assessments, utilising specialist knowledge to input into this Multi-Disciplinary assessment.

Qualifications and/or experience: 

• Diploma / BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification. 

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). 

• Experience of undertaking clinical functional assessments and of Occupational Therapy intervention planning, implementation and review. 

• Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with people with physical disabilities in the community providing appropriate interventions to enable independence at home. 

• Experience of inter-agency and multi-disciplinary work to support collaborative working relationships. 

• Good knowledge and experience of working with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded Nursing Care
• Valid, full driving licence. 

Job Category: Social Care - Unqualified

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

Hours Per Week:  37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:30
Salary: £18.28

JOB PURPOSE

As part of the dedicated My Space Sefton Protection Against Child Exploitation Team. Work as part of a multi-agency team delivering creative interventions for children and young people assessed as suffering harm through Exploitation.  To provide intensive, evidenced based interventions for children and young people using a Trusted Adult, Child First and trauma informed approach  

MAIN DUTIES

1. Co-Work closely with Children’s Social Care Social Work Teams to provide effective interventions as part of ETAC- Exploitation Team Around the Child Approach, delivering planned interventions and approaches to ensure identified risks and needs are reduced for Children and young Person. 

• Work proactively and persistently with young people and families using a wide range of methods and approaches underpinned by a Trusted Adult and Reachable moments practice principles.

• Contribute to assessment, care planning and reviews ensuring a child centred focus and empowering children, young people and their families

• To participate in and assist with the co-ordination of care planning for children and young people. To ensure care plans are up to date, followed and met.

• To produce, monitor and review individualised ETAC and risk assessments for children and young people. 

• Prepare and deliver reports for multi-agency meetings and childcare decision-making forums ensuring an accurate factual record is maintained.

• Identify and assess levels of risk and need and with support, deliver protective and/or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after. Take responsibility for reporting of risk properly through the line management and ETAC structure.

Qualifications            Related and relevant children and families, Youth Qualifications

Experience    Knowledge of Exploitation in all its forms, and impact.

Background in delivering interventions with exploited children. 

Significant experience of youth work and services        

Demonstrable skills, knowledge and aptitudes   Understanding of the stages of child development, separation and loss.

Understand the impact of Trauma on a child’s emotional and cognitive development 

Understand the forms, features and risk associated with and caused by all forms of exploitation. 

Understanding of the Children Act 1989

Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of other agencies who work with young people and the ability to work in partnership with such agencies.

Ability to work as a member of a team. Build, establish and maintain trusted adult relationships with children 

Experience of direct work with children and using resources to gain a better understanding of the child’s lived experience. .

Good planning and organisational skills

Demonstrate an experiencing of contributing in the child’s meetings/report writing and delivery.

Demonstrate experience in delivering workshops to children and to agencies involved.

An ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing to a range of colleagues within the partnership.

Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality and diversity practices.

Understanding of risk assessment and health and safety issues.

Ability to communicate effectively with children, their families and relevant professionals.

The ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-agency team, and to work independently.

Willingness to work in a flexible manner and out of office hours.

A commitment to continuously develop self and update knowledge   .

An ability to make sound decisions when working under pressure.

Demonstrate a commitment to the participation of service users in the development and implementation of programmes.

A demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development including staff supervision and appraisal and a willingness to undertake further training.

Special requirements          This post is registered as exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and in accordance with the Police Act; the successful candidate must be able to obtain satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure in order to be appointed to the post.  In the respect a criminal record check will be undertaken prior to confirmation of appointment.

An understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

Be familiar with and use information technology and computerised records systems.

Other  Must be legally entitled to work in the

UK.The Council operates a no smoking policy. Employees are not allowed to smoke in the workplace or to take smoking breaks during work time.

Job Category :Social Care - Qualified

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

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30Salary: £27.98
South Team: Experienced practitioner with considerable experience in the field expected to undertake complex cases including assessment and management of risks.  Recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and expertise demonstrating critical knowledge of the range of theories and models for social work intervention.  Expected to oversee the  teaching and assessment of social work students carrying out practice learning placements as required.  Required to give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings

Job Category :Legal

Location :Lincolnshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £20.85

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Lawyer to join a Local Authority in Lincolnshire on a locum basis for three months with the strong possibility of an extension for the right candidate. 

This is a full -time role which is offered on a remote basis with office attendance only occasionally required. 

The successful locum will be an experienced lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work for a local authority. Corporate experience is also essential including prior direct involvement in the running of a local authority company. 

The person will become an integral part of a small team handling a diverse range of commercial work for the Local Authority, its partner District Councils and the recently created Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority. 

Work will include corporate advice, IT projects, construction contracts, grant agreements and subsidy control. 

A quick appointment is required so all candidates with the necessary experience should apply without delay.

Benefits include approachable and flexible management, good relationship with client departments and the chance to be involved in a broad range of work. This is a highly rewarding role offered at competitive market rate to be discussed and agreed upon application.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Must be a lawyer who holds a relevant qualification or has equivalent

experience.

Legal skills in one or more areas of expertise and a thorough and working

knowledge of all relevant law and procedure in a specialist discipline.

A good. broad, general working knowledge of the law applicable to local

government commensurate with grade.

Willing to adapt to new areas of work and take on tasks/duties related to his/her

acquired field of expertise competency recognising when he/she lacks the

requisite knowledge and requires professional support and supervision.

A competent advocate, if relevant to post and area of work.

A competent legal draftsmen able to depart from precedent to reflect new

requirements including in more complex documents.

Interpersonal skills to enable the post-holder to operate at this level, often

requiring sensitivity and diplomacy.

Management of a full and substantial workload of matters commensurate with

his/her level of expertise.

Able to use his/her skills and expertise to command respect and authority with

those persons who he/she is required to influence, support and advise.

Able to influence and persuade.

Highly effective negotiating skills.

Able to communicate clearly and appropriately both verbally and in writing at all

levels.

Understands of the nature of local government in-house legal service and

contributes positively to service development and continuous improvement.

Able to supervise and provide professional support more junior colleagues in a

positive and developmental way.

Able to work as an integrated part of the wider Legal Services team, and

supportive of colleagues and management.

Able to provide out of hours advice liaison and support to clients requiring

immediate advice and decision-making in response to urgent demand.

Able to advise prepare and deliver training.

Knowledge of main office IT packages.

Keep up to date with changes to relevant law and procedure.

Able to travel and keep appointments

The specific knowledge, skills and abilities required with vary depending on the

needs of the role. Specific posts may necessitate advanced specialist

knowledge and skills. Post holders should be comfortable working withambiguity and uncertainty.

Job Category :Engineering & Surveying

Location :Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time :17:00
Salary: £18.81

2 x Qualified Building Surveyors required. Ideally one with foreshore experience.

Must be local to Plymouth

Primary purpose

of role

Key

accountabilities

and key

measures

Required to deliver programmed and responsive maintenance works, condition

and compliance related surveys within the council’s property estate. Deliver the

council’s Asset management Plan. Act as the subject matter expert in relation

to building related works and an area of building related statutory compliance,

to deliver the competent person function (eg Fire safety management).

The estate comprises of circa 2000 assets; including large complex office

buildings, landing stages, industrial units, controlled schools, monuments, historic

listed buildings (high levels of significance), monuments and libraries etc.

Role measures

 All maintenance related issues

received via the CRM system dealt

with

 Condition of PCC buildings as

required by the maintenance

strategy

 Maintenance work carried out in

accordance with relevant regulatory

standards

 The PCC (within the corporate

estate) is compliant with the HSE

competent person function

 Compliance with PCC policies and

procedures

 The development and

implementation of the FM

management -systems,

Role outcomes

 Day to day responsive maintenance

of the council’s property estate

(30%)

 Delivery of the planned

maintenance programme, across

the property estate (30%)

 Delivery of surveys for asbestos,

condition & Accessibility PCC

buildings maintained in accordance

with the maintenance strategy

(20%)

 Management of H&S risks for an

area of building related statutory

compliance, within own

competence supporting the

Facilities Manager (Hard Services)

with the development of the

annual/5 yearly planned

maintenance programmes and the

delivery of the Corporate Estate

Asset management Plan (20%)

Essential

qualifications/

knowledge

 Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant property subject (eg

Building Surveying).

 Membership of or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body,

eg RICS or CIOB – within 18 months of appointment

 Extensive knowledge of building construction, planning & building regulations

 NEBOSH certificate in a relevant area

 Extensive knowledge of relevant health & safety legislation & principles of

risk management and prioritisation

Desirable

qualifications/

 Extensive knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management)

Regulations 2015

knowledge

Essential

experience

 Extensive experience of building maintenance methods and techniques

 Experience of carrying out building surveys

 Experience of delivering reactive maintenance works and maintenance

programmes

 Experience of prioritising reactive and planned maintenance programmes

 Experience of carrying out the role of the competent person function

(within a multi-site) built estate, for an area of statutory compliance

 Experience of project management for building projects

Desirable

experience

 Experience of working within a commercial environment, responsible for

maximising opportunities to generate additional income or contract growth.

Essential skills  Numerical skills to enable cost effective maintenance solutions to be

selected

 Ability to work at height, in confined spaces and on site in exposed weather

 It skills to use CAD systems and Digital Mapping systems

 Communication skills to inform customers/clients of building maintenance

plans and progress. Skills need to be able to be tailored to suit the occasion

 Planning of own workload to ensure effective delivery of maintenance

works/activity

 This is a demanding role and the post holder will be required to work

autonomously, making decisions within the scope of their allocated

responsibilities. Long periods of concentration are required to be able to

undertake complex and detailed works, often with conflicting pressures

 Management and personal attributes to undertake the competent person

function – able to effectively identify and prioritise risks; when required to

act appropriately to affect devolved authority to ensure statutory compliancewithin the corporate estate

Job Category : Technical

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

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :08:30End Time :16:30
Salary: £23.81

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location : Llys Cadwen, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.21

The preparation of legal notices based on instructions from, in the main, the traffic team, utilising standard templates, to support and assist the Legal Assistant in the processing of road traffic orders.

Processing Part 1 Land Compensation Act 1971 claims. These are claims for the payment of compensation for public works which have been agreed by the council. The payment process is governed by the legal casework system which generates standard letters to be issued. As the file is progressed further data is added to the system and the payments are then issued.

The post will assist the Planning & Environment team as follows:-

•          The preparation of legal notices based on instructions from, in the main, the traffic team, utilising standard templates, to support and assist the Legal Assistant in the processing of road traffic orders. 

•          Processing Part 1 Land Compensation Act 1971 claims. These are claims for the payment of compensation for public works which have been agreed by the council. The payment process is governed by the legal casework system which generates standard letters to be issued. As the file is progressed further data is added to the system and the payments are then issued.

•          General administrative support.

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite

Time management.

Organisational skills.

Attention to Detail.

Case management.

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: £18.26

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Officer in Charge, working with some of our most vulnerable children and young people In Cardiff. We are seeking a confident, independent and effective Deputy Manager for our new Children’s Home, who can lead, inspire, motivate and develop the home, staff and wellbeing of our young people we serve. 

As a Deputy Manager, you will assist in the management and administration of the home, ensuring the home meets all regulatory standards and provides an excellent quality of care to the children and young people who may stay up to 12 weeks. The aim is to understand their needs in greater depth and secure a placement more able to meet their needs. 

Key responsibilities as Deputy Officer in Charge will include:

•          Ensuring that young people receive a sensitive service, which best meets their social, racial, medical, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health and wellbeing needs

•          Ensuring that young people are empowered to have a voice when making decisions about their lives, futures and encouraging independence

•          Building positive relationships with families and others, ensuring consultation and participation

•          Ensuring integration with communities, using local facilities whilst developing and maintaining relationships with the local community 

•          Assisting the manager to ensure the professional competence of the staff team is maintained

•          Taking responsibility at the direction of the Manager for ensuring that delegated budgets are managed effectively and the use of finances is properly monitored

•          Co-ordinating, attending and chairing meetings as required and ensure that meetings are conducted in a manner which promotes inclusion and achievement of objectives

About you:

We are looking for a person who is and has:

•          Proven experience at a senior level of working with young people within a residential childcare environment

•          Relevant qualification that meets the equivalent criteria for Social Care Wales registration in addition to a 

•          Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children and Young People)

•          Excellent communication and organisation skills

You will need to have the ability, skills and knowledge of:  

•          Knowledge of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and other current legislative requirements

•          Knowledge of budget monitoring and management systems

•          Knowledge of child development, appreciation of the needs of young people.

•          Ability to undertake and complete assessments

•          Experience of working with a Behaviour support model of care

•          Ability to plan, organise, and prepare reports and chair meetings

•          Experience in managing staff

•          Ability to understand own duty of care, to safeguard and promote the interests of young people and challenge inappropriate practices

•          Problem solving and decision making skills

Job Category :Interims - Health & Social Care (Social Work, Adult & 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 :17:30

Salary: £319.11

To support the high-quality delivery of commissioning programmes in line with the One Council Commissioning Framework and Model across services within the Adult Care and Community Wellbeing Directorate including joint commissioning opportunities with the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB). 

To support Heads of Service in the development and implementation of commissioning plans and make/recommend commissioning decisions to meet identified needs, ensuring that the Council achieves the expected and desired outcomes across portfolios and service categories.

To deliver improved outcomes through service innovation and development whilst assuring value for money is achieved in commissioning decisions. To develop and implement commissioning strategies and plans in line with the Joint Strategic Needs Analysis (JSNA) / Health and Wellbeing Strategy priorities and Corporate Plan Priorities. 

To ensure all commissioning activities are carried out in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance and Council policies and procedures.

The work closely with the Senior Strategic Contract Manager and Senior Strategic Commercial and Procurement Manager to ensure effective leadership and delivery of key aspects of the commissioning cycle including; reviewing, shaping, planning and design of new commissioned services; the redesign of existing services, joint review processes, engagement, benchmarking, best practice, demand, intelligence, cost and risk analysis.

To assist with the delivery of a consistent strategic commissioning approach across the Council and the ICB as appropriate, with:

-           Embedding new ways of thinking and working. 

-           Developing and maintaining strong, positive working relationships across service areas, with providers and partners.

-           Continuously look for synergies and efficiency savings across strategic commissioning areas.

The post holder will be leading or managing commissioning projects with whole service or countywide impact, and leading Council and/or ICB complex projects. The post holder will be flexible to work on priority projects as these emerge or priorities change.

The role will provide day to day leadership, advice and guidance within own area of responsibility as appropriate but will include working closely with Commercial Services. Provide support to other commissioning project team members including but not limited to; service area colleagues, corporate services colleagues, Procurement Officers, Contract Officers, Commercial Development Officers, Business Support and external partners as necessary.

Requirements

The post-holder must be:

• Tenacious and driven

• Assertive and confident

• Resourceful and able to take the initiative

• Flexible and adaptable

• Persuasive and challenging

• Honest and trusted

• Customer focused

• Open minded

• Tactful

• Have common sense combined with sound judgement & decision making

• Willing to take responsibility and be accountable

Professional & Specialist Knowledge  

Relevant qualifications (such as an appropriate degree or professional qualification) or demonstrable experience in a relevant specialist area, and relevant and demonstrable experience across most of the diverse range of knowledge needed for the role.

Understanding of health and social care landscape, including responsibilities, drivers and priorities of organisations represented.

The post holder will be expected to have Minimum of 3 years practical experience in commissioning and/or related discipline.

Proven experience in managing complex improvement projects.

People, Interpersonal & Influencing Skills

Demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders to gain ownership for a shared vision and direction and deliver results.

Able to build relationships but also able to provide effective challenge.

Good negotiating and facilitation skills.

Effective team manager skilled in both line and matrix management.

Able to motivate, lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve improvements in performance and changes in culture and practice.

Enthusiastic with a team approach, be able to stay calm under pressure.

Communication Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication skills using a wide range of media (e.g. oral/ written/ presentations/ facilitation).

Able to build effective professional relationships and get the best from people during consultations.


Problem Solving

Good analytical skills including knowledge of techniques for data collection (e.g. interviews, workshops, benchmarking) and analysis (e.g. process modelling, process mapping and business requirements specification).

Organisational Skills

Good benefits realisation and an understanding of project management and change management skills.

Able to prioritise in a fast moving and complex environment.

Able to identify innovative solutions and new ways of working.

Technical skills

Knowledge and experience of strategic commissioning processes particularly in respect of commissioning the care and well-being of people related services

Skills in methods including some or all of the following:

Process mapping.

Project and Change Management.

Performance Analysis.

Statistical Analysis.

Assurance methodologies (e.g. project progress or gateway reviews).Usual IT suite including good Word and Excel skills plus ability to learn relevant specialist software e.g. Information Management, Performance Management, Business Management.