Jobs

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

looking for an adult social care solicitor who can provide legal advice on all aspects of Adult care work including court work. It is full time. Start ASAP. Can be remote working but will need to attend the office on at least one day to meet the team and collect laptops and other pieces of equipment and to ensure access to our systems.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Contribute to the delivery of services for Legal Services Lincolnshire. Assist, as

appropriate, with:

• Providing an integrated approach to performance management, quality

standards and service delivery

• Embedding new ways of thinking and working

• Developing and maintaining strong, positive working relationships with

commissioners, partners external clients and their teams/partners and

across service areas as appropriate

To provide high quality efficient and effective legal and administrative advice and

services to the County Council and external customers and assist and support

the County Council's Monitoring Officer in discharging his/her duties and

responsibilities.

To provide legal advice to members and senior officers of the Council, partners

and other clients and carry a workload of appropriately complex and high profile,

high risk matters and advise as required on public law and governance in support

of clients' decision-making processes.

To role model and promote the values and culture of the service including the

highest degrees of flexibility openness and collaboration and the provision of risk-

based, solution focused advice centred on enabling clients to achieve their

outcomes.

To provide day to day leadership, advice and guidance to colleagues relating to

work within own area of responsibility

Continuously look for synergies and efficiency savings across area of

responsibility

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 : Social Care - Qualified

Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £25.00

‘Experienced qualified Social Worker required to work in the Multi- Agency Safeguarding Hub. There is an exciting opportunity to join The London Borough of Enfield (LBE) Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) within Adult Social Care as we continue to embrace and deliver safeguarding in accordance with the Care Act 2014 requirements.

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is a critical frontline service and working with key partnership agencies to safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect. You will be required to demonstrate a person-centred approach to your work, good understanding of the Care Act (2014) and the London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Procedures. You will require excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of agencies and teams across the Borough. 

Good IT skills are essential.

Successful applicants will be committed to working as part of a fast paced, friendly and dynamic team, providing quality services that promote principles of empowerment to support adults at risk, their carers and advocates to achieve their outcomes. You will be required to use your risk assessment, professional judgement, and decision-making skills with a focus on supporting the adult to manage risk and identify need for support and assistance.  Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, current legislation and government initiatives will be beneficial to the role; also, a willingness to look forward and explore new and creative ways of working.  

We work in a supportive and friendly environment and are committed to encouraging professional and personal development. You will have the opportunity to work within a multi- disciplinary framework, with the adult at the heart of the process. So, if you have vision, creativity, and commitment, are looking for a new challenge and can make a positive difference to people’s lives we would like to hear from you. Please apply by providing your current CV outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience that you might bring to the role.’

Job Category : Housing and Revenues

Location : Nottingham Community Housing Association

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £15.18

Main responsibilities

Prepare advertisements for and advertise void properties, appropriate to each tenure type to facilitate lettings, minimising re-let times to give our customers their next home and build sustainable communities.

Support Your Home colleagues in ensuring void times are managed within the agreed NCHA annual targets for all relets

Support allocations and lettings processes by responding to customer enquiries, preparing sign up packs and agreeing incentives to be applied on hard to let properties.

Process the termination of tenancies promptly and progress the return of keys to NCHA. 

Ensure all systems and records are updated and maintained on an accurate and timely basis; producing associated reports on the allocations and void service as and when required.

Develop and maintain information required on new housing schemes for customers.

Administer the HOMESWAPPER scheme and downsizing scheme; including payments from the budget.

Deliver these functions in line with corporate aims and values, policies and procedures, meeting KPIs and outcome measures relevant to your role whilst remaining focused on providing excellent customer experiences and partner relationships as an ambassador for NCHA to enhance the organisation’s reputation.

Carry out any other tasks relevant to your role as instructed by your managers

Knowledge of current social housing issues.

Qualified to Charted Institute of Housing Level 2 or relevant equivalent qualification or be committed to undertaking ongoing professional development commensurate with the role.

Experience of working in social housing or a lettings environment

Experience of delivering successful customer focused services

Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers by demonstrating tact, diplomacy, sensitivity and customer care.

Ability to solve problems fairly and logically

Demonstrable high level of numeracy, IT and literacy skills

An understanding of the needs of people from diverse social, cultural and racial backgrounds

Demonstrates putting the customer at the centre of your work.

Tries to do the right thing and acts with honesty and integrity.

Treats people in a way you would expect to be treated by others.

Looks for continual improvement in the customer experience and improved and efficient NCHA business processes.

Demonstrates passion about what you do and the difference you can make.

Acts positively and believe you can provide solutions to problems.

Willingness to promote and adhere to the CLEAR values of NCHA.

Take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with current legislation and best practice, identifying training needs in self to ensure service provision is of the highest standard.

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: £38.43

The work encompasses a broad range of general civil litigation and advisory work, including (but not limited to) landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential), commercial debt recovery, contractual disputes, disputes arising from non-payment of community care charges, inquests, injunctions, disputes relating to electronic communications, complex non–domestic rates and council tax disputes/issues,  Judicial Review claims, and building safety. 

The hybrid working situation is as indicated in the comments to the order – we require someone who is willing and able to work in the office for at least 3 days each week (team members may wfh up to 2 days each week – subject to team meetings and other service requirements, we are flexible on which days. Similarly subject to service requirements we can be flexible on start and finish times around core hours of 10am to 4pm). For induction we ask new starters to attend the office daily for the first couple of weeks – we find this the most efficient way of inducting to case management and other systems as there is direct access to colleagues, support and IT staff in the office daily.

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, advising 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.

8.         Preparing reports and comments for reports to council, cabinet committees and sub-committees.

9.         Attendance at departmental working groups, steering panels and project group meetings to provide advice.

10.       To support the working practices and procedures for the services provided. 

11.       To work with the Head of Team, Senior Lawyers and Lawyers to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to the delivery of services. 

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

Evidence of continuing professional development

A thorough practical understanding of local government law and the impact of human rights and equalities legislation

Knowledge of the law in relation to a broad range of general civil litigation relevant to the work of the Council.  

Knowledge of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information as it applies to Local Government.

Knowledge of Local Government and its services.

Understanding in good governance arrangements, to maintain democratic legitimacy of the Council’s work to support effective decision making

Experience:

At least 2 years’ experience of working in general civil litigation in at least some of the following areas:

landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential), commercial debt recovery, contractual disputes, disputes arising from non-payment of community care charges, inquests, injunctions, disputes arising from legislation relating to electronic communications and the attendant Code/regulations, on complex national non – domestic rate and council tax disputes/issues,  Judicial Review claims, building safety and enforcement. 

Some experience of undertaking advocacy in the courts and Tribunals.

Experience of managing own caseload.

Success in building and sustaining effective relationships with stakeholders.

Experience of case management systems.

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

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

To debate legal points in a logical, pragmatic and impartial way.

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

Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, including the ability to produce non-standard reports/letters

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

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

Ability to deal with clients professionally and diplomatically.

Ability to analyse complex information and provide successful resolution.

“Can do” positive attitude

Demonstrates a commitment to changing work practices and processes and a willingness to try new ways of working or thinking.

Takes responsibility and delivers results

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

Team working

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.

Communication

Demonstrates well developed written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to present reports and verbal accounts credibly to a variety of different audiences.

Customer CareDevelops contacts and relationships with customer/client groups, regularly reviewing service delivery and taking responsibility to ensure quality service provision

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location :Powys County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 16:45

Start:  Immediate Start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social work position in the Older Persons Team South.

The Older Persons Team work with people over the age of 65 years and their carers, using a Collaborative & Strengths -based, Outcome focused model of practice.

The localities that the Hay and Talgarth locality, Brecon locality, Crickhowell locality and Ystradgynlais locality.

You will need to have a good understanding of an outcome- focused approach to social work and the application of the principles & eligibility criteria set out in the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. 

You will need to have a sound understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, its principles, and how to apply these in practice. 

You will have excellent assessment skills and the ability to engage with service users effectively, with a focus on promoting the wellbeing of older adults and their carer’s. You will have experience of developing and sustaining effective multi-agency working across a range of professional groups. 

The post holder will be undertaking assessments and reviews. The post will entail working with individuals to help them find appropriate solutions at times of personal challenge, as well as in the long term. It will also involve safeguarding people from abuse and neglect. You will be linking in with other agencies, the third sector, and health colleagues to provide a proportionate and timely response where it is identified that intervention is needed.

Experience

•          12 months post qualifying  experience of working with Older People and their  and carers

•          Experience of undertaking assessments of need and identifying and managing risks.

•          Experience of complex casework 

•          Experience of care management across the range of health and social care settings

Knowledge

•          Understanding of the needs of Older People  and their carers

•          Understanding of safeguarding and the issues affecting Older People and their carers

•          Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post.

•          Knowledge and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 

Qualifications & Training

•          Appropriate social work qualification (i.e. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).

•          Registration as Social Worker with CCW/CQC 

•          Commitment to undertake appropriate CPEL qualification

Safeguarding Requirements

•          Requirement to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check

Skills

•          Good communication skills, written and verbal.

•          Good IT skills.

•          Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.

•          Ability to build and maintain partnerships 

•          Ability to manage crisis, conflict resolution and challenging behaviours

•          Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.

•          Commitment to the principles of confidentiality.

•          Must have knowledge and commitment to the principles of social care as embodied in relevant legislation.

Other requirements 

•          Current driving licence or ability to travel extensively around the county.

• Ability to speak Welsh.


Principal Responsibilities:

1. The needs of older people  and their carers are assessed holistically, packages of care negotiated, monitored and reviewed within the first six weeks
2. Maintaining a small but very complex caseload.

• Risks to older people and others are assessed and balanced in a way that promotes independence of service users and their carers.  
• Recommendations about allocating scarce resources are made. 

• Equal opportunity and respect for diversity and difference is promoted. 

• Social inclusion of isolated and vulnerable people is promoted.

• Abuse of vulnerable adults is investigated.

• Collaboration and multi-disciplinary working with other agencies is strengthened. 

•  Accountable for actions through effective, accurate recording of decisions in line with policy and legislation.

1. Safeguarding the welfare of a vulnerable person at immediate risk of harm.

1. Engaging in direct work with older people and carer/s to carry out integrated assessment for older people 

Job Category : Planning

Location : Brympton Way, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £41.54

Principal Planning Officer

Responsible for a range of complex planning casework to deliver strategic outcomes for the Council. Accountable for negotiating on proposals to deliver high quality development in Somerset in accordance with national guidance, planning law and adopted local plans/other guidance.  

 •         Responsible for decision taking under the officer scheme of delegation for planning and other related applications.

 •         Provide clear direction to deliver the Council’s strategic priorities and meet the Council’s financial targets, as a member of the Development Management Service Team.

 •         Support senior colleagues at Area Planning and Strategic Planning Committees and present applications for decision.

 •         Update and advise elected members in respect of strategic sites and associated matters including briefings and training.

 •         Using professional knowledge analyse and evaluate complex technical information to provide professional advice to statutory consultees, other departments of the Council, developers/applicants, members and communities to ensure high quality outputs which support the delivery of the Council’s objectives.

 •         Balance the competing demands of other council services and the viability of the development to make recommendations/determine priorities and negotiate complex S106 agreements to ensure high quality development is brought forward meeting the requirements of adopted planning policy and the delivery of infrastructure.



Qualifications: 

• Degree in Town Planning or related subject and equivalent experience. The postholder will require membership of (or be eligible to join) the RTPI (Essential)

Knowledge:

• Ability to provide detailed advice across a range of planning issues in a development management/planning environment, including process and procedural matters (Essential)
• Good knowledge of planning, enforcement, planning policy, case law and relevant legislation (Essential)
• Interpretation of legislation - interpretation of relevant planning legislation and case law in respect of issues arising from pre-application enquiries, applications, appeals and planning enforcement (Essential)

Skills:

• Good negotiation skills and the ability to contribute positively to the resolution of issues (Essential)
• Working under pressure and to strict deadlines, prioritising, organising, and planning own and others fluctuating workloads (Essential)
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders clearly and proactively (Essential)
• Adaptation and responding to change (Essential)
• Ability to use influence and persuasion to achieve objectives (Essential)
• Ability to use thoughtful judgement to manage complex service delivery (Essential)
• Flexible approach to the working day (Essential)
• Shares knowledge and expertise with others (Essential)

Experience: 

• Should have a minimum of 5 years experience of working at a Senior level in Development Management/Placemaking and demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload or competing workloads to deliver strategic sites and maintain performance (Essential)
• Should have experience of defending the Council at appeal (Hearing/Inquiry) (Desirable)
• Should have experience of working within a team to support team development and CPD (Essential)

Job Category : Financial - Senior Posts

Location : County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start  

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £490.90

We need to recruit a Local Authority PFI funding modeller for a 15 Day Project to be deliver over the next 6 weeks 

The role is to review the PFI contract, the associated accounting model (with reference to the new IFRS16 leasing standards) and the funding model. To align and update the models and to create written guidance and provide training to finance staff.Specialist PFI accountant required to review and update funding models. Also ensuring alignment to contractual terms are met.

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance
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: £18.55

ECF 250494

Job Description –

£18.55 Per hour, this is a 36 hour post/5 day week. Main work base is Magdalen House, but mainly work from home with access to office etc

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Borough wide service to all our customers. Experience of working with older people and/or people with disabilities is desirable along with a genuine commitment to work to consistently high standards and provide a quality service at all times. Communicate with a wide and varied customer base. Internal and external liaison with the various parties involved in delivering this key customer service. We are looking for a highly organised individual with a strong customer focus.

You must have the ability to demonstrate a knowledge of the following;

• Welfare rights/Benefits
• Financial assessments
• Sefton’s Disabled Facilities Grant/ loan conditions
• Systems, processes & procedures necessary to support a busy office
• Private sector ho

Job Category : Sec / Admin

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

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.80

Job Purpose

The post holder will provide administrative support to the Building Maintenance and Home Improvementsservices necessary to ensure the efficient delivery of all its activities.

To deliver the following outcomes

1.        The Council's key investment projects are delivered

2.        The operation and financial efficiency of the Council's assets are improved

3.        The opportunities for sustainable development and investment in Sefton are increased

4.        The Council's assets are maintained

5.        The most vulnerable people are assisted in accessing opportunities

6.        Our services are accessible

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a service plan, for their team, which will be managedthrough a performance framework.

The post holder will be required to:

1.        Gain   a   full   understanding   of   the   current   and   ongoing   clerical   and administration needs of the service. Identify and develop systems and procedures necessary to meet these needs.

2.        Maintain systems and procedures necessary to ensure that the Home ImprovementsService effectively and efficiently manage their caseload. Monitor progress on individual cases toensure that output targets are achieved.

3.        Develop and maintain a database for the storage and effective retrieval of information, for casereview and statistical analysis purposes, to individual clients of the services.

4.        Provide a focal point for communications with Home Improvement Clients and others; ensurethat correspondence is relayed efficiently and in a timely manner.

5.        Support in the maintenance of procedures for seeking customer satisfaction information. Input,analyses and provide statistical information as required.

6.        Gain understanding of the roles and duties of Home Improvement colleagues and provide tosupport their workload as required. This may, from time to time, include duties having additional responsibilities.

7.        Maintain and develop a Building Maintenance ‘Helpdesk’ function providing a focal point for Clientswho have reactive maintenance requirements. Process maintenance requests in accordance withdefined procedures and guidelines to works contractor and / or Building Maintenance officer as appropriate.



QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Literacy and numeracy qualifications

E.C.D.L.       or        equivalent      Computer qualification        

EXPERIENCE

General Administrative experience

Experience of administration for Home Improvement Service.          

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/APTITUDES

Knowledge

An understanding of the systems, processes and procedures necessary to support a busy office.

Knowledge of Private Sector housing programmes and disabled adaptations including Minor Works

Understanding  of  the  Council’s  Equality and Diversity policies.

 Knowledge of construction services.     

Skills

The  post  holder  must  have  accurate keyboard skills excellent communication skills both written and oral along with a good telephone manner.

The post holder must have the ability to form good working relationships with other internal departments, clients, contractors and the like.

The  post  holder  must  have  the  ability  to gather and assess new information and to use it effectively. Ability to interrogate databases and produce reports

The post holder must have the ability to work

effectively as part of a team and use own initiative with a positive Can Do attitude, organise/prioritise own workload and that of others and working effectively under presure to meet recognised  performance targets/deadlines.       

Job Category :  Social Care - Unqualified

Location :Bridgewood Nursing Home, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00End Time : 17:30
Salary: £13.77

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Ty Elwyn, Carmarthenshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start  

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.66


1. Deliver high quality Environmental Health Services as part of a team of officers,

ensuring the implementation of policies, practices and procedures relating to

Environmental Health Services/Housing functions. To ensure that Council policies,

including its Scheme of Delegation, are applied consistently, to promote uniform and

equitable standards for all individuals and establishments, thus promoting good

practices.

2. Personal management of an Environmental Health Services work plan, to secure

efficient performance of duties and working flexibly between sections and teams. This

will include consistency with management policies and practices of the Council and

the Housing and Public Protection Division to meet the needs of a constantly changing

service.

3. Comply with all financial procedures and policies to ensure that financial probity is

maintained.

4. Maintain an up-to-date, in-depth knowledge and application of the legislation,

procedures and technical aspects relating to Public Protection/Housing functions,

offer professional and expert advice as required and enabling the consistent delivery

of the Housing and Public Protection Business Plan objectives.

5. Prepare reports when required, take corrective action when necessary and respond

to changing needs, to achieve service delivery within the pre-determined objectives

for Public Protection and personal work plans.

6. Assist in consultative processes that maintain effective communication and liaison with

other teams, divisions, departments of the Council, Elected Members and other client

groups. To act as a Housing and Public Protection representative when required to do

so, in the positive promotion of the Council’s policies, its Code of Conduct and to

represent the best interests of the Authority.

7. Assist in the development of procedures and protocols to ensure the continued

delivery of a consistent and efficient Housing and Public Protection, Environmental

Protection Service and in the maintenance and review of the management

information systems for Housing and Public Protection, together with the provision of

investigative, analytical and accurate information to facilitate the decision-making

process.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships

M.Sc, B.Sc or Diploma in Environmental Health.

Registered with the Environmental Health Registration Board / Chartered Institute of

Environmental Health

Job Related Skills and Competencies

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

A commitment to customer care in the delivery of duties.

Competencies as required in the Food Law Code of Practice

Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of Environmental Health functions.

Experience

Demonstrable experience in Environmental Health Services

Personal qualities

High degree of reliability, responsibility, commitment and enthusiasm.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to prioritise.

Desirable Criteria

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Additional post-graduate qualification in one or more Environmental Health Core Functions.

Knowledge of Management Information Systems.

Experience of Local Government.

Demonstrate an understanding of roles of members.

Advocacy and negotiation Skills.

Presentation Skills.Commitment to Customer Care and Customer Centred Service Delivery.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location : Multiple Locations, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 1.00

Start Date : Immediate Start  

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £180.00

Locations -

Kettering

Coltsfield Essex

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location : Multiple Locations, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week :1.00

Start Date : Immediate Start  

Start Time : 09:00

End Time :17:30
Salary: £189.00

Locations -

Waterlooville Portsmouth

KetteringNottingham Cotgrave

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.69


SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

1.         With appropriate supervision, assess for and provide services to children and families in need within the framework of the appropriate legislation, regulations, departmental procedures and child care policy. This will include responsibility for children and families where needs are particularly complex and problematic.

2.         To ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided, liaising as necessary with other divisions, Council Departments, N.H.S. trusts, schools, carers, voluntary and independent sector providers.

3.         To maintain high standards of professional practice within their own workload and to promote and enhance such practice within the team and division.

4.         Senior Practitioners may be responsible for supervision of some staff (up to level III Social Workers) in the service and share the operational management of the service.

5.         All postholders are expected to maintain professional standards of practice and to work in accordance with the Departmental vision, values, procedures and managerial guidance.

6.   To manage a caseload of children and families, including:

6.2       Making a comprehensive assessment of need, in partnership with the child, parents, other family members and professionals as appropriate in accordance with the National Assessment Framework.

6.3       Planning, implementing and terminating interventions.

6.4       Facilitating the provision and co-ordination of appropriate services.

6.5       Making referrals to the Community Mental Health Team where adults have particularly complex or problematic needs and maintaining liaison with psychiatric services in order to promote timely and effective management of mental health problems

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and accountability to senior officers.

Ability to relate effectively to children, parents and carers, many of whom may be under stress.

This will include the ability to support and facilitate the work of more junior staff who are having to deal with particularly difficult situations.

Ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to remain aware of the roles and responsibilities of others and to promote a positive image of the division and department.

Skill in analysing complex and problematic situations and in formulating, implementing and reviewing, alongside service users, appropriate assessment and intervention programmes. 

Skill in communicating clearly orally and in writing, including an ability to maintain concise case records including Looked After Children documentation and to produce reports for case conferences, courts and other bodies.

Ability to manage working time effectively in order to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements.

Ability to think creatively in meeting children’s and families’ needs, using family and community networks, voluntary sector and other external resources and provision where appropriate.

Ability to contribute to the overall development of the team e.g.: making presentations and leading discussion in areas of professional practice; identifying opportunities for meeting need more effectively; promoting an appropriate and professional climate.

Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity

            KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as national assessment framework.

Knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families and of the organisational framework within which they are provided.

Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics. 

Knowledge of methods of social work intervention.

EXPERIENCE 

Appropriate and relevant post-qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation.

            BROMLEY VALUES AND BEHAVIOUR

Each post within the Council correlates to the Bromley BR grading system. Using a Job Evaluation scheme each role is benchmarked to demonstrate the responsibilities, skills and abilities required to undertake it. Our behaviours framework complements this approach by giving examples of the types of behaviours expected at each grade and goes further to indicate aspirational levels.

Expected Behaviour Levels of Staff for BR11-BR14 Grades:

            Accountability and Responsibility:

            Shows strong understanding of how their actions will impact on the reputation of the wider service they deliver. Shows drive and tenacity in resolving immediate problems and finding ways to ensure they do not occur again.

            Continuous Improvement:

            Keeps up to date with new ideas and issues that impact on his/her service. Shares own experience and learning to the benefit of colleagues and the service.

            Builds Relationships:

            Has a reputation for acting with integrity. Always seeks to find the common ground on which to build productive working relationships.

            Communication:

            Influences others by presenting their ideas in a compelling manner. Picks up non-verbal clues when talking with others.

            QUALIFICATIONS

Degree, Masters, C.Q. S.W., Dip.S.W. or equivalent.

Essential - Applicant to be registered with Social Work England or able to obtain registration prior to commencement of employment

            SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A Satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Unqualified

Location : Downham House, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week : 18.50

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £15.08

Monday:          

Tuesday :         07:00- 10:00     14:00-22:00 

Wednesday:   07:00-10:00

Thursday :     

Friday :             

Saturday :        07:00-22:00

Sunday:            07:00-22:00