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Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £20.85

We are looking for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to work in our Intensive Intervention Teams.
We have vacancies based in our East or West teams, based in Abercynon or Williamstown respectively, we work flexibly and currently operate a hybrid working model.
These teams case hold our CASP, CP, and CLA cases, including PLO work and adoption work.
You will be well supported by our experienced managers, and we have a wealth of internal support services to drawn upon to progress our planning and interventions and achieve positive outcomes for our families.
Knowledge / Education:
Professional Social Work qualification i.e. MA/Degree in Social Work or recognised predecessor equivalent e.g. CQSW, DipSW, CSS.
A knowledge of equal opportunities / anti oppressive practice.
Knowledge and understanding of the Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014.
Knowledge of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010
Knowledge and understanding of the adult and /or children’s safeguarding procedures in Wales.
Children’s Services posts: A sound understanding of the Law relating to children and families.
An understanding of child and adolescent development.
Adult Social Work posts: Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.
Knowledge and understanding of the united nations principles for older and disabled peoples.

Experience:
Children’s Social Work posts
Experience and/or an interest in working within child care
An understanding of the assessment of need and risk
An understanding of child protection issues
Adult Social Work posts
Experience of working with adults with needs for care and support/ care and treatment planning
Experience and understanding of the needs of carers
Experiencing of managing and balancing risks when working with adults

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.95

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the NHS have created a pooled fund to invest in programmes to help people live healthier lives and support families across the borough.

About the role
We are looking to recruit an Environmental Health professional for a fixed term position until the end of March 2025. You will join our existing teams who are delivering the Service's responsibilities in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

The role offers the chance for you to utilise a wide range of skills and knowledge whilst managing your own workload, both proactively and reactively. This role will see you actively Assisting Regulatory services with business engagement work, conducting visits, assisting in the investigation of complaints and conducting food inspections.

The focus of this role is all about publicising and increasing uptake of health prevention programmes, such as stop smoking services, and encouraging behaviour change around alcohol consumption and healthy eating through the provision of advice and support to businesses.

In carrying out the duties of this role, you will;

Provide advice and guidance on 'Living with COVID' including infection control, ventilation and advising on risk assessments.
Promote vaccine and booster uptake (for covid and other diseases) and any other public health messaging as required by the Director of Public Health in the business community, by undertaking visits to businesses
Providing support and guidance to businesses on the Healthy Catering Commitment and compliance with the High Fat Salt and Sugars legislation.
Promoting the borough’s School Superzones - a concentrated effort in a specific area of deprivation in the borough looking to increase the offer of nutritious food in food business operators in order to give children a healthier start in life.

The role is suitable for an officer who is confident in holding direct face to face conversations with businesses to promote public health messaging.

As part of a multidisciplinary service, the role will also encompass:
identifying and providing advice to shisha cafes
providing support to businesses on food hygiene and food standards interventions
sharing of smoking cessation offer for businesses and individuals
providing advice and guidance on single use plastics legislation
monitoring and enforcement of licensing compliance (training provided),

The post holder will also be responsible for undertaking food hygiene and food standards inspections (as directed), with a minimum expectation of C rated and below, however where qualifications and experience allow the carrying out of all category inspections may be required.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join us and make a difference to the lives of people in Kingston.

About you

We are seeking someone with wide experience of the remit of an Environmental Health service. We would like to hear from you if you are an Environmental Health professional or graduate in a related subject who can demonstrate competency as required by the Food Law Code of Practice.

You may already be competent in the Healthy Catering Commitment scheme, or be willing to complete the training, but must be able to audit and maintain current members of the scheme whilst encouraging new businesses to join. You must have an understanding of the High Fat Sugar and Salt legislation and be able to provide advice to businesses on this subject.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of being reactive to food and safety service requests and undertaking investigations.

You will be organised, diligent and flexible. Excellent record keeping and communication skills are essential as the ability to work on your own initiative. You will have an eye for detail and be comfortable working independently, under pressure and with changing priorities as well as working with other teams within the Regulatory Service to resolve issues identified in a range of service areas. Familiarity with the IDOX Uniform database is desirable.

We offer very agile working facilities with up-to-date messaging and video technology provided by Google applications. You will initially be expected to almost exclusively work in the district, and must have access to transport, a full driving licence and business insurance. You will also be able to access flexible working spaces in Kingston’s Guildhall Complex.

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance
Location : Cillefwr Depot, Carmarthenshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 06:00
End Time : 14:00
Salary: £12.18

Refuse/Recycling Loader 37hr week possible bank holiday working or Weekends
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Operational Duties:

1.Collect recycling or refuse from the kerbside or other agreed collection point and load into vehicle in accordance with operational plans, procedures and codes of practice including the lifting/ manoeuvring/sorting and returning of a full range of refuse and recycling containers ensuring that refuse and recycling items are collected at all times and missed collections are avoided by the end of the scheduled day.

2.Operate any fitted power mechanism including automated loading/compaction equipment in accordance with service procedures and vehicle requirements and to assist the driver in operational activities on the round and at tipping locations to reduce and control the potential risks to Health & Safety.

3.Be responsible for supporting the driver to manoeuvre the vehicle safely around the streets and carry out reversing assistant, traffic control and signalling (banks person) duties in accordance with safe working procedures and utilising reversing aides to minimise the risk of personal injury to other members of the crew and to members of the public.

4.Undertake a visual inspection of sacks and containers to ensure that prohibited/contaminated waste is not collected and that recyclable waste is deposited in the appropriate vehicle compartment to avoid cross contamination. Identify and report to the Refuse/Recycling Driver any non-compliance and where necessary apply approved notices to the bags or container.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Eastbourne Town Hall, Lewes and Eastbourne Councils
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £11.79

We are looking for a customer service advisor to join our team, based in Eastbourne Town Hall. -
This is a full time office based role.
Job Purpose

Provide excellent customer service at the first point of contact for repairs.
Taking personal ownership and responsibility for resolution of customer property repair issues and requests.
Diagnosing customer requests to prioritise and allocate orders for the best customer service outcome and cost-efficient service delivery.
Provide accurate advice and guidance for customer access to property services and information.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, council officers and external agencies.
Ability and commitment to help challenging and distressed customers.
Ability to actively listen in order to extract and assess important information to ensure that the appropriate arrangements are made to support the customers needs.
Ability to work calmly and sensitively.
To be confident, flexible and the ability to work on own initiative.
Customer focused.
Ability to use IT systems to gather, store and process information.
Ability to work, support and deliver services within the Councils
Equalities Policy.

Job Category : Environmental
Location : Scarborough Market Hall, North Yorkshire Council
Hours Per Week : 16.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.00

Morning 6.30am until 8am
Afternoon 4pm until 5.30 pm
Monday to Saturday
Opening/Closing shifts, Alarms, basic upkeep
Based at Scarborough indoor market
There is parking space in morning
There is on street parking in the afternoon
Job Purpose:

1. Opening and closing of the Market Hall including setting of the Alarm system.
2. Undertaking the cleaning duties involved in the upkeep of the Market Hall, including general inspections and state of repair reports.
3. Deputising for the Market Assistant on urgent matters (in their absence).
4. Communicate clearly with market traders on issues arising
5. Minor maintenance works as and when required.
6. To assist with the implementation of security procedures and practices within the Market Hall.
7. Assist in the event of emergency evacuation (fire etc).
8. Provide assistance to the market supervisor as and when required.
9. Have a good working relationship with colleagues and market traders
10. Any other duties as assigned by the market superintendent in consultation with the Postholder.

Knowledge and Experience
⦁ Basic numeracy & literary skills
Ability to communicate clearly with council employees, market traders and members of the public

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Category : Agency Workers
Location : 48 STATION ROAD, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.95

1. Working within strengths-based model of practice and holding a non-complex caseload to support residents to improve their independence and wellbeing by working closely with partners and maximizing the use and benefit of community resources.
2. Undertake strengths-based assessments, reviews and support planning that enable residents to maximize their independence, improve quality of life and build their resilience.
3. Provide practical support to residents and carers, that helps support them such as accessing living aids: accessing the welfare benefit system in order to provide advice and information to service users.
4. Assist in arranging short term care and in providing clients and carers with respite to reduce carer breakdown
5. Work with adult clients, relatives, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to support planning.
6. Liaise with colleagues across the haringey health and social care partnership in order to gather information relevant to assessment and support planning activities.
7. Maintain and update reliable, timely and accurate case notes, systems and other records, write reports as required; support social worker to collect information and present to legal.
8. Undertake reviews of care packages
9. Contribute to effective Multi Disciplinary Team working by inputting through meetings and working with others to achieve best outcomes for those accessing services
10. Attend safeguarding strategy meetings were required.
11. Complete Continuing Health Care checklists and identify those that require full assessments

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Examples and evidence which demonstrate your genuine motivation for continuing to develop a career in Adult Social care.

Awareness and understanding of the part that Adult Social Care plays in maximising the independence of vulnerable Adults – demonstrably gained experience or exposure to social care in a voluntary, paid or personal basis
Evidence that you understand the regulatory framework of The Care Act 2014 and the statutory responsibilities of the Council.

Examples that demonstrate were you have been in a challenging situation and what approaches you have taken to manage the situation to resolve.

Evidence that you are able to develop positive and productive relationships with people, including the ability to empathise, motivate and inspire as well as fulfilling your part of any requirement.

Ability to be creative and positive in identifying solutions with residents that maximise and build upon their strengths.

Ability to develop positive and productive working relationships with colleagues to deliver successfully both as an individual and as part of a team.

The ability to produce coherent, well-constructed communication, emails, letters as well as assessments, reviews, support plans and reports.

Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet service designed and performance deadlines. To contribute to statutory departmental targets

Knowledge and awareness relating to the diverse demographic of Haringey communities. To address unconscious bias from different racial and cultural backgrounds

Job Category : Legal
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £60.00

The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Principal Lawyer – Contracts and Procurement, to join our Lexcel Accredited Legal Service. The successful candidate will be a Solicitor, Barrister or Filex with excellent knowledge and demonstrable experience of complex contracts and procurement matters, preferably in a local government setting. You will report to the relevant Head of Legal and work closely with colleagues and clients to deliver excellent services.
Responsibilities:
Carry a caseload advising on all aspects of complex contracts and procurement work, be involved at a high level in advising on strategic, corporate and governance matters, management of the Contracts and Procurement Team ( 6 team members) and attend the legal services Extended Management Team.

Indicative Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
▪ Deep and detailed knowledge of principles and practices gained through extensive experience and development in a specific field.
▪ Degree level or equivalent qualification plus relevant experience.
▪ Membership of appropriate professional body by examination e.g., CIPFA, RICS or evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
▪ Excellent communication skills.
▪ Ability to work with high level internal and external stakeholders.
▪ Ability to manage complex service delivery within a challenging and political environment.
▪ Understands the commercial context of the service they provide.
▪ Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering service and Council aims and objectives.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.11

Job Summary:

Team Collaboration: Work as part of a team to maintain the integrity and availability of all revenues and benefits systems, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of council tax, business rates, and housing benefit overpayment documentation and notices.

Systems Management: Take responsibility for aspects of day-to-day systems management, including planning and coordinating system and subsidy reconciliations and managing batch schedules.
Technical Support: Provide technical expertise to support departmental projects and transformational change.

Principal Accountabilities:

Application Management: Provide advice, expertise, and guidance on revenue and benefits application management, offering cost-effective and innovative solutions.
Technical Advice: Respond to and provide technical advice on user inquiries, including complex issues referred by senior managers.
Issue Resolution: Investigate issues in conjunction with users, software suppliers, and other relevant parties. Take ownership of disseminating lessons learned and make recommendations for process improvements, implementing them once approved.
System Improvements: Proactively identify and implement improvements to system outputs and reporting to enhance compliance and efficiency.
Account Reconciliations: Ensure timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations (circa £300m), including:
Housing and council tax reduction award postings, payments, and returns
Cash receipts for revenues and HBOP
Revenues refunds
Revenues suspense payments, reallocating to correct accounts to maximize income collection
Reconciliation Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve any reconciliation discrepancies reported by service areas in conjunction with Team Managers.
Documentation Issuance: Issue housing benefit and council tax reduction award notifications, including debtor invoices, council tax and business rate bills, reminders, and summonses.
Batch Schedule Management: Establish and manage Northgate batch schedules, reviewing and amending as necessary to incorporate changing software, business processes, working practices, and priorities.
Direct Debits: Ensure the timely scheduling and production of all council tax and business rates direct debits.
Court Documentation: Provide court lists, posting dockets, and evidence lists for Revenues Officers attending court.
Government Returns: Support the Senior Systems Officer in the timely scheduling and preparation of revenues and benefits Government returns, ensuring the correct software and parameters are used.
Data Security: Encrypt and decrypt DWP data transfers, ensuring compliance with GDPR data security restrictions and the Government Connect secure email service.
System Maintenance: Maintain the Northgate application to ensure maximum availability.
Operational System Issues: Identify recurring operational system issues and opportunities for process and service improvement.
User Account Management: Ensure revenues and benefits system user accounts and document management systems for 500+ users are maintained in compliance with security and access policies, system protocols, audit recommendations, and ICT best practice guidelines.
Audit Participation: Participate in audits of system administration, using recommendations and conclusions to improve the quality assurance function.
Test Schedules: Develop, write, and run detailed test schedules for enhancement and timetabling of live processing runs.
Project Support: Provide technical support and assistance to ongoing and new projects within revenues and benefits.
Policy Implementation: Interpret and implement policies as directed by the Team Manager.
Management Reports: Schedule, prepare, and analyze monthly management information reports for timely distribution to revenues and benefits Operational Managers and Team Leaders.
Forecasting and Reporting: Develop models for forecasting and predicting trends to support management reporting.

Year-End Planning: Support senior officers in the planning and implementation of year-end and roll-over processes.
Training and Development: Support junior officers in the training and development of their skills.

Job Category : Social & Health Care Qualified
Location : Queens Road 1, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £24.83

Essential: -
Experience with various complex caseloads in OPPD
Prior experience using IT Databases e.g. Mosaic/Liquid Logic
Safeguarding investigations experience
2 years’ experience post ASYE

What we offer: Southwark Older People and Physical Disabilities Service offer a number of key benefits to all staff including Locum workers, which make the Borough and Service and attractive proposition for locum staff.
Please see below: -
-Access to a broad range of on-site, Microsoft Teams-led and e-learning training, tailored to support Continuing Professional Development requirements, and best practice in the delivery of strengths-based statutory social care. –
-Flexible working arrangements with a current 50/ 50 home /office split (Monday to Friday) or variation to this by agreement.

• Use of Team Oyster card for visits, without the need to pay and be reimbursed.
• Supportive and responsive management structure, with strong focus on supervision as a forum for enabling and facilitating reflective practice.
• Opportunities for transition to permanent contract, and subsequent opportunities to undertake further qualifications such as Practice Assessor, or Best Interests Assessor.
  -Competitive hourly rate. -Convenient location. The Queens Road office is in the heart of Southwark. It is well connected to bus routes and the Queens Road train station (which is two stops from London Bridge and Canada Water) is directly opposite the road from the office.
  -Varied and challenging cases. The work completed within the team supports the ongoing development and experience of the members within. The role will be initially for 3 months but we anticipate will be extended pending permanent recruitment.
  Overview of the Team and role: The Case Management team undertake longer-term (6 weeks or more), complex social work interventions, working with older adults and physically disabled people; including those with concurrent mental health and substance misuse needs. The team’s work includes complex mental capacity work, including Court of Protection applications where indicated; and undertaking Safeguarding enquiries as well as assessments and unscheduled reviews under the Care Act 2014, and multi-disciplinary input to Continuing Health Care processes.
  The successful candidate will be integrated into our team's duty rotation schedule, which is integral to our operational framework. Engaging in the duty rotation not only supports our team's efficiency but also enhances the individual's professional growth within our organization. Applicants need to have experience of working with adults with complex needs, and 2 years post qualifying statutory experience.

Job Category : Social & Health Care Qualified
Location : Queens Road 1, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £27.79

Essential: -
Experience with various complex caseloads in Older People and Physical Disabilities
Prior experience using IT Databases e.g. Mosaic/Liquid Logic
Safeguarding investigations experience
2 years’ experience post ASYE

Position: Continuing Health Care Social Worker - Specialist Post (Adult Social Care and Continuing Health Care Team)

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our collaborative team, working closely with Adult Social Care and the local Continuing Health Care (CHC) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multi-disciplinary settings, the ability to work independently, and a comprehensive understanding of the CHC framework, the Care Act, and ability to conduct face-to-face assessments and reviews with a person-centred and strengths-based focus.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct CHC Assessments and Reviews, ensuring a thorough and person-centred and strengths-based approach.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver optimal care outcomes.
• Demonstrate a robust understanding of the CHC framework to guide practice and decision-making.
• Perform Care Act Assessments and Reviews, upholding the principles of the Act in all professional activities.
• Present cases with clarity and confidence to the Social Care Funding Panel.
• Engage in dispute resolution meetings and/or CCG panel discussions as required.
• Assess Mental Capacity and make Best Interest Decisions in line with legal and ethical guidelines.
• Undertake Safeguarding Enquiries where necessary, prioritizing the safety and well-being of individuals.
Work Schedule:
• Full-time: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
• Hybrid Work Model: 2 days remote, 3 days in-office (negotiable).
• Initial two-week induction period to be conducted in-office.

What we offer:
Southwark Older People and Physical Disabilities Service offer a number of key benefits to all staff including Locum workers, which make the Borough and Service and attractive proposition for locum staff.

• Access to a broad range of on-site, Microsoft Teams led and e-learning training, tailored to support Continuing Professional Development requirements, and best practice in the delivery of strengths-based statutory social care.
• Flexible working arrangements to be agreed with line manager, Use of Team Oyster card for visits, without the need to pay and be reimbursed.
• Supportive and responsive management structure, with a strong focus on supervision as a forum for enabling and facilitating reflective practice.
• Convenient location. The Queens Road office is in the heart of Southwark. It is well connected to bus routes and the Queens Road train station (which is two stops from London Bridge and Canada Water) is directly opposite the road from the office.
• Varied and challenging cases. The work completed within the team supports the ongoing development and experience of the members within.
• The role will be initially for 3 months but we anticipate will be extended pending permanent recruitment.
This role is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals through collaborative and informed practice, preferably with previous CHC experience.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Llandrindod and Brecon

Hours Per Week : 36.00 Full time or less than 30 hrs
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12 - £15 per hour

We are looking for carers in the Llandrindod and Brecon area to work on a domiciliary round, we have full & part time options available

who drive and have access to their own vehicles. They must live in the area or be able to travel to the area daily. 

Service Outline for Home Care Workers.
Role: To care for service users in their own home in a way which respects their dignity and promotes independence.

1. General Responsibilities
   Provide assistance with activities of daily living.
   Carry out services as specified in the client’s Planned Care Schedule and adhere to any timetables that have been agreed for each client.
   Give a high standard of personal care and understanding at all times.
   Observe the needs of the client and ensure they are being met at all times. Where needs change or become more complex report these to your Homecare Co-ordinator or Manager.
   Liaise with relevant caring personnel such as GPs and the District Nurse if this is a necessary part of the required care.
   Deal with service users and their families with

Enhanced DBS required

Experience
An understanding of care provision.
Suitable references
Fully trained

Skills & attributes
Excellent communication skills – to liaise with clients and social workers.
Able to work alone & as part of a team when required.
Able to demonstrate empathy and a caring nature.
The ability to be patient when under pressure.
Ability to cope and adapt to change.
Written skills -Able to complete care documentation accurately.

Physical Abilities & Skills
To be willing to learn how to operate hoists and equipment to assist clients in moving and transferring.
Additional requirements
If using your car – you must have valid driving licence & insurance.
Walking routes limited, but available.
Ability to prepare simple meals.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Llandrindod and Brecon

Hours Per Week : 36.00 Full time or less than 30 hrs
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12 - £15 per hour

We are looking for carers in the Llandrindod and Brecon area to work on a domiciliary round, we have full & part time options available

Service Outline for Home Care Workers.
Role: To care for service users in their own home in a way which respects their dignity and promotes independence.

1. General Responsibilities
   Provide assistance with activities of daily living.
   Carry out services as specified in the client’s Planned Care Schedule and adhere to any timetables that have been agreed for each client.
   Give a high standard of personal care and understanding at all times.
   Observe the needs of the client and ensure they are being met at all times. Where needs change or become more complex report these to your Homecare Co-ordinator or Manager.
   Liaise with relevant caring personnel such as GPs and the District Nurse if this is a necessary part of the required care.
   Deal with service users and their families with

Enhanced DBS required

Experience
An understanding of care provision.
Suitable references
Fully trained

Skills & attributes
Excellent communication skills – to liaise with clients and social workers.
Able to work alone & as part of a team when required.
Able to demonstrate empathy and a caring nature.
The ability to be patient when under pressure.
Ability to cope and adapt to change.
Written skills -Able to complete care documentation accurately.

Physical Abilities & Skills
To be willing to learn how to operate hoists and equipment to assist clients in moving and transferring.
Additional requirements
If using your car – you must have valid driving licence & insurance.
Walking routes limited, but available.
Ability to prepare simple meals.

Job Category : Legal (Specialist)
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.00

To provide effective administrative support to the legal service, in the
provision of advice to Councils, their Members and Officers and external
stakeholders.
Support the provision of legal expertise through a shared delivery back
office support service and contribute to the delivery of a portfolio of high
quality, solution focused legal work across multiple disciplines and sites
and to customers in different organisations

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Brookfield, Park Road, WA9 1HE, St. Helens MBC
Hours Per Week : 10.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.18
Purpose of the Post:

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and assist professional members of the Contact Cares service to provide integrated, multidisciplinary programmes of reablement aimed at promoting independence and helping to restore/maintain the service user’s ability to remain within the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To remain alert and aware throughout the night shift and undertake regular and discreet checks on the services users, ensuring that all checks and incidents are appropriately recorded in accordance with Departmental and CQC guidelines.

To undertake regular checks on exit doors, windows, waste bins and electrical appliances in accordance with health and safety requirements, remaining mindful of fire, trip and security risks.

To attend to the service user’s personal care needs i.e. washing, bathing, changing, toileting.

To assist the District Nursing Services in helping service users maintain appliances such as catheter and colostomy bags.

To undertake bed making and handling of soiled bed linen and ensuring that service users have adequate clean and serviceable clothing; and notifying the Duty Manager of the need for replacements and / or repairs.

Knowledge
An understanding of the rehabilitation processes that enable older people to return home and continue to live as independently as possible

Knowledge of Health and Safety issues

Skills and Abilities
Able to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with clients, carers and professional colleagues.

Able to demonstrate appropriate and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Demonstrate an ability to work both unsupervised, using own initiative where approriate and as part of a team

Good observation skills

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Experience
Caring for elderly and disabled people in a formal of informal setting e.g. caring for family

Working unsupervised on a day to day basis, as well as part of a team

Liaising with other agencies

Job Category : General Industrial
Location : Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £12.59

Grounds Maintenance section seasonal requirements

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
The post holder will be required to work in all weather conditions and as a team member contributing to the maintenance of the full range of the Council’s parks, gardens and open spaces as appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Undertake work in public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces, i.e. general maintenance of these areas eg grass cutting, hedge trimming, sweeping, hoeing, raking, edging, removal of litter and rubbish, constructional labouring work, erection and dismantling of sports and other equipment, cleaning eg Council buildings such as changing rooms and toilets
2. Patrol and attendance activities, collection and issuing of fees and tickets and maintenance of orderly conduct by the public to ensure Council bylaws are complied with.
3. Horticultural operations eg planting, pruning, seeding and turfing and grounds maintenance eg basic setting out and marking of sports areas, spiking, scarifying, top dressing and fertilising and maintenance of Council’s tennis courts.
4. Assistance to higher graded gardeners in more skilled tasks, which includes planning seasonal works, assistance with propagation and nursery care of plants, site preparation and construction.
5. Carry out driving duties as instructed by the Line Manager. Driving duties to include: driving and responsibility for allocated vehicles i.e. vehicle checks (eg oil and water checks), required routine maintenance and cleaning, transportation of goods, equipment and personnel, assisting in the loading and unloading of vehicles using mechanical aids where appropriate, completing of associated paperwork and familiarity in the use of telecommunications equipment in accordance with Road traffic legislation.
6. Operate and control various grounds machinery and hand tools as allocated by Team Leader/Supervisor, ensuring staff and public safety is adhered to. Ensure machinery is not damaged or lost.
7. Attend Court to represent Newry, Mourne and Down District Council as and when required.
8. Assist in ordering and maintaining stock and equipment, through their relevant Team leader and Line Manager.
9. Prepare parks for opening and closing as a key holder to Council parks as and when requested, which also includes advising the Leisure Department on the availability of playing facilities.
10. Liaise with members of public and deal with all enquiries in appropriate manner, in accordance with Council policies.
11. Where the Post Holder is in possession of a current PA1-PA6 spraying qualification they will carry out spraying operations and maintain all necessary records in compliance with COSHH Regulations.

Education / Qualifications
⦁ NVQ Level 1 Horticulture AND a minimum of 12 months relevant experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery. Examples: Strimmers, walk behind or ride on mowers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters and other hand tools

OR

⦁ In lieu of qualification, a minimum of 2 years relevant experience to include the use of commercial grounds maintenance machinery. Examples: Strimmers, walk behind or ride on mowers, leaf blowers, hedge cutters and other hand tools

⦁ Current category B driving licence

Experience
⦁ Experience of working with grounds maintenance equipment while in the presence of members of the public and / or traffic.

⦁ Experience of keeping written records for operational issues eg equipment defect