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Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Darwin Drive, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG229FE

Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £20.29 per hour 3 days remote - 2 x days per office

FTE Social Worker - base Bassetlaw area - Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm finishing at 4.30pm on a Friday. Assessment visits critical - car driving required. SWE registered.

The Urgent and Emergency Care Teams follow the Discharge to Assess Model. Discharge to assess supports people to leave hospital, when it is safe and appropriate to do so. Our teams work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary transfer of care hub based within the hospitals to plan supported discharges with short term social care support as needed.

Once discharged, the goal is for the person to continue their recovery, rehabilitation, and reablement, where we will then support with assessments to promote the individual’s independence and well-being.  Nottinghamshire County Council support strength-based practice and we aim to make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve. We are looking for dynamic, skilled and highly motivated Social Workers to join us with a passion for social care and promoting independence.

 Please note the location of this vacancy will be Bassetlaw Hospital (S81 0BD) and Retford Hospital (DN22 7XF) and therefore there will be an expectation that you cover all sites. There will be an expectation to be on site x 2 days per week.Urgent & Emergency Care Team (UEC NORTH) - Based at Bassetlaw Hospital and Retford Hospital. 

Maintain a complex caseload and be responsible for the assessment, support planning and review of complex individual needs and then initiate and co-ordinate a range of outcomes to meet them that promote independence. Undertake assessments using a range of health and social care tools, for example, contributing to continuing healthcare assessments. Be responsible for the identification of potential Reablement opportunities and provide access to those services as required.

 Promote a Strength Based Approach which embeds the ethos of promoting independence and wellbeing at every opportunity, ensures people can assess their own needs, risks and uncertainties to meet their short- and long-term goals, delaying the need for long term care and support. Identify community and other natural support resources, maximising individual’s assets using preventative/universal services and other funding sources, in line with the Adult Care Strategy. 

Monitor and review ongoing service provision, ensuring all parties involved are fully coordinated, with a focus on wellbeing and outcomes, and that all alternative solutions have been considered. Liaise and negotiate with local providers and support networks to deliver better outcomes. Provide professional detailed information, advice and support to people and their carers, staff and colleagues, by building positive relationships and partnerships. To undertake safeguarding work in the role of Safeguarding Officer.

Undertake the role of Approved Adult Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) or Best Interests Assessor (BIA) or Approved Mental Capacity Professional (ACMP), when trained and approved. Contribute to practice and service development including advising, mentoring and assisting less experienced staff.Organise and manage your workload independently, whilst continuously developing skills and experience, under supervision and guidance of the Advanced Social Work Practitioner and/or Team Manager. Always have regard for the confidential nature of the work and not discuss or disclose information to unauthorised parties.

Key Responsibilities Social Workers will undertake a range of duties in connection with the assessment, and planning of services for children and young people and families/carers, including: 

1.      Working in accordance with the Nottinghamshire practice framework, to plan and lead inclusive assessments of strengths and resilience as well as vulnerabilities, developmental needs and risks

2.      Compliance with legislation and departmental policies/procedures

3.      Maintaining timely, accurate and clear written records, writing reports and other documents as needed and,  maintaining the child’s record within the Department’s electronic recording system .

5.      Work effectively with children, their families and colleagues from a range of different agencies to plan, coordinate and review outcome focused plans.

6.    To model a strengths-based approach to practice

7.      Participation in team activities e.g. team meetings, case discussion, review of team work.

8.      Participation in regular supervision.

9.      Contributing as appropriate to practice and service development.

10.      To take up opportunities for relevant training and development, in accordance with the requirement to        evidence continuous professional development.

11.     Any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and        responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the provision into the job description in specific terms.The successful candidate will also be expected to: 

1.    Work in accordance with the Nottinghamshire County Council Code of Conduct and Social Work England’s (SWE) code of practice

2.     Work within Departmental Policies and Procedures

3.     Demonstrate Continual Professional Development in line with SWE’s regulations and requirements.

4.     Offer mentoring support to less experienced workers.

5.     Take up opportunities for further Professional Development which may include:- Further Post Qualifying Awards (Higher Specialist and Advanced Awards)- Practice teaching    Key Accountabilities 

1.    You will take reasonable care for your health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by the performance of your duties and where appropriate to safeguard the health and safety of all persons and premises under your control and guidance in accordance with the provisions of Health & Safety legislation, and Authority and Departmental Codes of Practice and Procedures.

2.    You will exercise proper care in handling, operating and safeguarding any equipment, vehicle or appliance provided, used or issued by the County Council or provided or issued by a third party for individual or collective use in the performance of your duties.

3.    You will personally implement and positively promote equal opportunities in service delivery and employment practices.

4.    Within resource constraints, you will promote and deliver fair and quality services that are sensitive and responsive to customers. 

5.    You will work with Council provided technology, and associated systems, as required.  You will personally  ensure compliance with the County Council’s GDPR, Freedom of Information Act and ICT codes of practice.

6.    In order to achieve the objectives of the role, the post holder will need to work flexibly, including out of hours when

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG,
Powys County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £44 per hour

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Aldborough Road North, Ilford, Greater London, IG2 7SR
Redbridge Council
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £22.47 per hour

 2 days remote 3 days in office

 Our Team is Community Health and Social Care, Seven Kings Cluster  (HASS Seven Kings) – an integrated health and social care service. 

You will be working as part of an MDT with LD Health practitioners (including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapist and community nurses) and administrators. 

The Team works with people with varied needs, from 18 years to the end of life. Practitioners' caseloads will reflect the varied needs accordingly.

You will be office-based at HASS Seven Kings - the working pattern is a hybrid system – 2/3 days in the office and the rest remotely. In addition, when we are on Duty (usually one week every 4/5 weeks), we are office-based for 5 days. This may sometimes change depending on service needs. 

 The work is intense and fast-paced. We seek social workers with robust experience working with people with varied needs. The suitable candidates must understand and effectively practice within statutory guidelines/framework – be independent, creative, work under pressure, be resilient, and deliver assessments and support plans within agreed timescales. 

All assessments/reviews are completed face-to-face. 

We provide support, training, and supervision. We provide a laptop and a smartphone. We are a friendly, warm, and welcoming team - continuity/stability is crucial.

Job Category:   Building Services & Maintenance

Job location:  Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2PN
Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £35.00 per hour

Role Overview

The post holder will be responsible for managing vacant property repairs and minor aids and adaptations in a way that is both customer focused and forward thinking to the Council�s housing stock. The post holder will also embrace locality working, support local tenant groups, involve residents and work with partners to improve services.  

Job Purpose: 

Responsible for ensuring:

�    Empty homes are repaired and relet quickly in accordance with the Vacant Property Relet Standard
�    Minor adaptations are delivered in accordance with service standards to make everyday living easier for tenants
�    Expenditure is managed within the available budget
�    All building work is carried out in accordance with the latest Health and safety, and Construction Design and Management Regulations
�    A high level of tenant satisfaction and minimising the impact of empty homes on neighbourhoods
�    Stock surveys are carried out and computer records are updated to assist with business planning
�    Services are efficient, continually improving and responsive to tenants and residents changing needs

Key Accountabilities:

�    Ensuring empty homes are repaired quickly and functions co-ordinated with Lettings and Tenancy Services so they are relet quickly and within agreed targets.
�    Ensuring Void Policy and Procedures are kept up to date and complied with
�    Ensuring effective tracking and monitoring of vacant properties is carried out with stage targets for the relet process
�    Maintaining an up to date and comprehensive Relet Standard, which has been agreed with tenants
�    Managing pre-void surveys of occupied homes, scheduling of repairs to empty homes and post inspections to ensure procedures and contract conditions are complied with
�    Managing Stock Condition Surveys and risk assessments to assess homes in accordance with the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS)
�    Managing specialists surveys such as Energy Performance Certificates, Structural Survey Condition Reports and Asbestos Surveys
�    Managing an ongoing tenant�s satisfaction survey and benchmark results on the relet process
�    Maintaining an up to date Welcome Pack for new tenants 
�    Assisting with keeping the information provided to new tenants up to date and implementing recharges to recover costs for damaged properties
�    Managing the delivery of minor adaptations within the repairs and maintenance contract
�    Managing the vacant property revenue budget and control expenditure strictly in accordance with delegated authority and the Council�s Financial Regulations
�    Managing health & safety to ensure all work is carried out in accordance with The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM)
�    
Preparing estimates for major repairs, valuing work in progress, negotiating prices for variations, producing final accounts and negotiating and resolving contractual claims
�    Managing the surveying, approving and acceptance of any new domestic property for purchase by the Council
�    Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2006
�    Answering any correspondence with respect to void repairs complaints and enquiries about service delivery relating to the Council�s housing stock
�    Participate in identifying strategies, new initiatives and concepts to produce detailed solutions for void repairs. 
�    Attending locality, public and tenant and leaseholder meetings including preparing and necessary reports, giving verbal advice and recommendations with respect to technical policy matters
�    Providing evidence to the Police and Judiciary in respect of relevant issues and attending Court as witness on behalf of the Council
�    Managing fleet issues in accordance with the Council�s Drivers policy.

Supplementary Accountabilities

�    Manage all applicable budgets and control expenditure strictly in accordance with delegated authority and the Council�s Financial Regulations 
�    To manage and implement new or changes to relevant policy and procedures as and when is required.
�    Manage and respond to MP, Councillor�s, Partners, and the public and ensure the replies are sent within the agreed targets set by the council.
�    To manage the process and test all new and existing IT packages within the Voids teams and direct the introduction of new ones to further increase the efficiency and performance. 
�    Recruit, motivate and develop staff within the team to maintain an effective workforce capable of meeting the Council�s Vision and behaviours.
�    Manage and implement council policies, procedures and other statutory obligations within the section.
�    To assist with the council�s wider strategic and statutory duty around homelessness and housing need, Adult and Childrens Social care responsibilities. 
�    Participate in equality and diversity training, information briefings and events as and when required as part of continuous professional development. 
�    Promote equality and diversity best practice in all areas of work. 
�    Ensure that any identified personal training needs are discussed with your immediate
Line manager including being appraised in accordance with the Council's Performance Appraisal scheme. 
�    Undertaking any other duties that can be accommodated within the grading level of the post.

Knowledge and Experience

�    2 years experience of managing staff
�    Experience of managing budgets and expenditure
�    Detailed knowledge of construction health and safety, and the duties of Construction Design and Management co-ordinator (CDM-c)
�    Detailed knowledge of planning and building regulation legislation
�    Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice
�    A proven commitment to partnership working and engaging service users in service development

Statutory and or Qualifications required for this post:

�    HNC or equivalent in Construction or equivalent evidenced, time served experience
�    Current Full Driving Licence

Decision Making

�    Management of staff and allocation of workload
�    Recommendations of policy changes to Cabinet Member and Director of Housing
�    Staff recruitment
�    Changes to procedures and working practices
�    Contract management

Creativity and Innovation

�    Improving practices and performance
�    Staff development

Contacts and Relationships

�    Working in a collaborative manner with external and internal customers, including contractors.
�    Working with tenants and other community groups to help solve complex household and neighbourhood challenges.

Other Key Features of the role 

(working environment / emotional / conditions i.e. regular outside work, unpleasant or hazardous conditions, practical demands such as standing, carrying or working in constrained positions, potential verbal abuse and aggression from people, or risk of injury).

Values and Behaviours

We strive to underpin our culture through strong management and authentic leadership, this means getting the management basics right, and ensuring what we commit to individually and collectively, we own and demonstrate accountability aiming to get things right first time. Building on this we also expect everyone at SBC to demonstrate and live our organisational values and behaviours , this means in our work we are:

Connected: We put Swindon and its people at the heart of everything we do. 
We display a communication and behaviour style that promotes a positive Council identity in connecting with residents, customers, colleagues and other stakeholders ensuring a partnership approach to delivering our vision. Always asking, �is what I am doing in the best interests of Swindon and its people,�?

Resilient: We are forward thinking and work smart 
We seek to identify where things can be improved, ensuring this learning is embedded, evaluated and built upon through a strong approach to continuous organisational development.

Brave: We respect and work together with our colleagues and customers to achieve success 
We act in an emotionally intelligent way, setting positive examples around accountability, risk and governance. This will be delivered through developing ourselves and our teams to achieve the highest possible levels of productivity and performance.

Job Category:   - Admin & Clerical

Job location: Carshalton Road, Sutton, Greater London, SM1 4LE
Sutton Housing Partnership
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £17.39 per hour

 Home Ownership Team Grade: Band 3 Reports to: Billing & Accounts Manager Purpose: Working together to deliver homes and communities where residents feel happy and secure. Values: High Performing, One Team, Make it Happen and Excellent Customer Service. Responsibilities & Outcomes Skills & Experience Expectations Key Responsibilities: ?

 Uphold SHPs Values, Behaviours & Leadership expectations at all times (see overleaf) ?


 Make prompt contact and effectively manage service charge and major work accounts. ? 

Provide information on payment options and if necessary refer leaseholders to sources of advice. ?

 Refer appropriate service charge and major work debts to external solicitor. ?

 Recommend debts/credits for write[1]off/write-on. ?

 Identify and process refunds when accounts are in credit. ?

 Encourage payment by direct debit, create direct debit payments, and monitor direct debit payments and action direct debit BACS reports. ?

 Take payments over the telephone by debit or credit card. Essential: ?

 Customer Focused experience and committed to delivering excellent services and continuous improvement ? 

Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and work to deadlines ?

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write clearly and creatively in a range of formats ?

 Respond positively to support the team during periods of heavy workload or situations requiring a flexible approach ?

 To be able to work without supervision and as part of a team ? 

Good standard of numeracy, literacy and ability to use IT systems and software and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook ?

 Work to achieve personal and team targets by participating in team initiatives including occasional evening and Saturday working for which time off in lieu will be given. ? 

Work proactively to achieve SHP aims and objectives by meeting individual targets as agreed via appraisal/supervision. ?

 Use information technology accurately and effectively in accordance with SHP codes of conduct. ? 

Collaborate positively with all SHP staff to cover essential customer services as necessary. ? 

Attendance at resident forums, meetings with the Council and external agencies as required. ? 

Assist with the calculations of service charge actuals, keeping to deadlines and assisting with the printing and enveloping of invoices. ? 

Carry out any other duties within the scope of the grade as required by the line manager. ? 

Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with SHP Core Values, Standards, Targets, Policies and Procedures. ?

 Respond to correspondence, telephone calls, emails and complaints in accordance with SHP service standards and timescales. 

? Assist with calculation of service charge actuals. Key Outcomes: SHP aims to be a sustainable business and the recovery of debts and service charges, together with the effective management of the garage stock are important elements of this. This role is key to ensuring leaseholders and debtors understand their obligations and ensure that service charges and debts are recovered in an empathetic but firm manner, meeting the required targets. This role involves liaison with other colleagues within Neighbourhoods, Property Services and Finance. Assistance with the accurate & timely charging of the services provided to leaseholders is also required. Desirable: ? 

Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English at Grade C and above or equivalent ?

 To hold a current valid UK full driving licence and have access to a motor vehicle Driving License Desirable Business Insurance/Own Car Desirable Enhanced DBS No Mobile Working Hybrid working Evenings/Weekends Occasional Jobholders are required to undertake any other duties within their capabilities as may be reasonably require

Job Category:   Planning
Job location The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY,
United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £14.82 per hour

3-4 days remote, 1-2 days in the office. Some travel between sites.

Role Purpose

Provides a complete and comprehensive support and daily business management service to Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers ensuring that the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers is as informed, briefed and prepared as necessary to undertake their duties effectively. This provision will include the management of their schedule, coordinating meetings, research, work progression, responding to correspondence and responding to telephone enquiries to assist with the effective management and operation of the Planning Service 

As Support Assistant to Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers the postholder exercises judgement and discretion in determining priorities daily. They are responsible for managing every aspect of the manager�s day, taking care of key tasks such as managing meetings and booking appointments, as well as organising their correspondence, business letter writing, email communication and running professional errands. Enabling the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers to manage their time effectively because the Planning Support Assistant is taking care of certain tasks that allow the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers to focus on more important aspects of their role.

Acting as first point of contact for the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers, fielding all enquiries with tact and sensitivity whilst maintaining strong relationships and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 

The role requires a large amount of autonomy, and the postholder will need to be particularly adept at prioritisation, often having to work with very little guidance from their extremely busy managers. This requires a deep understanding and awareness of their needs, to make good decisions under pressure.

Working in a dynamic atmosphere the postholder is required to adapt to the changing demands expected when working in a political and high-profile environment.

Qualification/ Knowledge /Skills/Experience 

Qualifications - Essential

Minimum of 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent) including English and Maths or relevant experience 

Vocational Secretarial/Executive Support/Personal Assistant qualifications

Qualifications - Desirable

Local government work experience 

Knowledge - Essential

Good IT skills including experience using Microsoft Applications

Principles of good customer service 

Values and promotes equality and diversity. 

Principles of data protection 

Skills � Essential

Ability to manage and prioritise Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers emails and correspondence and to assist them in managing their time.

Ability to manage information and produce routine correspondence. 

Ability to produce letters and other documents quickly and accurately to set deadlines. 

Good attention to detail.

Ability to work without supervision, using initiative to prioritise own and team�s workload, and to plan ahead to ensure that deadlines are met.

Ability to communicate easily at any level with the public, elected members of the Council, senior staff in Government Departments, other organisations, and other Somerset Council staff. 

Ability to convey information on complex or contentious issues both verbally and in writing.

Ability to influence and motivate colleagues and to work well as part of a team.

Ability to be creative in approach to problem solving and identifying areas of improvement.

Managing diaries and scheduling relevant meetings.

Managing correspondence, and emails and distributing as appropriate.

Preparing correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Providing an accurate and confidential administration service.

Administration of management events and meetings.

Accurate and methodical.

Flexible and committed approach.

Able to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.

Enthusiastic and self-motivated.

Support for colleagues in busy times and providing holiday cover.

Experience - Essential

Experience � Desirable

Local government and/or public sector experience, working with elected members in a political environment.

Dimensions of role

Undertakes other duties in support of the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers as required.

 Job Category:   Social Care Qualified
Job location King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3AR,
United Kingdom
Somerset Council

Hours per day: 7.5

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.98 per hour

 3 Days Per Week Onsite - 2 From Home

What will I be doing?

This post is short-term cover in our Family Safeguarding team, working with children and families supported at Child In Need level to progress their plans and work towards step-down or closure to Children's Social Care. This is needed pending recruitment of permanent team members in early 2026. 

In our well established Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health. 

Here in Somerset, our manageable caseloads let you be innovative and creative – undertaking direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences. You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours. With permanent Team Managers, you'll be supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference to children and families. You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience working with children and families in social work. You will have experience of supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues and working with complex needs and risks, and will be happy to continue doing this with us in Somerset. 

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a friendly team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We are continuing to develop our use of motivational interviewing to support families with identifying opportunities for change and working to achieve and sustain this alongside them, with the support of our multi-agency partners. Up-to-date technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions. We also use Magic Notes as an authority to support social workers with their recording. 

Anything else I should know?

Based in Bridgwater, we are open to flexible working options. You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.

 Job Category:   Admin & Clerical
Job location Carshalton Road, Sutton, Greater London, SM1 4LE

United Kingdom
Sutton Housing Partnership

Hours per day: 8

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £15.18 per hour

 Purpose: To ensure that works orders are scheduled through the In-house appointments system, repairs works are allocated to trade operatives and all works are carried out with minimal average turnaround time.  

• To plan and schedule the responsive repair works to be carried out by the operatives and sub-contract resource. 
• Ensure IT systems are operated effectively, operatives are using and updating their PDAs appropriately and schedule of rate codes are inputted correctly.
• To ensure repairs are monitored and updated on an ongoing basis in relation to job status, including jobs raised booked within target time, cancelled works orders, repairs without appointments, overdue jobs and all follow on jobs are actioned by the end of each day.
• The customer experience is central to all activities by adopting a professional manner when communicating with service users, clients, and both internal/external stakeholders This includes but is not limited to appearance, company ID, maintaining a high standard of Health & Safety requirements. 
• A key person communicating between the resident and maintenance worker regarding ongoing work/s where required and liaison with colleagues to ensure accurate & timely information provided. 
• Work with all team members including, administrators, operatives, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure an efficient and productive service is delivered to service users and client and to support the attainment and maintenance of high levels of satisfaction with performance delivery in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures.
• Follow and support policies, procedures, initiatives and work instructions at all times and keep all supplied company assets in a good condition in line with the company policies and report to your Manager where damages occur. 
• Provide back up to all other planners, covering any absences and attending informal and formal company & client meetings and training sessions as required. 
• Ensure the effective management of the operatives diaries and respond accordingly to unforeseen situations such as prioritising emergency work, rearranging diaries due to sickness absence or training/meeting requirements.  Key role in managing the DLO diaries.
• Liaise with the supply chain to ensure subcontractors are allocated work in the prescribed manner and that they are aware of their obligations to make appointments with the residents.
• Ensure the IT records are kept up to day and input on the WIP (Work In Progress) so that it is kept at a manageable level.
• To work closely with the CET's and Repairs Supervisors/Technical Inspectors to ensure the allocation of work/inspection referrals is as accurate as possible.

Job Category:   Financial

Job location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.05 per hour

1 day office, 4 remote – flexible Main Responsibilities & Duties

Process financial transactions in accordance with agreed practice and authorisation processes, eg Accounts Payable transactions, Accounts Receivable transactions, Cashiering processes, Master Data transactions, etc. (this role within the Cashiers Team)

 

Act as a local point of contact for administrative and/or finance related queries, providing advice & guidance to operational and other staff, suppliers and customers, eg AP/AR/Master Data/Cash handling processes, Financial Management Regulations, administrative policies.

 

Administer financial schemes in accordance with agreed practice and authorisation processes, eg Purchasing Cards, Petty Cash, Construction Industry Scheme for tax, Controlled stationery etc.

        

Monitor the application of corporate processes & practices and that they are implemented consistently to prescribed standards, eg compliance to agreed AP/AR/Cash handling processes and authorisation of financial transactions.

 

Contribute, through participation in working groups, to the development of systems and processes, eg Dynamics D365, Income Management System (IMS) and financial information systems.

 

Contribute to, propose and implement, solutions to many and varied problems relating to financial systems, procedures and reporting, eg process controls and changes in regulations.  This may also include carrying out test transactions to ensure processes work as intended.

 

Oversee and maintain information on Finance systems, eg D365, IMS, Spreadsheets, etc.

 

Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the council’s equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do.  Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

 Contacts & Relationships 

Internal contacts include members of Finance, budget holders, other officers dealing with finance transactions (including schools), colleagues in the Systems Team and HR. The purpose of this contact is to provide information and financial support.

 

External contacts can include suppliers, customers, internal and external auditors, colleagues in central government departments and finance staff in other authorities.

Job Category:    Building Services & Maintenance
Job location Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES,
United Kingdom
Newport City Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £13.68 per hour

1. Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per specification of the Contract, and in accordance with the Daily Route Schedules. 

1. To drive Council vehicles complying with all instructions as issued in the Driver Handbook. 

1. Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations, including the wearing of Council uniform, including protective clothing, and footwear. 

1. To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/ supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc. 

1. When instructed attend all training courses. 

1. Undertake such driving/cleansing duties as directed by the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing).

Qualifications and Experience 

Hold a current, full, UK driving licence (essential) 

Able to demonstrate experience of working in a refuse/cleansing environment (desirable) 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

The postholder will supervise Cleansing Operatives when working together 

Supervision Received 

Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors 

Education/Qualifications/Knowledge                                                     

       1.1 Demonstrate a knowledge of the Newport City area                    

1.2 Have an understanding of the demands/requirements      

      Experience                                                                                                        

2.1 Able to demonstrate experience of working in      

       2.2 Have supervisory 

Aptitudes and Skills 

3.1 Possess the ability to work on your own initiative 

3.2 Possess the ability to work as a good team player 

3.3 Possess  the ability to work to targets and deadlines 

3.4 Ability to identify priorities and manage the progress of your own work, and completing demands 

3.5 Possess good customer care skills

 Job Category:    Social Care Qualified
Job location Main Building, Newland, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1YL
United Kingdom
Lincolnshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.51 per hour

2 days remote, 3 days in the office.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner to join the Social Care Screening Team.

Children Social Work in Lincolnshire

This is an exciting opportunity to have real input into the efficient and effective delivery of social care in a nationally leading local authority. Our Children's Services is rated by Ofsted as Outstanding. This is an incredible achievement and something we are extremely proud of as it reflects the quality of social work practice in Lincolnshire.

Our practice model is “Signs of Safety” and this is underpinned by a firm commitment to restorative practice, working in a way where the strengths of the family and their network are honoured and families are supported to develop their own solutions. Most importantly, we believe the voice of the child should be at the very heart of every plan.

About the role of an Advanced Practitioner in the Social Care Screening Team

We are a dedicated team of experienced social workers working together to make decisions at the front door and determine the right level of support required for a child or family when concerns arise about their safety or well-being.  We work closely with our Social Care and Early Help colleagues and partner agencies screening contacts about children and young people as well as holding consultations to advise and guide partner agencies about the right support required for an individual child and their family. As such, this is a non-case holding role.

We believe that supporting emotional resilience is always important, but particularly so when you are working with families experiencing complex and challenging circumstances.  We will provide you with strong peer support, regular formal and informal supervision, group learning and team meetings. You will be further supported in your work through our excellent internal and external training learning offer including complimentary access to the Research in Practice, access to emotional wellbeing support/counselling. 

This is an exciting opportunity to have real input into the efficient and effective delivery of social care in a nationally leading local authority. Our Children's Services is rated by Ofsted as Outstanding. This is an incredible achievement and something we are extremely proud of as it reflects the quality of social work practice at the Social Care Front Door. 

To apply, you will have:

• A recognised social work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Significant social work experience and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of Social Care Intervention thresholds.
• A firm belief in the importance of social work values and practice.
• A strengths based and creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• An excellent communicator who builds strong working relationships with colleagues, families and external agencies.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Above all, to want to achieve the best possible result for each and every child.

 Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ

United Kingdom

Sefton MBC

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate

start Salary: £22.38 per hour

Job Category:   Legal
Job location Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London, EC1M 5NW
United Kingdom
Southern Housing
Hours per week: 35
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £45.00 per hour

first week - full time office attendance then 3 days office , 2 days remote

Employee must have a valid and current Law Society Practicing Certificate (if a solicitor) or a Bar Council certificate with the ability to conduct litigation confirmed (if a Barrister). � Enhanced DBS and driving licence requirements are not applicable to this rol

To provide legal advice and assistance routine/standard housing management and landlord & tenant matters and on more complex matters, with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members. To include conducting efficient and effective litigation to include but not limited to, anti-social behaviour injunctions; anti-social behaviour possession claims; committal applications; tenancy fraud possession claims; access injunctions; housing disrepair claims; prosecutions under the Environmental Protection Act; applications to the Court of Protection and money claims, briefing Counsel and/or conducting advocacy where appropriate in order to protect the interests of Southern Housing and its Group partners. Dependant on your level of skill and experience, to provide or assist in the provision of advice on and conduct of other contentious matters with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members. To include First Tier Tribunal cases; trespass/Right of Way/breach of Easement claims and other claims arising from contactor, Landlord and Leaseholder non-performance or breach of contract or lease terms. To assist with instructing external solicitors for matters that cannot be dealt with in[1]house. To assist in developing the in-house legal provision to meet the needs of Southern Housing and its Group partners. To ensure that legal work is carried out in house where this is more cost effective including preparing and drafting all own pleadings on routine/standard matters and more complex matters, with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members to include but not limited to, notices of seeking possession; claim forms; particulars of claim; defences; reply to defences; part 20 counterclaims; injunctions; committal applications, witness statements; case summaries; lists of issues; chronologies and trial bundles. Ensure communication between instructing officers and the legal team is effective and efficient. To assist in the development and to implement processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective provision of housing management and other litigation services and advice on landlord & tenant law including the provision of witness support in particular to those witnesses involved with anti-social behaviour cases which includes out of office hours visits to their homes, if required. To comply with the approved processes and procedures, including maintaining data records and registers as required by the Director of Legal Services. Ensure sound data management, both in case management and in passing on key data to other departments in a timely fashion. To keep up to date with the constitutional, legal and regulatory framework within which Housing Associations operate. This also includes keeping up to date records in requirements. To ensure that such knowledge is shared to encourage a knowledgeable and compliance focused culture. To support more junior legal team members and volunteers and provide assistance to the more senior team members and general assistance to the wider legal team. Liaising with clients, suppliers, and staff at all levels across the organisation. Build and maintain effective working relationships with external contacts and partners including updating colleagues in respect of changes in law. Ensure confidentiality, sensitivity, and a professional approach in all activities. To provide cover for other solicitors in the litigation side of the team and, dependant on skills and experience, for the Legal Services Manager (Litigation) in their absence

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified
Job location County Hall, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP151GA,
United Kingdom
Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £20.29 per hour

Job Purpose Social Workers will normally be appointed to work in a social care setting, from which they will work as a member of a team. The office base may in some circumstances be changed if the services are subject to corporate re-organisation. Social care services are structured into the first point of contact which is the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub at Annesley; Assessment Services in the North and South of the County; Locality Teams in Bassetlaw, Newark, Mansfield, Ashfield, Broxtowe and Rushcliffe, and Gedling; and the Through-Care Service based in Ollerton. Social Workers in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub assess the initial need for service and identify safeguarding concerns. In other parts of the Social Work Service, Social Workers work with children and young people and their families/carers. They have responsibility for the assessment of individual needs and the initiation and coordination of a range of services to meet them. They work with children and families with complex needs and high levels of vulnerability. They are involved in the management of significant risk in these cases. The post requires the post holder to organise and manage their workload independently, under supervision of the Team Manager.

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hospital, Pontypool, Pontypool, NP4 5YA

 Torfaen Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary £29.22 per hour

We are currently looking for highly motivated dynamic individual to join Torfaen Adult Mental Health Social Work Team within Adult Services. The post is 37 hours. Adult Services is a multi-disciplinary division that works together with partner agencies to meet the social care needs of adult who experience mental distress within Torfaen. Our aim is to work proactively with individuals, to promote choice, control, positive risk taking and meaningful social inclusion in order to achieve positive recovery outcomes in the area that matters most.

The successful candidate will need to be a registered social worker and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) is desirable, if not, TCBC has explicit expectation that the successful candidate will undertake the AMHP course.  The candidate will have experience of a wide range of social care processes and excellent assessment and risk management skills. The AMHP qualification attracts an additional market supplement linked to being on the AMHP rota and paid on a monthly basis (the details of which can be provided). We are looking for flexibility, enthusiasm and dedication to working positively with individuals in the community and hospital settings.  The ability to work effectively as part of a team is a key factor.  In return, we will provide you with a supportive environment with good opportunities to develop your career.