Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.85

Key Objectives

To participate in effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaboratively

with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children, young

people and adults;

To work in co-production with children, young people, adults, their carers and significant

others in undertaking assessments and planning;

To complete written records, reports and assessments to a good standard as required in line

with Children's and Adult’s Services policies and practices;

To ensure that the views of Children and young people are listened to as part of any process

undertaken or:

To recognise that Adults with capacity are able to judge what is in their best interest and what

will meet their wellbeing needs.

Where appropriate approach and undertake Mental capacity assessments to fulfil the

requirements of the MCA Code of Practice; social workers are also required under this

statutory duty to ensure proper and objective assessment when working out best interests

on each relevant occasion;

To maintain the highest professional standards in the discharge of this post and to up hold

the Social Care Wales Code of Professional Practice; and promote to others within the area

of responsibility;

Meet the requirements of the Service Quality Assurance framework and standards;

To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with legislation, research findings and

practice knowledge, including attendance at appropriate training;

 The team supports children and families who have a permanent and substantial disability, taking them through the assessment process and providing targeted support through preventative services or care and support planning as appropriate. Identifying and managing any safeguarding risks and having responsibility for disabled children. The team are seeking a social worker with child protection experience. 

Knowledge / Education:

Essential Desirable

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.

Welsh Language Level 2 to Level 5. For

details on the levels please refer to The

Welsh Language Skills Guidelines, which

can be found in the Welsh Services section

of the RCT Council Website. Welsh Language Level 1 - All employees

will be required to undertake a basic Welsh

Language Induction to reach this level.

Experience:

Essential Desirable

Children’s Social Work posts

Experience and/or an interest in working

within childcare

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 balancingrisks when working with adults

Job Category : Housing

Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.95

The Emergency Accommodation Officer role is responsible for negotiating and procuring Nightly Paid accommodation in order to either prevent homelessness or to fulfil The Council’s statutory duties for eligible clients, at the best price, in a cost-effective manner that provides value for money to the Council. You will allocate accommodation and ensure agreements are signed with tenants for all Temporary Accommodation types, in accordance with Enfield’s Temporary Accommodation policy, guidance and procedures. Providing appropriate information, advice and guidance to applicants with a focus on managing customer’s housing expectations. Ensuring properties are allocated and agreements signed with tenants as quickly as possible so that void turnaround times are kept to a minimum. Setting up tenancies and accounts for the properties allocated in order that the council maximise the income from rents charged. You will provide Business Support for the Nightly Paid Accommodation Team, to actively contribute to the smooth running of the service. Ensuring processes are delivered in a consistent, standardised and efficient manner.


Accountabilities

1. Provide advice, guidance, and training on Team issues to internal and external partners

2. Ensure all casework and housing data is accurately recorded on notes and IT systems

3. Ensure all housing meets required national and local standards and compliance

4. Contribute the efficient and effective management of voids and relets processes

5. Ensure all homelessness casework is delivered in line with the statutory homelessness

framework

6. Provide accurate and relevant housing, welfare, homelessness advice and support to

applicants

7. Any other duties reasonably requested by management

8. Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures

9. Ensure Housing Access Database is accurate and up-to-date

10. Ensure housing access processes and procedures and housing access data is used to

improve PRS access and TA-move-on to applicants with more complex needs

11. Effectively coordinate Housing Access activity to prevent and relieve homelessness, avoid

new TA placements, and reduce TA through suitable final relief offers and PRSOs.

12. Ensure all offers of housing (TA & PRS) are made in line with the statutory homelessness


Job Specifics – Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Behaviours

Essential:

A/T/I

1. Significant knowledge and experience of working to conflicting deadlines and able to manage time and resources efficiently

2. Significant knowledge and experience of delivering excellent customer service within a local authority housing and/or

homelessness service

3. Significant knowledge and experience of working in partnership to improve outcomes for homelessness applicants and

their households

4. 5. Significant knowledge and experience of the management of temporary accommodation teams and schemes

Significant knowledge and experience of the implementation of the statutory homelessness framework (Legislation,

Suitability Order, Caselaw), including assessments, prevention, relief and main duties, TA duties and accommodation

offers

6. Significant knowledge and experience of the implementation of national and local welfare services, such as Universal

7. Credit, LHA, DHP, local welfare assistance programmes

Significant knowledge and experience of the implementation of the PRS housing standards, such as HHSRS

8. Gas/Electricity Compliance, EPC, Licensing, HMOs Management & Regulations, and so on.

Significant knowledge and experience of the implementation of Safeguarding, Social Care and Equality legislation,

9. policy and caselaw strategiesSignificant knowledge and experience of housing and homelessness IT systems

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location :Ty Elai, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 24.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 00:00

End Time : 23:00         
Salary: £14.13


To ensure that all aspects of the service are carried out in accordance with current legislation, regulations, recognised best practice and to achieve specified performance targets.

2.         To receive calls from dispersed alarms, which would include additional peripheral alarm devices, sheltered housing schemes and out of hours calls.  To handle multiple calls, prioritising based on risk factors and determining appropriate course of action in line with agreed process maps and scripting.

3.         To undertake pro-active calls to support regular well being of individuals  to meet the overall objective for a proactive preventative approach

4.To provide support to Social Care services within the daytime Contact Centre, and wider Contact Centre functions when the Contact Centre is closed and emergencies arise.

5.         To monitor and maintain telecare units for customers within Rhondda Cynon Taf. To update, amend and enter client and equipment details on the appropriate databases and pass to the relevant back office function.

6.         To receive emergency calls and act as representatives for other Divisions within the Council during out of office hours, which would include the use of any relevant databases.

7.         To receive emergency calls (both community alarm and emergency repair) for Registered Social Landlords and deal with calls as per the procedures detailed in the relevant tier document

knowledge/ Education



Firm commitment to continuous professional development

An understanding of e-services and web development within the Council

Of dealing with Customers

Of using a range of IT applications (including Microsoft suite)

Of interacting with colleagues

*Knows the role of other teams and individuals and uses this to help resolve Service Users’ issues

Supports other team members when required, particularly new team members


*Passes on accurate information to other service areas

Listens to others and actively checks their understanding


Focuses on resolving customer queries quickly

*Anticipates what else a customer might need, and provides them without being asked

Knows what issues they can resolve themselves and when to refer upwards     


Has a high level of accuracy and pays attention to details

*Understands data protection and doesn’t disclose private information inappropriately

Is always punctual and ready to start work on time

Takes initiative and can work without close supervision

*Prioritises tasks according to importance for the Council 

Always demonstrates that they take pride in representing the Council*Is resilient and works effectively under pressure    

Job Category : Technical - Skilled Facilities

Location :Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time :  17:15
Salary: £20.86

To assist in the maintenance and running of the Mortuary with regard to the storage, and postmortem examination, of the deceased from within the Hackney area.

To assist in the maintenance and compliance of the mortuary in accordance with the Human Tissue Act 2004, and relevant HTA codes of practices. To be responsible for the deceased received on behalf of the Coroner, including responsibility for personal possessions in accordance with procedures.

- To prepare the deceased for postmortem examinations, assist the Coroner's officers and pathologists with their functions and thereafter undertake any reconstruction.

- To be responsible for the release of the deceased etc, and to check for the appropriate documentation from the Funeral Directors.

- To be responsible for the collection of specimens/samples as directed by the Coroner's office and arrange for their transportation to Public Health Laboratory Service or as directed.

- To deal sensitively with bereaved relatives etc, making enquiries or attending the Mortuary for viewings and also those requiring undertaking religious rites.

- To assist the Mortuary Manager to monitor and manage 'unclaimed' and 'long stay' deceased in liaison with London Borough of Hackney Bereavement Service.

- To liaise and consult with internal and external interested parties associated with the mortuary, including Metropolitan Police, Coroners Officers, the Coroner, Pathologists and funeral directors to assist them with their functions. To attend Coroner's offices or Courts as required.

- To prioritise workload under the direction of the Mortuary Manager.

- To undertake all necessary administrative work including the keeping of registers and issuing documentation.

- To assist with maintenance of the lT system relating to the mortuary and produce routine monitoring and data information and reports.

- To assist in developing systems, procedures and policies and their implementation.

- To assist in the management and maintenance of the Lodge buildings and the Public Mortuary, including ordering maintenance work and the cleaning of all parts of the building, and particularly the disinfection of the Post Mortem room and all other risk areas.

- To assist in the ordering of materials, equipment and supplies required for the day to day operation of the Mortuary.

- To be responsible for the application of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations both for themselves and others working in or attending the mortuary.

- To be responsible for the security at the Mortuary, including the opening and closing of the facility.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:

1. Up-to-date detailed technical knowledge and understanding of the key legal remits

that the service is responsible for, along with associated codes of practice and

current operational guidance relating to the mortuary.

2. Recent post-qualification experience of practically and successfully using detailed

technical and legal knowledge in the field, and the implementation of legal

requirements in relation to the dead.

3.Ability to provide technical advice, support and supervise subordinate staff working

or training in the Mortuary, including ability to exercise a lead role of responsibility.

4.Ability to work with key partners and interested parties associated with the

Mortuary.

Ability to communicate sensitively with bereaved relatives.

Ability to effectively plan, manage and monitor programmes of work.

Ability to manage equipment and facilities to ensure an effective and safe working

environment.

Ability to prioritise workload, work unsupervised and demonstrate a degree of

personal flexibility necessary to deal with fast moving and changing situations.

Ability to use lT systems and packages.

10.Ability to analyse performance information and data.

11. Available to work flexible hours to ensure there is support available to the Service

as necessary including an out of hours service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

RIPHH Certificate and Diploma of Anatomical Pathology Technology, or a Level 3 Diploma

in Healthcare Science Anatomical Pathology Technology (APT).

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location : Civic Offices, London Borough of Sutton

Start Date : Immediate Start

Base Salary : £39,264 

Brief Description of job role and department

● As a social worker in the London Borough of Sutton your role will be to act as an officer of

the Local Authority and execute statutory functions ensuring that individuals are

safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes.

● You will work in partnership with people, other professionals and agencies and intervene to

safeguard individuals, promote social change, maximise independence and provide

appropriate information and advice about third sector and universal services which support

positive outcomes.

● You will have the ability to apply professional curiosity and use social work theories and

knowledge to formulate and test hypotheses reaching a professional judgement and

decision.

Representative accountabilities

● Deliver service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for customers

and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards.

● Identify and implement improvements in own work area in order to deliver continuous

service improvement and improved outcomes to customers.

● Liaise with customers to review service requirements and resolve problems.

● Keep up to date with changes in policy/legislation/contractual requirements in order to

ensure service delivery is effective and complies with appropriate regulations.

Specific accountabilities

1. Hold a social work qualification and be registered with the relevant regulatory body and be

responsible for maintaining the requirements as set out by that body to remain registered

as a social worker.2. To have the relevant skills knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are

safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are

adhered to in a timely manner and case recordings are up to date.

3. Be highly organised, able to work within a performance management framework, be able to

produce timely, high quality work, using various forms of information technology to ensure

that you are compliant with legislative requirements, statutory standards, local policy and

protocols, practice directives and reflects social work frameworks.

4. Be legally literate and remain up to date with emerging case law to inform practice within

the relevant practice area, including upholding the principles of human rights, equalities

and practicing in a culturally competent manner.

Person specification (knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours required in the role)1. Social work qualification and at least one year's post qualifying experience in a social work

role and be able to meet the requirements of the social work regulator. With the exception

of Newly qualified Social Workers (ASYE).

2. A current valid UK driving licence and the use of a car for work, with valid insurance

covering business use - where required.

3. Demonstrate an effective and active use of supervision for accountability, professional

reflection and development

4. Demonstrate an ability and understanding of the frameworks, theory and research which

are applicable to the practice setting.

5. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy frameworks

and guidance that inform social work practice and which safeguard vulnerable service

users. (Relating specifically to the area in which this post is placed).

6. Demonstrate an ability to clearly and effectively communicate with service users, families

and carers colleagues, and other professionals ensuring that individual’s views opinions

and wishes are explicitly recorded using a range of tools and techniques applicable to the

service sector.

7. Have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise workload according to risk and

need.

8. Demonstrate the ability to work as an autonomous professional and an ability to produce

succinct and clear professional documentation which is of an excellent standard and in line

with statutory and local timescales and local protocol.

9. Demonstrate skills in sharing information appropriately and respectfully and recognise lines

of accountability and the boundaries of professional autonomy and discretion.

10. Be familiar with and demonstrate practice which meets the required level within social work

frameworks. 

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Demonstrable willingness to participate in training and staff development relevant to the

role and to take advantage of learning opportunities and apply learning. High degree of

competence in use of IT.

Carry out all duties in accordance with all the council and directorate policies and

procedures, implementing and promoting and ensure that members of staff within the team

are complying with these standards.

Ensure all health and safety standards are adhered to for the relevant work area.

Apply equality and diversity policies in the workplace.

Ensure all health and safety standards are adhered to for the relevant work area

Working arrangements: Social Workers within this service have the option to be based at home however do need to attend the main office for operational needs (professional meetings, team meetings, undertaking duty, training,etc.)

Job Category : Legal

Location : County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £45.31

We are currently looking for a Childcare Solicitor 

Main Responsibilities & Duties

1. Provides comprehensive legal, procedural and administrative advice in relation to area(s) of

work allocated, e.g. Social Services, Education, Property, Planning, Employment, Highways and

Rights of Way ensuring that staff dealing with their area of the law are kept updated in

changes in the law.

2. Personally conducts cases in Courts and Tribunals including Public Inquiries to represent the

County. Clerks internal hearings as required. Prepares cases for hearing, including instructing

Counsel where necessary.

3. Prepares reports for and provides comprehensive legal, procedural and administrative advice

to Committees, Sub-Committees and other bodies including ensuring the legal accuracy and

practicability of proposals contained in reports or proposed meetings. Checks the accuracy

of minutes and takes legal action as required following the meeting.

4. Drafts any documents needed, such as contracts, court applications, creating new and original

documents as required eg. Service Level Agreements.

5. Negotiates with other Solicitors or third parties in settling documentation or disputes

concluding agreements and settlements on the best terms available or as instructed by the

client Department.

6. Keeps officers and elected Members and legal colleagues informed of legislative changes in

their area of work.

7.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.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Flexible regarding hours worked to

accommodate Court hearings etc

Ability to manage conflicting priorities

Well organised

Ability to travel throughout Somerset and

elsewhere as required

Essential

Work Experience Knowledge & Skills

Handling a childcare case load

Desirable

Advising on Adult Social Services and/or

Mental Health and/or Education

Appearing in the Family Proceedings Court and

County Court

Knowledge of legislation relating to Adult

Social Services and/or Mental Health and/or

Education

Knowledge of Local Government Law

In depth knowledge of Children Act 1989 and

Adoption and Children Act 2002

Ability to represent the Council in the Family

Proceedings Court and County Court

Preparation of Child Care matters

Ability to research legislation and Case Law

Ability to use a case management system and

experience of the Microsoft Office suite of

software

For customer facing roles, the ability to speak

fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the

Immigration Act (2016).

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx

Member of Children Panel or eligible and

willing to apply

Personal Attributes

Essential

Desirable

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Flexible regarding hours worked to

accommodate Court hearings etc

Ability to manage conflicting priorities

Well organised

Ability to travel throughout Somerset and

elsewhere as requiredThis role is Hybrid working

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

 Location : Guildhall Complex, Achieving for Children

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Base Salary : £41,442.00

Top Point Salary :£44,331.00

We are offering a £3,000 annual market supplement for this role!

If you have a passion for promoting the best outcomes for children for whom we are corporate parents for and have a range of creative skills in engaging children of various ages then consider applying for a role whereby your efforts could have the difference to a young person!

All social workers within the Permanency service are offered the opportunity to undertake meaningful direct work such as life story work and the work we undertake can make life long differences to their lives. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed social workers who have the passion and the drive to make a positive difference to children’s lives and can help motivate the networks around our young people to achieve excellent standards of care and support to our young people. 

AfC offers a hybrid way of working with the main office based in Kingston where you will support children and young people aged 0 to 18. Internal applicants will be considered for a secondment.

About the role

You will act as a corporate parent to our children and be the lead professional. It will be key for you to understand and champion the views and wishes of our children and young people so that they may be supported to reach their full potential.

You will work alongside other professionals, to ensure that a child and/or young person receives appropriate care, education and health services, and any other support needed to ensure their needs are appropriately met.

Supporting children living with relatives, friends of foster families and prospective adopters or children living in children's homes and young people in semi-independent units. You will be responsible for ensuring the child or young persons safety and supporting them towards independence by:

Undertaking regular statutory visits

Completing and updating assessments

Care Planning

Working as part of a professional network to meet the needs of the children and young people

If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role please contact hiring manager Elzanne Smit on elzanne.smit@achievingforchildren.org.uk

About you

We are looking for a candidate who possess the following qualifications and skills:

Educated to a degree level with the relevant social work qualification

Appropriate understanding of statutory legislation for example the Children Act

Planning skills for assessing and reviewing children and young people’s needs and

Planning packages of care across a range of cases

Experience in managing an allocated case load

A passion for Achieving for Children's vision, mission and values to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.)

Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC

Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)

Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance

A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

A range of staff benefits and discountsAn excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified

Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.39

Location - *Flat Holmes - 

An exciting opportunity has become available at Cardiff Council Children’s Services, and we are recruiting Full Time Administrative Officer for our Children’s Home working with some of our most vulnerable children and young people.

This is an exciting time to join a service, which puts the individual at the heart of our work. This new provision is an opportunity to be innovative in the way we understand the needs of this important group of young people. This multi-professional model will work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) and trauma-informed approach to meet the needs of children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will provide a professional quality administrative service to residential services for children and young people.

You will have experience of working in an office setting as well as a good understanding of the need for confidentiality. You will be responsible for maintaining spreadsheets and recording data accurately as well as the skill set of minute/note taking.

You will need to meet specific and challenging deadlines and follow set procedures and guidelines working with diverse workloads. You should also have an extensive knowledge of a variety of computer software packages, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible in order to meet the changing requirements of the service, remain calm under pressure and be committed to meeting the customer needs. 

This post will be site based and not home working

About the Service 

An exciting opportunity has become available at Cardiff Council Children’s Services, and we are recruiting Full Time Administrative Officer for Ty Storrie, which is a short break facility for young people and their families with specialist facilities.

About the Job 

The successful candidate will provide a professional quality administrative service to residential services for children and young people.

What we are looking for from you 

You will have experience of working in an office setting as well as a good understanding of the need for confidentiality. You will be responsible for maintaining spreadsheets and recording data accurately as well as the skill set of minute/note taking.

 You will need to meet specific and challenging deadlines and follow set procedures and guidelines working with diverse workloads. You should also have an extensive knowledge of a variety of computer software packages, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible in order to meet the changing requirements of the service, remain calm under pressure and be committed to meeting the customer needs.

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: £22.83

Intermediate Care Southwark (ICS) is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join. ICS is a large, forward thinking multi-disciplinary and integrated health and social care service. The service provides support to residents within Southwark to recovery, achieve goals and maximise independence as they recover. We would like candidates ideally that have experience in working in a Reablement service.

The post is to cover a full time 36 hour post during a permanent member of staff's secondment.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. To visit people with a disability at home or in their permanent residence to carry out

occupational therapy assessments. This will include the use of appropriate

assessment and intervention tools that support best practice and capture the physical

and social care needs. Such as daily living skills, carer support, social situation and

environmental barriers

2. To ensure those accessing the service, including families and carers, are at the

centre of decision making regarding their support arrangements and that

opportunities for choice and control, including the outcomes they want, are optimised

and reflected in assessments and reviews.

3. To maintain a comprehensive knowledge of commercially available produce or order

to appropriately recommend the provision of suitable equipment, assistive technology

and telecare solutions for disabled people. This includes researching and analysing

the suitability, cost, safety and effectiveness of equipment and adaptations.4. To follow through the provision of equipment, assistive technology and telecare, fitting

this where necessary, and teaching techniques of use to clients, carers and other

relevant professionals.

5. To promote access to paid employment, training, rehabilitation, social and leisure

opportunities as part of promoting each person’s independence and social inclusion,

and to work with local and community groups to make them welcoming and

accessible.

To ensure that family and paid carers can offer personal carer safely through

assessing manual handling, use of equipment to improve safety and giving advice

and guidance to family carers and pad care supervisors.

7. To determine necessary adaptations to clients homes and arrange or these to be

carried out in liaison with professionals from a range of disciplines. To advise clients

who are having alternations done privately.

8. To monitor and respond to clients’ needs in changing circumstances, including

anticipating and responding to the effects of certain degenerative medical conditions.

9. To assess client’s needs for rehousing on disability grounds (including to sheltered

housing or part III accommodation), advising on the availability of suitable

property/accommodation.

10. To work across agencies and professional boundaries to ensure a whole systems

approach to assessment and assisting people to manage their ongoing support

needs. This includes making appropriate referrals to other professionals and service

providers and to advise Departments residential and day care units. To support the

assessment of new users and implementation of individual programme plans, that

promote wellbeing and ensure maintenance of clients’ quality of life.


Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

Essential

1. HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with at least one

recognised OT qualification

2. Knowledge of current and proposed legislation, policy and

guidance in relation to community care in general 

3. Knowledge of OT theory, specialist assessments and

interventions 

4. Knowledge and understanding of wellbeing principles,

strengths based- and rehabilitative practice 

5. Knowledge of the principles of equal opportunities, anti-

discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice in assessment

and the provision of services

6. Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) /

Approved Mental Capacity Professional (AMCP) or Best

Interest Assessor (BIA) or willingness to train

Experience:

7. Experience of working with people with disabilities,

including 1:1 work, the identification of needs and planning

and implementing treatment

8. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with

multiple agencies to facilities holistic assessments and

working collaboratively to support people to achieve their

goals and maximise their independence

staff members and students promoting strengths within adults with complex needs

make changes to reflect needs

and professional manner.

understanding of high quality customer care

9. Experience of using OT specific assessments and/or

strategies to support independence 

10. Experience of undertaking or supporting safeguarding

adult’s investigations and person centred safeguarding

plans

11. Experience of supervising or otherwise supporting other

staff members and students 

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

12. Assessment skills, including OT specific assessment, along

with risk assessment, to support independence and

promoting strengths within adults with complex needs

13. Ability to assess and review needs with reference to the Care

Act 2014, including current care support and care plans and

make changes to reflect needs

14. Skilled in establishing and maintaining working relationships

with complex clients and their carers in an open, empathetic

and professional manner.

15. Ability to consider and value all aspects of a situation and to

make appropriate recommendations, demonstrating a full

understanding of high quality customer care

16. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in writing,

verbally and through reports. This includes the productioPlease note that this role requires candidate to be largely office based

Job Category : Interims

Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £55.00

Registered Building Inspector with LABC experience, Hybrid working, but includes site inspections within Haringey, own transport required

Building Control experience (at least 3 years)

Local Authority Building Control experience preferred

Achieved a BSR Registration Class "2A to F" (not just 2A).

Ability to carry out the full range of duties i.e. Plan checking and site inspections

Hours could be flexible and working location could be flexible (although site inspections are within Haringey)

Transport required for site inspections

Hourly rate reflected in experience

Standard DBS required

BASIC OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

1.         To apply significant and wide ranging knowledge and experience in the area of Building Control to lead and manage groups of professional Building Control staff to provide professional Building Control services on behalf of the Local Authority within a defined area of the Borough and for projects that take place beyond Haringey. 

2.         To support the Head of Building Control in the delivery of cost effective, customer focused building control services – including taking responsibility for service wide and area based initiatives that support continued improvement in the quality, cost and effectiveness of the service to support delivery of the outcomes in the corporate plan. 

3.         To support the Head of Building Control in the generation of new work and income to underpin continued delivery of the Building Control service within Haringey. 

4.         To provide effective management and leadership of specific elements of non fee earning works on behalf of the local Authority, including supporting the delivery of out of hours dangerous structure and emergency planning services. 

5.         To lead initiatives and support the Head of Building Control in the deliver y of fee earning activities that reinforce the service offer to customers – including Building Control consultancy services, charged pre-application services, Party Wall agreements, Safety at Sports Grounds, Event licensing, General Surveying practices, preparation of professional reports, Fire Risk Assessments etc.

6.         Provide leadership and guidance to the Assistant building control officers to ensure the optimised processing and performance management of building regulation and related applications. 

7.         To develop cross-working across the Planning service in order to deliver service improvements and closer working with Development Management.

8.         Using their knowledge and advanced level negotiating skills, the post holder is expected to be able to act as the “lead officer” on more complex building control and related matters; including engagement with and effective management of all stakeholders and to prepare and present to a range of audiences comprehensive reports on complex and technically challenging planning and related development matters consistent with the post. 

9.         In accordance with the scheme of delegation, the post holder will be responsible for decision making on applications for building regulations and the enforcement and management of development under the Building Act, plus decision making in respect of key areas of work undertaken by Building Control services (including safety at sports grounds and Entertainment Licensing etc).


MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.         Contribute to the delivery of the Corporate Plan and the effective operation of the Service in line with the Councils workforce values. 

2.         Consult, engage and advise customers, communities, colleagues, elected Members and other interested parties as required by legislation, Council policy and professional good practice and ensure effective and high quality responses to all enquiries and comments (including corporate complaints).

3.         Present at Council meetings and other high level public meetings.

4.         Take responsibility for the development, coaching and mentoring of individual  staff in accordance with the objectives of the Council Workforce Strategy

5.         Promote, support and deliver Council transformation programmes, in line with the Corporate Values and with the corporate plan commitment to ensuring efficient, cost effective service delivery and continuous improvement.

6.         Ensure the effective promotion of customer offers and services consistent with the delivery of income targets and effective customer fulfilment across the Building Control team and wider Directorate.

Relevant degree          

Relevant professional qualification (RICS or ABE)      

Extensive experience as a Building Control Surveyor in a similar environment in the public or private sector’

Supervisory and/or line management experience     

Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation and issues relevant to delivering customer focused, cost effective and entrepreneurial building control services      E          

Ability to successfully work under pressure and meet deadlines, performance targets and produce a regular consistent output to work           E            

Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills     

Excellent numerical and IT skills, including experience in applications relevant to Building Control and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) packages         

Ability to liaise and work closely with various groups both internally and externally                      

Ability to effectively and appropriately delegate work and responsibility to others E          

Excellent knowledge and understanding of commercial realities and political sensitivities             

Advanced and highly developed  analytical and problem solving skills         

Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary practice delivering customer centric services in Local Government                

Welcomes new ideas and seeks to understand how they can be applied to all aspect of work      

Ability to independently motivate others and successfully work under pressure and meet deadlines and performance targets and to produce consistent high quality/error free  work 

Continuously develop and update professional expertise and able to champion personal and professional development in supervised staff in line with the Council workforce strategy              

Flexible approach to working hours, location and getting the job done       

Committed to the achievement of equal opportunities in both employment and service delivery

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance

Location : Trostre Depot, Carmarthenshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 31.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 15:00
Salary: £12.18

Operative required to be fit and able to carry out grounds maintenance duties and must hold a valid full driving licence. Previous experience of tractor driver and using tractor attachments such as grass mowing equipment essential. 

Main Purpose of Job

To undertake work in public parks, schools, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar

open spaces.

Provision of high-quality grounds maintenance service and the achievement of its

objectives through the optimum application of the allocated resources.

Key tasks/responsibilities

1. General maintenance of allocated areas e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming,

and maintenance of sports areas in accordance with approved specification.

2. Undertake basic setting out and marking of sports areas and upkeep of artificial /

synthetic / natural pitches. Undertake activities utilising craft skills e.g.,

interpretation of plans, site preparation and construction.

3. Cleaning e.g., public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets, parks,

playgrounds, and open spaces.

4. Have a working knowledge on how to apply pesticides in the proper manner in

accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and current legislation.

5. Work with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for the direction of the

work of trainees and other employees assigned to them.

6. Use of handheld and powered vibrating hand tools and light plant including the

operation of tractors and tractor-mounted equipment as required.

7. Ensure works are undertaken at all times in accordance with Departmental

Health & safety Policy, any specific safe systems of work, and in accordance with

the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

8. Ensure that all plant and machinery to be used is in a road worthy and good

working order and that all safety guards are fitted if applicable.

9. Undertake visual inspection of playground equipment located within a park and

record in accordance with the Authority’s Playground Inspection Policy.

10. Undertake work as instructed within any service department of Environment

Department.


Essential Criteria

Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships

Training on use of machinery

Job Related Skills and Competencies

Ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative.

Allocation of tasks / duties / comply with set timescale.

Ability to drive.

Ability to tow trailers.

Knowledge

Health and Safety legislation and Safe Working Practices.

COSHH Regulations.

Working with Hand Tools, Powered Vibrating Machinery and Light Plant.

Experience

Gardening / Grounds person duties.

Personal qualities

Ability to liaise with fellow workers and members of public.

Team worker.

Desirable Criteria

NPTC PA6A

First Aid

Job Category : Catering & Hospitality

Location :Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week :15.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 15:00

End Time : 18:00
Salary: £12.00

School Cleaner - St. Margarets RC Primary

- 15hrs per week (3hrs a day)

- Afternoon Work (3pm - 6pm)

The cleaning of all internal areas of the school.

Each individual will be given a set area to work in daily.

This can include any of the following areas:-

Toilets, corridors, staff rooms, classrooms, school halls, indoor sports area/ changing rooms, offices and communal areas.

Breakdown of cleaning does depend on the individual area, however this can include:-

Sanitising toilet areas – toilets, sinks, flooring, soap dispensers, hand dryers, cubicles and pipework

General cleaning of rooms and communal area – hoovering or swiffing and mopping, skirting boards, window cills and hard furnishings such as shelves and desks

Sport areas / changing rooms – sanitising shower areas and cubicles

Staff rooms – sanitising sink and work surface areas, floors and any hard furnishings

Wastebins throughout buildings to be emptied

In some areas a scrubber dryer machine may be provided 

All relevant training will be given

Job Category : Trades and Operatives

Location :Nottingham Community Housing Association

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start  

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 16:30
Salary: £18.50

Carry out the design, installation, maintenance, servicing and repair work for the Association’s housing stock and external customers in accordance with agreed targets and procedures.

Service, maintain, repair and fault- find hot and cold water systems and carryout minor heating works such as alterations to gas pipework and connections; ensuring services are compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.

Co-ordinate the services of other trades and work with colleagues, contractors and partners to ensure a seamless and excellent service to customers. 

Manage stock/supplies to ensure works are not delayed. 

Work in an efficient manner that delivers value for money, identify efficiencies, gaps in service delivery, and communicate them to line management

Use information available to identify customer needs and ensure services are tailored to meet those needs 

Carry out the design, installation, maintenance, servicing and repair work for the Association’s housing stock and external customers in accordance with agreed targets and procedures.

Service, maintain, repair and fault- find hot and cold water systems and carryout minor heating works such as alterations to gas pipework and connections; ensuring services are compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.

Co-ordinate the services of other trades and work with colleagues, contractors and partners to ensure a seamless and excellent service to customers. 

Manage stock/supplies to ensure works are not delayed. 

Work in an efficient manner that delivers value for money, identify efficiencies, gaps in service delivery, and communicate them to line management

Use information available to identify customer needs and ensure services are tailored to meet those needs 

Complete and return documentation within agreed timescales; updating and maintaining manual and computerised records.

Understand your responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation; ensuring that all activities are discharged in a safe manner, minimizing risk at all times. 

Keep your line manager informed of any issues or barriers to the effective delivery of your service area /maintenance services at the earliest opportunity and contribute to the development and effective operation of the Team. 

Provide relief cover for colleagues and participate in the standby/call-out rota to cover emergency breakdowns.Understand performance standards for your role to deliver on objectives and targets agreed at performance management meetings.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified

Location :Clubmoor Childrens Centre, Liverpool, L11 1DQ, Liverpool City Council

Hours Per Week :35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 16:30

Salary: £14.71
Liverpool Early Help utilises a strength based approach to provide empowering, interventions to children and families to help address emerging worries and affect positive change to improve the longer term outcomes of children and young people. As the lead professional you will coordinate support with our multi-agency partners to ensure that a whole family approach is taken to address the identified needs of the family.

We are looking to recruit an Outreach family support worker to undertake early help assessments with families, create support plans and chair team around the family meetings to review the progress and identify any additional areas of support.The role involves direct work with children and young people to explore their views and worries to ensure that the plans/interventions are helping to improve their outcomes.

Job Category : Housing

Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £32.54
Primarily WFH – in the office one day a week (unless there is a specific need/meeting)

The Service is divided into specific specialist areas, dealing with Initial Contact (Front Door), Single Applicants, Families and Specialist Cases. Although dealing with different types of cases, all staff must have a good understanding of Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) as well as a working understanding of relevant parts of the Equality Act 2010 and Children Act 1989.

This role specifically deals with small numbers of complex cases, specifically:

•          Cessation of Duty – ending duties owed due to refusals of offers of accommodation, rent arrears or other reasons

•          Resilience – the specialist Domestic Abuse team, managing households

•          No Recourse to Public Funds – NRPF cases being assisted under s17 of the Children Act 1989 as well as the Homes for Ukraine scheme.


Homeless Casework within the Housing Advisory Service (HAS) covers all aspects of assessment under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended).

The Service is divided into specific specialist areas, dealing with Initial Contact (Front Door), Single Applicants, Families and Specialist Cases. Although dealing with different types of cases, all staff must have a good understanding of Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) as well as a working understanding of relevant parts of the Equality Act 2010 and Children Act 1989.

This role specifically deals with small numbers of complex cases, specifically:

• Cessation of Duty – ending duties owed due to refusals of offers of accommodation, rent arrears or other reasons
• Resilience – the specialist Domestic Abuse team, managing households
• No Recourse to Public Funds – NRPF cases being assisted under s17 of the Children Act 1989 as well as the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

As a middle manager within the Council, you will:

• Lead, manage and motivate the team to deliver high performance
• Ensure that corporate/departmental people practices are understood and implemented within your service
• Effectively manage budgets and projects within your service ensuring effective cost management and prioritisation
• Monitor and evaluate your team’s performance and recommend areas for improvement based on evidence
• Coach and support staff to develop
• Recommend areas for service improvement based on relevant data and information
• Communicate effectively with elected members and other partners/stakeholders
• Collaborate constructively with partner organisations and other stakeholders including internal services and colleagues
• Build a culture of trust in your team
• Constantly improve the Housing Advisory Service
• To be responsible for the delivery of a high quality service that constantly and consistently meets the needs of residents and providers

Job Specifics – Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Abilities

 

Essential:

1. Ability to engage, coach and motivate teams and set clear targets and expectations
2. Evidence of high levels of customer service and satisfaction
3. Experience of successfully managing performance and providing clear constructive feedback
4. Experience of successfully implementing plans and projects to time and budget
5. Ability to effectively plan and manage budgets and resources
6. Demonstrates a good understanding of the political structure and role of elected members
7. Ability to work collaboratively both with own service and across other services
8. As a regular and intrinsic part of this role required you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease, politely and courteously with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role.  
9. Significant knowledge and experience of delivering excellent customer service within a local authority housing and/or homelessness service
10. Significant knowledge and experience of working in partnership to improve outcomes for homelessness applicants and their households
11. Significant knowledge and experience of the management of temporary accommodation teams and schemes
12. Significant knowledge and experience of the implementation of the statutory homelessness framework (Legislation, Suitability Order, Caselaw), including assessments, prevention, relief and main duties, TA duties and accommodation offers
13. Significant knowledge and experience of the implementation of national and local welfare services, such as Universal Credit, LHA, DHP, local welfare assistance programmes
14. Significant knowledge and experience of the implementation of Safeguarding, Social Care and Equality legislation, policy and caselaw strategies
15. Significant knowledge and experience of housing and homelessness IT systems