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Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial

Location : Deane Depot, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 07:30

End Time : 15:30
Salary: £12.65

Corporate Responsibilities      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.

Operational Duties     To undertake all grounds/horticultural operations to a high standard. Duties include but are not limited to highways, highway verges, cemeteries, public spaces, landscaped areas, including grass/hedge maintenance, weeding, clearing leaves, clearing shrub beds, pruning, planting shrubs, summer bedding and seeding, removal of graffiti and fly posting. 

Conduct winter water course management, consisting of water course clearance as part of flood prevention. Use of pedestrian and mechanical sweepers to remove litter, leaves, glass, dumped rubbish.  Using chemical weed control, where appropriate and with suitable training and supervision.

Provide grounds/horticultural/cleaning operations as part of Housing contracts, working to strict SLAs. 

Responsible for flood management, sand bagging as part of emergency protocol.  Any other reasonable duties of a similar nature requested by supervisors or managers.

Animal Disposal          Recovery and proper disposal of dead animals within public areas.

Customer Service        Respond to enquiries from members of the public in a courteous manner promoting a positive image that enhances the reputation of the Council.

Maintain professionalism and integrity in all interactions with members of the public.

Machinery       To operate powered hand tools (where appropriately qualified and trained) such as leaf blowers, strimmer’s and mowers, mechanical sweepers. Clearance of snow and ice from public highways and other public places using hand equipment.

Vehicle Use and Maintenance

            To drive and maintain a range of vehicles and plant including LGV vehicles (where appropriately qualified and trained) including vans, pickups, towing trailers, precinct sweepers, pedestrian mowers, and ride on mowers.

Carry out basic care and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including checking fluid levels, tyre pressures and wear, bulbs etc. and to maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean and tidy manner. Carry out twice daily defects checks on any vehicles or ride on mowers, and report defects to management.

Qualification 

Essential 

•          Good standard of education 

•          Level 2 Certificate of Competency in the safe use of ride-on lawnmowers

•          Full UK Driving licence. 

Desirable

•          NVQ level 2 in Horticulture. 

•          Routine Playground Inspection qualification. 

•          Chapter 8 NRSWA 002 Signing, Lighting, and guarding & Excavation of the Highway.

•          Excavator 360 mini digger qualification.

•          PA1 and PA6 Pesticide Training. 

•          Hiab training. 

Knowledge 

•          Competent knowledge to Comply with COSHH regulations and Health and Safety at work Act.

Skills 

Essential

•          Outdoors manual working and demonstrates the ability to use hand-operated equipment appropriate for the role. 

•          Takes care to evaluate environmental issues. 

•          Must have an understanding and knowledge base of Outlook, Word and Teams and possess the ability to learn new systems.

•          The post holder will be expected to conduct activities that require manual dexterity and physical co-ordination for the role. Such as XXXX

•          The post holder will be expected to manoeuvre heavy objects such as bagged materials and resources. 

•          Adapts work style to suit changing circumstances, such as weather conditions and volume of pedestrians.

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives

Location : Lamby Way Cleansing Depot, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 07:00

End Time : 15:00
Salary: £13.05

Driving is essential. This will be driving a 3.5 flat bed transit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific

1. Safe operation of a light plant vehicle. Ensuring compliance with legislation and Tachograph requirements. 

2. Ensure safe distribution and loading of vehicle to be compliant with weight / load per vehicle assigned.  

3. Ensuring vehicles and equipment used are maintained and accounted for, using the relevant Council Policies and procedures. This will include completing Drivers daily return forms and any other paperwork required.

4. Reporting to management and dealing with members of the public, maintaining a high level of customer service.

5. Taking reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others, including compliance with H&S Policy and procedures, reporting any accidents, near misses or any hazardous waste issues and completing associated paperwork.

6. Removal of fly tipping reported or witnessed, using methods and systems of work provided by management. 

7. Ensuring accurate note taking of fly tipped items in accordance with waste data flow requirements.

8. Carry out alternative duties as required in relation to inclement weather to include snow clearance and highway gritting / salting.

Education 

& Training

            Full valid driving licence.

C1 Licence/CPC

Literacy and numeracy skills to read instructions, complete work sheets and forms. 

To be willing to undertake training in matters related to employment and safe working, such as use of equipment, health and safety, and customer service training.  

            To hold or be willing to work towards an appropriate NVQ Level 

Experience / Knowledge

            Experience in dealing with members of the public in a busy, public service environment.              Experience in working with or alongside other public service bodies such as utilities, other Council departments, emergency services.  

Experience of working within a quality management 

framework.  

Skills and

Abilities

            Able to deal calmly, efficiently and courteously with members of the public

Take accurate notes as required by waste data flow 

Record evidence through robust audit trail to lead to enforcement activity   

            Thoroughness and attention to detail in completing work.

Personal

Attributes

            Willingness to work outdoors.  

Willingness to work in different areas of the city if required.  

Willingness to adopt flexible working patterns.     

A uniform will be provided for the job, which must be worn.  Willingness to maintain a clean and neat appearance during working hours.    

Supports the principles and practices of the Authority’s Equality and Diversity Policy.  

            Willingness to work overtime

Special  

Circumstances

            Manual handing manoeuvrability - Ability to remove fly tipping Able to access steps, and uneven ground.    

Job Category : Legal

Location : Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £35.00

We have an opportunity for a junior employment solicitor or CILEX to join a small team for up to six months to deal with both contentious and non-contentious employment matters on a full or part time basis.  

The ideal candidate will be able to provide timely effective advice to public sector clients on employee relations matters.  They will also be able to review policies and procedures and contracts, advise on equalities obligations, and conduct and support employment tribunals matters.  They will also be able to advise on TUPE and a broad range of other employment issues for clients.

This is a unique opportunity for a junior employment lawyer to undertake a diverse range of advice in the public sector and they will be able to develop their skills with the support and guidance of senior lawyers.  The role will ideally be hybrid working.  Office attendance will be required as necessary as may attendance at Tribunals.  However, remote working will be considered

Job Category : Human Resources

Location :London Borough of Hillingdon

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £330.00

 Description:   To lead on the internal and external recruitment processes across the council, ensuring that both the candidates and line managers experience a positive experience You will oversee the recruitment work stream and on-boarding process for the local authority. The post holder will lead the delivery of the redeployment initiatives as part of the transformation process, and all relevant redeployment activity in accordance with Hillingdon’s redeployment procedure. You will ensure that recruitment is conducted in an effective, timely and efficient manner with professional service always delivered. Provide expertise to internal stakeholders regarding recruitment strategies and advertising options and being the internal expert regarding Hillingdon ATS systems and recruitment operation. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage the team to process recruitment requests as they are approved, ensuring adverts are well written and placed in appropriate places and take responsibility for back-office administrate



MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage the team to process recruitment requests as they are approved, ensuring adverts are well written and placed in appropriate places and take responsibility for back-office administration of the entire recruitment process.
• As a user of ATS ensure that the system is used to its full advantage and that all inputs are of a high quality.  Provide coaching on the system to hiring managers as required.
• Ensure all approved roles are worked on in a timely manner.
• Oversee the writing of compelling job advertisements for placement internally and externally e.g. Council website, and job boards that position Hillingdon as an employer of choice.
• Ensure that all hiring managers follow the clearly defined recruitment process, and that any deviation is followed up with training. You will be responsible for managing stakeholder queries and process resolutions.
• Assessing vacancies for redeployment suitability before going to advert and liaising with relevant HR business partners regarding the internal talent pool. Coordinating the internal redeployment process with affected employees and communicating with stakeholders.
• In conjunction with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager ensure all recruitment processes are based on best practice and deliver an inclusive approach and ultimately a diverse workforce across all areas of protected characteristics.
• Support hiring managers during the interview and feedback process, providing a coaching approach to ensure the highest levels of quality are delivered.
• Deliver to the agreed service level agreements (SLA’s) for recruitment services into the business service areas.
• Oversee on-boarding and liaise with HR Operations as required to ensure that pre-employment checks and onboarding process is underway for candidates.

1. QUALIFICATIONS

     (list)

CIPD qualification 

Recognised Recruitment qualification e.g. REC

2. STATUTORY or ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

(describe)

Experience and understanding of the recruitment process and redeployment at a senior level.

3. EXPERIENCE

(describe)

Experience within recruitment, either in-house or agency. 

Experience of managing redeployment initiatives.

Experience of maximising recruitment systems and processes

Ability to manage and lead a team and achieve continual process improvements in recruitment and retention.

4. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

(list)

Experience of ATS systems

Experience of managing redeployment programmes.

Highly analytical 

Highly organised and structured approach to work

Excellent relationship builder, and able to manage stakeholders effectively through influencing and communication skills

Experience of all Microsoft packages

5. COMPETENCES

Leadership

“Can do” positive attitude

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

Takes responsibility and delivers results

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

Team working

Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience when necessary, whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.

Communication

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

 Customer Care

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

Takes ownership of personal developmentTakes action to develop own and others' capability and knowledge by promoting and supporting developmental opportunities to improve performance.

Job Category : Legal (Specialist)

Location : London Borough of Hillingdon

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £55.00

In respect of the Adult Social Care Team, their work relates to the council’s statutory duties in respect of safeguarding adults under Care Act 2014 . This includes applications to the Court of Protection in respect of:

-Deprivations of Liberty;

- Hoarding;

-Abuse including physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse;

- Signing tenancy agreements; and

-Appointing deputies for property and financial affairs

Where safeguarding cases fall outside the remit of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, lawyers also represent the council in applications within the High Court under its jurisdiction in respect of matters including:

-Removals from property;

-Injunctions against perpetrators;

-Prohibitions on contact

Lawyers also within the team also carry out work in respect of:

-           Representing the local authority in the Coroner’s Court ensuring protection of the local authority’s reputation and resisting liability for wrongful deaths;

-           Defending applications for judicial review relating to the provision of care and support including requests for social care accommodation relating to asylum seekers and persons with no recourse to public funds;

-           Defending applications for judicial review relating to the provision of Special Educational Needs;

-           Representing the local authority in proceedings relating to displacing nearest relatives under s29 Mental Health Act 1983 ensuring that mentally unwell persons can receive treatment in hospital;

-           Providing advice to the social care teams in respect of the legislative framework for the provision of social care;

-           Representing the council in ordinary residence disputes (disputes about financial responsibility) with other local authorities;

-           Representing the council in disputes with the NHS in respect of the health/social care funding divide.

-           Providing advice in respect of the statutory framework for the delivery of Special 

. QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL

✓

DESIRABLE

TESTING

METHOD

To have attained a degree (or

equivalent), AND to have been

either admitted as a Solicitor or

a Barrister or a Legal

Executive in England and

Wales or Common Law

jurisdiction.

✓

✓ Pre-application

questions

2. STATUTORY or ROLE

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

TESTING

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

✓

✓

METHOD

None

3. EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

TESTING

✓

✓

METHOD

Experience in the last 2 years

of dealing with, Child Care Law

and Adult Social Care.

✓

Pre-application

questions/

Scored

Application

questions

4. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

TESTING

✓

✓

METHOD

Effective communication skills,

both oral and written, and the

ability to explain and present

issues in a clear, structured,

objective and personable

manner.

Interview

✓

To express opinions and ideas

in a logical and persuasive

manner.

✓ Interview

To debate legal points in a

logical, pragmatic and impartial

way.

✓ Interview

To present written work neatly ✓ Scored

Page 3 of 5

and legibly and in a manner

which lay persons will

understand.

Effective advocacy skills. To listen to all the needs and

demands of any person with

whom there is contact in the

course of the duties of the post

and to devise ways of finding

solutions to issues which may

arise.

To work constructively and co-

operatively with other

members of staff at all levels.

To work in an apolitical

manner.

To be able to communicate

effectively at all levels.

To work to deadlines Knowledge of current Local

Government law, Adult Social

Care and Child Care Law

Knowledge of the principles of

the legal profession and of

issues concerning the practice

of law in Local Government.

Knowledge of LocalGovernment and its serv

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location :Vision Products, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 20.00

Start Date :Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.88

To provide an efficient financial and administrative support service to the department.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY

•          Check invoices to ensure the goods have been received and the invoice details are correct and coded accurately 

•          To batch the invoices for authorisation

•          To record invoices paid within the required procedure 

•          To work with suppliers/contractors in ensuring invoices are received in a timely manner

•          To work with Managers to provide financial information for budget monitoring and billing

•          To provide administrative support services Vision Products as and when required

•          To update e forms as required on the Vision system

•          To assist the Management Team in the co-ordination of leave/absences across the team

•          To update management information systems as required

•          To manage the booking of the meeting/demonstration room at Pontyclun

•          To undertake reception duties as required

•          Liaison with all internal and external Customers (both written and verbal) on matters relating to payment and invoice queries.

•          To carry out health and safety responsibilities in accordance with the Division’s Health & Safety Responsibilities document.

•          To undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade, as may be reasonably required by the Service Director, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity.

KNOWLEDGE / 

EDUCATION 

            Level 1 Welsh Language skills (Basic reading, writing, speaking and understanding) with the aim of improvement through CPD

Knowledge of data protection requirements

            Knowledge of community equipment services

EXPERIENCE    Experience of working with a range of customers, suppliers and contractors

Experience of meeting deadlines to provide services

Experience of working with a range of IT packages   Experience of working with budgets

COMPETENCIES           

1.         Achieving Results        Plans and prioritises in advance to meet deadlines

Is flexible, can switch tasks / roles / prioritises to accommodate changes or new information

2.         Personal Effectiveness            Has strong computer skills, effectively uses current computer systems

Has an action-focused attitude to new challenges and change

3.         Communicating Effectively     Shares information with others, gives others the full picture

Communicates clearly and concisely4.         Working in a Team      Helps and supports other team members

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location : County Hall, Monmouthshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £16.10

The purpose of this role is to ensure that Passenger Transport are providing safe, efficient and effective transport, which includes home to school mainstream transport, Additional Learning Needs Transport and Social Services Transport. This will involve procuring, managing and monitoring of contracts to ensure we are providing the most efficient service we can.


Our Purpose:-

We are responsible for the commissioning, management and monitoring of the Councils home to school transport service, ALN and Social Services transport. It is our responsibility to ensure that all those entitled to statutory or concessionary home to school transport can access our service in a safe way.

The Purpose of this Role:- 

The purpose of this role is to ensure that Passenger Transport are providing safe, efficient and effective transport, which includes home to school mainstream transport, Additional Learning Needs Transport and Social Services Transport. This will involve procuring, managing and monitoring of contracts to ensure we are providing the most efficient service we can.

Expectation and Outcomes of this Role:-

To ensure that MCC and the Passenger Transport Unit are represented and promoted at every opportunity when discussions are held. To ensure that the contracted transport network to schools and other destinations is efficient, meets best value and is continually reviewed. To engage proactively with schools, parents and operators across Monmouthshire County Council to plan and implement transport routes and, where resources allow, improve quality of school transport.

Your responsibilities are to:-

Plan and arrange the provision of passenger transport and social services networks ensuring compliance with the “1985 Transport Act” and “Learner Travel Wales Measure”. Liaise and communicate with clients and service providers to plan, arrange and review passenger transport networks, Mission software where relevant, to ensure that they are provided efficiently effectively and economically to achieve service integration. 

Prepare detailed service designs and tender specifications for the provision of passenger transport services, Social Services, Additional Learning needs (ALN / SEN) and Post 16 SEN to ensure the services are provided efficiently, effectively and economically and in accordance with the Authority’s procurement rules and financial regulations along with legislation. Evaluate tender submissions and make recommendations on awards. Maintain financial monitoring processes and keep accurate records on costs and recharges. This will include the administration and recording of Season Tickets and Personal Travel Budgets. 

Assist with the management and supervision of the contracts for the provision of passenger transport to ensure compliance with the contract specification, contract terms and conditions and all relevant legislation. To collate, record and monitor key documents from contract transport providers ensuring current validity and compliance with legislative and contractual requirements. Maintain accurate records on CTX and any other systems used within Passenger Transport. Ensure all operators hold relevant DBS certificates in line with policies and legislation and conduct DBS risk assessments where required by Policy. 

Arrange and carry out on-site monitoring and compliance exercises, including multi agency exercises. Assist with public service monitoring when required. Meet with contractors on a regular basis to ensure ongoing quality of service delivery. 

Assist with the development and maintenance of the information service for passenger transport to ensure the customers are informed, the service is marketed to the public and operators are monitored to ensure compliance and delivery of a customer focused service.

Work closely with schools/colleges, other departments within the Authority, other local Authorities and external agencies to ensure the most efficient use of resources, to ensure that relevant information is shared, and to ensure that best practices are maintained and developed. To manage large amounts of sensitive information relative to learner travel users, applicants and staff, and ensure that the Authority complies with data protection regulations relative to the scale and sensitivity of such information.

Person Specification

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

·   Practical experience of procuring and implementing home to School transport within a

     commissioning environment. 

·   An understanding of home to school passenger transport services and systems  

·   Ability to confidently use computer systems, to develop, record, analyse and report contracts 

• Is familiar with the safeguarding legislation and associated protocols

·   To be able to undertake Monitoring of School contracts

• Have practical experience of reading and monitoring legal documents and ensuring compliance thereof

·   Have experience of effective record managment, GDPR regulations and DBS requirements

·   The ability to work to strict deadlines in a pressurised environment

• Effective working relationships with Stakeholders 
• Can demonstrate examples of best Practice and innovative working

·   To work on own initiative 

·   Be able to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changes in a customer focused environment 

·   Practical skill, knowledge and experience of a range of IT applications 

·   Effective and Efficient communication skills, both written and verbal 

·   Welsh Desirable. You may be required to learn or improve your existing skills through attending staff Welsh language training funded by the council. This will be implemented if a need for Welsh language skills in the role arises.

• You will need to hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes, if required.

Job Category : Environmental Services

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:15
Salary: £23.28

All candidates must posses the baseline qualification for Food Law regulation and have recent experience doing food business inspection - EHRB registration 

(HCC) A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and national policy.

(HCC) A detailed specialist knowledge of the legislation relating to the activities of the Environmental Regulation Section and a knowledge and understanding of the legislation applicable to Health & Safety, Food Safety, Infectious Disease Control and Housing, including Regulations, Statutory Instruments, Technical Guidance, Codes of Practice, Industry Guides, Government Circulars, British Standards.


JOB PURPOSE

1.         To contribute to achieving the Council’s Vision by providing a comprehensive Food Safety in accordance with Service Development Plans, performance targets, legislation and the Council’s service standards and policies. Note: This temporary post is to cover current sickness absence in the Food Safety Team and provide short term additional resource to help achieve the team’s inspection targets.

2.         To work jointly with others, within the team, the Council and with other organisations, in order to find co-operative and creative solutions to environmental health problems that deliver best practice and value for money, and to develop the contribution of environmental health to the achievement of the Council’s Vision. 

MAIN ACTIVITIES

1.         Maintain an awareness of and comply with the service standards, performance and quality management arrangements of the service, and meet personal targets as a contribution to their achievement.

2.         Foster an innovative and open environment within the service, where employees feel supported, involved and consulted.

3.         Show flexibility in responding to and delivering change, and make use of the technology available to deliver and improve services.

4.         Work within the spirit and intention of equal opportunities and customer care, recognising and valuing diversity in the community and workplace, and promoting the same.

5.         Work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974, and related Council policies and procedures, and encourage others to do so.

6.         Undertake personal development and learning related to the duties of the job and changes affecting the job.  

7.         Undertake research and consultation, and report findings, on Environmental Health and related matters.

MAIN ACTIVITIES (Service Related)

1.         Carry out a range of Food Safety inspections, investigations, audits and other procedures and methods, using education, advice and enforcement techniques, to achieve legal compliance, customer satisfaction, and service and quality standards.

2.         Liaise, advise, negotiate and work jointly with a wide range of people and organisations to achieve solutions to Environmental Health and related problems.

3.         Demonstrate initiative, personal responsibility, flexibility and a desire to learn in performing the duties of the post.

4.         Any other duties as required which are commensurate with the purpose and grading of the post.

Experience      Substantial recent experience working as an Environmental Health Officer in the field of food safety or a Food Safety Enforcement Officer within a local authority Environmental Health department 

Qualifications  Degree or diploma in Environmental Health, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health 

A recognised food safety qualification will be considered

Possesses EHRB registration 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities           Written and verbal skills/abilities to achieve desired outcomes with a variety of target groups (business proprietors, managers, supervisors, employees, the public) 

Extensive understanding of technical and legal aspects of food safety 

Ability to prioritise and deliver a busy and varied workload of both planned and reactive work in accordance with an established performance framework 

Competency in the use of MS Office suite

Use of Civica APP (Flare) software, in relation to Environmental Health 

Personal Qualities       Self-motivated, well organised and capable of working under minimal supervision

Demonstrate ability to play a supportive and effective part in team activities

Innovative in finding new solutions and approaches to work issues

Other Factors              Willingness to work unsociable hours 

            Ability to travel widely, either by having a current driving licence and providing a car or by having access to appropriate alternative means of transport              Good attendance record

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.50

To undertake scheduled reviews and monitoring visits to residential and nursing homes. 

To promote and enhance the lives of people living with dementia within a residential/nursing placement.

To work with providers to improve the opportunities for people living with dementia within a placement setting.

To provide reports to the Team Manager on visits to placement settings.

To liaise with other professionals and out health colleagues.


•          Putting Our Customers First – Level 3

•          Getting Things Done – Level 3

•          Taking Personal Responsibility – Level 3

•          Seeking to understand others and treating them with respect – Level 3

A good general education 

Degree in Social Work or Equivalent

Experience of working with and assessment of Adults who require support services.

            Experience of working with adults living with dementia.

Experience of managing a caseload of ranging complexity and problems and competing demands.

Able to offer advice and support to social care staff on a range of complex case management issues. 

Experience of supervision of staff.

Ability to give clear written and verbal accounts of casework issues. 

Ability to write clear, concise records and reports.

Skills in assessment and analysis of risk.

Ability to communicate effectively and creatively with vulnerable adults in a non-judgemental manner. 

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to effectively organise work within a framework where time and service delivery targets are set.

Advocacy Skills

An ability to work with staff and managers at all levels and in a variety of disciplines and with agencies.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures. 

            Experience of supporting social care staff to meet performance targets set.

Experience of supporting social care staff to achieve quality outcomes.

Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Commitment to principle of partnership.

Non-judgemental and caring attitude.

Understanding of the value and importance of supervision and ability to accept supervision. 

Commitment to using information technology systems.

Full valid driving licence and the use of a car.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.           

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location : Edmonton Green Library, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £25.00

Enfield Council Housing have an exciting opening for an experienced Level 3 Social Worker (Adults) to work within the street homeless accommodation service. The service provides in-reach support to Housing first tenants with a history of rough sleeping with high/complex needs and circumstances living in a one bed or shared property within the Borough of Enfield, as part of the Rough Sleeper Accommodation Project (RSAP). The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a support team, which includes support staff and welfare, debt and employment advisors. The successful applicant will require an In-depth knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (20005) and Mental Health Act (1983). Knowledge and experience of working with mental health and addiction would be essential in this post. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities Include:

•          Undertaking needs assessments in line with the Care Act 2014. 

•          Providing intensive support with integration into society and crisis intervention where proportionate and appropriate.

•          Fostering a multiagency approach to the support. 

•          Supporting the sustainment of tenancy and progression to suitable and longer term accommodation, reducing returns to the street.•          The Enfield RSAP will offer accommodation to up to 20 Housing First tenants

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Ty Glantaff, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 05:30

End Time : 19:30
Salar: £12.00

Must have a clean drivers licence 

Works van supplied per team

DBS needed 

Split shift Monday to Friday

Must be flexible as working times can vary

37hour a week post

Must hold a clean drivers licence

Key holder for access to the buildings or locking after the shift (if needed)

To work in a team of two.  Working a split shift mornings and late afternoons.  Hours can vary between 5am to 9am and 3pm to 7.30pm.

Hours will vary and applicants must be flexible.

To cover vacancies, sickness and annual leave of staff.

Cleaning of various buildings:-

Toilet areas – sanitising all surfaces, toilets, sinks, hand dryers, pipes, cubicles walls and doors and floors

Kitchen areas – sanitising work surfaces, sinks, floors and skirting boards

Offices – hoovering or mopping of floors, sanitising desks – general cleaning of areas

Corridors – hoovering or mopping of floors, skirting boards and window cills

Communal area – cleaning all flooring, skirting boards, window cills, all hard furnishings

In some buildings a scrubber dryer may be provided

All relevant training will be given

The cleaning of all internal areas of the school.

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 givenSpecialised cleaning will also be required sporadically.  This will include deep house cleans in properties where there has been hoarding and other circumstances.  This will be explained in the interview.

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: £25.06
Management experience and an awareness of rough sleeping is essential.

Join Us in Ending Homelessness in Enfield

We are transforming our homelessness service to improve prevention, reduce temporary accommodation, and end street homelessness. Our new Housing Advisory Service is committed to delivering sustainable housing outcomes for Enfield residents through innovative services, including data-driven early intervention, community outreach, specialist practice teams, and a street homelessness service.

We are seeking proactive, outcome-focused individuals to join our Street Homelessness Service. Our ambitious goal: to end rough sleeping in Enfield.

Outreach Team Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the London Borough of Enfield Street Homeless Team as an Outreach Team Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

•          Support officers in reducing rough sleeping in Enfield.

•          Engage with individuals who are homeless, with complex needs, and are street homeless or at risk of becoming street homeless.

•          Collaborate with internal and external agencies to provide comprehensive support.

Ideal Candidate:

•          Passionate about working with people, with a “can do” attitude.

•          Committed, resilient, empathetic, and skilled in working with and reporting data.

•          Experienced in managing a small team.

Join us in making a difference. Apply today and be part of our mission to end homelessness in Enfield.

Please be advised it is  a Rough Sleeper Outreach Manager that Enfield are looking for and experience in previously managing an outreach team would be beneficial.


Job Specifics – Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Abilities 

1.         Experience of taking a lead in developing street or community outreach services. Also to supervise and motivate a staff team and to support and coach skilled outreach practitioners and volunteers

2.         Experience of delivering and administering an assertive case management approach, and motivating complex and diverse client groups to engage with support.

3.         Ability to broker relationships with services and develop pathways to enable clients to make and sustain  positive change.

4.         Ability to work as part of a management team and to initiate and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, the community, the police and other external agencies. 

5.         Knowledge of the services and legislative environment regarding housing, health, work and immigration as it relates to homeless people.

6.         Ability to record and report work to a good standard, using IT systems as well as written records.

Desirable 

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A Full UK or equivalent driving license is required for this post.

Behaviours

Appropriate behaviours are key to the delivery of our vision for Enfield. 

We want staff who will work collaboratively, flexibly and constructively, and exhibit this ethos in all their dealings with residents, colleagues and partners. Our leaders will be exemplars of the following behaviours and encourage them in staff at all levels;  

Take Responsibility 

We want staff who are willing to make decisions and be accountable for them. Staff should have a positive can-do attitude where they see problems as challenges which can be overcome. They should accept responsibility for service delivery, be clear about their service offer and deliver what they promise.

Open, Honest and Respectful

We want staff who are comfortable and confident to acknowledge the difficulties and the barriers they face. They should also be able to constructively challenge the way things are done where there is evidence that it impedes service delivery. Challenge should be conducted in a professional, courteous manner with the aim of reaching a mutually agreeable resolution.

Listen and Learn

We want staff who are prepared to actively listen and reflect on customer concerns with a view to understanding the customer’s point of view. Staff should be able to receive constructive criticism and be prepared to adapt the way they operate and deliver services where appropriate.

Work Together to find solutions

We want staff who can work collaboratively with other departments and partners, freely sharing their knowledge and skills to identify solutions to address customer concerns. 

Candidates: Please ensure you address these behaviours in your responses to the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria above.

Competencies:

Candidates: Please ensure you address these competencies in your responses to the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria above.

1. Customer focus                                                                                                        

2. Deliver service performance                                                                                                            

3. Focus on continuous improvement  

4. Political awareness and context

Qualifications & Professional registration criteria

Candidates: Please ensure you address these qualifications in your responses to the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria, you will be expected to meet these requirements of the role and they will be explored with you at interview.

1.         High level of education or equivalent demonstratable experience

2.         Evidence of Continuous Professional Development 

Special requirements

Candidates: Please note you will be expected to meet these requirements of the role and they will be explored with you at interview.

1. Ability to positively contribute to the transformation of large organisations, services and teams   

Job Category : Manual Labour

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 15.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 20:00

End Time : 23:00
Salary: £15.39

This is a vital service that showcases the council in the best light as first impressions are everything, making sure high standard of cleanliness are maintained in the councils offices, for elected officials, staff visitors and members of the public ensures the right impression and helps to keep staff safe.

To ensure that the in-house cleaning service is a showcase of exemplar cleanliness,

the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team to help maintain flagship buildings and be at the forefront of cleaning innovation and improvement.

Southwark expects high standards of cleanliness. This post is vital in ensuring day to

day operations, events and training courses, can take place without hindrance in clean and safe environment.

General cleaning operative to work from 8pm to 11pm. Current agency worker is not available so a replacement for an agency worker is needed to support us covering for annual leave cover of permanent staff.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

How

assessed

1.Knowledge of cleaning equipment and experience of

using these in a commercial environment. 

2.Ability to demonstrate the cleaning industry colour coding

for mops and cloths 

3.Awareness of or hold the British Institute of Cleaning

Services (BICs) qualification certificate 

Experience:

4. Demonstrable cleaning experience 

5. Excellent customer care, communication and team

working skills 

6. Attention to detail /vigilance 

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

7. Have a can-do attitude and ability to communicate

effectively at all levels. 

8. Ability to work unsupervised and be able to make

cleaning and work-related decisions 

9. Competent in the use of mechanical cleaning equipment,awareness of Cosh and chemical data sheets

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location : Ponders End Youth Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 19:30

Salary: £18.52

Targeted Outreach and Detached Worker - 

General Duties of the Role:

•          Deliver and coordinate targeted outreach and detached youth work sessions in Enfield, focusing on areas with high crime, anti-social behaviour, and deprivation.

•          Engage young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 for those with learning disabilities or as care leavers) through interventions aimed at reducing risks such as youth violence and promoting positive outcomes.

•          Supervise assistant youth workers, casual staff, commissioned providers, and volunteers, ensuring the effective delivery of programs.

•          Plan, deliver, and evaluate informal and accredited learning opportunities, emphasizing safeguarding and child protection.

•          Collaborate with internal and external partners, including schools, police, and other agencies, to enhance service delivery.

•          Perform administrative tasks related to program reporting and evaluation.

•          Work evenings, weekends, and, when necessary, participate in overnight stays.

Working Pattern:

•          Hybrid Role: Work involves a combination of on-site detached and outreach activities in various community settings (e.g., schools, residential homes, streets) and administrative tasks, which may be completed remotely.

•          Flexible Hours: The position requires availability during evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight stays to meet the demands of youth outreach programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Job Specifics –  Skills, Experience 

(The information you provide in this section will be used in the recruitment application process to assess the suitability of job applicants.

Essential:

1.         Experience working with children and young people aged 11-19 in a relevant setting e.g. outreach and detached, youth clubs or play work, children’s centre, school, sports/arts/music group 

2.         Demonstrable skills in forming positive, productive and professional relationships with children and young people and an understanding of the issues that affect children and young people

3.         Demonstrable skills and experience that can be of benefit for the personal development and informal learning of children and young people 

4.         An understanding how children learn and the ability to be creative and innovative in working with children and young people   

5.         An understanding of how to protect children from significant harm 

6.         Demonstrable communication skills and a demonstrable ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, to varied audiences with different levels of comprehension and communication skills [e.g. young people or senior managers in children’s services or partner agencies or communities].

7.         Demonstrable substantial experience in working in successful teams and playing a part in team success 

8.         Experience of supervising the work of others and leading teams 

9.         Available to work evenings, weekends and where necessary overnight stays 

Competencies:

1.             Open, honest & respectful

a.         Build Relationships

b.         Communicating Information

2.         Learns & Finds Solutions

a.         Investigating Issues

b.         Creating Innovation

3.         Works collaboratively & Constructively with others

a.         Resilience

b.         Giving Support

4.         Takes Responsibility

a.         Driving Success

b.         Planning and Managing Resources

Knowledge

1.         Understanding and up to date knowledge of Youth work policy and practice.

2.         Understanding of effective participation methodology

3.         Understanding issues face young people living in a city london   

Qualification(s)1.         A recognised Level 2 qualification in youth work , or substantial experience  of working with young people in city environment and   the  willingness  to complete   the relevant  training for this post.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £27.87

We are looking for social work practitioners who are able to undertake work across our young persons team in the Cared For service.
Sefton is a changing and vibrant authority, already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards an exciting 2030 vision and delivering our 5 year children and young peoples plan.

Sefton is an exciting place to be and we would like social workers to join us, to be part of our journey of continuous improvement. Sefton has a committed workforce and we are keen to drive down caseloads and achieve good outcomes for our children and Young People.
If you come to work for Sefton, we have a flexible working policy for all staff with the ability to work from home and car parking if you come to the office. We believe training and supervision is key to our workforce and this will be available for anyone who joins sefton. Consistency and stability is important to us and we are able to offer 6 month contracts to those that join us and pay can be negotiated, subject to previous experience and suitable reference checks,

Qualifications SW Degree or equivalent

Current registration with SWE

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

Demonstrable skills, knowledge and aptitudes

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

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

Knowledge of child development and family dynamics

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

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

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

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

Ability to apply critical reflection and analysis to complex case.

Ability to demonstrate effectively the role of a Corporate Parent.

Ability to make informed child centred judgments.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other Ability to demonstrate a commitment to own professional development and that of other colleagues

Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.

Must be legally entitled to work in the
UK.

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