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Contract, Full Time
Somerset
Posted 2 months ago


Job Category : Housing
Location : Unit 2a, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.98

Carry out specialist property maintenance surveys to mitigate the risk to the Council from housing legal disrepair claims, delivering specialist professional expertise, knowledge and deliver building pathology assessments of defects, and specify and quality check works required to rectify faults in line with legislation and Best Practice.

Knowledge
Understand the principles of data protection.
Principles of good customer service. Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of all property related statutory responsibilities,
Government Policy, Regulatory Requirements, approved Codes of Practice, and guidance.
Sound working knowledge of the Building Regulations.
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation.

Experience
A demonstrable track record and consistent achievement at professional level within an
organisation of comparable scope and complexity.
Significant experience in undertaking property related building pathology surveys.

Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications
A level or equivalent qualification and relevant surveying/construction professional qualification or experience.
Evidence of continuing development of professional and managerial skills, e.g. through
training, qualification and/or experience.

Skills
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
Political sensitivity and commitment to public service ethos.
Flexibility and ability to multi-task.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Problem solving & decision making.

Job Features

Job CategoryHousing

Job Category : HousingLocation : Unit 2a, Somerset CouncilHours Per Week : 37.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £20.98 Carry out specialist property maintenance ...

Contract, Full Time
Carmarthenshire
Posted 2 months ago

Job Title : Qualified Social Worker 009368 (Grade I)
Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Ty Elwyn, Carmarthenshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.50
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.50

Roles are full time temporary in the Llanelli child care team, based in Ty Elwyn.

Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships
DPSW,CQSW, CSS or equivalent qualification

Job Related Skills and Competencies
A good working knowledge of children in need and the impact of neglect/abuse.
A good working knowledge of children who are Looked After and the impact this has on emotional development including secondary trauma.
A good working knowledge of Child Protection Policies and Procedures and have experience of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Young People.
To understand the importance for all children and young people to have the right to receive a quality social work service in accordance with the
National and Local Child Care policy and strategy and to meet all statutory requirements.
Effective IT skills and the ability to confidently access Care First are essential for this post as is the ability to record and store information safely
Excellent report writing skills are essential

Knowledge
The successful applicant is required to have a good understanding of the legislation and function that underpins the Fostering Service, Child Protection, Child Care Theory and Practice
A good understanding of the impact that abuse and secondary trauma have on children and young people
Practical knowledge and understanding of Child Care Legislation, Guidance and Procedures
A good understanding of Child Protection/Safeguarding in line with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures

Experience
Experience of complex childcare cases and child protection work
A good understanding of the Fostering Service in Carmarthenshire and how it fits into Carmarthenshire’s Children Service

Job Features

Job CategorySocial & Healthcare

Job Title : Qualified Social Worker 009368 (Grade I)Job Category : Social Care & Health QualifiedLocation : Ty Elwyn, Carmarthenshire County CouncilHours Per Week : 37.50Start Date : Immediate sta...

Contract, Full Time
Carmarthenshire
Posted 2 months ago

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : 3 Spilman Street, Carmarthenshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.85

This post is categorised as multi-located, which means you will work from your contractual base, one of our other buildings, somewhere close to home or your home, depending on our service needs.
Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships
Recognised Business Qualification [or equivalent experience] at Certificate Level 2 / 3 [or prepared to work towards].
Evidence of continuous personal development.

Job Related Skills and Competencies
Excellent organisational skills, including managing time / workload, shifts in priorities to achieve agreed deliverables within time and resource constraints.
Excellent team working skills including reliability, adaptability, and diplomacy.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of internal and external customers, to respond, verify and resolve a range of enquiries to aid service delivery.

Knowledge
Knowledge of learning management systems and their application within the workplace.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Actively stays up to date with organisational guidelines and processes.

Experience
Experience of customer service/support.
Experience of maintaining computer records and attention to detail.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Category : Admin & ClericalLocation : 3 Spilman Street, Carmarthenshire County CouncilHours Per Week : 37.00Start Date : Immediate startStart Time : 08:45End Time : 17:00Salary: £12.85 This p...

Job title: Senior Practitioner Children in Care (Perm) - Social Care Qualified
Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £18.85 per hour

Salary: 08HC £33,945 - £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 - £43,223)

Relocation package of up to £10,000 available
Qualifications and Training
A recognised social work qualification and registered as a social worker with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Evidence of continual professional development e.g. Post Qualifying Award or portfolio of CPD evidence
Practice Educator Stage 1 Desirable

Experience & Knowledge
Substantial diverse experience working with children and families
Experience of mentoring others
Experience of taking a lead on an area of practice
Experience of providing consultation, mentoring and developing qualified staff
Ability to function at a high level of autonomy including representation of the service at formal meetings or in court
Ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload and managing conflicting demands and timescales
Ability to use research to develop and inform practice
Demonstrable ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting
Up to date and working knowledge of relevant legislation

Working within the Children & Young People in Care Team you will thrive bringing your knowledge and experience to this supportive team, to make a difference. You will work closely with colleagues from multiple professions to ensure that the voice of the child is always heard. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

We recognise the importance of feeling valued as a Social Worker and ensure that we celebrate staff achievements, give shout outs to recognise good practice and promote a working environment where staff feel valued, supported and developed in their role. Good training opportunities are regularly provided.

We Offer

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
Basic Salary of £33,945 - £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 - £43,223)
Market rate supplement £5,000 per year
Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level
Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
Payment of professional membership fees
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
About Us
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.
Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work with Children & Young People.
How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners to enable this. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it's an exciting time to join Herefordshire – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!
Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.
We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond.
Come to Herefordshire and join the journey.
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Job Features

Job CategorySocial & Healthcare

Job title: Senior Practitioner Children in Care (Perm) – Social Care QualifiedJob Category : Social Care QualifiedJob location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Counc...

Job title: Installer (Telecare and Assistive Technology) (Grade 5) - Social Care Qualified
Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Job location: Warwick Road, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4AR, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £14.84 per hour

Principal Accountabilities

  1. To arrange appointments, assessing for Telecare service and making decisions on eligibility and its suitability.
  2. To install, programme and demonstrate Telecare equipment to service users and their carers.
  3. To provide additional support to existing customers when difficulties occur with understanding of equipment, use of equipment.
  4. To assist with all monitoring and reviewing of telecare assessment, installation and maintenance associated with the Telecare Service.
  5. To work closely with the Social Care and Health personnel to ensure needs of potential and existing customers are met in a timely and efficient manner.
  6. To promote home safety, in particular with regards to the Telecare services.
  7. To collect lifeline units from customers homes and other collection points as and when required.
  8. To replace batteries and assist with any other non-engineering functions.
  9. To clean, test and repair and recycle Telecare units, and organize the dispatch of any faulty equipment to the contractor ensuring all stock records are maintained in an orderly and accurate manner.
  10. To programme new alarm units and other units ready for issue to new customers.
  11. Operate a stock control system, assist with the preparation of performance indicator data and ensure electronic records are maintained
  12. To keep abreast of developments in Telecare and its associated fields and to give advice and information as required.
  13. To develop a holistic approach to customers so that any additional needs are identified which might require, for example, assistive technology equipment or referral for falls assessment.
  14. To sign post service users and carers to other services as appropriate.
  15. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may be required of you, commensurate to your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation
  16. To comply with the relevant sections of the Authority s policy statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work.
  17. To adhere to the principles of the Corporate Equality Policy and ensure commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.

Experience
Experience of liasing with other agencies both internal and external, e.g. Housing Dept. Social Services, Local Health Board.

Knowledge
Method of Assessment
Working knowledge of the current Health & Social Care & Housing agenda
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the range of needs of carers and people with disabilities.
Knowledge of current legislation relevant to the post, e.g. Disabilities Discrimination Act
Qualifications
Method of Assessment
Essential
A qualification in Social Care or considerable recent experience of delivering services to vulnerable adults.
Desirable NVQ in Customer Service

Skills & Abilities
Method of Assessment
IT skills
Good organisational and clerical skills

Advising: -
Provides accurate meaningful and consistent advice to customers, clearly laying out steps that will be taken by each party

Building Rapport: -
Listens patiently empathise with the customers situation and conveys a genuine desire to help and support.

Team Working:-
Is positively committed to the success of the team promoting supportive relationships, sharing information and being sensitive to others. Respects different views, values and opinions

Analysing & Understanding:-
Ability to use initiative, analysing what the customer truly wants/needs takes all relevant factors into account and arrives at logical conclusions

Communicating Effectively: -
Communicates clearly, concisely and appropriately: gets the message across to a wide range of customers and colleagues.
Ability to undertake risk assessments and an awareness of health and safety issues

Planning & Prioritising:-
Effectively manages own workload, prioritises effectively and consistently meeting deadlines.
Ability to maintain and monitor stocks of relevant items of equipment

Making the Most of Technology:-
Makes best use of available technology & demonstrates an aptitude for learning to use new technologies to improve own performance.

Interview and application form
Desirable Ability to carry out the supply, fitment of equipment in service users homes as specified
Ability to instruct service users and carers in the use of specific equipment Application Form

Job Features

Job CategorySocial & Healthcare

Job title: Installer (Telecare and Assistive Technology) (Grade 5) – Social Care QualifiedJob Category : Social Care QualifiedJob location: Warwick Road, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23...

Job title: Senior Practitiner CP Court (Perm) - Social Care Qualified
Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £18.85 per hour

Salary: 08HC £33,945 - £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 - £43,223)

Relocation package of up to £10,000 available

The role
We are looking for experienced Social Workers to help us on our improvement journey. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.
Working within the Child Protection Court Team you will thrive bringing your knowledge and experience to these face-paced teams. You will work closely with colleagues from multiple professions to ensure that the voice of the child is always heard.

You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years experience in statutory social care. Confident in managing a complex caseload, with strong report and experience of taking the stand and giving oral evidence you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.
Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

About Us
Herefordshire Council Child Protection & Court Teams
The Childrens Child Protection & Courts teams are based in the centre of Hereford with good transport links to get around the City as needed. The staff are very welcoming and are always keen to offer help and guidance if needed to anyone new to the team.
There are 5 teams which are made up of a Team Manager, 1 Senior Practitioner, 6 Social Workers and 4 family support workers. We work in the main Herefordshire Council offices at Plough Lane working from the office gives everyone a chance to catch up and meet new staff and ask any questions, there is also flexibility for working at home.
We work alongside families in improving outcomes for their children, we have a restorative approach to social work and this is also evident in the team culture and senior management style as we are always available for discussions on complex matters which we work together to ensure the right outcome is achieved for our families.
The Social Workers work closely with the Council’s Legal Team to complete Court applications this can be a learning experience for Social Workers but plenty of support is available to help when needed, we have court progression officers who support the teams in ensuring we meet court timescales and identify any training that may be required to ensure that our staff feel equipped & supported.
Regular supervision takes place each month and you will have an allocated supervisor, who is available on a daily basis, for both formal and informal supervision sessions and case discussions.

We are happy to welcome new Social Workers so please consider joining us!
We Offer

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
Social Worker starting salary of £33,945 - £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 - £43,223)
Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level
Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
Payment of professional membership fees
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

About Us

Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.

Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work with Children & Young People.

How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners to enable this. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it's an exciting time to join Herefordshire – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!

Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond.

Come to Herefordshire and join the journey.

Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.

Job Features

Job CategorySocial & Healthcare

Job title: Senior Practitiner CP Court (Perm) – Social Care QualifiedJob Category : Social Care QualifiedJob location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire CouncilHours p...

Job title: HWRC Operative (Grade 03) - Building Services & Maintenance
Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance
Job location: Docks Way, Newport, NP20 2NS, Newport City Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £12.18 per hour

HWRC Operative on two weekly Rota

Job Features

Job CategoryBuilding Services & Maintenance

Job title: HWRC Operative (Grade 03) – Building Services & MaintenanceJob Category : Building Services & MaintenanceJob location: Docks Way, Newport, NP20 2NS, Newport City CouncilHours ...


Job Category :Social Care Qualified
Job location: County Hall, Ruthin, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1 YN, Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £19.00 per hour

We are a dedicated team who ensure that Denbighshire statutory duties in regards to safeguarding adults at risk are achieved.

As a team we are involved in the implementation of effective legislative processes that allow individuals to acknowledge the impact positive risk taking can have in their lives, to be protected from potential and actual risk of harm and to strive towards their desired outcomes. A thorough understanding of the guidance within the Social Services and Wellbeing Act in relation to safeguarding adults is the cornerstone for this role, and working to implement the legislative timescales whilst engaging with significant stakeholders to ensure a consistent and robust approach to safeguarding will be the overall challenge of this role.

This is an enthusiastic team, which is both welcoming and supportive towards team members. Any candidates would need to be registered with SCW or willing to register, this is full time post 37hrs, with flexible working arrangements. The duties required would include undertaking S126 enquirers, with possible chairing responsibilities of MDT’s/strategy meetings.

RATES NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Job Features

Job CategorySocial & Healthcare

Job Category :Social Care QualifiedJob location: County Hall, Ruthin, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1 YN, Denbighshire County CouncilHours per week: 37start date: Immediate startSalary: £19.00 per hour ...

Job title: Social Worker (Adults) 2 Years Experience - Social Care Qualified
Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Job location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £27.58 per hour

Learning Disability Team: Full-time role, Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5pm and Fridays 8.30am - 4.30pm. Hybrid working - minimum requirement of two days per week in office. Compressed working hours are not available for these roles.
2 x roles will be case holding only
1 x role will be duty management (with support of a Duty Manager and wider team where applicable or required)

Responsible to:

Team Manager for Learning Disabilities

Contacts and Relationships

Prove more specialist / professional advice and guidance where the situation and outcome are not straightforward or well established. Liaise with professional colleagues, providers and external agencies to gather and exchange information and co-ordinate actions and interventions where required.
Support or guide colleagues / individuals / stakeholders on issues relevant to the service area.
Deal with people at all levels confidently, sensitively and diplomatically.
Be first point of contact on a range of queries from internal / external people, will be dealing with challenging situations where influence could be required.
Support parents or carers regarding development issues including complex problems.
Contacts will include: Colleagues, senior managers, partners, Individuals, members of the public, and stakeholders.
Main Purpose of Job

To uphold standards of practice for social workers as defined by Social Work England and in accordance with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers. To practice in accordance with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers (the national occupational standards for the profession) at the level of Social Worker.

Practitioners working in line with the Social Worker level of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) are expected to practice effectively, exercising higher quality judgements, in situations of increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge. Through growing understanding, they expect and anticipate, but do not pre-judge, the issues that may develop. They have greater confidence and independence (whilst accessing support when needed), and use their initiative to broaden their repertoire of responses; they have expertise in one or more areas of practice, are familiar with local resource networks and are recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advice.

Key Accountabilities

To provide statutory support to adults with care and support needs and their carers / families, which includes information and advice, assessment, support planning and safeguarding.
Comply with legal frameworks for social care in line with personalisation principles, which aim to put individuals, families and communities at the heart of care and wellbeing; and in doing so strengthen relationships between members of that community and build social capital.
Operate within defined budgets for social care.
To undertake Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and Best Interest decisions in line with the MCA (2005) principles.
Work in partnership and liaison with partners including primary, secondary and tertiary health care, private providers, voluntary sector organisations and others to provide coordinated support for individuals and / or carers.
To contribute to local knowledge (within the team and the service) about universally available services, including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the Department’s commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for individuals accordingly.
To undertake person-centred social work with individuals and to plan for the provision of support and / or services with them in order to assist them to meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible.
To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information and activity onto the social care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager and Supervisor.
To support carers to continue in their role.
To have a well-developed understanding of assessment, support planning and the management of risks for individuals and to be able to apply Council policy and support people to manage risk appropriately. To identify where adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
To undertake the role of Investigating Officer, including Section 42 (Care Act) enquiries and multi-agency working in accordance with Swindon multi-agency policies and procedures for safeguarding adults, including gathering and analysing complex information and associated risks, and making recommendations in relation to Adult Protection Plans.
To gather sufficient information about individuals in order to be able to accurately assess their needs against eligibility criteria. To ensure that local knowledge about universally available services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the service area’s commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for people accordingly.
To ensure that Council corporate and service policies and procedures are followed at all times.
To ensure that support plan reviews are carried out in a timely and person-centred way, as required and identified by departmental targets. To ensure agreed outcomes have been met. To evidence the need for continuing support at all times, in accordance with eligibility criteria and to work with individuals and care providers to identify promotion of increased independence.
To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with positive attitude, by sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the development of services.
To carry out supervisions monthly with allocated staff in line with the Post Qualifying Standards for Social Work Supervisors ensuring that supervision is timely and recorded and that any practice concerns are communicated to senior staff / line managers.
To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.
To be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with individuals and external partners and agencies.
Promote equality and diversity best practice in all areas of work.
Commitment to anti-discriminatory and oppressive practice
Knowledge & Experience

Candidates must have knowledge and post qualified experience with learning disabilities and will be required to provide evidence of this:

Evidence of complete the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of strengths-based social work with adults including safeguarding
Knowledge and understanding of health & social care and other relevant legislation and wider policy context.
Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
Ability to utilise a range of Microsoft and electronic social care record software.
A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality person-centric services.
Ability to work with others in a developmental way.
Ability to write clear, complex and accurate reports.
Evidence of appropriate work experience and reflective learning from placement experience whilst qualifying as a Social Worker and of appropriate professional and personal development relevant to length of post-qualifying experience.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act - for the effective performance of an individual-facing role).
Safeguarding

For all roles within Adult Social Services. Swindon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all staff working for the council are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the possible abuse of a vulnerable adult in accordance with the agreed interagency safeguarding adults’ procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults gives cause for concern, the council’s agreed interagency safeguarding adults’ procedures will be followed, alongside implementation of the council’s disciplinary procedure. The job holder is accountable for their safeguarding of vulnerable adult responsibilities to their line manager.

Qualifications

Qualified Social Worker, Degree in relevant profession.
Social Work England registered.

Good IT skills, able to use Word, Excel, E-mail and relevant Care Management Data Bases, be able to access information digitally and to promote use of self-help via digital platforms.

Decision Making

Use general guidelines and utilise a wide range of relevant information, make decisions where advice is not readily available.
Make evidenced based decisions.
Assess the options and take appropriate action, where only general guidelines exist.
Make appropriate decisions to ensure outcomes are achieved which serve the best needs of individuals and as a consequence can result in improved services.
Understand the consequences of the decisions will have a material effect on the service.
Conduct assessments of individuals circumstances and issues to determine intervention or referral to the appropriate service.
Ensure appropriate support/care plans are developed and that considerations are made to the cost effectiveness of these plans.
Creativity and Innovation

Work on own initiative to manage own activities and contribute to longer term activities / plans. Creativity and innovation is a feature of the job along with ability to interpret general guidelines to resolve issues.
Identify areas where improvements could be made within own role.
Use independent analysis and judgement to apply knowledge of systems, procedures and best practice and in assessing risk to individuals or others. Subject to practices and procedures which have clear precedents or operational guidance. Subject to managerial control and review of results.
Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases and undertake less complex casework.
Assist in more complex cases under supervision, or where appropriate shadowing experienced colleagues.

Job Features

Job CategorySocial & Healthcare

Job title: Social Worker (Adults) 2 Years Experience – Social Care QualifiedJob Category : Social Care QualifiedJob location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough Counc...

Contract, Full Time
Wiltshire
Posted 2 months ago

Job title: Head of Highways & Transportation - Interims
Job Category : Interims
Job location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £62.45 per hour

Job Purpose
As the Head of Highways and Transportation, you will be a key member of the Director of Operations
Senior Management Team. You will collaborate with colleagues in the Operations Department and
engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-performing services aligned with the
Council's vision, priorities, and pledges.

You will oversee the strategic and operational management of all Highways and Transportation
operations, ensuring the service meets national and local priorities in a customer-focused and efficient
manner. As the lead advisor to the Council on Highways and Transportation services, you will cover
Highways Asset Management and maintenance, Traffic Management, Transportation, and parking
services.

Your role includes significantly raising standards across our Highways and Transportation portfolio,
contributing to improved outcomes across all aspects of the service. Additionally, you will ensure our
services support the Council's emerging new ways of locality working.
You will also establish and maintain strong links with Planning Services to ensure that transportation
considerations are fully integrated into the planning and development process. This collaboration is
crucial for creating sustainable and well-coordinated infrastructure projects that meet the needs of our
growing community.
On a day-to-day basis, you will be "hands-on", leading a team of professionals responsible for all elements
of the Council's Highways and Transportation functions. You are specifically accountable for all service
elements.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will provide clear leadership and support to your teams,
fostering a culture of operational excellence. You will focus on innovative ways of working that enhance
the service and reputation of the Council, ensuring our residents remain at the heart of everything we
do.

You will manage an annual budget of approximately £30 million (capital/revenue) and provide leadership
and direction to your staff. Your expertise in compliance will be crucial in leading our statutory and
regulatory requirements across strategic highways, transportation, maintenance, and planned works,
ensuring safe operations. You will share knowledge and best practices, providing data and insights to
foster a culture of compliance and adherence to statutory standards.
Key Accountabilities
Provide strategic leadership and management for a portfolio of transport services aligned with
Council priorities and financial targets.
Develop and implement a coordinated strategic infrastructure delivery strategy, integrating all
Council areas into long-term planning.
Lead statutory and regulatory activities to maintain a safe, efficient, and effective transport
network, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.
Ensure the service contributes to Council priorities and pledges, embedding the Council's culture,
behaviours, and values.
Provide expert technical advice on highways, transportation, and flood management to planning
applications and development proposals.
Simplify complex legislation and provide strategic advice to senior leaders, including Elected
Members, the Chief Executive, and the Corporate Leadership Team.
Manage and deliver the Council's statutory compliance across Highways and Transportation
services, incorporating performance monitoring and robust action plans.
Take strategic responsibility for large revenue, staff budgets, and capital investment
programmes, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Proactively manage service budgets, forecasting expenditure and ensuring affordable plans align
with the annual budget and Medium-Term Financial Plan.
Identify and secure external funding sources to deliver key strategic infrastructure projects.
Work collaboratively with senior officers, elected members, partners, statutory bodies, and local
authorities to achieve agreed outcomes.
Coordinate and manage external consultants and partners, ensuring effective contribution and
understanding of roles and responsibilities.
Engage with key local, regional, and national bodies to support strategic objectives related to
place-making.
Lead the development and delivery of activities that contribute to local economic growth through
strategic infrastructure projects.
Promote a "one Council" strategy to avoid siloed operations and achieve more effective
outcomes.
Develop and deliver the highways capital programme and major projects through existing and
new contractual arrangements, ensuring oversight and sound financial management.
Foster a culture of operational excellence with a strong customer focus, delivering value for
money services.
Lead a risk-based approach to delivering strategic transport and infrastructure projects,
maximizing external funding opportunities.
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Oversee end-to-end commissioning of highways and transportation work streams, ensuring
robust contract management and performance monitoring.
Lead, support, mentor, and coach operational staff, ensuring compliance with performance
management systems and HR policies.
Role model the Council's priorities, ways of working, and values, ensuring they are embedded
across the service.
Ensure equalities are embedded in all professional and managerial roles, adhering to Council
policy.
Operate within the Council's governance, financial, and legal frameworks, providing strategic
advice to senior leaders.
Participate in cross-organisational risk management and emergency planning activities.
Manage data securely in compliance with legislation such as GDPR and the Freedom of
Information Act, promoting transparency.
Be accountable for all quality and performance metrics related to commissioned property
maintenance activities.
Integrate external best practices into service development and delivery.
Provide performance reports to senior management, including insights, forecasts, trend analysis,
and efficiency opportunities.
Lead and contribute to the delivery and implementation of specific capital projects as required.
Supplementary Accountabilities
To be the council's lead technical officer on all aspects of Highways and Transportation services.
To embed commercial awareness throughout the Highways and Transportation team to
recognise the impacts on its day to day work in unlocking better outcomes for our communities.
Embeding and maintaing rigour of key service performance indicators and service outputs which
exceed local targets and contribute to the financail resilience of Swindon Borough Council.
Through your visibility as a leader, provide clear direction and a motivational and inspirational
environment for teams and individuals to develop.
Chair project boards and working groups as required associated with the delivery of key
projects and strategic transport priorities for Swindon Borough Council and its partners.
To carry out such other duties as may be expected by a senior officer at this level.
To deputise for the Director of Operations and Corporate Director when requested.
As a line manager, to ensure that the organisation's health, safely, equality, diversity and
inclusion policies are fully implemented at all times and in all aspects of service delivery and
employment.
As a member of the Operational Senior Management team, adopt a collaborative and supportive
approach, maintaining up to date professional knowledge and providing advice and assistance to
colleagues as required.

Knowledge & Experience

Candidates must have substantial knowledge and experience in the following areas of business and will
be required to provide evidence of this:

Significant senior management competence in managing operational services within Highways
and Transportation setting or related field with a proven track record of leadership and strategic
planning within a local authority or similar public / private sector environment.
A proven ability of successful change management, implementing and delivering new working
policies and practices alongside significant cultural and structural change that deliver improved
services for customers in a more efficient way.
Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries, to contribute to the
establishment of the desired organisational culture, to partnerships and to challenge
inappropriate behaviour.
Proven experience of successful financial management including budget formulation, including a
track record of improving services, managing complex budgets, involving a range of funding
streams, and delivering value for money.
A proven track record of establishing and sustaining a performance management culture,
supported by effective and efficient management information systems
Able to deal with ambiguity and the pace of change within local government, confidently making
and standing by decisions in challenging situations and persisting with flexibility in the face of
setbacks
Track record of developing staff, building effective teams and leading multi-disciplinary
professional staff to achieve organisational aims and objectives
Experience to lead and manage high-profile front-line services to our communities
Experience of contract management and major public realm infrastructure scheme delivery
Extensive experience of supporting decision makers, including Councillors and statutory
consultees and strategic partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes
Ability to make site visits throughout the Borough and attend meetings outside the Borough.
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification with considerable relevant senior
management experience in an appropriate related Highways and transportation setting.
Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body such as ICE, CIHT,
IHE or equivalent knowledge and practice gained through experience
Management qualification
Evidence of continuing professional development, leadership and personal
Competent working knowledge of Prince 2 Practioner or knowledge of "programme and project
management techniques" within a similar digital environment
Decision Making
The postholder has delegation of powers as head of Highways and Transportation services to
make significant, complex, decisions and must be aware to manage corporate risks.
The postholder must take effective decisions quickly and act on their own initiative in order to
resolve problems. Effective delegation across the team will be essential to empowering the team
to provide efficent customer focused services.
The postholder must be able to quickly get to the heart of issues and accurately assess and
manage risk
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The postholder must shows creativity in using intellectual capital and resources to deliver cost
effective services
The postholder will be accountable for the successful operational delivery of the services and by
extension to cross council transformational priorities.
Through developing and reviewing Highwys and Transportation strategies, the postholder must
ensure decisions taken are based on clearly defined needs of the council (and our wider
community) ensuring both short, mid and long term requirements are planned for.
Creativity and Innovation
Constantly reviews ways of working and identifies opportunities to improve the quality of work
of the service
Identifies creative solutions to Council-wide issues and takes action to implement them
Shows creativity in using resources to deliver cost effective services, engaging external experts
where relevant, and looking beyond the boundary of current service delivery
Continually identifying, evaluating and implementing innovative new areas of partnership
working where it is beneficial to Swindon

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Job title: Head of Highways & Transportation – InterimsJob Category : InterimsJob location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough CouncilHours per week: 37start date...


Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Job location: Godfrey Road , Newport, South Wales, NP20 4UR, Newport City Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £20.31 per hour

Experience
Be able to demonstrate experience of working with young people in a relevant social care setting or undertaking voluntary work with this client group.
Demonstrate an understanding of Assessment and Care Planning Management.
Have experience of working with or supporting children with a disability

Aptitude & Skills
Be able to work within a complex professional environment.
Be able to work under pressure and handle sometimes conflicting demands.
Be able to work directly with professionals in the team undertaking joint tasks.
To understand the boundaries of the role.
Be able to work alone and use initiative within boundaries set by Team Manager.
Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with colleagues.
Hold a current driving Licence

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Contract, Full Time
Wiltshire
Posted 2 months ago

Job title: Repairs Surveyor - Engineering & Surveying
Job Category : Engineering & Surveying
Job location: Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2PN, Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £33.64 per hour

Job Purpose
Supervision of the building maintenance team (as per Structure). Ensure the team is working safely
and are complianlainant with Swindon Borough Council s Health and Safety Policy. To work with the
responsive repairs building maintenance surveyors toin successfully delivering of the repairs
service.
Key Accountabilities
? To coordinate and supervise building maintenance operatives to ensure the most cost
effective and economical use of resources. and a Advisce the repairs Managers of the level
of resources required foron individual jobs.
? Ensure that all work is carried out within priority period and to a high standard.
? Pre-inspect work to identify work content, duration and materials required. Wand where poor
descriptions may cause delays, and liaiseon with surveyors to clarify before works
commence. thus reducing failure to complete.
? Produce detailed schedules of works and specify the requirements of the job in order to
enable the in house workforce to carry out the works.
? Pre-order non-stock materials and stock materials for larger or more complicated works so
that they can be collected from the stores on the day the works commence or arrange with
wholesalers to deliver to site when required.
? To monitor the delivery of repairs in line with agreed policies and performance standards.
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? Work with the planners to ensure works are correctly appointed with adequate time allocation.
? To carry out site compliance inspections to ensure that ladders, portable appliances, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, personnel protective equipment are within their inspection dates. Check that daily van checks have been carried out.
? To work with the Building surveyors in diagnosing building repair solutions for corporate assets.
? Carry out post inspections of selected completed works to ensure materials, time and plant have been correctly claimed and investigate complaints of poor workmanship.
? The organisation and control of contractors engaged by the building maintenance department.
? Work with the repairs co-ordinator in reporting to the Area Managers the post inspection and health and Safety inspections results.
? Assist repairs business support with any completed work queriries.
? Answering of any correspondence with respect to repairs and maintenance complaints and enquires about service delivery relating to the Council s housing stock from:
Tenants and leaseholders
Tenants representatives
Members of Parliament
Members of the Council etc.
? Attend Council tenancy and public meetings including assisting in preparing any necessary reports, giving verbal advice and recommendations with respect to technical policy matters.
? Provide evidence to the Police and Judiciary in respect of relevant issues.
? By working with the planners for your area monitor and manage the availability of appointment slots and the correct and effective delivery of the out of hour s service.
Supplementary Accountabilities
? Promote customer care, equality and diversity best practice including arranging training for the building maintenance team.
? Attend information events and meetings outside normal office working hours and at weekends as and when required
? Deputise for other supervisors and repair surveyors to ensure essential service delivery cover
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is maintained
? Participate in continuous professional development.
? In accordance with the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 you must take reasonable
care so as not to endanger yourself or other persons whilst at work. You must also cooperate
with the Council to enable it to comply with its statutory duties for health and
safety.
? Undertake any other duties that can be accommodated within the grading level of the post.
Housing is committed to working in a manner which does not discriminate against any individual
or group regardless of ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or gender.
NOTE:
This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties attached to the post and is not an inflexible specification. It may therefore be altered from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the department, always in conjunction with the post holder.
Knowledge & Experience
Candidates must have substantial knowledge and experience in the following areas of business and will be required to provide evidence of this:
? Experience in coordinating and delivering a wide range of building repairs.
? Experience in working with both direct and indirect labour.
? Knowledge in diagnosing building faults to a wide range of buildings.
? Experience of delivering to budgets.
? A working knowledge of construction related health and safety regulations.
? A working knowledge of planning and building regulation regulations.
Qualifications
? Delivery expertise in maintenance.
? Current driving licence.
Decision Making
? Prioritising of resources.
? Diagnosing and recommending repair solutions.
? Deciding on most cost effective repair to be carried out.
? Approving expenditure on Repairs delivery.
? Initiating corrective action for poor performance.
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Creativity and Innovation
? Identifying and introducing service improvements.
? Flexibility in delivering the repairs building requirements.
Job Scope
Number and types of jobs managed
Managing directly part of the building maintenance team (12 or more employees)
Typical tasks supervised/allocated to others
Budget Holder
Responsibility up to
50K
Asset Responsibility:
No
Yes
Council owned property
Contacts and Relationships (how the role relates to the work of others i.e. officers, groups, committees, general public, members, partner organisations, internal and external contacts of the council)
? Maintaining good relations with tenants / leaseholders and users of Council owned property.
? Working in a collaborative manner with premises managers of operational Council owned property and tenant and leaseholder representative groups to help solve complex property challenges.
? Producing standard letters, written reports, presentations and form templates.
? Working closely with other delivery partners such as planners, surveyors and managers.
Values & Behaviours
(refer to guidance)
Self- Awareness
? Awareness of one s own behaviour, values, attitudes, strengths and weaknesses.
? Ability to reflect on one s behaviour and change them.
.
Integrity
? Authenticity being yourself and not wanting to look good or avoiding to look bad,
? Leading by example being the role model you wish others to grow in to.
.
Collaboration
? Giving space to others and not imposing own views or judgements
? Enabling development through co-creation and collective learning
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Meaningful Relationships
? Is compassionate and accepting of others
? Connecting with others at an honest human level
.
Resilience
? To be aware of and utilise personal strengths and resources to endure tough times
? Keeping a positive outlook and using challenges as personal growth
Clarity of Intention
? Clear and effective communicator
? Is purposeful and makes decisions
Other Key Features of the role (working environment / emotional / conditions i.e. regular outside work, unpleasant or hazardous conditions, practical demands such as standing, carrying or working in constrained positions, potential verbal abuse and aggression from people, or risk of injury)
? Telephone and face to face dealings with tenants and leaseholders who are complaining about poor service delivery
? Managing and negotiating contractual claims with contractors
? Ability to make site visits to inspect building premises throughout the Borough

Job Features

Job CategoryEngineering & Surveying

Job title: Repairs Surveyor – Engineering & SurveyingJob Category : Engineering & SurveyingJob location: Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2PN, Swindon Borough Co...

Contract, Full Time
Blaenau Gwent
Posted 2 months ago

Job title: Construction Officer - Compliance (Grade 7) - Building Services & Maintenance
Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance
Job location: The General Offices, Steel Works Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6DN,
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £18.72 per hour

Principal Job Purpose
Responsible to: Assistant Team Manager (Building Assets)
Responsible for: Arranging and managing all the statutory testing surveys for the authorities buildings, to ensure full compliance with the regulations, (e.g. Asbestos re-inspections, mansafe system testing, safety glazing surveys, roller shutter doors and automatic doors servicing etc).

Principal Accountabilities

  1. Manage the statutory testing for all local authority buildings to ensure all necessary surveys are undertaken at the required intervals.
  2. Manage any work that comes from the statutory survey reports.
  3. To undertake asbestos management in buildings and ensure that the Authority does not breach regulations or expose officers or the public to risk for asbestos.
  4. Work with colleagues in the authority to manage compliance of buildings with contractual terms of Tenancy agreements, and report breaches to senior management for follow-up action.
  5. Implement the Division s responsibilities for Health & Safety.
  6. Adhering to current asbestos regulations, legislation, specifications, British Standards, Codes of practice and CDM Regulations.
  7. To act as Clerk of Works for construction projects of ranging complexities.
  8. Liaise directly with officers, senior management, building occupants & the public in relation to site safety issues, construction defects and to ensure that buildings are designed to be constructed, operated, maintained and demolished safely.
  9. Undertake management & administration of minor works projects and to assist in Building Surveying duties.
  10. Liaise directly with Contractors, subcontractors & HSE in relation to Asbestos issues.
  11. Attendance at meetings with clients, senior management, external agencies, consultants and contractors.
  12. Maintain Continual Professional Development to keep aware of revised legislation, new building products etc.
  13. Motivate, encourage the development of staff.
  14. Assist in the preparation of Departmental & Corporate Plans and Policies.
  15. Undertake any other duties that may be required.
  16. To comply with the relevant sections of the Authority s policy statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work.
  17. To adhere to the principles of the Corporate Equality Policy and ensure commitment to anti- discriminatory practice.
  18. To assist Building Services Engineers including CAD, preparation of specifications etc.
    Person Specification Non-Managerial
  19. Qualifications & experience Assessment Method
    Qualifications/relevant experience Essential / Desirable Application Form Interview Other (please specify) Probationary Period
    A minimum of HNC / HND or equivalent qualification / or time served in Construction / Building Assets discipline. Essential ?
    A degree in closely related discipline and full membership of an appropriate professional body. Desirable ?
    Extensive knowledge of dealing with issues in one or more of the following areas: Asbestos, Construction, Building Surveying, CDM, Clerk of Works duties, Mansafe Systems, Safety Glazing.

Essential
Experience of statutory testing in commercial buildings. Essential ? ?
Experience of dealing with all aspects of building construction / building assets and design in a non- domestic context. Essential ? ?
Asbestos P402 and or P405 Qualification Desirable ? ?
Experience of working in a local authority environment. Desirable ?
Other experience
Able to undertake duties of a physical nature as specified and be capable of dealing with site issues including inspections, people face to face or over the phone. Desirable
Knowledge/Skills
Excellent IT skills, proficiency with e-mail and Microsoft Office software, Essential ? ?
Ability to use CAD software Desirable ? ?
Ability to produce clear, concise and attractive project documentation Desirable ?
Dealing with people face to face Essential ? ?
Candidates must me able to demonstrate an ability to work on their own initiative Essential ?

Job Features

Job CategoryBuilding Services & Maintenance

Job title: Construction Officer – Compliance (Grade 7) – Building Services & MaintenanceJob Category : Building Services & MaintenanceJob location: The General Offices, Steel Works...

Contract, Full Time
Merthyr Tydfil County
Posted 2 months ago


Job Category : Social Care Non-Qualified
Job location: Spruce Tree Grove, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, CF47 9AU
Hours per week: 15
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £12.59 per hour

The Pre-school Assistant will assist the leader and Deputy in all areas of work in the day to day running of the setting. This will include ensuring safe, stimulating play for each individual child; fulfilling legal and statutory requirements; contributing to and implementing pre-school policies; in addition to acting as a key worker for a group of children or a one to one support worker for children with Additional Learning Needs

The candidate MUST have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and a clear Enhanced DBS check

Job Features

Job CategorySocial & Healthcare

Job Category : Social Care Non-QualifiedJob location: Spruce Tree Grove, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, CF47 9AUHours per week: 15start date: Immediate startSalary: £12.59 per hour Th...

Contract, Full Time
Southwark
Posted 2 months ago

Job Title : Arboricultural Officer LBS-009
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 : 17:00
Salary: £21.31

Provide a customer focussed borough wide arboricultural service through the development of contract arrangements, monitoring and work scheduling for Highways, Housing, Parks and others as necessary. Ensure the success of the service through contract monitoring and administration, strategy development, performance management, quality assurance and effective budget management.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
Essential
The post holder will be expected to have a relevant
arboricultural qualification minimum to level 4 or what was
previously level 3. In depth experience in an appropriate
field can be substituted for formal qualifications
Knowledge of all aspects of contract specification, letting,
monitoring and associated processes and procedures
Understanding of the role of trees in an urban environment
Knowledge of Surveying, work identification, pricing and scheduling
Understanding of legislation, standards and professional guidelines relevant to the post
Knowledge of health and safety practices and procedures
and how they operate in Arboricultural Services
Understanding of financial and administrative information systems

Experience:
The post holder would be expected to demonstrate
experience of managing and co-ordinating arboricultural
contracts.
Management of contracts with a minimum annual value of £1 million
Delivering contracts in partnership with contractors and customers
Financial management to include budget preparation and monitoring
Use of computer spreadsheets, database, word processing
applications and contract monitoring and reporting software e.g. ‘Confirm’ (with training)
Preparation of complex reports

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
Organise plan and prioritise workloads effectively
Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service
Work independently and as part of a team
Define problems and produce innovative solutions against financial constraints

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a
wide range of people including members, senior officers, and community representatives

Negotiate where interests conflict
Represent the unit both within the Council and externally

Job Features

Job CategoryEnvironmental

Job Title : Arboricultural Officer LBS-009Job Category : Environmental ServicesLocation : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark CouncilHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate startStart Time : 09:00End Ti...