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Job Category : Legal
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £27.92

Haringey legal services are building an exciting new new disrepair team within the litigation team, to deal solely with our disrepair caseload. Join our Lexcel accredited legal service, renowned for delivering outstanding client care to our council. With a new in-house Housing Disrepair Legal Team, funded and ready for action, we offer a unique chance to influence and cultivate our team ethos from the ground up.
Be a part of a pioneering venture that is set to redefine service standards within the council. As a Senior Lawyer within our newly established Housing Disrepair Legal Team, you will provide expert legal counsel on both routine and complex housing disrepair cases whilst running your own caseload. Your role is pivotal in managing and overseeing case progression, ensuring a deep understanding of client needs, and contributing to the strategic direction of the team. You will supervise junior members of the team and also support the Deputy and Principal Lawyer in leading and developing our team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in our processes.”

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge of legislation and case law relating to housing/ASB litigation
Experience of advocacy in the Magistrates or County Court.
Solicitor, Barrister, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
The ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly and precisely
Ability to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision.
Ability to work objectively, calmly and efficiently under pressure.
Ability to contribute to the work of a team and to work well with both legal and support staff, clients and consultants.
Ability to deliver excellent specialist advice in an accessible way to a variety of stakeholders and clients.

Main Contacts:

1. Senior Managers (Chief Executive, Chief Officers, Assistant Directors; Service Managers and Heads of Service)
2. Members of the Council
3. The Legal Service and other officers in service Units
4. External partners, to include Counsel; legal firms working for / with the Council; courts and tribunals; experts working for / with the Council

Other Information:

Progression to grade PO7 will require the post holder to fulfil all the duties listed above and in addition, be self-motivated, work with minimal supervision, and work to the following higher standards:

⦁ Evidence of a range of specialisms or technical knowledge in more than one area or in an area of particular significance to the Council with experience over a significant period of time or through involvement in a wide range of projects/matters.
⦁ Evidence of high client satisfaction for their own work and that which they are co-ordinating, together with examples of how this has been achieved
⦁ Evidence of supporting the development of others through a coaching or mentoring approach, to deliver increased capacity
⦁ Examples of teamwork and collaboration across partnerships to achieve successful outcomes
⦁ Evidence of contribution to the strategic development of the Service
⦁ Evidence of carrying out regular and successful supervision and contributing to the appraisal process
⦁ Evidence of flexibility and ability to manage workload effectively in response to changing priorities
⦁ Examples of SRA Continuing competency requirements and activities to keep abreast of relevant legislation, case law and trends

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.58

Enfield Early Help Service
Early Help Service is based within Children and Family Services. It is a preventive service which offers support and advice to families, with children aged 0-18 years that live in or attend a school in Enfield. We are looking for enthusiastic and able Case worker with at least 2 years experience to join the Early Help Service. We will expect excellent writing skills, clear understanding of risk and good assessment skills. The post holder will have a varied caseload, offering support to empower parents / carers to build on family’s strengths preventing family breakdown and the involvement of statutory services The post holder will be accountable to the Early Help Service Deputy Team manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong service that works together with families, to achieve positive outcomes for children and young.

Worker need to be able to demonstrate previous experience in similar role.
The role will be working Hybrid with 2/3 days office based. This role is community based and office based.
This is not a social worker role.

Job Specifics – Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential:

1. To have significant experience of direct work with children young people and their families in the family home or in the community.
2. Experience of working effectively in co-operation and partnership with a range of communities, partner agencies, private sector bodies, public agencies, voluntary bodies and statutory agencies appropriate to the service area.
3. Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with parents, professional and voluntary sector to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families who have multiple and complex needs to achieve sustainable and positive change
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work assertively to achieve sustainable and positive change. Including negotiation and problem solving in a multi-disciplinary setting. Good written skills and the ability to carry out assessments, written reports and evaluating outcomes. keep accurate records, organise, plan and coordinate work.
5. Ability to keep accurate records, organise, plan and coordinate work and proficient use of IT systems e.g. Outlook, MS Office and electronic case management systems.

Knowledge*

⦁ Knowledge of early help and integrated processes
⦁ Knowledge of the parenting issues and vulnerabilities ·
⦁ Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
⦁ Awareness of the strategies that can be used to empower change within families
Knowledge of accredited parenting programmes

Qualifications & Professional registration criteria

1. NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent in the field of Child Care, Education, Health.
2. Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check

Job Category : IT
Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 10:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £345.86 per day

Technical Skills
• Proven experience in PowerApp development and proficiency across the Microsoft Power Platform suite, encompassing Power Automate, Co-Pilot, and Power BI.
• Proven ability to integrate with and manage SharePoint site.
• Proficiency with SharePoint site permissions
• Develop, test, and document new and amended software solutions according to high-level solution designs and agreed standards.
• Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum way to develop applications at pace.
• Project management principles application to structure of work
• Create/review designs, evaluate potential solutions, and undertake detailed data flows/analysis and mappings.

Other Skills
• Developing solutions in a large complex organization.
• Experience in analysing systems, processes, and operational procedures for continual improvement.
• Ability to lead technical meetings and drive discussions.
• Ability to be a trusted adviser for PowerApps and Flow, outlining best practice and learning.
• Establish and execute plans for unit and system testing, adhering to formal change control processes.
• Implement products into live operation, adhering to formal change control processes.
• Deliver effective support and maintenance services for developed software systems/solutions.

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : Council Offices, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 40.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.39

ELECTRICIANS

Southwark repairs are looking to expand our team significantly in the area of electrical testing with the addition of 15 electricians into our existing EICR team.
C&G 2361 Part 1 and 2 or Level 2 and 3 and C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing essential
Van provided

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
To provide knowledge, understanding and execution of installation, repairs and maintenance, inspection of equipment of operational buildings, features and fittings within housing managed stock and infrastructure.

2. To be responsible for completing a range of Repair & Maintenance work to a professional standard and highly productive level, acting with minimum supervision and a large degree of self-management to achieve right first time within a customer focused service.

Job Category : Planning
Location : Laurence House - Fourth Floor, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.56

Expected to manage and process householder extensions, lawful development certificates and some minor applications.
Hybrid role and expected to be in the office min. 2 days a week.
Hourly umbrella rate up to £25 depending on experience.

Job Category : HR
Location : County Hall, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.06

Somerset Council supports Hybrid working, for this role there will be a requirement to work in County Hall Taunton on a regular basis and to travel around Somerset.
Somerset Council is the second largest unitary authority in the Country which is on a journey of transformation.
We need to build capacity within the HR Advisory Service and require an experienced HR Officer to undertake casework over the next few months.
The HR Officer must be experienced in managing HR Casework and be able to hit the ground running with a varied caseload which may include sickness, grievances and disciplinaries. They will be required to advise on Somerset Council policies alongside protected arrangements under TUPE Regulations. The Officer will provide advisory support to Managers and will also be required to engage with employees and Trade Unions.

The HR Officer must have:
Sustained experience in an Employee Relations operational HR role within a large organisation with a diverse workforce.
Proven experience in managing and advising on complex cases including, but not exclusive to sickness, disciplinary, grievance and equalities issues. And supporting at Hearings and Appeals as required.
In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and recognised ‘best’ HR practice.
Be able to effectively communicate on complex issues at all levels in an appropriate and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
Relevant degree/ professional qualification or experience
Self motivation, be self reliant and able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Job Category : Social Care & Health non-Qualified
Location : Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.00

Job Description & Person SPECIFICATION

Key Objectives

1. To provide an assessment, support planning and review service in accordance with agreed case allocation principles and guidance in order to ensure that:

⦁ To safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality practice in assessment, care planning and review and ensure it is person centred and focus on specific outcomes to achieve maximum independence.
⦁ To provide information advice and signposting to help children and families plan for their future needs, use services effectively, take responsibility for their own health and well-being.
⦁ To undertake actions in relation to safeguarding as agreed within agreed statutory safeguarding policies.

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⦁ To participate in effective partnership in effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering a service to children and young people.
⦁ To assist in the provision of effective services to support children and young people to continue to live at home or return to family members

2. To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements

KNOWLEDGE / EDUCATION
Knowledge of legislation underpinning Childrens Social Care Services.
Understanding of the role of a Childrens services Social Care Division.
A firm commitment to continuous professional development, such as achieving a qualification recommended by the Social Care Wales Qualification Framework.
Welsh Language Level 1 - All employees will be required to undertake a basic Welsh Language Induction to reach this level. Please refer to The Welsh Language Skills Guidance online www.rctcbc.gov.uk/WelshSkills.

EXPERIENCE
Demonstrable experience of work within a care setting, preferably community based

or

Experience of having undertaken direct work with one of the service user groups served by the Childrens Services Social Care Services

Job Category : IT
Location : Lincoln County Offices (Newland), Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £660.00 per day

HYBRID Role - requirement to be in Lincoln Tuesday and Thursday each week. Duration of this contract may be extended.

This role will play a vital part in defining identifying and specifying security countermeasure, driving suppliers to deliver the required systems and change, managing projects and ensuring that vulnerability management is driven forward to provide the best levels of cyber security to support the best outcomes for Lincolnshire citizens and the council. We are looking for an engineer/architect with the capacity to drive these areas forward in a complex and diverse operational and technology environment, with many public and private sector partners. You will have a strong technical and security background in a variety of roles, and at the same time possess the communication skills to breakdown and convey technical challenges to non-technical audiences. Importantly you will have a passion for security and be focused on delivering the best outcomes.
About you
Essential
At least 5 years technical security experience
Strong technical skills including Azure, Microsoft Defender, M365 networking and firewalls.
Able to work on own initiative, able to cut through challenges and keep the programme lead informed of progress
An ability to plan and drive the delivery of change to improve security
Able to analyse the situation, understand and communicate the security context, consider solutions (both tactical and strategic) and drive the delivery to completion
A good working knowledge of security best practice
Good working knowledge of vulnerability management

Desirable
A working knowledge of security testing tools would be an advantage
Knowledge of formal standards e.g. NIST/NCFC/CIS would be an advantage
Experience of specifying and implementing 3rd party SOC
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, related field or equivalent experience
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP) are a plus.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Relevant Microsoft Security certifications
If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Category : Permanent Recruitment
Location : London Borough of Sutton
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Base Salary : £34,809.00
Top Point Salary : £44,628.00
** PLEASE DISREGARD END DATE - PERMANENT ROLE **

Salary – (Grade 8): £34,809 - £44,628 (£44,628 unconsolidated maximum)
Social Workers receive a Welcome Bonus of £1000 paid in your first month salary followed by a Retention Bonus of £1000 after your first completed year of service, a retention bonus of £2000 after your second completed year, followed by a retention bonus of £3000 every completed year thereafter.
Brief Description of job role and department
⦁ As a social worker in the London Borough of Sutton your role will be to act as an officer of the Local Authority and execute statutory functions ensuring that individuals are safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
⦁ You will work in partnership with people, other professionals and agencies and intervene to safeguard individuals, promote social change, maximise independence and provide appropriate information and advice about third sector and universal services which support positive outcomes.
⦁ You will have the ability to apply professional curiosity and use social work theories and knowledge to formulate and test hypotheses reaching a professional judgement and decision.
⦁ You will produce a good standard of professional documentation relevant to your service area and be able to prioritise your workload and work within defined timescales.
⦁ Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to the role and you will be required to be able to effectively balance the protection of individual rights against the need to use professional authority and accountability effectively to safeguard vulnerable individuals.
You will uphold the profession and act a representative of the Local authority in a variety of forums.
Person specification (knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours required in the role)

1. Social work qualification and at least one year's post qualifying experience in a social work role and be able to meet the requirements of the social work regulator. With the exception of Newly qualified Social Workers (ASYE).
2. A current valid UK driving licence and the use of a car for work, with valid insurance covering business use - where required.
3. Demonstrate an effective and active use of supervision for accountability, professional reflection and development
4. Demonstrate an ability and understanding of the frameworks, theory and research which are applicable to the practice setting.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform social work practice and which safeguard vulnerable service users. (Relating specifically to the area in which this post is placed).
6. Demonstrate an ability to clearly and effectively communicate with service users, families and carers colleagues, and other professionals ensuring that individual’s views opinions and wishes are explicitly recorded using a range of tools and techniques applicable to the service sector.
7. Have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise workload according to risk and need.
8. Demonstrate the ability to work as an autonomous professional and an ability to produce succinct and clear professional documentation which is of an excellent standard and in line with statutory and local timescales and local protocol.
   Demonstrate skills in sharing information appropriately and respectfully and recognise lines of accountability and the boundaries of professional autonomy and discretion

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Cowbridge Old Hall, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 20.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.18

To provide general and administrative support of external and internal funding for regeneration projects linked with economic, environmental and social regeneration of the Vale of Glamorgan.

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : The Deane Depot, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £13.69

You will be required to work to a high standard and delivery excellent customer service, you will need to plan and manage your workload to ensure that jobs are attended and completed within timescales and are completed right first time, reducing the need for any further follow up visits.
Identification of the work required to resolve the problem, deciding the parts and general materials needed ensuring correct parts are used. For example, so as not to compromise the fire rating, integrity and security of doors. Measure and order appropriate stock for each job.
Attend jobs as scheduled and within timescales. Identify materials required for the repair and ensure these are collected / ordered in advance of attending jobs.
You will be required to work to a high standard and deliver excellent customer service, you will need to plan and manage your workload to ensure that jobs are attended and completed within timescales and are completed right first time, reducing the need for any further follow up visits.
First Fix Carpentry, which includes: floor joists, timber framed stud walls, ceilings, timber flooring.

Second Fix Carpentry, door frames, doors, fitting of ironmongery, skirting, stairs/newel post replacement/handrail and spindles.
Kitchen fitting (first and second fix). To include first fix plumbing, including renewing pipework. Second fix plumbing to include fitting taps and waste.
Ability to undertake repairs as required such as masonry / plastering / patch repairs to wall finishes, tiling and painting (desirable).

Ensure repairs are carried out to the letting standard and signpost tenants to their tenancy agreement or Somerset Council website for landlord / tenant repair responsibilities.

Carry out tasks and projects with minimal support / guidance, whilst taking accountability for quality and quantity of work.
RATES NEGOTIABLE IN LINE WITH EXPERIENCE

Job Category : Housing
Location : Edmonton Green Library, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date :Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £18.76

Please note this is a statutory compliance role and not a legal compliance or financial compliance role.

1. Responsible for ensuring the effective operation of Compliance Services including but not limited to data entry and analysis, record keeping, and understanding service specific administrative tasks.
2. To review M&E and Lifts records and raise relevant repairs and action on appropriate systems. Monitor completion and chase where actions are not completed within agreed timescales. Once actions are completed ensure that records are updated to reflect this.
3. Upload supporting documentation to document management systems following correct naming protocol.
4. Proactively develop skills, understanding and abilities in delivering compliance support services in order to carry out standardised processes in a consistent and efficient manner
5. Deal professionally and effectively with all contacts from Contractors and colleagues, using tact and discretion, assessing needs, and re-directing enquiries, where appropriate.
6. Deal with contractor and landlord enquiries and follow through to resolution, ensuring all stakeholders are updated and the adequate audit trails are in place.
7. Understand when and how to escalate issues to ensure requests are completed within a timely manner.
8. Maintain up to date knowledge to ensure effective utilisation of IT systems used.
9. Organise and prioritise allocated workload as appropriate, keeping team managers aware of demands which may impact on targets/deadlines and service standards.
10. Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures.
11. Maintain accurate and effective communication with your line manager (to include the provision of reports and presentations) ensuring that they are regularly appraised of planned changes and developments
12. To work as part of a project team and to assist in the delivery and completion of work projects, supporting different work streams, ensuring the successful completion of the project.
13. The range of outcomes we expect you to do are set out above, however this is not intended as a complete description of your job. We reserve the right to ask you to undertake any tasks that are consistent with the grade to ensure effective service delivery.

Candidates will have:
• previous experience of, or a good understanding of, statutory compliance and delivering results against Key Performance Indicators
• previous experience of, or a good understanding of, Mechanical and Engineering lift services and LOLER regulations and be able to manage contractors delivering Mechanical and Engineering lift services
Previous Local Authority experience would be an advantage but not essential.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Formont Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 32.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 15:30
Salary: £14.40

3 care workers required for Formont

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £33.00

We are looking for a Principal Social Worker which will focus on Court Work.

You will be a case holding social worker working with approximately 10/11 children (4/5 families) who are subject to care proceedings. You will be responsible for all aspects of the case management including statutory visiting, care planning and review, and court.

You will work with children and their families to assist in decision making for Children to remain at home or return home to their parents. Assessments will need to consider the current risks and associated protective factors whilst also identifying the likelihood of sustained change within the child’s timescales.

You will have experience of working with children subject to care proceedings and their families and produce work of an excellent standard which provides recommendations based upon sound evidence based analysis.

You will have undertaken assessments using the DOH Framework of assessment and have knowledge and understanding of the principals of the NSPCC Reunification framework. You will understand the impact of trauma both on parents’ capacity and on the child’s needs and be able to ascertain if the parent(s) has capacity to meet the needs of the individual child. You will require the skills to overcome barriers to engagement during the assessment process and tailor your assessments to the learning styles of parents.

Your assessments will draw upon the knowledge of other professionals working with the child and their family and exploring the informal support networks available to the parents to assist them in the parenting role.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.39

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

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

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

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

You will need to meet specific and challenging deadlines and follow set procedures and guidelines working with diverse workloads. You should also have an extensive knowledge of a variety of computer software packages, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible in order to meet the changing requirements of the service, remain calm under pressure and be committed to meeting the customer needs.

This post will be site based and not home working