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Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Llandough Hospital, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.81
Job Purpose:
⦁ To maintain, develop and manage the administration of the Children’s Services client record system (currently CareFirst; to be Eclipse).
⦁ To oversee the provision of training on the client record system.
⦁ To oversee the system administration and client record system Helpdesk functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the Children’s Services client record system.
2. To provide support to managers and staff in the development of Children’s Services operations in relation to the client record system.
3. To provide client record system related solutions to Children’s Services operational developments and requirements.
4. To liaise with Children’s Services Managers in relation to client record system requirements and developments.
5. To provide input to client record system training materials to ensure they meet service requirements and oversee the provision of training.
6. To organise and undertake recurring and developmental tasks relating to:

⦁ Systems administration and maintenance
⦁ Systems support and helpdesk
⦁ Systems and data auditing
⦁ System testing and development
⦁ Implementation of new and upgraded functionality

7. To manage and configure the client record system to meet statutory, corporate, directorate and individual needs in the most efficient and effective manner.
8. To optimize the availability of the client record system across the organisation ensuring the security and integrity of the system is not compromised.
9. To assist in the optimum configuration of the client record system for current and future business processes.
10. To manage, and where necessary, deliver the Children’s Services client record system helpdesk function, ensuring all calls are responded to within prescribed timescales and that patterns of problems can be detected.

Education & Training
IT qualification

Experience
Experience of developing and making changes to an active client record system / database

Experience of dealing with end user / IT system queries

Experience of client record system / database troubleshooting

Experience of effective working at the technical (CareFirst system) / non technical (staff and managers) interface

Experience of writing and presenting reports or information for managers

Experience of setting and achieving objectives

Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills both written and oral

Excellent IT user

Comprehensive understanding of system or database administration

Able to use service data and other information to develop a system

Able to manage competing priorities whilst setting high practice standards

Able to translate technical (client record system) requirements / needs for non-technical managers and vice-versa

Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels

Ability to focus on process, and develop and apply effective processes and mechanisms

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Llandough Hospital, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.00

The post is temporary for 3 months and then following an interview process we are looking to recruit this post on a permanent basis

The role consists of answering and dealing with phone calls from the public, service users and other agencies. Duties also involve, supporting the PPN process, updating databases (Carefirst), emailing, placing orders for goods/services via SAP, taking minutes and other general office duties. Cover may also be required in other teams such as MHSOP, based in Llandough Hospital and also for the Management Team in County Hall. The role is based on site only (no hybrid working) and the hours of work: 8.30am - 5pm Mon to Thurs and 8.30am - 4.30pm Fri.

Experience / Knowledge

Dealing with the public
Dealing with a variety of tasks & demands relevant to the post

Skills and Abilities
Skills in the use of database / financial systems
Word processing skills
Ability to communicate accurately/concisely and sensitively
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
Commitment to produce quality work
Ability to use initiative

Must be able to work as part of a team and contribute to effective team-working
Ability to be flexible and cope positively with change
Ability to deal with issues of a confidential nature
Non-judgemental attitude

Job Category : Interims
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 37.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £397.33 per day

MUST HAVE:
-recent experience preparing for or leading AREA SEND inspection
-direct experience as a senior leader in SEND services
-strong track record in delivering transformation
APPLICATIONS NOT MEETING THIS CRITERIA WILL BE REJECTED

MINIMUM 2 DAYS PER WEEK ON SITE - NON-NEGOTIABLE

Full time/part-time negotiable

Role Purpose

The SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Transformation Lead will play a pivotal role in driving the improvement and transformation of SEND services. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of SEND policies, practices, and challenges and recent experience of Area SEND inspection. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with stakeholders, including local authorities, schools, parents, and partner organisations, to enhance the provision of SEND services and ensure positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan for SEND transformation, aligned with national and local priorities.
2. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to prepare and submit a Self Evaluation Form (SEF) for Area SEND inspection, providing evidence of the effectiveness and impact of SEND provision and initiatives.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and innovation in SEND provision, ensuring that services are inclusive, accessible, and of high quality.
4. Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leaders, elected members, and partner organisations on SEND legislation, policy, and best practice.
5. Drive forward initiatives to improve the identification, assessment, and support for children and young people with SEND, promoting early intervention and prevention strategies.
6. Monitor and evaluate the impact of SEND transformation initiatives, using data and evidence to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
7. Work closely with multi-agency teams to foster effective partnership working and joint commissioning of services for children and young people with SEND.
8. Support the development of staff capacity and capability in SEND provision, delivering training and professional development opportunities as required.
9. Represent the local authority at regional and national forums related to SEND, contributing to policy development and sharing best practice with peers.
10. Play a key role in preparing for the Ofsted and CQC Area SEND Inspection, ensuring that systems, processes, and documentation are in place to support a successful inspection outcome.

Reporting to the Director of Education this role will be responsible for the delivery of a programme of transformation projects to support the council’s ambition to transform the SEND system in Bromley alongside key partners. The post holder will lead the design and delivery of change required within specific workstreams of the SEND Strategic Vision and Priorities, through a combination of service delivery transformation, co-ordination of commissioning projects, and the facilitation of cross-system change.

Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £316.33 per day

Commercial Manager required to carry out duties within the team to cover sickness absence
Main Responsibilities

1. Management and leadership of all commercial aspects of HRS’ operations, including accountability for ensuring that financial standing orders are met in terms of work approvals and that subcontractors and suppliers are correctly invoicing for works.
2. Managing and reviewing contract performance, assessing and minimising quality and commercial risks.
3. Ensure all budgets are profiled and the budgets holders have clear and accurate monthly accounts showing spend against each account code.
4. Ensure that recovery against third party is fully employed and that there is a monthly meeting between the commercial manager and budget holders to review spend against profile, review the forecasts, identify any remedial actions and escalate significant variances.
5. Reviewing consultants’ submissions in accordance (when applicable) with framework rules and guidelines and issue reports accordingly.
6. Supporting all project teams and programmes in monitoring for breaches of compliance.
7. Leading on the specification of new contracts in preparation for tenders and the procurement processes.
8. Producing appropriate commercial correspondence and contractual notices for issue in accordance with contractual conditions.
9. Preventing and resolving contractual disputes.
10. Implement regular financial reporting and re-forecasting, ensuring projects and workstreams are managed within financial regulations and controls.
11. Identifying and advising on all commercial risk/claim events.
12. To manage projects and workstreams to ensure that final accounts are prepared and projects properly closed out.
13. Maintaining awareness of best practice in the sector and advise of new developments.
14. Driving efficiency through our contractual arrangements and evidencing improved VFM.

To maintain awareness of Health and Safety legislation and to advise the organisation where it has a commercial impact on the business

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Hold a professional qualification in construction, surveying, finance or relevant equivalent experience
Experience of running a commercially focused operation delivering responsive and planned building repairs and maintenance services
Experience of managing and administering the financial and contractual element of term contracts with complex pricing frameworks
Experience of accountability for ensuring procurement and other operational activities relating to contracts are in accordance with financial standing orders
Experience of identifying and managing risk in relation to contracts and financial operations.
Experience in working with schedules of rates and a variety of payment mechanisms
Ability to produce clear, well-structured reports to management and others with aids effective decision making.
High level of negotiating skills and abilities
Ability to translate data and performance information into service improvement plans and contract specifications
Ability to apply strong contract management skills to supply chain management
Strong skills in managing staff, appraisals and performance management
Public sector procurement regulations, including different types of contracts
Health and safety legislation and responsibilities including the commercial impact of Health and Safety legislation

Job Category : Administration
Location : West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.59

Working pattern: full time
Office location: Clapham or Drayton
Working arrangements: Hybrid - currently this is mostly working from home, but the candidate will need to be available to travel to either Clapham/Drayton for monthly meetings.

The Highways Hub Administrator is based in the Highways Customer Service Hub, which is the team that brings the customer to the heart of the Highways Service and provides a voice for the customer. The key objective of the team is to ‘manage customer expectations’ and deliver an efficient customer journey within financial constraints. The role is responsible for processing claims for compensation for personal injury or damage caused during a Highway related incident such as hitting a pothole. You will also be required to process pothole reports leasing with the depots and keeping customers informed.

Candidates must have experience of working in a customer service role, providing information, resolving queries and prioritising work Previous experience of working in an office environment is required.

Level of Knowledge
 Literacy, numeracy and communication skills sufficient to follow procedures for a
range of support tasks.
 Sound and accurate I.T. knowledge, e.g. use of Trading Standards databases and
software and Microsoft Office in order to carry out service processes.

Qualifications and Professional Membership
 4 GCSEs with A-C passes including Maths and English or equivalent qualification or
experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy.

Experience
 Experience of working in a customer service role, providing information, resolving
queries and prioritising work
 Previous experience of working in an office environment.

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: £21.98

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.

You will need:
• A Degree or Masters in Social Work
• Experience of working within a Child Health & Disability Team
• Experience of providing supervision to students and staff
The main duties of the post holder will be:
• Working alongside a multi-agency team of professionals, in partnership with families.
• To take a lead in the team using the Signs of Safety approach to social work practice
• To encourage and support the team in adopting the Signs of Safety approach
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective systems to ensure quality services.
• Engagement with MASH in relation to referrals, supervising Wellbeing Assessments and Section 47 investigation.
• Working in a multiagency capacity to support families
• Attend alongside the social worker at Child Protection Case Conferences
• Provide a consultation role on practice issues for staff and, where appropriate, managers
• Provide specialist advice and support across the team.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and coaching to staff within Children’s Services as required and support other staff with students on placement to ensure good quality placements and development of the workforce
• Take responsibility for delegated decision making appropriate to the role.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 21.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £16.00

To engage families at the point of entry to the service and build and maintain positive working relationships?with service users, both at the centre and in the community, enabling their?access to the locality offer.
To input data/family details and attendances onto out EHM system.
To provide the day to day front of house management and administration functions for the centre.
EXPERIENCE
Demonstrable experience of working effectively as part of a team in a busy, multi-agency environment
Experience of using a range of ICT software systems and packages

Job Category : Interims
Location : Town Hall, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £357.60 per day

Main Purpose of the Job/Key Objectives:

The Children’s Audit Team is responsible for delivery of strategic and operational Quality Assurance, audit planning and QA activity across the service, playing a key role in the identification of trends to inform the assurance planning process and training plan and drive service improvement and improve social care outcomes for children and young people.

The post holder will facilitate the delivery of a regular learning and improvement plan, central to the borough’s improvement journey in social care. This role supports the allocation and undertakes case audits, moderations and follow up of recommended actions.
The post holder will complete regular audit activity as requested by the Improvement Leads or Practice and Development Manager and ensure key messages are identified, learning is shared and recommendations for action are made, implemented and tracked for impact.

Responsible for planning and executing ‘practice week’ twice annually , supporting the entire leadership and management function in Starting Well to undertake learning reviews and observations of practice.

The post holder will l arrange and deliver audit training sessions, workshops and learning reviews to ensure that staff are fully aware of their quality assurance responsibilities, particularly in relation to our continuous improvement journey in social care.

The role will support in collating feedback from service users and staff to inform service planning and improvement activity.

Provide support to projects and other work streams which deliver the Starting Well Improvement Plan.

Experience

⦁ At least Advanced Practitioner level experience in a busy social work department
⦁ Auditing experience (desirable)
⦁ Project planning and organisational skills.
⦁ Ability to use key IT systems to manipulate data, present plans and develop new structures / models (Microsoft Office suite including Visio).
⦁ Excellent communication skills both written and oral, together with evidence of effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
⦁ Ability to engage key stakeholders and elicit views / carry out consultation / focus groups to inform plans.
⦁ Ability to self-manage and deliver against deadlines, but also collaborate with members of the team and key leads in HR and Finance.
⦁ Experience of working with local authority / children’s services desirable.
⦁ Financial analysis and projection / experience of supporting organisational change beneficial.
⦁ Ability to demonstrate resilience to conflicting and competing demands, and the ability to proactively and independently manage and prioritise own workload.

Qualifications:
⦁ GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
⦁ Social Work qualified

Desirable:

⦁ Good level of self-awareness and understanding of strengths and limitations.
⦁ A degree in any related subject or field
⦁ Experience of delivering on support on projects.

Additional Requirements:

⦁ The Council has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its services to the community and in the employment of people. It expects all employees to understand, comply with and promote its policies in their own work, and to undertake any appropriate training.
⦁ Comply with Health and Safety Regulations associated with your employment.
⦁ Be aware of the council’s responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1984 for the security, accuracy and relevance of all personal data held on such systems and ensure that all processes comply with this.
⦁ To treat all information acquired through your employment, both formally and informally, in strict confidence. There are strict rules and protocols defining employees’ access to and use of the council’s databases, any breach of which will be regarded as subject to disciplinary investigation.
⦁ You may be required to work at any Council site.
⦁ Demonstrate a flexible approach in the delivery of work within the service area. Consequently, the post holder may be required to perform duties not specifically identified in the job profile but which are in line with the general responsibilities of the post.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Redbridge Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.90

Family Support Worker for CWD Role to review Care Packages. 6 Month duration.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Marsala Road No.122, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 19:00
Salary: £19.05

To provide emergency and support services to Lewisham’s Telecare service users
To offer advice and information to users, their next of kin and liaising with other council departments and outside agencies.
To visit users in their own homes, providing assistance and care to vulnerable adults.
To ensure the provision of a high quality and effective 24 hour service to users of Linkline in accordance with current policies and practices.
To actively ensure equality of service delivery in accordance to the council’s equalities.
Must hold a full current driving licence.
Must be able to undertake flexible shifts on a rota basis.

Knowledge

⦁ Of the issues affecting vulnerable people, including older people, disabled S
people, people living with domestic violence and people living with chronic
illnesses.

⦁ Of the relevant legislation and policies relating to vulnerable people. S

Of the relevant legislation relating to Health & Safety at work
Skills

⦁ Ability to use Information Technology systems.

⦁ Ability to respond effectively and be the first person on scene in emergency situations and render first aid appropriately to service users. S

⦁ Ability to provide emergency assistance in the form of First Aid, resuscitation, personal care and safer moving & handling where necessary. Or be willing to attend training for this responsibility. S

⦁ Ability to follow instructions and guidance from medical professionals when more intense first aid is required, such as CPR S

Experience

⦁ Of supporting vulnerable people in their own homes or within S organisations or in services that provide direct assistance or care.

⦁ Of carrying out a wide range of general administrative tasks. S

⦁ Good practical experience of using computerised systems S

⦁ Excellent customer care experience S

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £14.79
MAIN PURPOSE:
To undertake the administrative arrangements around setting up child protection conferences
To minute child protection strategy meetings and child protection conferences as required. To type and distribute the minutes of those meetings.
Assist in maintaining the child protection register.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. To organise child protection case conferences and reviews on Looked After Children following instructions from social workers.
2. To make administrative arrangements for the location of the conference or after review and ensure that all interested parties are invited on a mutually convenient date.
3. To minute child protection strategy meetings and conferences, taking direction from the Chair.
4. To type/word process the minutes and on approval from the Chair, disseminate to the participants in line with Area Child Protection Committee procedures.
5. Keep records of future conferences and other information as required.
6. To cover the work of the other Quality Assurance Unit administrators as directed by the Quality Assurance Administrative Manager for two colleague administrators who also have responsibility for child protection matters.
7. To attend and minute Area Child Protection Committee and sub committee meetings when appropriate and agreed with the line manager.
8. To assist in maintaining the Child Protection Register.
9. To provide statistical information pertaining to the Child Protection Register for management and other agencies, as required. To maintain the Child Protection Filing System.
10. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department / Section.
    SKILLS & ABILITIES

Good written skills
Good oral communication skills and telephone skills
Good word processing skills
Good accurate, minuting skills
Data input skills

KNOWLEDGE
Literate to a high level

EXPERIENCE
Administrative experience
Previous experience of minuting meetings

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: £21.98
Job Purpose

The post holder will be the Team Manager with responsibility for the Case Management Service supporting complex cases, planned and unplanned reviews, unpaid carers and respite for older people and adults with impairments.

The post holder will support the Service Manager with the strategic management of the service and will take responsibility for a specialist area of social work, attending meetings and providing expert input as required.

Education & Training
Social Work qualification
SCW registration
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

A good understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and All Wales Safeguarding Procedures and other relevant legislation/ Best Practice Guidelines.

A good understanding of preventative and strengths based social work practice.

Experience / Knowledge
Experience of supervising social work staff, and or providing mentoring to colleagues.

Minimum of 3 years of post-qualifying experience within a social service.

A proven record of social work case management experience, including complex case management.

Experience of dealing with complex safeguarding issues

Experience and sound knowledge of Mental Capacity practice.

Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates a practised and consistent approach to allocation of work and prioritisation with a systemic approach to identifying and mitigating risk.

Ability to analyse data, evaluate trends,
and manage change.
in challenging environment.

Proven ability to develop.
procedures, practice and
supported training, taking.
a whole system approach.

Proven ability to manage.
conflicts and complaints
effectively, and with
diplomacy.

Job Category : Housing
Location : Sutton Gate, Sutton Housing Partnership
Hours Per Week : 38.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.06
Purpose: Working together to deliver homes and communities where residents feel happy and secure.
Values: High Performing, One Team, Make it Happen and Excellent Customer Service.

Key Responsibilities:
● Uphold SHPs Values, Behaviours & Leadership expectations at all times (see overleaf)
● Inspect and survey properties for fire,
asbestos and other relevant risks to comply
with the Fire Safety Regulations, Regulatory
Reform Fire Safety Order, Control of Asbestos
Regulations, building regulations and associated legislation.
● Prepare reports and prioritise remedial actions following inspections.
● Prepare schedules of remedial works and supervise service providers in undertaking them.
● Update databases and risk registers.
● Conduct cyclical auditing to ensure premises are compliant. Liaise with the local housing manager and estate manager relating to any non-compliance by residents or hazards on
estates so that appropriate actions can be taken.
● Check service providers operating for SHP for Health & Safety compliance and safe working practices.
● Provide advice to residents, managers and colleagues relating to building compliance,
including fire precautions and evacuation procedures.

Skills & Experience
Essential:
● Understanding of the social housing sector and
the importance of managing risks.
● Knowledge and experience to ensure
properties comply with fire, asbestos and
other safety regulations.
● Understanding of building construction.
● Understanding of risk assessment processes, risk mitigation and its application.
● Diagnosis of common defects relating to fire and other compliance matters.
● Familiar with fire safety and building engineering, active and passive systems.
● Managing service providers in similar work.
● Willingness to develop knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations 2015

Desirable:
● Knowledge of the Construction (Design and
Management) Regulations 2015 and its
relevance to the work that SHP manages

Qualifications:
● The following or equivalent: UKATA Asbestos Awareness course P405 Management of
Asbestos in Buildings, NEBOSH National
Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk
Management, Scaffold Inspection qualification,
Advanced managing working at height training
course.

Job Category : Technical
Location : Lambeth Town Hall, London Borough of Lambeth
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £196.00 per day

General duties as per JD. Essentially covering the following.

To ensure the timely, efficient and effective delivery of the Lambeth Payroll Service data file transmission process that meet the needs of internal and external customers and that meet the business needs, priorities and objectives of the Council. E.g.:

• Monthly payroll running.
• Validation reports.
• BACS file transmission to the Financial Transactions Service.
• RTI. FPS and EPS file submissions.
• Payroll file transfer for general ledger submission.
• Other post payroll processes.

Produce monthly employer pension reporting.;
• LGPS I-Connect.
• LPFA employer portal.
• Teachers’ Pensions MDC/MCR and End of Year Certificate.
• NHSPS electronic staff records.
Manage and implement year end / start of new year payroll processes;
• Supplementary payrolls.
• Pay awards.
• Pay increments.
• P60, P6 and P9 uploads.
• Tax code uplift.
• Payroll new financial year period dates.
• Voluntary deductions new rates (e.g. Unison).
• Pensions Auto Enrolment thresholds.
• Pensions banding (LGPS, TP, NHSPS).
• EOY Pension returns.

To manage and ensure the production and distribution to employees/ers of bulk employee/er information, e.g.:
• Payslips.
• P60’s.
• Chargeability Reports.
• Third Party Payments Reports.

Job Category : Legal (Specialist)
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £35.76

• To support the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services management team in the provision of strategic, high level legal advice to the Councils, Members and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in Employment and related areas to enable the Councils to progress with corporate goals.
• To lead and manage a team in a shared back office support service. The team will include lawyers, legal officers and support staff, and the Senior Lawyer will support the Team Leader in the delivery of a portfolio of high quality, solution focused legal work in more than one discipline and across multiple sites, to customers in different organisations.
• To support the Principal Lawyer in meeting the strategic aims of the Legal Services department.
• To build positive relationships with customers, assisting the Principal Lawyer in the role as relationship manager, and developing and marketing new and innovative solutions
• To support the Principal Lawyer in developing ways of maximising and improving income generation and ,identifying savings

Able to demonstrate and evidence
Knowledge and experience in:
⦁ An understanding of the workings of local government and the challenges being set by the new local government agenda along with the financial, legal and political context of local government.
⦁ The ability to contribute towards setting the strategic direction of Legal Services, supporting the senior management team to develop the overarching strategy for the service and the necessary supporting plans for delivery, with and through partners.
⦁ Knowledge of local government powers and duties and at least one of the following areas of law, civil litigation, Employment& contract, planning, development.
⦁ Employment and related areas
A qualified solicitor or barrister holding a practicing certificate.