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Job Category:  Admin & Clerical
Job location 36 Orchard Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1XX, 

United Kingdom 
Lincolnshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £12.76 per hour

The Customer Service Centre is the First Point of Contact for many of Lincolnshire County Councils Services, including Adult Care, Children's Services, Highways, Registration & Celebratory Services, Library Services. We deliver a diverse range of services, many of which play an important part in people's lives - whether it is carrying out a Social Care Assessment to enable a resident to stay safely at home, taking a contact to support a Child in Need or simply renewing a library book, it can be hard, but rewarding work.

The Opportunity 
We have vacancies available in our Customer Service Centre based in Lincoln in our Adult Care Teams. Using the strength-based approach to enable positive change in people's life you will deal with contacts via telephone and email from the public and professionals who are contacting us for information and advice, to report a safeguarding or to access a service from Adult Care, the Lincolnshire Carer Service and/or the Wellbeing Service. 
These calls can be complex, sensitive, and emotive, but from the training received you will use your call control, professional curiosity as well as your excellent communication skills to gather the relevant information to determine the most appropriate outcome for the customer.

About you 
You will be a passionate and customer focused candidate with experience of working within a busy Customer Care or Customer Service Centre environment. Experience within a social care setting would be preferred, but not essential as full training will be provided. 
Excellent typing and sound IT skills are essential as you will be required to type and talk to ensure the contact is taken as efficiently as possible Serco Business

Where will I work? 
Our offices are based in Lincoln City Centre at Lancaster House, and we do offer agile working opportunities (a mix of Office and working at home) once you're settled in and fully trained. 
What hours will I work? 
Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be flexible to work between the hours of 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday. 
What training will I be given? 
You will be given a full Induction and relevant training aligned to your role and ongoing development.

Job Category:  Legal
Job location Churton Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3ND, United Kingdom 
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £18.85 per hour


Working within Children Services and S.47 trained based in Russell House, Churton Road, Rhyl

Denbighshire County Council, located in beautiful North Wales, has a clear vision of being an excellent Council close to the communities. The Council is one of the best performers in Wales We are committed to ensuring that vulnerable children and young people are effectively supported to reach their full potential, delivered through our effective early help and prevention services, and strong partnerships that ensure safeguarding remains the highest priority for children and young people in Denbighshire. To help deliver our vision, we need experienced, self-motivated, and innovative social work professionals. Various opportunities exist to work in the Looked After Team and Intake and Intervention Team. You will work closely to find solutions and creating change. You will use your skills to carry out assessments, make evidence-based recommendations and decisions for interventions to support vulnerable children achieve positive outcomes.

 The successful applicant will have a recognised Social Work qualification i.e. CQSW, CSS or Degree/DipSW and be registered with the Care Council; and have previous experience of working with vulnerable children and families. The Grade you will be appointed on will be dependant on previous experience. Our challenging journey is shaping the future of Children�s services, aspiring to be the best. Come and join us to take up the challenge and play a key role within a highly supportive environment, to improve services to children and young people in Denbighshire.

 Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references

Job Purpose To provide social work services to children, young people and their families and achieve positive outcomes within the Service�s vision and priorities: �Vulnerable children are safeguarded, live within permanent, stable, secure and loving families which provide opportunities for success and enable them to grow and develop into healthy, well rounded adults� Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities Form and develop working relationships with service users, families and their carers: � To ensure that the positive outcomes for children as defined in the Service�s priorities are the focus for all interventions. � Promote and develop positive working links across and within agencies and local voluntary/user groups � Contribute to the direct provision of care, support, intervention and protection of vulnerable children and families. � Contribute to the planning and development of services � Maintain accurate and relevant records which are consistent with Departmental policies � Implement relevant legislation and internal policies and procedures. � Be responsible for own professional development through the use of supervision and learning opportunities.

 Resources/Equipment/Material N/A Supervision/Management of People N/A Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience The successful applicant will have: � A recognised Social Work qualification i.e. CQSW, CSS or Degree/Diploma in Social Work and be registered with a Social Work Care Council. � Previous experience of working with vulnerable people and children � Previous experience of assessments/reports for Court � Ability to work within agreed boundaries whilst recognising areas of discretion. � Ability to work in a pressurised environment. � Commitment to professional development Excellent support, professional development and supervision are available. Special Working Conditions N/A Employment Checks/ Specific Requirements Post involves direct contact with vulnerable children and their families, as such an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check required and satisfactory references Vision/Context The Children and Family Service is committed to improving the life chances of the most vulnerable children, young people and their families in Denbighshire and wherever possible enabling children, young people and their families to live safely in their communities. � He/she will respond appropriately to referrals and cases allocated by the Practice Leader/Team Manager in terms of assessment, ongoing casework tasks, accessing Directorate and inter agency resources, reviewing action taken and � Modifying service inputs appropriately. This work will need to be undertaken within the context of relevant legislation, local procedures and national guidance. The post holder will be an integral member of a prescribed practice group operating in a manner that supports other practice group members. In addition they will maintain close working relationships that are mutually beneficial within Children�s Services DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PERSON SPECIFICATION The Person Specification sets out the skills, knowledge and experience that are considered to be necessary to carry out the duties of the post effectively. It will be used in the short-listing and interview process for this post. You should demonstrate on your application form how you meet these criteria as you will only be shortlisted if you meet all of the essential criteria (and desirable criteria where applicable).


 Post Title: Social Worker - Intake and Intervention Service Education & Children�s Services Grade: Grade 7 - 9 CRITERIA ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Application Form / Interview / Presentation / References etc.

 1. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Professional qualification in social work i.e. CQSW, CSS, Degree or Diploma in Social Work Application form 

2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Previous experience of working with vulnerable people/families/children Previous experience of working with client group Experience of working for a statutory agency Application form Interview

 3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation Knowledge and understanding of the values of social work Knowledge of child protection procedures Ability to set clear objectives and work in a systematic way Ability to work within agreed boundaries whilst recognizing areas of discretion Ability to assess and motivate change Knowledge of recent government initiatives Experience of completing evidence based court assessments. Application form Interview 

4. PERSONAL QUALITIES Good team member Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills Ability to work in a pressurized environment Self motivation Good time management skills Welsh speaking Application form Interview 5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Empathy with the Welsh Language and Culture Fluent in Welsh language Interview

Job Category:  Legal
Job location Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London, EC1M 5NW, United Kingdom 
Southern Housing
Hours per week: 35
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £45.00 per hour


Employee must have a valid and current Law Society Practicing Certificate (if a solicitor) or a Bar Council certificate with the ability to conduct litigation confirmed (if a Barrister). � Enhanced DBS and driving licence requirements are not applicable to this rol

To provide legal advice and assistance routine/standard housing management and landlord & tenant matters and on more complex matters, with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members. To include conducting efficient and effective litigation to include but not limited to, anti-social behaviour injunctions; anti-social behaviour possession claims; committal applications; tenancy fraud possession claims; access injunctions; housing disrepair claims; prosecutions under the Environmental Protection Act; applications to the Court of Protection and money claims, briefing Counsel and/or conducting advocacy where appropriate in order to protect the interests of Southern Housing and its Group partners. Dependant on your level of skill and experience, to provide or assist in the provision of advice on and conduct of other contentious matters with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members. To include First Tier Tribunal cases; trespass/Right of Way/breach of Easement claims and other claims arising from contactor, Landlord and Leaseholder non-performance or breach of contract or lease terms. To assist with instructing external solicitors for matters that cannot be dealt with in[1]house. To assist in developing the in-house legal provision to meet the needs of Southern Housing and its Group partners. To ensure that legal work is carried out in house where this is more cost effective including preparing and drafting all own pleadings on routine/standard matters and more complex matters, with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members to include but not limited to, notices of seeking possession; claim forms; particulars of claim; defences; reply to defences; part 20 counterclaims; injunctions; committal applications, witness statements; case summaries; lists of issues; chronologies and trial bundles. Ensure communication between instructing officers and the legal team is effective and efficient. To assist in the development and to implement processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective provision of housing management and other litigation services and advice on landlord & tenant law including the provision of witness support in particular to those witnesses involved with anti-social behaviour cases which includes out of office hours visits to their homes, if required. To comply with the approved processes and procedures, including maintaining data records and registers as required by the Director of Legal Services. Ensure sound data management, both in case management and in passing on key data to other departments in a timely fashion. To keep up to date with the constitutional, legal and regulatory framework within which Housing Associations operate. This also includes keeping up to date records in requirements. To ensure that such knowledge is shared to encourage a knowledgeable and compliance focused culture. To support more junior legal team members and volunteers and provide assistance to the more senior team members and general assistance to the wider legal team. Liaising with clients, suppliers, and staff at all levels across the organisation. Build and maintain effective working relationships with external contacts and partners including updating colleagues in respect of changes in law. Ensure confidentiality, sensitivity, and a professional approach in all activities. To provide cover for other solicitors in the litigation side of the team and, dependant on skills and experience, for the Legal Services Manager (Litigation) in their absence

Job Category:  Admin & Clerical
Job location Wallfields, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EQ, United Kingdom 
East Hertfordshire District Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £11.44 per hour

Manage office tasks including document handling, data entry, and maintaining confidentiality. Application Processing. Efficiently process applications adhering to procedures and timelines, and monitoring.

Ensuring Housing Applicants have provided supporting ID and documents to allow their housing applications to be processed. Chasing clients for missing documents. Linking documents to housing applications submitted by clients. Making sure housing applications are ready to be processed and changing their status to allow them to be processed by Housing Options Officers.  

Qualifications and Experience

• Require a good standard of English and Maths
• Experience of working as an administrative assistant, corporate support officer, or related role
• Experience of communicating in a range of ways i.e., letter, email, telephone with a range of contacts (internal and external)
• Experience of resolving issues by telephone or in writing where appropriate 
• Experience in using Microsoft Office 365 including Word to create letters. 
• Experience of e-mailing , chasing and liaising with clients.
• Experience of scanning, indexing, printing, and processing inbound and outbound correspondence.
• Experience of using IT systems to manage customer outcomes. 
• Proven record of accomplishment of delivering successful outcomes for internal and external customers
• Ability to foster good working relationships with colleges and customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to meet deadlines and priorities workloads.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Knowledge of scanning and indexing functions
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Adaptability and flexibility in response to changing priorities or tasks.
• Familiarity with office equipment such as printers, scanners, and photocopiers
• Familiarity with financial and budgetary responsibilities
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach to work
• Proactive approach to continuous personal development

Job Category:  Social Care Non-Qualified
Job location Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX,
United Kingdom
Sefton MBC
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £19.00 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Children’s Social Care Service as part of a team responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people who will be leaving or have left care provision, continuously improving outcomes. 

To be responsible for support, guidance and work with young people in accordance with national and departmental procedures and guidance. 

MAIN DUTIES

1. Provide advice and practical support to care experienced young people.   
2. Participate in the assessment, preparation, monitoring and review of Pathway Plans, ensuring a person-centred focus and empowering young people and their families where appropriate
3. Co-ordinate the provision of support and take reasonable steps so that care experienced young people make use of services
4. Maintain information about care experienced young people’s progress and well-being through a range of methods including direct contact.
5. Assist young people to maintain positive health and well-being as well as provide targeted advice and support to access specialist health services. 
6. Support young people to develop their confidence by being aspirational for young people and supporting them to achieve their full potential. 
7. Identify and assess levels of risk and need and take responsibility for reporting risk through the line management structure.
8. Identify and report safeguarding issues in line with legislation and local procedures. 
9.  Work as part of a wider corporate parenting team that includes a variety of different agencies, all of whom have the needs of the young person as their priority.
10. Work in partnership within the Council and across agency boundaries including statutory, voluntary and local community and faith groups. 
11. Attend and represent the department at a range of meetings in line with the individual needs of the young person. 
12. Maintain accurate, timely and up to date records on ICS and any other electronic tools or data bases as required.
13. Ensure that expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded. 
14. Contribute to the development of the service through team meetings, Departmental and Council events. 
15. Prepare for and attend Performance and Development Reviews, supervision sessions and staff meetings and make use of all available learning and development opportunities.
16. To undertake any other duties as directed from time-to-time to meet the exigencies of the service.

Job Category:  Admin & Clerical
Job location Holles Street, Worskop, Nottinghamshire, S802LJ, LE11 2TX,
United Kingdom
Nottinghamshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £13.26 per hour

Based at Holles St Short Breaks Service

Grade 3 - £25,5683 pa

37 hours per week

Days of work – Monday to Friday

Holles Street provides short breaks for adults with learning disabilities and is one of three short breaks services run by Nottinghamshire County Council.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to provide business support to the Team, and it is essential that you are able to form positive relationships and have good interaction with people that use the service during their short breaks stay. 

You will be the first port of call for anyone telephoning or visiting the Service, such as parents and carers, health professionals, Adult Care workers, so you must be able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills, always communicate effectively whilst maintaining confidentiality. The postholder will have regular contact with the people that use the service, therefore need to also be approachable.

Your day-to-day duties will include financial tasks, involving budget monitoring and making and recording payments from petty cash; working with the Team to record requests for stays, book stays and issue confirmations of any bookings. 

You must have excellent word processing skills, be competent in the use of spreadsheets and be able to provide management information and compile statistics.

Other duties include using electronic systems to ensure that bookings and attendance at the service are recorded accurately and to process payments, travel claims and absences for staff through to payroll.

You must be able to work on your own initiative. 

You must have an awareness of and commitment to Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety issues.

Job Category:  Housing
Job location council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, 
United Kingdom
Charnwood Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £20.00 per hour

Apprentice time-served in painting / decorating.
Minimum 1 years experience following completion of apprenticeship.
Experience in floor and wall tiling
Experience of ordering and receiving/collecting materials.    
A good understanding and knowledge of up to date legislation relating to the building industry including health and safety    
Good punctuality record
Ability to demonstrate technical skills    
Ability to use PDAs and administer all job related requirements.    
Ability to work at heights and experience of using ladder and scaffold/towers to deliver work requirements.    
Experience in working within voids and responsive repairs.
Computer Literate.
A good knowledge and understanding of Social Housing.
Experience of asbestos awareness and removal.

Job Category:  Social Care Qualified
Job location Station Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 1NB, United Kingdom
Redbridge Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £26.50 per hour

To manage a caseload of youth justice cases, both out of court disposals and statutory court orders, according to the National Standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework.

• With the Child First, Offender Second approach, to provide effective support and interventions to children and young people to complete their disposals / orders and live a crime-free life.   
• Provide effective communication with children and young people, their families and relevant internal and external partners so as to secure the best outcome for children and young people.
• To ensure that equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice are a priority throughout all areas of the work.
• Using AssetPlus as Assessment and Planning tool to undertake case management with specific focus on trauma informed practice building foundations for change and desistance factors in order to support children and young people to refrain from offending and re-offending.
• To work collaboratively with children and young people, their families and partner agencies to deliver effective evidence based group and/or individual interventions/programmes to reduce the risk of offending, re-offending and disengagement from education, employment and training.
• To prepare Pre-Sentence Reports or Stand-Down Reports for the Court and Panel Reports for Referral Order Panel and other forums as required.
• To represent YJTPS and present information to Courts.
• To provide effective engagement and deliver interventions based on the analysis of the assessment to keep the child or young person safe and keep other people safe. 

Job Category:  Housing
Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Central Bedfordshire Council 

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £19.57 per hour

About the role

The Housing Property team delivers circa 20,000 responsive repairs each year alongside capital works to circa 5,500 homes, including boiler servicing and maintaining fire precautions, keeping residents safe in their homes, whilst complying with legislation.

As Housing Relets Team Leader, you will manager the delivery of maintenance and voids work (circa £6M per annum) to the Councils housing assets, considering current stock condition ensuring optimal and sustainable use of the asset.

Duties also include: Accountable for Health, Safety, and condition of council owned dwellings. Responsible for customer experience (repairs appointments, IT systems, data etc) Management, administration, and supervision of contractors delivering inspection, risk assessment, renovation, maintenance and timely void turnarounds to council owned dwellings. Ensuring collaborative working with contractors to deliver an excellent customer journey.

This exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Service where you will have the opportunity to make a difference to how we deliver our services and find your greatness helping the Council to achieve its ambition of being a more efficient and responsive Council.  

Your Role

Identify and analyse defects affecting health, safety and condition of council-owned dwellings leading to managing cost effective works to time, quality and budget.

You will plan, prepare, procure, deliver and manage void works to time, budget and quality through the entire cycle.

You will manage, procure and supervise contractors to deliver inspection, risk assessment, renovation, servicing and maintenance to council owned property.

Take part as required in emergency planning and a standby rota.*

Desktop diagnosis of customer repair enquiries leading to effective remedial works.*

Job Category:  Housing
Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £16.93 per hour

Are you inspired to help people by developing a range of employment opportunities to support people to tackle poverty through employment? We are searching for an individual to join our Working Denbighshire team as part of our Employment Engagement function to develop highly effective employer networks across all sectors so that Denbighshire citizens are able to access different types of opportunities from a range of businesses/employers. The ideal candidate will have the ability to target, engage and build effective relationships with employers and businesses as well as being highly motivated, innovative, proactive and an excellent communicator and negotiator.

Job Category: Housing
Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £17.47 per hour

Job Purpose

To co-ordinate, develop, deliver and evaluate a range of learning and training opportunities across a whole range of Working Denbighshire participants aged 16 and over. As part of the overall Working Denbighshire Strategy, you will be required to ensure the achievement of learning and qualifications in sufficient numbers to meet our ambitious delivery targets.

Working within the Working Denbighshire Employer and Training team the Training Coordinator will develop effective interagency, multidisciplinary and whole sector relationships in order to identify training needs and be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing a range of training programs in order to help meet these objectives.

This role will support the Working Denbighshire service by participating in other programmes and training as required and to promote and represent the work of the Service internally and with all external partner agencies.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Work with Working Denbighshire staff to identify the training needs of participants. Initiate, develop and implement training programs (outsourced and/or in-house) to meet the needs identified to prepare participants to enter employment and career paths. Take responsibility for the training and development of participants.

Develop an understanding of the range of courses available, their occupational relevance and sources of available funding.

Develop an understanding of participant and employer requirements and preferences in relation to the range of training and skills courses available, identifying skills gaps and training demands.

Understand access routes to further and higher education and be able to liaise with providers and participants to boost enrolment.


CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Application Form/

Interview / Presentation / References etc

1. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

A relevant

training/coaching qualification, or

experience of working as a Trainer?Training

Coordinator, Training Facilitator or other relevant position

coordinating training in a community setting.

Practice Assessor / Teacher Award.

2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Proven experience as a Training Coordinator, Trainer, Coach, Training Facilitator or similar role.

Experience of inter- agency networking and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sectors.

Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training events & initiatives.

3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Knowledge of various training methods, techniques and latest approaches to ensure effective programs, including e-learning, classroom based, coaching, apprenticeships etc

Ability to complete full training cycles including assess needs, plan, develop, source, coordinate and monitor training initiatives.

Knowledge of the range of courses available, their occupational relevance and sources of available funding.

Ability to develop training aids suchas resources, manuals, handbooks etc.

Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.

Excellent ICT skills with ability to use e-learning platforms and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Job Category: Housing
Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £18.85 per hour

To be responsible for leading the Employer Engagement function for the Working Denbighshire service in support of the objectives of the employability projects that sit within the service.  This role will ensure that employers are recruited into the Working Denbighshire Service in sufficient numbers to meet our ambitious delivery targets. 

Working closely with the Working Denbighshire Employer & Training Relationships Manager they will lead and support the development and implementation of the Employer Engagement strategy to ensure an integrated approach to Employer Engagement and skills delivery.

This role will ensure that Working Denbighshire cultivates a positive working relationship with employers and partner agencies throughout the county to develop our employment and work experience offer and ensure opportunities are available for participants. 

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Provide advice, guidance & direction to members of the Employer Engagement Team to ensure high levels of employer engagement and work experience activities are achieved.  

Develop, strengthen and proactively manage new employer relationships to increase our participants� opportunities to secure work experience, and employment.

To be responsible for identifying, maintaining and strengthening current employer engagement activities including jobs fairs, careers events, sector route ways and our Work Start Scheme programme to maximise opportunities for local employers and other stakeholders to engage with our participants.

Support along with the Partnership team the design, coordination and delivery of training and support to meet the needs of participants who have a wide range of abilities and develop Sector Routeways aligned to business requirements.

To work with the business management team to determine targets to be achieved and ensure that the Employer Engagement team meets performance expectations, raising any risks or issues to the Working Denbighshire Employer & Training Relationships Manager. 

Supervise the Employment Engagement team to include staff development and team performance through the delivery of clear project plans and staff objectives. Undertaking monitoring of progress via regular 1:1 meetings, positive engagement and communication with staff and identify any staff training and developmental needs. 

Work with the Working Denbighshire Managers and Lead roles to identify areas of action or success and any gaps in uptake of provision and create innovative strategies to continuously improve employer engagement activity and ensure maximum participation in the service.   Provide reports on activity to the Management Team as required.  

Use expert knowledge, research and Labour Market Information to identify new opportunities for collaboration across employment sectors, to enhance our delivery of activities to participants to support their employment prospects and development.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Knowledge and skills in employer engagement or experience of working with employers, agencies and third sector groups.

Knowledge of Labour Market Information and commercial awareness to understand the skills needed for certain roles and the demand for future employment across the local area.

Knowledge of working with citizens who are experiencing poverty with barriers to education, employment and training and an understanding of employment support programmes, participant engagement and progression and knowledge of the support needs required in relation to employment and benefit issues, the welfare reform and implications and barriers to employment for participants and employers.

Experience of planning, implementing, and evaluating sustainable recruitment initiatives across different sectors. 

Experience of working in partnership with statutory, voluntary, public and private sectors and interagency networking.

Experience in finding and engaging participants, service users or customers.

Experience of leading a team and new initiatives having a competent manner and the ability to work in a friendly, efficient, reliable and supportive manner.

Working within a demanding and pressurised environment with the ability to start and finish complex and multiple programmes of work often in a multi-agency context, and within agreed timescales.

The ability to demonstrate a high level of verbal and written skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills with experience of conflict management.

The ability to communicate effectively and influence senior officers both within and outside the Service, in partner agencies and Elected Members. 

Good numeracy and budget management skills and an enthusiasm for achieving results.

Excellent ICT skills with the ability to navigate Microsoft applications and databases with ease. 

Commitment to equal opportunities and corporate policies.

Evidence of continuing professional development. 

Employment Checks/ Specific Requirements

All new starters are required to undergo our standard safer recruitment checks; 2 satisfactory references covering 3 years� employment, evidence of essential qualifications, evidence of Right to Work in the UK. 

Where appropriate DBS checks may be required

Denbighshire County Council recognises its obligations to safeguard children and adults together with preventing slavery and human trafficking and will do all in its power to prevent slavery and human trafficking within its business. Modern slavery can take many forms including the trafficking of people, forced labour, servitude and slavery.

Safeguarding is everyone�s business and all Denbighshire employees are required to work in accordance with the Council�s Child / Adult Safeguarding policies and procedures and have a duty to report any concerns which may be noted during the course of their duties and are asked to be alert to the signs of exploitation. Concerns should be raised via their Designated Safeguarding Manager in order that the Council can take prompt action when exploitation is identified.

Job Category : Housing, Benefits & Planning

Location :Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £50.00

A Tree Officer is required to work in the Planning Department, assessing tree works applications with potential also to assess impacts of planning applications/development proposals upon trees. Aided by existing P/T Senior Tree Officer.The role will require frequent site visits so yes office presence is required at least half the working time

Job Category : Legal

Location : Coroners Court, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start 

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £14.84
Support to the Inquest Manager pursuant to statutory duty to provide support to coroner's service.

Role Purpose

This role provides legal administrative support to the to the Senior Coroner and Assistant Coroners with the inquest process, working closely with the Inquest Manager.

To meet the evolving needs of the service you will be required to work flexibly, providing cover in other areas following appropriate training.

Main Responsibilities

1.         Provide legal administrative support in relation to inquests following the direction and guidance of the Inquest Manager, Senior Coroner and Assistant Coroners.

2.         Assist stakeholders in contact with the Coroner’s Service in matters relating to inquests.

3.         Support the Inquest Manager with collation of reports for the Senior Coroner and prepare files in connection with inquests.

4.         Support the management of inquests in accordance with statutory provisions, including sending out legal notices and responding to requests.

5.         Build and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders.

 
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

•          Relevant degree, or equivalent experience

•          Administrative or legal qualification

Experience

•          Administrative experience, at least part of which should have been in a legal environment.

•          Experience of dealing with complex and sensitive issues.

•          Experience of dealing with legal claims and inquests.

•          Experience of liaising with public agencies such as the NHS, Police, government departments.

•          Experience of working in a claims/ litigation environment.

Knowledge

•          Knowledge of claims management process

•          Knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009, specifically inquest procedures 

•          Basic understanding of English legal system

•          Knowledge of the provisions of relevant legislation relating to confidentiality and disclosure of information, such as the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000

•          Knowledge of legal complaints and Risk Management procedures

Skills

•          Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

•          Ability to work using own initiative and be self-motivated

•          Ability to process complex and sensitive correspondence

•          Excellent IT skills

•          Ability to work accurately with figures/statistics and produce reports

Job Category: - Admin & Clerical

Job location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS, United Kingdom
 Bromley Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.11 per hour

Working in the office in Bromley 3 days per week and working from home 2 days per week.

To provide a seamless local service delivery through a customer-focused, personalised service of high quality and efficiency that reflects and meets the needs of the managers and service user

1. Answer all enquiries in a timely, courteous and professional manner, making effective use of the Council IS systems as appropriate.
2. Actively listen to callers to assess and clarify the needs of the customer.
3. Provide the customer with the most up-to-date information.
4. Deal with high number of inbound and outbound phone calls, e-mails and internet enquiries.
5. Put referrals on the system received from the police and via an online portal.
6. Upload documents onto case files.
7. Use the councils in house Liquid Logic and EHM system.
8. Be able to use Microsoft Outlook and respond to emails in a professional manner.

Must have experience of working as a business support officer previously within a local authority, experience working in a mash team a bonus.