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You will also support delivery of mechanical and electrical services to Council housing.\nYou’ll oversee quality assurance, conduct site surveys, inspections, and work valuations to ensure all work meets quality and statutory standards. You’ll also be responsible for budget management and drive service improvements by developing key performance indicators, monitoring service delivery and implementing improvements to the service’s efficiency and effectiveness.\nThe Ideal Candidate\nYou’ll be educated to degree level and hold membership of CIOB, or possess equivalent relevant experience. A PRINCE2 certification or project management qualification is also desirable.\nYou’ll have proven experience in managing complex maintenance and service contracts in the Housing or Property Sector, with good technical knowledge of construction works.\nIt’s essential for success in this role that you are able to build effective relationships with stakeholders and communicate clearly both in written and oral format.\nYou’ll have strong organisation and time management skills, as well as a strong ability to analyse and problem solve.\nWorking For Brent\nBrent is a vibrant London borough known for its iconic Wembley Stadium and rich cultural diversity.\nWe’re committed to creating a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact.\nWe offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team culture, and the chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation. Additionally, we operate a hybrid working model with office or on-site presence three times a week.\nTo learn more about our roles and benefits package, please visit <a href=\"http://brenthousingcareers.com/\">brenthousingcareers.com</a>\nAdditional information\nWe will be regularly reviewing applications and conducting weekly interview panels.\nThe information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found at https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.\nBrent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.\nWe are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.\nBrent has a positive approach to flexible working.\nAs a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. 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You’ll work closely with the Building Manager to ensure effective safety management across the Council. \nYou’ll prepare and commission Building Safety Cases, Fire Risk Assessments, and EWS1 certificates. You’ll also be required to manage assigned projects, ensuring the agreed outcomes are delivered on time and within budget. \nYou will also uphold the guidelines set out by the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, demonstrating a commitment to improving standards and ensuring the safety and quality of our social housing in compliance with this critical legislation. \nThe ideal candidate \nYou’ll hold a degree in Fire Safety Engineering, be a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Fire Engineers or possess an equivalent qualification. \nYou should also be able to demonstrate substantial experience in preparing Building Safety Cases and Fire Risk Assessments, possessing working knowledge of building regulations and fire safety legislation. \nThe ability to manage complex projects and ensure compliance with safety standards is essential for success in this role. You’ll also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to communicate clearly with stakeholders. \nWorking for Brent \nBrent is a vibrant London borough known for its iconic Wembley Stadium and rich cultural diversity. \nWe’re committed to creating a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact. \nWe offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team culture, and the chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation. Additionally, we operate a hybrid working model with office or on-site presence three times a week. \nApply now, or to learn more about our roles and benefits package, please visit brenthousingcareers.com\nAdditional information \nWe will be regularly reviewing applications and conducting weekly interview panels. \nThe information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found at https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn. \nBrent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. \nWe are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. \nBrent has a positive approach to flexible working. \nAs a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. 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You’ll also develop and maintain policies such as the Repairs Policy and Service Standards, consulting with stakeholders and ensuring delivery through to the approvals process. \nYou’ll proactively manage specialist areas such as disrepair and dampness, managing budgets and work programmes in order to resolve customer dissatisfaction and reduce stigma. \nYou will also uphold the guidelines set out by the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, demonstrating a commitment to improving standards and ensuring the safety and quality of our social housing in compliance with this critical legislation. \nThe ideal candidate \nYou’ll have a degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience, accompanied by a relevant technical qualification such as RICS, MCIOB, or CIOH. A PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification is desirable. \nYou should possess strong operational knowledge of contract and budget administration, policy development and implementation, and an awareness of relevant legislation, service standards, customer expectations, and risk management. \nExperience in managing property service teams within the housing sector, dealing with performance management of contractors, and handling specialist areas such as structural works, disrepair, dampness, and mould is essential. \nYou should be adept at delivering satisfactory outcomes for residents and managing contracts in complex organisations, as well as be able to provide clear and effective leadership that maximises your team’s performance. \nWorking for Brent \nBrent is a vibrant London borough known for its iconic Wembley Stadium and rich cultural diversity. \nWe’re committed to creating a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact. \nWe offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team culture, and the chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation. Additionally, we operate a hybrid working model with office or on-site presence three times a week. \nFor more information about our benefits package, please visit brenthousingcareers.com \nAdditional information \nWe will be regularly reviewing applications and conducting weekly interview panels.\nThe information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found at https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.\nBrent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. \nWe are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. \nBrent has a positive approach to flexible working. \nAs a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. 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You will also hold a PRINCE2 certification or equivalent project management training or experience. \nYou should have extensive experience running building contracts in social housing, including managing complex major works projects feasibility studies, design and procurement. \nYou’ll have strong knowledge of building construction and maintenance techniques, with an ability diagnose building defects. It is also essential to possess strong budget and financial management skills to be successful in this role. \nAdditionally, you’ll excel in a customer-focussed environment, demonstrating a commitment to excellent service and strong leadership skills. \nWorking for Brent \nBrent is a vibrant London borough known for its iconic Wembley Stadium and rich cultural diversity. \nWe’re committed to creating a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact. \nWe offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team culture, and the chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation. Additionally, we operate a hybrid working model with office or on-site presence three times a week. \nFor more information about our benefits package, please visit brenthousingcareers.com \nAdditional information \nWe will be regularly reviewing applications and conducting weekly interview panels.\nThe information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found at https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.\nBrent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. \nWe are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. \nBrent has a positive approach to flexible working. \nAs a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. 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We’re seeking Area Tenancy Managers to join Brent’s Housing Management Service and help us deliver our fantastic transformation agenda.\nThe Housing Management Service is undergoing an exciting restructure designed to improve wellbeing and access to training and development for our staff. This transformation will allow you to focus on creating meaningful change within your housing patches, making a tangible impact on the community.\nAbout the post \nAs an Area Tenancy Manager (Housing Officer), you’ll manage the end-to-end tenancies for a patch of social tenants or licensees.\nYou'll have the opportunity to develop detailed knowledge across various areas of tenancy management, including voids, lettings, income and arrears, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and providing holistic, person-centred support.\nWith a consistent housing patch, you’ll improve the quality and perception of the Housing Management Service. You’ll work with services across the Council to ensure vulnerable tenants have access to services they need, and Brent’s estates and homes are good quality, safe, and secure.\nYou will also uphold the guidelines set out by the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, demonstrating a commitment to improving standards and ensuring the safety and quality of our social housing in compliance with this critical legislation.\nThe ideal candidate\nWe’re looking for resilient individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are not afraid of hard work. You should have a great sense of humour, team spirit, and strong customer service skills with a focus on empathy and tenant satisfaction.\nKnowledge of local authority statutory and support services related to housing, awareness of relevant housing legislation and welfare benefits, and excellent organisational and IT skills are essential.\nYou’ll excel in this role if you are committed to making a difference, can work independently, and are eager to learn and develop your career.\nWorking for Brent\nBrent is a vibrant London borough known for its iconic Wembley Stadium and rich cultural diversity.\nWe offer manageable workloads with consistent housing patches, opportunities for training and career development across various housing service areas, and a supportive team culture where laughter and friendships thrive.\nAdditionally, we operate a hybrid working model with office or on-site presence three times a week.\nFor more information about our benefits package, please visit brenthousingcareers.com\nAdditional information\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact <a href=\"mailto:george.kocklebergh@brent.gov.uk\">george.kocklebergh@brent.gov.uk</a>\nWe will be regularly reviewing applications and conducting weekly interview panels.\nThe information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found at https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.\nBrent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.\nWe are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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The Council works hard to make a positive contribution to the lives of its residents by delivering continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. We are an ambitious authority seeking new ways of delivering services for residents that represent value for money.\nWe are looking for an experienced Enforcement/ DM Team Leader (MRTPI) to join our busy and friendly Development Management Team. These are exciting times for Hart, particularly for the Development Management (DM) team. We have a new DM Manager, ambitious plans to improve our service delivery and exciting major and heritage developments on the horizon.\nPlanning is firmly at the heart of the Council’s vision to 2040 and we’re consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. \nWe're a small local authority with big ambition. We want to do things bigger, bolder, and better than we have before. Our Council is small enough for you to be able to see the direct impact and influence you can have through your day-to-day work and know the names of all your colleagues. You will also notice that you get to see the faces of our Senior Leadership and Chief Executives on a regular basis.\nAt Hart, we work together to shape the environment for the people in our district and we listen to suggestions and contributions from staff at all levels to improve the way we do this.  We’re the place to grow your enforcement and planning career, come and see for yourself how we empower and develop our staff. The work we have at Hart is diverse and challenging, you can develop your skills and work as part of a friendly and committed team.  \nThe applicant\nYou will make a positive contribution to the Council’s core values by being helpful, approachable, responsive and taking ownership of challenges and problems, whilst making customers feel welcome and cared for. The post will enable the successful candidate to broaden their existing experience through different application types and scale together with the involvement of a variety of projects. We are looking for a suitably experienced, motivated individual to work on complex and challenging proposals and develop their mentoring and sign-off skills. We are committed to improving our customer service standards and we are seeking planners who are positive and proactive and work well as part of a team. \nFor an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Steph Baker, Development Management & Building Control Manager on 01252 774136 or <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk\">stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk</a> \nApply for this role via the apply link above. 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We are looking for an Assistant Enforcement Officer to handle a wide variety of planning enforcement investigations with the view towards succession planning within in our team in the coming years. Hart is a largely rural District in North-East Hampshire and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. The Council works hard to make a positive contribution to the lives of its residents by delivering continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. We are an ambitious authority seeking new ways of delivering services for residents that represent value for money. These are exciting times for Hart, particularly for the Development Management (DM) and enforcement team. Our Enforcement team is committed and in the past year has been busy assessing reports of planning breaches, serving notices where expedient, attending the Magistrates’ Court to obtain sanctions and attending the High Court in London to secure injunctions. Planning is firmly at the heart of the Council’s vision to 2040 and we’re consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. At Hart, we work together to shape the environment for the people in our district and we listen to suggestions and contributions from staff at all levels to improve the way we do this. We’re the place to grow your planning enforcement career, come and see for yourself how we empower and develop our staff. We are currently supporting numerous staff with the RTPI Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) process to reach Chartered status and we continue to invest in our staff, we have staff who have recently completed or are currently undertaking day-release courses to obtain a relevant RTPI-accredited Masters degree. We're a small local authority with big ambition. We want to do things bigger, bolder, and better than we have before. Our Council is small enough for you to be able to see the direct impact and influence you can have through your day-to-day work and know the names of all your colleagues. You will also notice that you get to see the faces of our Senior Leadership and Chief Executives on a regular basis. The applicant\nYou will make a positive contribution to the Council’s core values by being helpful, approachable, responsive and taking ownership of challenges and problems, whilst making customers feel welcome and cared for. The post will enable the successful candidate to broaden their existing experience through different application types and scale together with the involvement of a variety of projects. We are looking for a suitably experienced, motivated individual to work on complex and challenging proposals and develop their mentoring and sign-off skills. We are committed to improving our customer service standards and we are seeking planners who are positive and proactive and work well as part of a team.\nFor an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Steph Baker, Development Management & Building Control Manager on 01252 774136 or <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk\">stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk</a> Apply for this role via the apply link above. Please include a supporting statement (2 to 3 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and how your knowledge and experience make you a great candidate.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,803 to £30,825 Grade: E","publishDate":"2024-10-23T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-18T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d63c0fe1-7fe0-47c8-bbd8-73bbc22cd7d7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a597e312-f657-49e1-9e97-28e3da8b97af","title":"Head of Practice","employer":"London Borough of Merton","department":"London Borough of Merton","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"About Us\nFounded in 2011, the South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is the in-house legal service for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth.\nSLLP is committed to being a high performing in-house shared legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of our five local authorities for the benefit of their communities.\nThe partnership has 150-160 staff and a turnover of £11 million. Over 1 million people are represented by the constituent councils. Operating at scale has enabled it to recruit and retain excellent staff and to provide a consistently high standard of service to our five Boroughs.\nSLLP’s Practice Management team provide business, IT and administrative support to the practice and maintain SLLP’s ISO 9001:2015 accreditation. The team also run the support desk for the award-winning Digital Courtrooms.    \nWe are seeking a new Head of Practice to lead and develop all the non-law elements of SLLP’s legal practice. You will have a solid track record of developing and embedding best practice, innovation and continuous improvement in the delivery of a large legal practice or an equivalent setting.  Excellent leadership skills will be key, as will the ability to engage successfully with SLLP staff, clients across the five Boroughs and external stakeholders. Managing a budget of circa £11 million, financial acumen will also be essential.\nSLLP’s Vision & Values include a commitment to improving services through the development of our staff in an inclusive and supportive environment. We aim to attract and retain a workforce which reflects the diverse communities we serve.\nIf you think you have the skills/experience we are looking for and share the same values, then we want to hear from you.\nPlease contact Julie Oldhamstead on <a href=\"mailto:julie.oldhamstead@merton.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\">julie.oldhamstead@merton.gov.uk</a> to arrange an informal telephone call to discuss the role further.\nFor more information about SLLP visit <a href=\"https://join-sllp.com/\" target=\"_blank\">South London Legal Partnership | (join-sllp.com)</a>  ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade/Salary - Management Grade 1/2 - £78,960 - £85,200 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-23T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-21T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a7514927-714a-4d52-9147-23f11be5df0c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f14848db-e388-464f-98b3-63a657aa35d9","title":"Senior Planner (Development Management)","employer":"Hart District Council","department":"","location":"Fleet","locationType":3,"description":"The job\nLooking for a new challenge? A fantastic opportunity has come up in our Development Management Team for someone who has already gained relevant years of experience in Development Management and would like to broaden their horizon. Hart is a largely rural District in North-East Hampshire and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. The Council works hard to make a positive contribution to the lives of its residents by delivering continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. We are an ambitious authority seeking new ways of delivering services for residents that represent value for money. Planning is firmly at the heart of the Council’s vision to 2040 and we’re consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK. We are looking for an experienced planner to join our busy and friendly Development Management team working on a varied caseload of major and minor planning applications. Our team have been busy this year handling major applications for residential, commercial and rural proposals amongst interesting cases such as care home proposals, heritage applications and solar farms.\nWe're a small local authority with big ambition. We want to do things bigger, bolder, and better than we have before. Our Council is small enough for you to be able to see the direct impact and influence you can have through your day-to-day work and know the names of all your colleagues. You will also notice that you get to see the faces of our Senior Leadership and Chief Executives on a regular basis. At Hart, we work together to shape the environment for the people in our district and we listen to suggestions and contributions from staff at all levels to improve the way we do this. We’re the place to grow your planning career, come and see for yourself how we empower and develop our staff. We are currently supporting numerous staff with the RTPI Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) process to reach Chartered status and we continue to invest in our staff, we have staff who have recently completed or are currently undertaking day-release courses to obtain a relevant RTPI-accredited Masters degree.\nThe applicant\nYou will make a positive contribution to the Council’s core values by being helpful, approachable, responsive and taking ownership of challenges and problems, whilst making customers feel welcome and cared for. The post will enable the successful candidate to broaden their existing experience through different application types and scale together with the involvement of a variety of projects. We are looking for a suitably experienced, motivated individual to work on complex and challenging proposals and develop their mentoring and sign-off skills. We are committed to improving our customer service standards and we are seeking planners who are positive and proactive and work well as part of a team.\nFor an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Steph Baker, Development Management & Building Control Manager on 01252 774136 or <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk\">stephanie.baker@hart.gov.uk</a> Apply for this role via the apply link above. Please include a supporting statement (2 to 3 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and how your knowledge and experience make you a great candidate.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,883 to £41,046 Grade: H","publishDate":"2024-10-23T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-18T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d63c0fe1-7fe0-47c8-bbd8-73bbc22cd7d7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4992b6a2-8690-49fa-8455-c62b805eb443","title":"Casual Governor Clerk","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: Hourly rate £19.49 Location: Waltham Forest/ Various Contract: Casual Working Pattern: Evenings/Flexible Hours Hours: Various hours per week. Various/casual. Application Deadline: 1 November 2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): w/c 4 November to be arranged with candidates Reference:1488 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: Governor Services is a traded support service providing clerking services, strategic support and guidance to governing boards of schools and academies nationally. We are currently seeking effective, high-quality Clerks to governing boards to further enhance existing provision. Our areas of work are currently London: Waltham Forest, Haringey, Slough, East Anglia: Basildon, Canvey Island, Clacton and Colchester Wellingborough: Wilby, Great Doddington, Great Harrowden. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Clerk%20to%20Governing%20Boards.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: As a Clerk to governors/trustees, the post holder will be responsible for advising the governing board on constitutional matters, duties and powers and will work within the broads' current legislative framework. Governing Board meetings are held during the day and in the evening; therefore, a flexible approach to working is required. Successful candidates will be allocated a mentor upon appointment where Full training and support will be given. Qualifications and Requirements: Ideally, you will need to have experience of working in an education setting and will be familiar with the work of school governing boards. Good knowledge of school governance regulations is desirable, as you will be expected to provide support and guidance to governors and school leaders. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; Satisfactory DBS check; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sue Gill on 020 8496 6338 or Donna Miller on 020 8496 6340. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Hourly rate £19.49","publishDate":"2024-10-23T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/70afe04d-feff-4149-a992-8e5999f14a6c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dccf3eaa-56e9-4428-98d5-572ed5be21d1","title":"Social Worker (Assessment)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Job Title: Social Worker (Assessment) Salary: £49,083 Grade: PO1 - PO4 Retention Bonus: Up to £3000 (terms & conditions apply) Contract Type: Permanent Number of Posts: 5 Working hours per week: Full Time Application Deadline: 4th November 2024 Proposed Interview Dates: 2 weeks after deadline Reference:1241 Waltham Forest is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a welcoming and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have tight-knit and diverse communities. Our work is always resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded: we're a borough focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace wellbeing, skills, progression and diversity. Have you had a look at our full range of benefits we have to offer if you were to join us? <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/staff-benefits\">HERE</a> The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the Social Worker (Assessment) role: We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Assessment teams. We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference. Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20CSC%20Social%20Worker.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Conduct assessments of children and young people's circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.</li> <li>Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases. Assess in more complex cases, with guidance.</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people.</li> <li>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure children, young people and carers are supported.</li> <li>Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility.</li> <li>Provide advice and support to children and young people to assist in completing financial assessments.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li> </ul>Qualifications and Requirements:<ul> <li>Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting/minimum of one year's post-qualifying experience.</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance and procedures.</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community.</li> <li>Able to prioritise and effectively work under pressure.</li> <li>Managing a quality service by ensuring key performance indicators relating to service areas are met.</li> <li>Ability to work well within a team and maintain clear and regular reporting lines to line manager and senior team members.</li> <li>Display agile behaviours and understand change at any given moment and respond to it effectively.</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to follow through on required actions.</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level.</li> <li>In rare emergency situations, the ability to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li> </ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Have an understanding of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families.</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in childcare policy and practice.</li> <li>Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li> </ul>How to Apply: This role requires CV submission only. Please submit your up-to-date CV by the application deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Pay%20Policy%20statement%202023-24.pdf\">Retention Bonus</a></li> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; Enhanced</li> <li>Continued professional body registration</li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </li> </ul>Equal Opportunity Employer: To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Rongful Begum, our Head of Service - Assessment (Children Services at <a href=\"mailto:rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk\">rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,083","publishDate":"2024-10-23T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4375c67c-9681-4333-aabc-5e250770dbfe.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c7b370e1-e797-496b-ac29-d799082db6d6","title":"Practice Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Adult Services Grade: PO4/PO5 Salary: £46,041 - £52,116 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: £2,000 Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent Working hours per week: 9:00-17:15 Mon -Thursday 09;00-17:00 Friday Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: 01/11/2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1206 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the roles: We need three practice manager roles; two in Adult Care Management Teams and one in our Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Team (s75 partnership between LBWF and NELFT). Reporting to a Team Manager, to manage and professionally supervise a number of qualified & support staff and to support other colleagues including NHS staff in the Mental Health and Wellbeing team. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality and legally compliant social care practice to agreed standards for the staff within the remit of the post. To undertake the full legal range of social care assessments and develop person-led support plans that meet the needs and outcomes of individuals. To manage a small complex caseload. To maximise the independence and wellbeing of adults and older people. To be a member of one of the Adult Care Management Team or Mental Health and Wellbeing Team (MHWT). <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/ASCPracticeManager.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: The Practice Manager position will sit under the Adult Care Management Teams and MHWT, who work with adults aged 18 and over, to identify and care plan for eligible Social Care and Support needs. As a Practice Manager within this remit, your role will be to support Social Workers and Social Work Assistants to manage their caseloads, providing expertise and advice to manage risks, identify solutions and advance the quality of work the team achieves. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include: <ul> <li>Supporting the team through having oversight of their practice, providing regular supervisions, case discussions and quality assurance. </li> <li>Working collaboratively with internal departments, Health Services, Partners, Statutory and Non-Statutory organisations to secure a holistic approach to Assessment, Safeguarding and Care Planning. </li> <li>Identifying knowledge and service gaps within the team to ensure that quality, standards, and high levels of professional practice is achieved and sustained. </li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: To apply, you should be a qualified Social Worker, with a current Social Work England Registration and at least 2 years post-qualified experience. We anticipate that an applicant will have the following aptitudes / ability to demonstrate:<ul> <li>An in-depth knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other statutory legislation that governs Adult Social Care practice, regulations, Case Law, and informed best-practice.</li> <li>Knowledge and skills to advise on complex case management, including Court of Protection, Safeguarding and DoLS / LPS. </li> <li>Previous experience of providing Supervision to Social Workers and Social Care Assistants. </li> <li>Good IT Skills, as well as excellent verbal, and written communication. </li> <li>An in-depth knowledge of the Financial Implications for a Local Authority when considering and / or reviewing a commissioned care provision. As well as the ability to enable a worker to consider other resources such as S117 Rights, Continuing Health Care, Community Resources and Assistive Technology to meet needs. </li> </ul> In the MHWT alongside the nursing clinical lead, you will be responsible for providing support to a team of Social Workers. As a Practice Manager, you will take a lead in supporting the staff in the team, providing them with regular supervision and line management. You will assist the Team Manager in delivering a high calibre service to our clients as well as their families, carers and support networks. The work with service users involves completing Care Act assessments, preparing reports for court, completing Mental Capacity Act Assessments, and supporting people with severe and enduring needs in their recovery journey to maximise their independence. You may be required to also carry a small caseload of complex and challenging cases. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; Continued professional body registration; This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. If you would like to discuss the role in the MHWT contact Debbie Hobbins <a href=\"mailto:debbie.hobbins@nelft.nhs.uk\">debbie.hobbins@nelft.nhs.uk</a> or call 07957210057. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Neville Green, Team Manager at neville.green@walthamforest.gov.uk If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,041 - £52,116 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance","publishDate":"2024-10-23T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c5faee9c-14db-4af9-ae2b-3cec312de43c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"96e99711-ec37-4fb5-8c80-2d4aa9b8380c","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Assessment Team","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"About Us North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community. The Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Assessment Team (HDAT). HDAT provides adult social care support, in line with the Care Act 2014 and with regard to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, to residents of North Somerset who have ongoing social care needs and are being discharged from hospital after an in-patient stay. We follow the Hospital Discharge and Community Support guidance. The team consists of Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Adult Social Care Workers and admin support. Staff carry out assessments in line with the local authority's statutory responsibilities. Staff identify eligible needs and produce care and support plans to ensure a person's needs are met effectively for the longer term. Staff advocate for the individual whilst working positively with family members and carers, together with other professionals involved with the person, for the best outcomes. Staff work proactively in a strengths-based way to ensure people are also able to draw on their own abilities and support networks for a quality of life, in addition to care provision. The team works hard in a busy environment to support timely discharge with minimal days lost. Our team follows the mobile worker model, sharing desk time between home and our office base at the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare. Most assessment work is carried out in the community in care homes or in people's own homes. Some of your work will be hospital based, supporting the \"Home First\" model in the Transfer of Care Hubs to facilitate effective discharges and to assess where needs are particularly complex and unable to be supported through the usual health D2A routes. HDAT prides itself in its commitment to the service users and the service. We are proactive and take a whole team approach for decisions and developments, and actively support staff development in learning and career progression. This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. About You We are looking for a qualified and Social Work England registered Social Worker who is passionate about their work, and who possesses the skills, knowledge and abilities to undertake this role. You should be able to work well in a team, in a busy work environment, and be able to adapt to unpredictable and challenging levels of demand of the service. You should be able to manage your workload efficiently. You should be able to work effectively with people and their families in difficult circumstances, and be able to guide support and guide them through unfamiliar processes. You will need a positive and solution-focused attitude to create positive outcomes within the limits of resources available. What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul> Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet . How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information: For further information about the role, please contact Paul Obrey, HDAT Team Manager, at paul.obrey@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07385 373 117. Important Information Interview Date: Thursday 07 November 2024. We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 7:- £35,235 - £37,035 per annum (ASYE) to Level 8:- £37,938 - £40,476 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-23T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/49fbb921-ead4-4c20-b3a2-d3588d34cbf0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1de16d33-b3c1-40af-9f91-5314ecbcf899","title":"Environment Initiatives Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £49,083 - £52,116 Contract Type: Full Time Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 29/10/2024 11:59PM Proposed Interview Date(s): 5th November 11:59pm Reference:1418 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/business-and-economy/support-your-business/good-work-standard-gws\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: Waltham Forest is looking to recruit an Environmental Initiatives Manager to provide overarching support to the Parks and Open spaces team. The role is designed to deliver high quality community driven projects for example Spring Clean, bulb giveaway, Bee Friendly Streets and Food Growing networks in addition the role is also responsible for providing the Allotments service and managing the tree maintenance contract in the borough. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting existing and developing new community and volunteer projects across the borough of Waltham forest. We are looking for a candidate who also has a wide range of experience in parks and open spaces who has excellent communication skills to enable them to work with wide ranges of stakeholders and partnership organisations. A proven ability to analyze data to generate complex reports will also be a primary element of the role. The right candidate will also have to demonstrate experience in high value contract monitoring and managing operational services like Allotments or Arboriculture. The role as deputises for the Head of Parks and Open spaces <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Env%20Initiatives%20Manager%20role%20profile.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Key Responsibilities: Contract Management Managing a small team of Tree Surveyors and Allotments officer Developing and supporting volunteers services and events within the community ,Spring Clean, Bulb Giveaway, Bee Friendly Streets, London in Bloom, Community toilets scheme Budget management and monitoring Grant applications and funding opportunities for Tree planting or Allotments Deputising for the Head of Parks and Open spaces Qualifications and Requirements: Degree or equivalent experience in Greenspace services Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; Satisfactory DBS check; Suitable driver's license; This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact [Ian Sheppard, Head Of Parks and Open Spaces at ian.sheppard@walthamforest.gov.uk If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,083 - £52,116","publishDate":"2024-10-23T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ed41ee04-c1bb-40bb-a19c-7065b20d133e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5e66cbb8-b544-407d-b68e-78af68021f19","title":"TA Reduction Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Place Grade: PO1 Salary: £38,364 - £40,833 Contract Type: Full-time Working hours per week: 36 hours Weeks per year: 52 weeks Application Deadline: 28th October 2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC ** INTERNAL ONLY ** Reference:1474 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: To provide specialist support in reducing temporary accommodation use by matching suitable customers to a range of properties in the Private Sector sourced through our range of schemes. To minimise admissions into temporary accommodation through timely offers at the earlier stages of the homelessness journey and maximising exit out of temporary accommodation through effective use of other private sector options. >> <a href=\"http://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/TaReductionProjectOfficer.pdf\">Click here to download the Role Profile</a> << Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>To identify suitable customers and match them to various properties sourced through schemes including Out of London initiative, Capital Letters, More Homes, Local Space and other schemes as may be developed from time to time.</li> <li>To ensure that customer needs are thoroughly assessed in line with Council's policy and affordability and all relevant issues fully considered before making an offer, maintaining a record of the assessment for use by various teams.</li> <li>Deal with refusals, ensuring that reasons for refusing a property are properly considered and duty discharged in line with statutory provisions and all systems updated.</li> <li>Ensure that properties are offered and let within agreed timescales for the scheme, maintaining accurate records to minimise disputes.</li> <li>Investigate and resolve all queries relating to nomination and void periods in a timely manner.</li> <li>Reconcile invoices relating to schemes, raise payments as requested.</li> <li>Deal with queries from customers relating to any of the schemes managed including residual issues relating to the old Private Sector Letting Scheme.</li> <li>Ensure that customer records are kept up to date by updating all information obtained through customer contact on all relevant data base, ensuring that needs assessment is a live document.</li> <li>Deal with management issues associated with the legacy private rented scheme.</li> <li>Administer the self-help scheme, check eligibility and compliance issues and arrange all necessary payments.</li> <li>To perform the full range of duties of the Accommodation Placement Officers when required.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: <ul> <li>Commitment to high standards of customer care and the ability to deal sensitively with a wide range of customers. </li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of stakeholders.</li> <li>Ability to write complex correspondence and reports. </li> <li>Detailed knowledge of the law relating to the suitability of temporary accommodation, and the ability under pressure to write effective decision letters offering properties or discharging the Council's duty. </li> <li>High level of IT skills working with a data base and software applications to produce letters and reports effectively, run excerption reports and identify input errors. </li> <li>Up-to-date working knowledge of homelessness legislation, guidance and caselaw, and knowledge of the broader housing environment including welfare benefits. </li> <li>Ability to work constructively with other services and agencies and to negotiate successful outcomes for customers. </li> <li>Ability to work in a pressurised working environment and to prioritise work to meet the key priorities. </li> <li>High level numerical skills A flexible approach to cover for colleagues and undertakes a piece of work at short notice.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: ** INTERNAL ONLY ** Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Billie-Jo Bibby, Temporary Accommodation Reduction Project Manager at Billie-Jo.Bibby@walthamforest.gov.uk or 020 8496 1353. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,364 - £40,833","publishDate":"2024-10-23T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/79cc8c67-5fc8-46be-88fb-fc86d9f9e609.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cb8373a1-60d1-4061-ba32-f5a0a90cefce","title":"Senior Social Worker - Children in Care Team","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"About Us At North Somerset Council, we are passionate about delivering exceptional services to our community. We are committed to fostering a fairer, greener, and more inclusive environment, where every resident can thrive. When you join us, you'll be making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families, helping us shape a brighter future for all. The Role We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in our care, helping them feel safe, supported, and empowered. As a key member of our team, you will manage a caseload of children with varied plans, including adoption, special guardianship, long-term fostering, or reunification with their families. Your role is vital in ensuring that each child's voice is heard and that their unique history is respected as they grow into young adults. At North Somerset Council, we see ourselves as passionate corporate parents, and we strive to give the children in our care the same opportunities as our own. In this role, you will work closely with each child, providing guidance, support, and advocacy. You'll help them access the best possible education, healthcare, and activities, ensuring they grow up in a stable, loving home. You'll also work collaboratively with their foster carers, residential providers, and families to ensure positive, lifelong outcomes. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>\nCaseload Management: Handle complex cases involving children subject to care proceedings and child protection plans, ensuring their safety and well-being.</li> <li>\nMentorship & Consultation: Provide support to less experienced social workers, fostering a culture of reflective practice, particularly during court proceedings and multi-agency assessments.</li> <li>\nHigh Standards of Practice: Lead by example, ensuring high-quality case recording, report writing, and effective planning for each child.</li> <li>\nDirect Work: Engage directly with children, young people, and families to manage risk and achieve sustained, positive outcomes.</li> <li>\nProfessional Collaboration: Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, including foster carers, educational professionals, and healthcare providers, to ensure seamless support for each child.</li> <li>\nTraining & Development: Continuously develop your expertise, staying up to date with best practices, and mentor others to do the same.</li> <li>\nChild Protection: Safeguard the welfare of children and young people in line with legal frameworks, always advocating for their best interests.</li> </ul> This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. About You We're seeking a dedicated, compassionate individual with a strong commitment to supporting children and families. You will bring a wealth of experience in child social work, particularly with children in care, and demonstrate an unwavering dedication to their well-being. Essential Skills & Experience:<ul> <li>Extensive knowledge of frameworks for assessment and intervention.</li> <li>Deep understanding of attachment, separation, loss, change, and resilience, with the ability to apply these concepts in practice.</li> <li>Commitment to promoting identity and diversity, and supporting others in this area.</li> <li>Strong risk management and critical analysis skills, with the ability to guide others.</li> <li>Experience with legal frameworks, and confidence in communicating complex legislative issues to a wide range of professionals.</li> <li>Ability to anticipate and assess risks, developing clear, effective plans to manage them.</li> <li>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.</li> </ul> Desirable:<ul> <li>Post-qualification awards, or a willingness to work towards them.</li> <li>Practice Teachers Award, or Practice Educator Stage I and II qualifications, or a willingness to achieve these.</li> </ul> Why Work With Us? At North Somerset Council, we offer a collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution will be valued. We are committed to your professional growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Join us and help create positive, meaningful change for children in care. What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul> Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet . How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information: For further information about the role, please contact Alex Humphries, Team Manager at alex.humphries@n-somerset.gov.uk or 07824 085764. Important Information Interview Date: To be confirmed. We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 9:- £41,511 - £46,731 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-23T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c4a5ad32-2a67-43e3-a118-62bb9eb0b582.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"55a9c224-22e8-4a17-a4fb-82732a10e58a","title":"Senior Enforcement Support Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO2 £39,951 - £42,840 Contract Type: Permanent - Part time Working hours per week: 21.6 hours per week Application Deadline: 08/11/2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1484 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: Waltham Forest is designated as a Selective Licensing and Additional Licensing area and was one of the first Councils to adopt and use powers to impose financial penalties as an alternative to prosecution proceedings. The appointed Officer will support the management of accurate enforcement records, including records of payments, monitoring charges levied and refer to legal for debt management. To complete tasks and activities in relation to the strong enforcement ethic of the Private Sector Housing & Licensing Team within the Neighbourhoods and Environment Directorate. Displaying excellent verbal and written communication skills, and flexibility in working patterns and practices. Successful candidates will play a central role in the delivery of licensing objectives and will also have management responsibility for a team of Assistants. We are looking for motivated and dedicated officer's that have a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services. <a href=\"http://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/SeniorEnforcementSupportManager.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Key Responsibilities: Provide a professional, proactive, customer focused support service to the organisation within the relevant service area. Support the management of the enforcement records and data base, keeping accurate records including records of payments, monitoring charges levied and refer to legal for debt management. Ensure that financial penalty paperwork is prepared accurately in a timely manner and is securely sent to all interested parties. Assess and determine licence applications, liaise with relevant council departments, process personal documentation and issue licences in accordance with the Housing Act 2004. Resolve in a helpful and constructive manner queries regarding prosecutions, financial penalties, licensing issues and queries, from licence holders, stakeholders, outside bodies or members of the public and elected members. Play an active and proactive role in developing the service, including developing innovative improvements to the service operations and identifying commercial opportunities as an integral part of day-to-day contact with members of the public, licence holders and other service areas. Support team managers with service development, and other management responsibilities and to manage a team of licensing assistants and ensuring that targets are met. Qualifications and Requirements: Experience of having worked in a fast faced, customer focused environment. Excellent knowledge and application of IT systems and software packages. Relevant legislative and or procedural knowledge for specialist area. Ability to work with minimum supervision, using problem solving skills and initiative to provide a customer focused support service. Excellent levels of literacy and numeracy. Ability to work flexibly, balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines whilst understanding the needs, timescales and deadlines of others Ability to deal diplomatically and confidentially with a wider range of stakeholders internally and externally English and Math Qualification Relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Carole Haynes at <a href=\"mailto:carole.haynes@walthamforest.gov.uk\">carole.haynes@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or 0208 496 5422. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. 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Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: TBC Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1230 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: 2 Maingrade Educational Psychologists - Permanent, Full-time (36hrs) and Part time applications are equally welcomed. 1 Maingrade Educational Psychologist - (Maternity cover) Full-time (36hrs) Fixed Term contract, Part time applications are equally welcomed. We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Our service encourages collaborative and flexible working, whilst being committed to developing EPs professional skills. Waltham Forest EPS encourages the use of positive and evidence-based psychology to support children and families in a diverse borough while prioritising professional wellbeing. 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This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. 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We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist] at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. 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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who: <ul> <li>Value ongoing team and peer supervision.</li> <li>Have varied opportunities (project work, ELSA, Cygnet, Alternative Provisions, 16+ settings, YOT, LAC, Early Years, training, school commissioned work and statutory work).</li> <li>Value EP interests and professional autonomy.</li> <li>Provide quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority.</li> </ul>The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits (permanent posts) joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata). Waltham Forest is in the top 20 most diverse areas in the country. 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The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist] at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. 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