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They may also be asked to act as a DDSL in the junior school and WCPS.</p>\n<p>The postholder will be expected to be very familiar with the current version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other statutory documents relating to safeguarding, and to support the DSLs in implementing these at the school.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will need: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>A commitment to the school’s ethos and values</li>\n<li>Relevant experience, knowledge and training in safeguarding</li>\n<li>Experience in undertaking safeguarding duties in a school/education or partner agency setting</li>\n<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a commitment to the highest standards of record keeping</li>\n<li>The ability to listen and communicate effectively with a range of audiences including children, families, colleagues, schools and external multi-agency organisations</li>\n<li>The ability to carry out case management and investigative work</li>\n<li>A strong work ethic, high standards, a commitment to excellence and ongoing improvement, and a positive attitude to achieving goals</li>\n<li>Diplomacy, with a professional manner, and the ability to balance different priorities</li>\n<li>High levels of personal integrity, the highest standards of discretion, the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and an excellent understanding of the principles of data protection and data management</li>\n<li>Confidence in the use of relevant IT systems and software</li>\n<li>Calmness and resilience under pressure</li>\n</ul>\n<p>This is a full-time role, based on 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round.</p>\n<p>We offer excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time.</p>\n<p>King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum.  Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.</p>\n<p><strong>To apply for this role,please click on the apply link above. You can then </strong><strong>register your details online via our website</strong><strong> (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter.  </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 16th April 2025.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview dates:  Thursday 24th April 2025.</strong></p>\n<p><em>This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. </em><em> </em></p>\n<p><em>King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 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This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Commissioning Service shapes vital services-from children's and adult social care to education and wellbeing-ensuring quality through procurement, monitoring, and smart contract management. We drive innovation by challenging the status quo, fostering collaboration amongst stakeholders, and empowering service users to shape the services that impact their lives. <br><br> The primary responsibilities of the Children's Social Care Commissioning Team are to commission children's placements, post-16 support and accommodation for care experienced young people and unaccompanied asylum seeking young people and services for children with disabilities and their families. <br><br> We're dedicated to ensuring vulnerable children and families not only feel safe, but truly thrive. By deeply understanding their needs and strategically using resources with our partners, we seek to maximise the impact of every action and every pound invested. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong>About the Role</strong> <br><br> Become a champion for vulnerable young people in Sutton, using your expertise to strategically lever and manage resources to design and deliver impactful housing and support solutions which support them in building bright and independent futures. <br><br> The successful candidate will:<ul>\n<li> Drive the future of the borough's supported accommodation offer by designing, developing and delivering commissioning recommendations which make best use of the council's resources and deliver strong outcomes. </li>\n<li> Unite stakeholders - from young people and social care professionals to housing and support providers, housing and welfare professionals - to co-create, deliver and review an outstanding post-16 support and accommodation offer for vulnerable young people. </li>\n<li> Proactively review and ensure sufficiency of post-16 support and accommodation services to meet the evolving needs of our vulnerable young people. </li>\n<li> Actively monitor and manage supported accommodation contracted provision to achieve high-quality and cost-effective service delivery. </li>\n</ul><strong> About you </strong> <br><br> We're looking for someone to lead on the housing and support needs of vulnerable young people by working with Council professionals and delivery partners to commission effective support systems for young people in support of their successful journey to independence. <br><br> You will have:<ul>\n<li> Proven ability to work confidently with other functions and partners to lead partnership work. </li>\n<li> Skill-set to develop and execute comprehensive commissioning strategies and recommendations to achieve desired outcomes. </li>\n<li> Knowledge of procurement and experience of procuring new services. </li>\n<li> Experience of designing and using performance management frameworks to achieve high quality service delivery. </li>\n<li> Excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills. </li>\n<li> Strong data management and analytical skills. </li>\n<li> Understanding of children's social care commissioning, ideally home placements for 0 - 25 year olds - desirable </li>\n<li> Understanding of housing landscape - desirable </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h2 class=\"iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job\">Other information</h2>\n<div class=\"iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job\">\n<div class=\"iCIMS_Expandable_Container\">\n<div class=\"iCIMS_Expandable_Text\">\n<p>Support for candidates visit: <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&categoryId=210277\">Harrow.gov.uk</a> </p>\n<p>Our behavioural indicators roles <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11\">below G11</a> and <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11\">above G11</a></p>\n<p>Here at London Borough of Harrow, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow'</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council/2\">Please click here to view London Borough of Harrow's benefits</a></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h2 class=\"iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job\">Important Note</h2>\n<div class=\"iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job\">\n<div class=\"iCIMS_Expandable_Container\">\n<div class=\"iCIMS_Expandable_Text\">\n<p>To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice.\">equality statement.</a></p>\n<p>As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href=\"https://internal-harrowcouncil.icims.com/jobs/5194/manager-%E2%80%93-democratic%2c-electoral-and-registration-services/resourcing@harrow.gov.uk\">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. </p>\n<p>Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.</p>\n<p>The personal information we have collected 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. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href=\"mailto:www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£66,972 - £74,898 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-19T12:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-14T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b99346ad-ef7c-40ce-8fe3-0f8684c19e4f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a0b165c3-c22d-47ed-841e-14a48f51e821","title":"Dementia Services Administrative Assistant","employer":"Elmbridge Borough Council","department":"","location":"The Claygate Centre for the Community, Elm Road, Claygate, Surrey, KT10 0EH","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Advert</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Dementia Service Administration Assistant </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Community Services</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Grade SCP 14-17 £27,309.00 - £28,630 (Pro rata - 18 hours a week) </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 11/04/25 9am</strong></p>\n<p>Our Dementia Services provides a day centre group for individuals living with mild to moderate dementia. 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The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br>The Brokerage Team supports Operational Teams in Adult Social Care by sourcing and commissioning services for Kingston residents who have been assessed as needing care and support. These services include Day Opportunities, Transport, Residential Placements, Supported Living and Care at Home Support.<br><br>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong> About the role </strong> <br><br> The role is responsible for securing and setting up packages of care and support from within the local marketplace for adults with assessed care needs.<ul>\n<li> Identify new care and support packages using Liquid Logic and broker these packages within established timeframes using existing provider frameworks.</li>\n<li>Negotiate placement and package costs within agreed rates</li>\n<li>Draft, send and manage the contracts with providers to ensure timely signing and implementation.</li>\n<li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records to track vacancies, allocations and placements.</li>\n<li>Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.<br><br><strong> About you </strong>\n</li>\n</ul>You will be an experienced Adult Social Care broker with knowledge of different client groups, with a keen eye for detail. <br><br>You will be able to communicate clearly, confidently and appropriately with colleagues using the best methods of communication.<br><br>You will have proven strong negotiation and influencing skills.<br><br>You will be able to demonstrate both agility and adaptability in mind set and ways of working.<br><br>You will be familiar with the use of Liquid Logic, Care Place and Care Cubed.<br><br>You will have knowledge of Safeguarding procedures and of the Care Act 2014.<br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £40,755","publishDate":"2025-03-19T03:01:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-01T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/51c9eaa0-dd6b-442b-a960-9be218ccab07.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"974691a8-0c8a-4b26-a710-970aff932f1c","title":"Head of Information Governance and Policy","employer":"Achieving for Children","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, 44 York Street, TW1","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Job Information</h2>\n<p>Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/about-us\">click here</a>.</p>\n<div class=\"job_description\">\n<div class=\"job_summary\">\n<p>We are proud to share that children's services in Kingston have achieved an OUTSTANDING rating from Ofsted in December 2024, receiving the highest judgement rating in all five assessment areas. This marks Kingston's second consecutive OUTSTANDING rating, a true reflection of the commitment to ensuring children and young people across the borough have a fairer start in life, and providing the support and services they and their families need to live happy, healthy and successful lives. To find out more click <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/blog_articles/5149-kingston-rated-outstanding-in-all-areas-by-ofsted\">here</a>.</p>\n<p>If you would like to be part of our success story, take a look at the below opportunity to see if it's the right fit for you.</p>\n<p>The Head of Information Governance and Policy will manage all activity relating to the implementation of and compliance with UK Data Protection legislation, they will be the registered Data Protection Officer. The postholder will manage a small team of Information Governance Officers and work with children services colleagues and partners to ensure that Achieving for Children effectively manages and protects the information of the children, young people and families it works with. They will also commission the writing and coordination of corporate policies to make sure that they are accurate, current and meaningful.</p>\n<p>The Head of Information Governance and Policy oversee data breach investigations, implementing IG training, advising on data protection policy, information security, communicating with the customers, managing IG complaints. They will prepare reports for the public, internal management groups and council commissioners. They will liaise with the Information Commissioner’s office and London wide IG groups.</p>\n</div>\n<h2 class=\"item0\">About the role</h2>\n<p>We are looking to recruit a special Information Governance individual to work within Children’s Services in Achieving for Children.</p>\n<p>The role of Head of Information Governance and Policy will oversee the safe and secure management of information of the children, young people and families working with Achieving for Children. You will provide leadership to a small team of Information Governance Officers as well as strategic guidance and advice to the organisation on information governance legislation, acting as the Data Protection Officer. </p>\n<p>You will be an Information Governance specialist, perhaps looking for a more hands on role, and preferably experience of working in children’s or health services. You will be passionate about customer service and championing the rights of our children, young people and families. </p>\n<p>If you are interested in this role and would like an informal conversation then please contact Samu Matshakayile-Ndlovu at <a href=\"mailto:samukele.matshakayile-ndlovu@achievingforchildren.org.uk\">samukele.matshakayile-ndlovu@achievingforchildren.org.uk</a> in the first instance.</p>\n<h2 class=\"item1\">About you</h2>\n<p>The Head of Information Governance and Policy will have wide experience of information governance knowledge and legislation and preferably experience of working in a children’s or health environment. </p>\n<p>You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to comfortably deal with situations which require legislation to be upheld. You will be able to work well under pressure and independently. </p>\n<p>You will be an excellent manager and provide leadership and strategic guidance to the information governance team, wider colleagues and broader organisation.</p>\n<p>The postholder will have good IT skills and understand how information is reported, collected and utilised. You will also understand how information can be protected. </p>\n<h2>About our benefits</h2>\n<p>We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.)</li>\n<li>Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC</li>\n<li>Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)</li>\n<li>Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance</li>\n<li>A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts</li>\n<li>An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway</li>\n</ul>\n<p>To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits\">click here</a>. For our social work offer <a href=\"https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/work-for-us/our-social-work-offer\">click here</a>. For our Recruitment Journey, <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fio-fhsAabpRyw671PUb9zdAwc0dx5BV/view?usp=sharing\">click here.</a></p>\n<h2>Important Information</h2>\n<p><strong>Start dates:</strong> Achieving for Children have <a title=\"set start dates\" href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dYaOMjnE0J5Dz2TMH198uqrjGGNs-r52hIc00_k6S4E/edit?usp=sharing\">set start dates</a> meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.</p>\n<p><strong>Right to work:</strong> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>\n<p><strong>Equality:</strong> We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.</p>\n<p><strong>Safeguarding:</strong> We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</p>\n<p><strong>For more information about AfC:</strong> Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. 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The role will also oversee the development of other outdoor learning initiatives including Forest School. As a teacher/instructor you may also have a tutor group and deliver a small number of lessons such as PSHE/Prep for Adulthood/Life Skills etc. You will plan, assess, and deliver all lessons with an emphasis on practical learning and personal development.</p>\n<p>About you:</p>\n<p>You will be a qualified (QTS/QTLS) teacher or have comparable experience in the subject field, ideally, with experience of working in a special education setting with children with social, emotional, and mental health needs and other complex needs. 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The growth and prosperity of the local economy is a key priority of Spelthorne Borough Council, and we continue to encourage inward investment and business growth right across the borough.</p>\n<p>Join Spelthorne Borough Council and be part of an organisation who is committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We welcome a culture of innovation and creativity by welcoming new ideas from everyone.</p>\n<p>To achieve this, we are looking for an Assistant Economic Development Officer with the skills, interest and enthusiasm to join its Economic Development team.</p>\n<p>Sitting within Place, Prosperity and Protection Service this role will support the delivery of the emerging refreshed Economic Prosperity Strategy, by supporting the team in its management approach to enable us to capture and articulate progress against a future delivery plan.</p>\n<p>We are seeking a candidate that has experience in a similar administration role and doesn’t necessarily have to have an economic development background.</p>\n<p>This role will assist in processing invoices and purchase orders for the Spelthorne Business Hub, the Spelthorne Jobs and Skills Hub, and events. A good level of experience in Microsoft Excel is essential.</p>\n<p>The role also includes managing our website, social media, newsletter and general advertising content across the 4 brands in Economic Development. You will also be required to assist in the planning and running of the team’s events.</p>\n<p>Experience in research, report and documentation preparation and writing, and keeping the teams CRM updated.  </p>\n<p>Our mission is to be the best council, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.<br><br>This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.</p>\n<p>The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.  These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.</p>\n<p>Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.  Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Chris Norrington on 01784 446 208 or </strong><a href=\"mailto:c.norrington@spelthorne.gov.uk\"><strong>c.norrington@spelthorne.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  Sunday 30 March 2025 (23:59)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview dates: 9 and 10 April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>To apply please use the Apply Online button below.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong>CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.  If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.</p>\n<p>All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><em>Working towards equal opportunities</em></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Strictly No Agencies</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<h1><strong> </strong></h1>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,683 - £34, 202 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-10T15:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bdfeac6a-5435-47d4-bc14-d65caffd40ee.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6f9599a8-6496-4ced-9a83-64f1577b613c","title":"Economic Development Officer","employer":"Spelthorne Borough Council","department":"","location":"Spelthorne","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Economic Development Officer</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary £31,368 - £37,298 pa plus essential car user allowance.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Fixed term 2-year contract</strong></p>\n<p>We are an ambitious Council, committed to delivering great, safe, clean and green places for our residents, stakeholders and businesses. 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We welcome a culture of innovation and creativity by welcoming new ideas from everyone.</p>\n<p>To achieve this, we are looking for an Economic Development Officer with the skills, interest and enthusiasm to join its Economic Development team.</p>\n<p>Sitting within Place, Prosperity and Protection Service this role will support the delivery of the emerging refreshed Economic Prosperity Strategy, by implementing a programme management approach to enable us to capture and articulate progress against a future delivery plan.</p>\n<p>We are seeking a candidate that has experience in a similar role of economic development. This career advancement role will assist in managing the Spelthorne Business Hub, the Spelthorne Jobs and Skills Hub, events, business engagement, and promoting our borough, supporting our towns, business investments and start-ups. The successful candidate will engage and enthuse a wide range of stakeholders across all sectors and be able to work effectively with elected members, senior managers and staff at all levels.  Your negotiation, influencing skills and strong business networking will be vital to ensure you manage priorities and achieve objectives in a results-oriented environment.</p>\n<p>Using your own initiative, you will be able to demonstrate strong evidence of decision making, taking responsibility and problem solving and be comfortable representing the Council at partnership meetings.</p>\n<p>Our mission is to be the best council, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.<br><br>This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.</p>\n<p>The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.  These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.</p>\n<p>Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.  Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.</p>\n<p><strong>For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Chris Norrington on 01784 446 208 or </strong><a href=\"mailto:c.norrington@spelthorne.gov.uk\"><strong>c.norrington@spelthorne.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  Sunday 30 March 2025 (23:59)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview dates: 9 and 10 April 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>To apply please use the Apply Online button below.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong>CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.  If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.</p>\n<p>All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>Working towards equal opportunities</em></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Strictly No Agencies</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,368 - £37, 298 per annum plus essential car user allowance","publishDate":"2025-03-10T14:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fa2f5741-743f-4550-880c-ed96894d6ab1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"99da9630-c743-45b0-b9c7-4bc5152b9cd6","title":"Electoral Services Officer","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> Electoral Services is a challenging and ever-changing environment, and we are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organized individual to join our small and friendly team. This team is responsible for the production of the Register of Electors and the conduct of elections, referendums, and statutory ballots within the Royal Borough of Kingston. <br><br> The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture. <br><br>Reporting directly to the Deputy Electoral Services Manager, the role involves:<ul>\n<li>Some supervision of temporary staff during the canvass/voter registration period, elections, and other statutory events.</li>\n<li>Providing guidance to office temporary staff and apprentices.</li>\n<li>Supporting the team's statutory responsibilities, including maintaining the Register of Electors and delivering elections and referendums.</li>\n</ul>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br><strong>Purpose of the Role:</strong><ul>\n<li>Provide support in the administration of electoral registration and the delivery of elections/referendums.</li>\n<li>Assist the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in their capacity as the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Returning Officer (RO).</li>\n</ul><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br><ol>\n<li>\n<strong>Administrative Support:</strong><ul>\n<li>Deliver administrative support for electoral services, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including the Elections Act 2022.</li>\n<li>Assist with the preparation, compilation, publication, and distribution of the Register of Electors.</li>\n<li>Handle incoming post for the section, including opening, recording, and distribution.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Data Management:</strong><ul><li>Accurately input, maintain, and retrieve elector records using both digital and manual systems, including records for absent voters and election staffing.</li></ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Customer Service:</strong><ul>\n<li>Respond to face-to-face, telephone, and written enquiries, applying skill, knowledge, and judgment to decide on appropriate actions.</li>\n<li>Provide accurate and timely responses to residents on electoral registration matters.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Public Engagement:</strong><ul>\n<li>Assist with electoral awareness campaigns, supporting voter engagement and education initiatives.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with colleagues and the public to enhance awareness and participation in elections.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Compliance and Knowledge:</strong><ul>\n<li>Stay up-to-date with changes in electoral legislation to ensure the effective delivery of services.</li>\n<li>Maintain impartiality while providing specialist knowledge to members of the public, councillors, candidates, and agents.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Operational Support:</strong><ul>\n<li>Support the planning, organisation, and delivery of all electoral projects.</li>\n<li>Perform key administrative tasks such as scanning, data entry, and customer service, while also managing manual handling tasks as required.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ol><br><strong>For Higher-Level Appointments:</strong><ul>\n<li>Provide expert, impartial advice to stakeholders, including candidates and agents.</li>\n<li>Contribute significantly to the strategic planning and organisation of electoral activities and campaigns.</li>\n</ul>Whilst the role is advertised as hybrid working, please note that new starters are required to work in the office for the duration of their probation period to ensure they are adequately supported and trained. After successfully completing probation, you will be able to work on a hybrid pattern with a minimum of 2 days in the office each week.<br><br> During election periods, which typically last 8-11 weeks, the entire team is required to be full time office-based. You may also be required to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays during these times. <br><br> Therefore, flexibility is essential for this role. <br><br> There is an element of the job that requires the applicant to travel around the borough for election engagement/outreach work which is outlined in the role profile/JD. <br>Whilst not required on a daily basis assistance with polling station site visits for accessibility audits may be required, which is why we are asking for a driving licence. <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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