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Are you an effective IT leader, ready to make a real difference and drive impactful change for the benefit of local people and communities? Joining West Northamptonshire Council could be the next exciting step in your career journey! We’re on a mission to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive. To drive that mission to reality, we’re looking to transform IT Services at WNC, getting our systems, technology and processes to do the heavy lifting, so we focus our efforts on investing and supporting our people, places and community spaces.&nbsp;We’re looking for a strategic thinker, an operational mastermind, someone who can make it happen at pace! You will be passionate about technology, transforming the delivery of public services and the driving force of the delivery of our IT Strategy. Leading a talented team, shape and deliver effective solutions that power everything from internal operations to frontline services, within the council and for our partners. &nbsp;You will define the future of our IT infrastructure and critical systems, champion data driven decision making, and embed a culture of innovation across the council, helping to design and deliver smarter, faster, more connected services for our communities.&nbsp;This is more than a leadership role - it’s a chance to transform how a council works, to inspire change, and to deliver real impact and positive outcomes that make a real difference to people’s lives.&nbsp;Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? 
The successful candidate will provide service leadership, translating strategy into clear goals and objectives delivering service improvements and outcomes at pace. You will work closely and collaboratively with our leadership team, Councillors, colleagues and partners, as part of our Resources Directorate.&nbsp;
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<li>Modernising the council’s technology landscape, supporting the delivery of high quality, accessible and efficient public services.</li>
<li>Leading the Digital, Technology &amp; Innovation (DTI) service, ensuring delivery, governance and execution of a complex and busy programme. Ensure high levels of performance across all teams to make our vision a reality.</li>
<li>Advising Executive and Senior Leadership Teams on all technology matters, combining innovative thinking to challenge current service delivery and drive transformation and change through IT, data and digital solutions.</li>
<li>Overseeing functions including cyber security, infrastructure, architecture, applications and desktop support. Own the IT and Technology pipeline for WNC and our shared service partnership.</li>
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<ul><li>Championing innovation, embedding the use of technology across council services, inspiring digital confidence for an efficient and enabled council.</li></ul>About you What We’re Looking For:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>A strategic thinker with a passion for public service.</li>
<li>Financially astute and experienced in managing large budgets.</li>
<li>Proven experience in designing and delivering IT strategies.</li>
<li>Experienced in leading large professional and technical teams.</li>
<li>Experienced professional with substantial leadership experience in IT and a passion for technology.</li>
<li>A collaborative mindset and strong stakeholder engagement skills.</li>
</ul>About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Assistant Director - Technology Services

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Housing Development Team Leader (RP0147)Starting salary £55,051 with progression to £58,445 through annual increments37 hours (hybrid working) Are you experienced in delivering affordable housing projects? Do you have a passion for creating safe, secure, and high-quality homes for all?Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Housing Development Team Leader to help shape the future of housing in our borough.This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team and play a pivotal role in delivering our ambitious Affordable Housing Programme.In this leadership role, you’ll be responsible for driving the council’s delivery of affordable homes—whether through direct development, strategic acquisitions, or working in partnership with registered providers and developers.You’ll lead the Housing Development team to identify opportunities, manage a robust delivery pipeline, and ensure projects align with our strategic priorities. You will be involved in managing a capital and revenue budget of around £20M.At Welwyn Hatfield, housing is a key priority. We’re committed to providing our residents with homes that meet their needs and enhance their quality of life.If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a supportive and ambitious environment, we’d love to hear from you.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.You will have a full UK driving licence and access to a car.Working in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, we offer flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government pension scheme and generous annual leave. You can see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a>OurCOREvalues —Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — guide everything we do.We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.Applications close on 12 October 2025Remote assessment will be held on 15 October 2025Interviews will be held on 24 October 2025 Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, Hertfordshire, local government, housing, tenants, housing development, strategic, affordable housing, team leader, management, regeneration and economic development

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Housing Development Team Leader

<h4>Our Vacancy</h4>As a Neighbourhood Manager, your typical day could start with a welcome visit to new tenants who’ve just moved in, before you go to a Residents’ Association meeting to hear about any concerns around their tenancy or local issues on their estate. Then you might be inspecting your estates with a colleague from Repairs or Estates Services, before heading across to meet a vulnerable resident who needs your help.What you’ll do:You’ll be working in your designated neighbourhood with a requirement to work from the Houghton Regis office on a Tuesday, and cover the Hertfordshire/Essex patch. You’ll be the ‘face of Peabody’ and no one day is the same. You’ll be at the heart of your Peabody community, playing a crucial role supporting the practical needs and wellbeing of residents and ensuring community safety. You’ll actively work with residents in the management of their home and neighbourhoods, developing and improving Peabody’s service to them and ensuring we take full account of their needs.Your role covers all aspects of tenancy and housing management – everything from estate, scheme and property inspections to identifying issues and capturing feedback to continuously improve our services and resident satisfaction.You’re a people person who likes to get things done. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with other teams and you’re first rate at building meaningful relationships across the business to enable you to find creative solutions to issues. If you’re creative in your problem-solving, energised by supporting your residents and, like us, committed to helping people flourish, we want to hear from you.This is a permanent role.What you’ll need:<ul><li>experience within a customer facing role, preferably within housing management and ideally within the social housing sector</li><li>knowledge in tenancy and leasehold management and enforcement, with experience of safeguarding</li><li>to be resilient with a positive, flexible, compassionate and can-do approach</li><li>highly organised with the ability to self-manage a diverse and varied caseload, prioritising work effectively</li><li>be prepared to undertake a level 3 qualification in Housing Management if not already held.</li></ul> This role will require a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.A Basic DBS check is also required. Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What we offer:<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays </li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Please read before applying:If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Stage one Teams interviews will take place on 13th &amp; 15th OctoberStage two interviews will take place in person at our Pitsea office and will include a written assessmentYou must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicationsIf you have any questions about this role, please Talent Specialist, Caroline at <a href="mailto:caroline.seery@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">caroline.seery@peabody.org.uk</a> <h4>Attached documents:</h4><ul><li><a href="../jobV2/fdownload.php?j=c3dda7b753f36521&amp;f=8df800a934ba7d06"> Role Profile - Neighbourhood Manager.pdf </a></li></ul>





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Peabody

Neighbourhood Manager (Hertfordshire/Essex)

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £27,254– £29,540 a year pro rata Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed term (12 months from start date)Are you passionate about delivering outstanding service and making a positive impact on people’s lives? We are looking for a dedicated Customer Service Advisor to join our team, placing customers at the heart of everything we do.In this role, you will be the first point of contact, providing professional, accessible, and high-quality services through our Service Centre or Contact Centre. You will focus on achieving first-contact resolutions, ensuring every customer receives the support they need quickly and effectively.With your excellent communication skills and commitment to high standards, you’ll help us deliver better outcomes for our community while maintaining a consistently positive customer experience.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are seeking a professional and approachable Customer Service Advisor to join our team, delivering excellent support to the public across multiple channels. You will handle a wide range of enquiries with confidence, including challenging situations, always ensuring a high standard of service and clear, fluent communication.In this role, you will quickly assimilate information, problem-solve using your own initiative, and take action within defined procedures. Strong ICT skills are essential, as you will be working with a variety of customer contact systems, case management tools, and Windows-based packages. Accuracy and attention to detail are key, particularly when recording information, producing documentation, and maintaining case records.The successful candidate will have strong numeracy skills, a solid understanding of equality and the impact of discrimination on service delivery, and the ability to interpret legislation such as Housing Benefits, Housing, Adult Social Care, or Council Tax. You may also be asked to support and train colleagues to ensure consistent service standards.You should hold an NVQ Level 2/3 in Customer Service (or equivalent qualification/experience) and demonstrate flexibility to adjust working hours when required to meet frontline service needs. The role also requires the ability to travel throughout the Borough to maintain high levels of service delivery.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing EnglishIf you are customer-focused, resilient, and ready to make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you – apply today.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1618862&amp;ptId=11829" target="_blank">download: CSC Customer Advisor L4.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1618863&amp;ptId=11829" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Customer Service Advisor

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentYou are a motivated, knowledgeable, and experienced professional with a strong background in licensing, regulation, and enforcement within a local authority or similar public service environment.You bring demonstrable experience of working in a licensing or regulatory team, including engaging with both the public and commercial organisations. You have previously worked in a legislative or compliance-focused setting and are confident presenting cases at formal legal hearings, such as Licensing Sub-Committees or court proceedings.Your understanding of licensing law is solid and up-to-date, including relevant legislation such as the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, and laws relating to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing. You’re also familiar with associated enforcement procedures and the legal framework that governs investigations — including CPIA 1996, RIPA 2000, and PACE Code E-F.You can demonstrate:<ul><li>The ability to investigate, interview, and negotiate effectively</li><li>A sound knowledge of licensing enforcement procedures</li><li>An understanding of court processes and evidence handling</li><li>Experience in producing clear, accurate, and well-structured documents, reports, and correspondence</li><li>Confidence in maintaining accurate manual and digital records</li></ul>You are skilled in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and licensing databases. You’re capable of managing a varied and sometimes conflicting workload, working independently while recognising when to escalate issues or seek support. You approach work with attention to detail, a strong sense of ethics, and a proactive attitude to problem-solving and decision-making.Your communication skills are excellent — assertive when required, but always respectful, tactful, and professional. Whether speaking to individuals in interviews, engaging with businesses, or liaising with partners such as the Police, Trading Standards, or Border Agency, you represent the Council with professionalism and diplomacy.You also understand the impact of discrimination and are committed to delivering inclusive and equitable services to all communities.Ideally, you have completed training relevant to licensing inspections and hold (or are working towards) an Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice or can demonstrate equivalent experience. You’re committed to continuous professional development and staying informed of legislative changes and best practices.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are a motivated, knowledgeable, and experienced professional with a strong background in licensing, regulation, and enforcement within a local authority or similar public service environment.You bring demonstrable experience of working in a licensing or regulatory team, including engaging with both the public and commercial organisations. You have previously worked in a legislative or compliance-focused setting and are confident presenting cases at formal legal hearings, such as Licensing Sub-Committees or court proceedings.Your understanding of licensing law is solid and up-to-date, including relevant legislation such as the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, and laws relating to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing. You’re also familiar with associated enforcement procedures and the legal framework that governs investigations — including CPIA 1996, RIPA 2000, and PACE Code E-F.You can demonstrate:<ul><li>The ability to investigate, interview, and negotiate effectively</li><li>A sound knowledge of licensing enforcement procedures</li><li>An understanding of court processes and evidence handling</li><li>Experience in producing clear, accurate, and well-structured documents, reports, and correspondence</li><li>Confidence in maintaining accurate manual and digital records</li></ul>You are skilled in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and licensing databases. You’re capable of managing a varied and sometimes conflicting workload, working independently while recognising when to escalate issues or seek support. You approach work with attention to detail, a strong sense of ethics, and a proactive attitude to problem-solving and decision-making.Your communication skills are excellent — assertive when required, but always respectful, tactful, and professional. Whether speaking to individuals in interviews, engaging with businesses, or liaising with partners such as the Police, Trading Standards, or Border Agency, you represent the Council with professionalism and diplomacy.You also understand the impact of discrimination and are committed to delivering inclusive and equitable services to all communities.Ideally, you have completed training relevant to licensing inspections and hold (or are working towards) an Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice or can demonstrate equivalent experience. You’re committed to continuous professional development and staying informed of legislative changes and best practices.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2><h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1619231&amp;ptId=11830" target="_blank">download: Upper Licensing Officer JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1619232&amp;ptId=11830" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Upper Licensing Officer

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleKettering Adult Social Care Team is the front door for all ASC activity in the Kettering area. We experience high levels of demand and have a very busy duty function. The team is staffed by a mix of social workers, senior assessment and enablement workers, assessment and enablement workers, community support workers and business support officers. We operate strengths based practice, using the 3 conversations model. The principals in the team are responsible for managing the duty function on a rota basis, screening all safeguarding referrals and proactively supporting the duty workers. They also manage the referrals waiting for allocation, prioritising and managing risk and allocate to staff. They offer front line supervision to the assessment staff including induction, Me Time, performance management, absence management and case monitoring and discussion. All decisions about care act eligibility, need for formal support, increases or decreases in care are ratified and discussed with a principal before relevant escalation.The principals are also responsible for the auditing of staff’s work on a person-by-person basis but also more formal caseload audits. They are an essential part of the overall performance of the team and the wellbeing of its staff and are themselves line managed by the team manager. The current management group is well established and we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic qualified social worker who is ready to become a manager. We are a welcoming and supportive team and progression and training is actively encouraged.This is a part time position and hours of work can be negotiated, although preferably able to work on a Wednesday. If you wish to discuss this opportunity please contact Jeanette Ward, Team Manager, on 01536 805030





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Principal Social Worker, Part time

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleBest Start In Life Practitioner - Infant Feeding - 12 month fixed term contract We are seeking 2 compassionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our team, with a specialist focus on infant feeding. These roles are vital in supporting families and carers to establish healthy feeding practices during the crucial early stages of child development. You will work within a supportive team environment to promote best practices in infant nutrition, breastfeeding, and responsive feeding, ensuring every child gets the best start in life. There are 2 roles, one based at Kettering Family Hub and one at Wellingborough Family Hub, the role will also require travel across North NorthamptonshireWhat will you be doing?What you will be doing<ul><li>Provide tailored support and guidance to parents and carers on infant feeding. </li><li>Deliver group sessions and one-to-one support to promote healthy feeding habits and address feeding concerns. </li></ul><ul><li>Directly deliver Breast Pump Loan services including, co-ordination, monitoring and maintenance of equipment</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with health professionals and community partners to ensure consistent messaging and support around infant nutrition. </li><li>Monitor and evaluate feeding plans and progress, ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing are always prioritised. </li><li>Support the wider early years team in delivering high-quality care and education in line with EYFS standards. </li><li>Keep accurate records and contribute to assessments and reports as required.</li></ul>About youYou will be a knowledgeable practitioner with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent, and with an interest in supporting infant feeding. Your experience working with babies and families will be complemented by a sound understanding of current guidance around infant feeding and weaning. You’ll be an excellent communicator, able to build trusting relationships with parents and carers, and work collaboratively with colleagues and health professionals. Your empathetic nature, combined with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, will make you a valued member of our team.If you’re passionate about supporting families and making a real difference in the early stages of a child’s life, we’d love to hear from you.





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Best Start in Life Practitioner - Infant Feeding

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the rolePEEP Co-ordinator – 12 months fixed term contractShape the Future of Early Years Education in North NorthamptonshireWe are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a passionate and dynamic professional to lead the implementation of the PEEP Learning Together Programme (LTP) across North Northamptonshire. The programme is a cornerstone of our Family Hubs Start for Life offer designed to improve outcomes for young children and their families through high-quality early learning experiences.The PEEP Coordinator will champion the delivery and expansion of this evidence-based initiative, which supports five strands of child development: <ol><li>personal, social and emotional development, </li><li>communication and language, </li><li>early literacy, </li><li>early maths, and </li><li>health and physical development. </li></ol>This vital role aims to support school readiness for 3- and 4-year-olds, particularly in areas of need.As a key member of the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme, you will co-ordinate and deliver PEEP groups across a range of settings, including Family Hubs, early years providers, and community venues. You’ll also play a leading role in developing outreach models, training professionals and volunteers, and embedding PEEP delivery in services that work with families at home.Why Join Us? This is your chance to help shape transformative and inclusive early years offer in North Northamptonshire. You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team working to give every child the best start in life. This role offers variety, purpose, and the opportunity to create long-lasting impact in local communities.This role involves travel across all of North NorthamptonshireWhat will you be doing?<ul><li>Deliver and co-ordinate PEEP groups across satellite sites and community settings.</li><li>Promote the PEEP LTP and raise awareness across the professional network and local communities.</li><li>Build strategic partnerships with VCS organisations, education providers, and faith groups to increase reach and impact.</li><li>Train and support others to deliver the programme effectively, ensuring fidelity and quality.</li><li>Develop home-based and outreach models to support families where they are.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate impact, reporting back to stakeholders and funding bodies.</li><li>Contribute to improving early speech, language, and communication through targeted interventions and digital tools.</li></ul>About youKey Skills &amp; Abilities We’re seeking someone with a strong background in early years, family support, or community-based programme delivery. You should have experience working in diverse communities, delivering group-based interventions, and working in partnership with other professionals. Experience with the PEEP programme is desirable, but training will be provided for the right candidate.





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PEEP Co-ordinator

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the role3 Posts - Kettering, Wellingborough and East NorthantsAre you a skilled practitioner with a passion for early help and family support? Ready to step role and help shape a service that truly makes a difference? We’re looking for a Family Hub Practitioner to join our growing team and help drive the delivery of North Northamptonshire’s brand-new Family Hubs and Start for Life programme. This is more than a front-line role, it’s a chance to lead by example, guide others, and help build a community-led, inclusive offer for families, children and young people. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team delivering high-quality universal and targeted support for families from pregnancy through to age 19 (or 25 with SEND).What will you be doing?<ul><li>Delivering 1:1 and group-based support for children and families, working flexibly across Family Hubs and community settings.</li><li>Coordinating and delivering a wide range of activities and parenting programmes (both universal and targeted), that promote school readiness, positive relationships, and wellbeing.</li><li>Acting as a local champion for Early Help, supporting multi-agency working and contributing to assessments and plans.</li><li>Ensuring that the voice and lived experience of children and families are at the heart of everything we do.</li><li>Supporting our transformation programme by identifying what’s working, listening to service users, and helping shape what comes next.</li></ul>About you<h4>We’re looking for someone who is:</h4>• Passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families.• Experienced in delivering early intervention work in a community or family setting.• Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with children, parents and professionals.• Confident in supporting and developing others, both staff and volunteers.• A flexible team player, ready to work creatively and responsively, including occasional evenings and weekends.• Knowledgeable about safeguarding, child development, and the early help landscape.<h4>Key skills and abilities</h4>• A Level 3 or above qualification in a relevant field (e.g. childcare, social care, education, youth work).• Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead by example.<ul><li>• Experience of group facilitation, parenting work, and delivering structured programmes.</li><li>• A full driving licence or the ability to travel across North Northamptonshire.</li></ul>This is your chance to help shape the future of family support in North Northamptonshire — empowering parents, children and communities to thrive. Join us, and be part of something genuinely meaningful.





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Career Grade Development Management Officer (P01441) Salary £34,431 - £41,254 (Planning Officer) £41,992 - £49,608 (Senior Planning Officer)inclusive of outer fringe allowance (Career Grade Scheme with appointment leveldependent on experience) 37 hours per week (Hybrid working)Are you looking for a new challenge in an area steeped in planning history?Do you enjoy being part of a small team, and want the opportunity to work on a mixture of urban and rural applications? If so, this could be the next Planning role for you.A fantastic opportunity is available at Welwyn Hatfield Council for a Career Grade Development Management Officer.In this challenging and hugely rewarding opportunity, you’ll be responsible for managing a caseload of planning applications (ranging from householders up to major schemes depending on experience). In addition,you will be expected to proactively develop a customer-focussed service. You will be carrying out site visits, dealing with complaints, providing advice to a range of stakeholders, and representing the Council at appeals. ABOUT YOUTo succeed in this role, you’ll need to have completed a degree or equivalent in Town Planning or a related subject.Some development management experience and a proactive, customer focussed approach will also help you to thrive in this position.Excellent communication skills are also essential, as you’ll be expected to hold meetings with customers and council members to provide advice, guidance, and feedback on planning and related matters. ABOUT USWelwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield but also encompasses a significant rural area which is designated as Green Belt.This creates a vibrant mix of opportunities and developments including major brownfield re-development within the main towns, urban extensions delivering new homes and jobs, to rural agricultural development as well as conservation and heritage work.With a strong legacy of planning principles embedded within our area from the Garden City and New Towns movements and a newly adopted Local Plan, the postholder will have a key role to play in delivering positive project outcomes as well as helping to make sure our planning service is working in a modern, efficient, and effective way, with customers at is heart.You will join a forward-thinking council that puts their customers first. We know that to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people.We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our people feel safe, content and valued.Our COREvalues guide everything we do – Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent.We can offer you flexible working to help balance work and home life, electric pool cars, local government pension scheme and generous annual leave and much more. You can view our benefits here <a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a>We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications: 12 October 2025Remote Assessments: 17 October 2025Interview Date: 24 October 2025 Keywords: Planning, Town Planning, Applications, Regeneration, Rural, Major Schemes, Dwellings, Hybrid, Working, Hertfordshire

Career Grade Development Management Officer

Job Title: Youth Support Tutor Starting Salary: £27,693 progressing to £31,021 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: North Herts - Baldock &amp; Letchworth Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Community Protection<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is proud to act as a delivery partner for The King’s Trust Team Programme.We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Youth Support Tutor to contribute to the delivery and facilitation of this impactful initiative.This role presents a valuable opportunity for the successful candidate to play a key part in shaping and advancing The King’s Trust Team Programme within Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The postholder will have the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of some of Hertfordshire’s most vulnerable young people.<h4>About the role</h4>Team is a 12 week programme working with 16–25-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training. It is a varied role where you will support the team leader with the day to day running of the programme. Classroom Delivery, including session planning and 121 support for learners.Part of the role will be session delivery, supporting young people with work placements, their next steps, a hands-on community project and helping them with personal challenges that they may face. You would also help facilitate a 4 day team building residential activity 3 times a year.You will be working closely with the team leader to build relationships with external agencies to advertise our programme and directly help with the recruitment of young people to the programme.&nbsp; Ideally you will have experience of working with young people and an understanding of the challenges that they face today, but this is not essential as we will provide training to develop someone who has a ‘can-do’ attitude and a willingness to learn.<h4>About you</h4>This is a great opportunity for someone to start a career in youth work and there are many opportunities for development and progression within the team and the wider directorate.Essential:<ul><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Ability to work in a Team, particularly in partnership with a Team Leader</li><li>The ability to work on own initiative, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload</li><li>Organisational skills and self-motivation</li><li>Willingness to take responsibility</li><li>Good administrative and record keeping skills</li><li>Ability to identify suitable projects, placements and challenges</li><li>Full driving licence and use of own vehicle</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Katy Carroll 07866 898309 for an informal discussion about the role.We may close the advert early if we receive enough strong applications, so we’d recommend applying sooner rather than later to avoid missing outInterview Date: 23rd and 24th October 2025 Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Youth Support Tutor

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleWe are transforming our HR and Organisational Development functions within the council to ensure that we have a fit for purpose structure to enable the next chapter in our journey, supporting the achievement of our corporate priorities and ensuring the council can respond to its changing workforce needs.As such, we are in the process of implementing a new structure, with some new roles and teams. We currently have a number of potential vacancies that we will need to fill, so that we have the capacity to deliver an excellent service. Are you passionate about driving meaningful organisational change and helping people perform at their best?Join our Workforce and Organisational Development team as we shape the future of North Northamptonshire Council (NNC).In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a variety of Organisational Development (OD) interventions that align with NNC’s workforce strategy. You will play a key part in adopting sustainable workforce change by balancing structural elements.For an informal discussion please contact Helen Hudson <a href="mailto:Helen.hudson@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helen.hudson@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> What will you be doing?As a Workforce and OD Officer, you will play a key role in shaping North Northamptonshire Council’s workforce and organisational development strategy. Your work will focus on:Developing Workforce Strategies: Support the creation and implementation of workforce plans to ensure the council has the right talent, skills, and behaviours to meet its future goals.Leading OD Interventions: Design and deliver innovative solutions to enhance employee engagement, organisational design, leadership networks, and cultural change initiatives.Providing Expert Advice: Offer strategic guidance on workforce development, culture change, and OD best practices across all levels of the organisation.Collaborating Across Teams: Work with stakeholders across the council to integrate workforce and OD initiatives with broader organisational priorities.Evaluating and Improving Initiatives: Use data-driven insights to measure the effectiveness of OD programs and ensure continuous improvement.Driving Change Readiness: Conduct assessments to evaluate the organisation’s ability to adapt to change and implement strategies that build resilience and a high-performance culture.Supporting Leadership and Communication: Partner with senior leaders to manage workforce transformation and deliver clear, impactful communication plans.Contributing to HR Projects: Support key HR initiatives, including pay and grading reviews, talent acquisition, and career pathway development.This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the council’s workforce and organisational development, ensuring employees thrive and perform at their best.About youWe are looking for a proactive and strategic Organisational Development &amp; Workforce Lead with a strong background in HR, workforce planning, and organisational development.You will have a passion for driving change, delivering impactful workforce initiatives, land working collaboratively with senior leaders to shape the future of our organisation.Educated to degree level or equivalentProven experience in HR, Learning &amp; Development, or a fast-paced transformation environmentExperience leading and supporting HR and workforce projects, implementing effective change initiatives, and ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.Ability to collaborate with senior leaders and managers to co-design solutions that align with business needs and workforce priorities.A basic understanding of employment law.Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and engage stakeholders at all levels.Comfortable working flexibly and using technology to deliver innovative, business-focused solutions.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office programs to support data analysis and workforce planning.Please note that any at risk individuals who apply for the role who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria and skills for a suitable role, will be given priority over other applicants. 





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Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the role• Patrolling in uniform and identifying vehicles parked in contravention of parking regulations • Issuing penalty charge notices where necessary, to ensure our roads and car parks are accessible • This is an outside role and involves walking several miles per day.<ul><li>You will work flexibly to cover a shift pattern Monday – Sunday, including bank holidays </li></ul>• Full training in parking enforcement will be providedWhat will you be doing?As a Parking Enforcement Officer, your day will be spent, mostly outside, in all weathers patrolling and enforcing through the issue of penalty charge notices against vehicles contravening the regulations. You will also be providing advice to residents, and members of the public, whist enforcing road traffic orders. You will play a significant role in improving road safety, managing and reconciling the competing demands for kerb space. The successful candidate will be able to adapt to different situations and show assertiveness where required, whilst remaining calm and diplomatic, using effective communication skills. You must have good people skills and be willing to offer support, advice and assistance to colleagues and customers. About you• Previous experience in an enforcement role<ul><li>Physically fit</li></ul> • With a keen eye for detail • An excellent communicator able to encourage considerate parking whilst providing a high level of customer service • Computer literate, you will be able to apply these skills to using a handheld device<ul><li>A Full UK driving licence holder</li></ul>





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Housing Transactions Officer (P01630)Starting salary £28,426 with potential progression to £34,011 on achieving designated skills and experience37 hours (hybrid working) Do you have experience in a customer accounts related environment? If so, this role is for you. In this key role it will be up to you to provide a proactive, comprehensive and high-quality back-office housing rent transactions service through the management and maintenance of the rent accounts for council tenants of Welwyn Hatfield.You will undertake all aspects of rent accounting for dwelling and garage tenancies in accordance with current audit, accounting and legislative practice and process and manage individual rent accounts carrying out accurate and timely daily, weekly and monthly system processing.This is a role that has a lot of variety but will be very rewarding enabling you to work closely with internal colleagues always delivering excellent internal customer service.Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council pride themselves on their commitment to their people – striving to ensure that every employee feels valued and happy in their work.Employees are empowered to influence and transform the services they deliver, no matter what level they’re at.What the council is really looking for is someone with a true customer focus, an understanding of what great customer service involves and a commitment to delivering outstanding results.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.You will be working at our office in White Lion Square, Hatfield.We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Hatfield, flexible working arrangements, Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. About Us:Our Values are important to us and we’re looking for someone who can live our values and help embed them into the services we deliver. Our values are Collaborative, Open, Responsible and Excellent.We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people. We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be.We can offer you flexible working arrangements as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. You can see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a>If you are interested in working in an ambitious authority, working collaboratively with dedicated officers, and helping deliver an excellent service, we want to hear from you.Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 16 October 2025Remote assessments will be held on 21 October 2025Interviews will be held on 24 October 2025 Keywords: Rents, Housing, Transactions, Housing, Customers, Finance, Accounting, Hybrid, Working, Hertfordshire, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, local government

Housing Transactions Officer (P01630)

Job Title: Family Support Worker Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,433 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 22.0 / 3 days per week (actual days negotiable) – Term time only Location: Countywide - Base Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage – with travel countywide (hybrid role) Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire's Virtual School is a dedicated service that champions the educational needs of children and young people who are looked after by the local authority, as well as those previously looked after and in kinship care.For the latter, we provide educational advice, information and signposting to adoptive families and kinship carers. We work in partnership with schools, Early Years settings and supporting organisations. Our aim is to encourage families to advocate for the best educational outcomes of their children. We offer professionals advice, information and signposting to resources, support services and guidance for education that is rooted in attachment and trauma understanding.<h4>About the role</h4>You will work directly with adoptive families and kinship carers, offering tailored educational advice, a space for reflective conversations as well as signposting to relevant services. Your role will be key in fostering the best educational outcomes of previously looked-after children and those in kinship care.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide one-to-one support to families, both virtually and in-person.</li><li>Offer guidance on how early childhood experiences impact education.</li><li>Collaborate with schools, social care, and health professionals.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to service quality assurance.</li><li>Promote honest, empathetic communication and build trusting relationships with families and professionals.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience working with children and families in the education system.</li><li>Proven ability to support positive outcomes in education, care, or therapeutic settings.</li><li>Strong communication and advocacy skills, especially in multi-agency environments.</li><li>Competence in using IT systems for record keeping and service delivery.</li><li>A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and continuous improvement.</li><li>A driving licence and own transport.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Training in trauma-informed practice, therapeutic parenting, or similar approaches.</li><li>Knowledge of the education system and challenges faced by previously looked-after children.</li><li>Experience of supporting adoptive or kinship families.</li></ul>This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a child-centred, collaborative team. You’ll play a vital role in shaping services that make a real difference to children’s lives.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact&nbsp;Georgie Zacharzewski on (01992 555769).Interview Date: 17th October 2025.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Family Support Worker

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleApproved Mental Health Professional Substantive Post 37 hoursNorth Northamptonshire Council is seeking to recruit an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) from a social work, mental health and learning disabilities nurse or occupational therapist background who is registered with their respective regulator to join a substantive post within the daytime AMHP service. The AMHP team is responsible for responding to requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983. As an AMHP you would be expected to provide high quality assessments with a clear social perspective, good social work values including a strengths-based approach. This would be alongside meeting the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Care Act 2014. As well as applying relevant Codes of Practice, local policies, and taking into account emerging case law in this area. Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mental health issues is key. Including maintaining CPD &amp; engaging with relevant training opportunities. The AMHP service runs with a small team of substantive AMHPs alongside other AMHPs who work on a duty basis and predominantly otherwise work within other adult social care teams in North Northamptonshire or West Northamptonshire Councils. We also have AMHP colleagues who are otherwise based with local mental health services. We are a friendly and supportive team.The AMHP service is currently based at Olympus House, Northampton, however will be moving to Haylock House, Kettering March 2026 [Approximately] The AMHP Team is hosted by North Northamptonshire Council, in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council and provides a service across the whole of Northamptonshire. The daytime AMHP team operates on a duty system with a shift pattern primarily of 9am to 5pm, and 1pm to 9pm, Monday to Friday. Our out of hours AMHP and adults service provide an AMHP response at other times. This post is subject to satisfactory references. The post is subject to an enhanced (Adults and Children) DBS check. Please refer to our AMHP job description and person specificationEADS (Employment and Disability Service) are our specialist supported employment service. If you require any support to access this opportunity or our NNC recruitment process, please contact EADS directly on 07776 550531 For further information / informal discussion please contact: Sarah Jenkins, AMHP Team Manager (mob: 07753 442 033) 





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £60,379 - £63,721 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term (3 years from start date) Are you a strategic leader with a passion for innovation, digital transformation, and delivering real impact for vulnerable communities? We are seeking a Financial Resilience Manager to lead the development and delivery of a high-profile, cross-cutting programme aimed at strengthening financial support services and improving outcomes for residents most in need.In this dynamic role, you will drive collaboration with senior external partners and coordinate colleagues across multiple service areas to foster a culture of innovation and improved service delivery. You'll oversee the implementation of key projects that enhance financial resilience, using data and evidence to inform prioritisation and build the case for long-term sustainability.You will lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team to deliver user-centred services that are faster, smarter, and more cost-effective. A key part of your role will be supporting the development and integration of digital services and tools that improve internal processes and partnership working across the council and wider system.The role also includes managing the delivery of major grant-funded initiatives such as the Household Support Fund and Local Welfare Assistance Schemes, ensuring compliance, performance monitoring, and effective outcomes. You’ll lead the commissioning and contract management of complex digital platforms that enable coordinated access to support for residents, while ensuring value for money and high-quality user experience.Finally, you’ll shape and maintain the governance structures, strategy, and standards that underpin this work—building a sustainable service model and driving a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.If you're ready to lead meaningful change and help build a stronger, fairer future for vulnerable residents, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and make a lasting difference.Interviews are scheduled to take place during week commencing 13th October 2025. If you are not available during this week, please let us know when submitting your application and provide details of your availability. While we may not be able to accommodate alternative dates, we will endeavour to do so where possible.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>Are you an experienced leader with a strong background in digital service transformation, complex partnership management, and data-driven decision-making? We’re looking for a Financial Resilience Manager to lead high-impact, cross-sector initiatives that strengthen the financial wellbeing of vulnerable residents.This is a high-profile role that demands exceptional strategic leadership. You’ll lead the development, commissioning, and operational delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects—bringing together stakeholders from across the public sector, local government, and beyond. Your ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus will be key to securing commitment to user-focused, evidence-based service redesign.We’re seeking someone who can confidently navigate politically sensitive environments, analyse and act on complex data, and present ideas clearly and persuasively to senior leaders, elected members, and strategic partners. A high level of political awareness and the ability to respond quickly to changes in legislation or national policy are essential.You’ll have a proven track record in delivering user-friendly digital services, with a strong understanding of channel shift, demand management, customer care principles, and early intervention approaches. You’ll also have experience in managing the risks and requirements of data protection and information sharing legislation in a public sector context.Strong project management skills are critical—you’ll need to lead programmes of work from concept through to implementation, managing time, budgets and competing priorities effectively. Your knowledge of equality and inclusion will also be key, ensuring strategies and services reflect the diverse needs of our community.This role requires a graduate-level qualification (or equivalent experience) and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Flexibility is essential, with the ability to support a 24/7 digital delivery environment, including occasional out-of-hours support for upgrades and key events.If you’re ready to lead innovative change and make a measurable difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of financial resilience in our community.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1560100&amp;ptId=11826" target="_blank">download: PREF105536 202505 M6 Financial Resilience Manager (002).docx</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1630596&amp;ptId=11826" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li></ul>





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you passionate about creating safe, compliant, and supportive working environments? We’re looking for a dedicated Corporate Health and Safety Adviser to join our team and help ensure that the Council meets its statutory responsibilities and continues to prioritise the wellbeing of its staff, schools, and wider community.In this vital role, you’ll provide expert health and safety advice and guidance across a range of council services, including local authority operations, educational settings such as schools and trusts, and other client organisations. You’ll work collaboratively with internal managers and external partners to raise awareness, strengthen health and safety culture, and embed best practices across the board.As our Health and Safety Adviser, your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Ensuring the Council remains fully compliant with all relevant health and safety legislation and responsibilities.</li><li>Supporting the implementation of corporate health and safety policies and strategy across a variety of settings.</li><li>Advising, training, and coaching service teams and leadership to build strong safety awareness and competence.</li><li>Leading accident investigations and providing clear, constructive recommendations.</li><li>Developing and delivering a robust, risk-based health and safety audit programme for both the corporate and educational estate.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are an experienced and highly capable Health and Safety professional with a strong background in both operational and advisory roles. You’ve worked closely with senior managers, clients, and regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive and Fire Authority, offering sound advice, conducting audits, ensuring compliance, and delivering impactful training and guidance. Your excellent communication skills allow you to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders - including management, employees, and Trade Union representatives - successfully influencing and promoting a strong health and safety culture across organisations.You’re comfortable working independently, undertaking in-depth research, and producing clear, detailed documentation - from complex reports and policy documents to tailored training materials. Your training and presentation skills are well developed, and you’re confident designing and delivering courses that meet the needs of diverse client groups. Highly organised, you thrive in busy environments, balancing conflicting demands with a calm, solution-focused approach.You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in accident investigation, root cause analysis, and risk assessment, with a clear focus on practical, effective outcomes. You hold a NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice and are committed to ongoing professional development, including a willingness to attain a Level 5 Health and Safety qualification.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1586843&amp;ptId=11828" target="_blank">download: Corporate Health Safety Adviser - Master JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1586845&amp;ptId=11828" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Building Surveyor (Voids) (RP0037)Starting salary £41,992pa with potential progression to £45,089pa inclusive on achieving designated skills and experience&nbsp;37 hours per week (hybrid working) Solutions based? Proactive? Keen to make a difference? This could be the role for you. No two days are the same in Welwyn Hatfield’s Property Maintenance &amp; Climate Change Team! If you like genuine diversity in your Building Surveying work and are looking to learn new skills, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.Main Responsibilities What you will do!You will work to ensure our voids are turned round quickly and to a high standard. To do this you will need to work with the contractor, Neighbourhoods, and allocation teams to keep everyone up to date with what stage each void is at while making sure the properties are the homes our tenants are expecting.The Ideal Candidate What will you need!Formally qualified in Building Studies, you should be highly experienced in diagnosing building faults and providing cost-effective solutions. This will give you the ability to identify repairs, draw up specifications, make technical decisions and solve complex problems, and you should be knowledgeable regarding building standards and passionate about delivering customer focussed outcomes.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.About The Company How you will benefit!In return, we can offer you:<ul>
<li>Central locations in the Borough&nbsp;with excellent public transport links and local amenities</li>
<li>Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (Career Average Pension Scheme)</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave to increase work-life balance flexibility</li>
<li>Annual leave ranging from 25 to 33 days per year plus Bank Holidays (dependent on grade and length of service)</li>
<li>Access to the Council’s Flexi Time Scheme (post dependent) to achieve a healthy work life balance</li>
<li>A structured induction program from day 1 to support your success in your role</li>
<li>24 hour a day access to the Employee Assistance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>And much more here... <a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a>
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</ul>Our CORE&nbsp;values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do. If you think you have the skills and enjoy a challenge, we’d like to hear from you. We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 5 October 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 9 October 2025.Interviews will be held on 16 October 2025. Keywords: Housing, Surveyor, Planned Works, Contractor, Management, Hertfordshire, Surveying, Hybrid, Stock, Conditions, Repairs, Voids, Welwyn Hatfield, local government

Building Surveyor - Voids (RP0037)

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Building Surveyor (Planned Works)Starting salary £41,992pa with potential progression to £45,089pa inclusive on achieving designated skills and experience&nbsp;37 hours per week (hybrid working) Where you live really matters. Maintaining homes people are proud of really matters. As the biggest landlord in the area, we are investing £150 million in people’s homes over the next five years with a target of being net zero by 2030. Is this a project you’d like to be part of? If so, we’d like to hear from you.Main Responsibilities What you will do!You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of our planned and cyclical investment programmes to the housing and commercial stock in line with agreed standards. This will include working alongside our contractors and consultants and holding them to account on their performance. You will also be required to provide technical advice, develop scopes of work and specifications on various projects and liaising with customers on their requirements.The Ideal Candidate What will you need!Formally qualified in Building Studies, you should be highly experienced in diagnosing building faults and providing cost-effective solutions. This will give you the ability to identify repairs, draw up specifications, make technical decisions and solve complex problems, and you should be knowledgeable regarding building standards and passionate about delivering customer focussed outcomes.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.About The Company How you will benefit!In return, we can offer you:<ul>
<li>Central locations in the Borough&nbsp;with excellent public transport links and local amenities</li>
<li>Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (Career Average Pension Scheme)</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave to increase work-life balance flexibility</li>
<li>Annual leave ranging from 25 to 33 days per year plus Bank Holidays (dependent on grade and length of service)</li>
<li>Access to the Council’s Flexi Time Scheme (post dependent) to achieve a healthy work life balance</li>
<li>A structured induction program from day 1 to support your success in your role</li>
<li>24 hour a day access to the Employee Assistance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>And much more here... <a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a>
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</ul>Our CORE&nbsp;values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do. If you think you have the skills and enjoy a challenge, we’d like to hear from you. We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 5 October 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 9 October 2025.Interviews will be held on 16 October 2025. Keywords: Housing, Surveyor, Planned Works, Contractor, Management, Hertfordshire, Surveying, Hybrid, Welwyn Hatfield, local government

Building Surveyor - Planned Works (RP0035)

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No two days are the same in Welwyn Hatfield’s Property Maintenance &amp; Climate Change Team! If you like genuine diversity in your Building Surveying work and are looking to learn new skills, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.Package Description Building Surveyor (Repairs) (RP0038)Starting salary £41,992pa with potential progression to £45,089pa inclusive on achieving designated skills and experience&nbsp;37 hours per week (Hybrid Working)Main Responsibilities What you will do!You will manage your own patch, consisting of around 2000 properties. You take responsibility for working collaboratively with our contractors and Neighbourhoods team to ensure your patch gets the best possible service and all repairs are carried out in a timely manner to a high standard. You will be expected to attend site to scope out works on larger repair jobs and ensure that the tenants are kept up to date with ongoing works.The Ideal Candidate What will you need!Formally qualified in Building Studies, you should be highly experienced in diagnosing building faults and providing cost-effective solutions. This will give you the ability to identify repairs, draw up specifications, make technical decisions and solve complex problems, and you should be knowledgeable regarding building standards and passionate about delivering customer focussed outcomes.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.About The Company How you will benefit!In return, we can offer you:<ul>
<li>Our offices are in the heart of Welwyn Garden City close to travel links and amenities</li>
<li>Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (Career Average Pension Scheme)</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave to increase work-life balance flexibility</li>
<li>Annual leave ranging from 25 to 33 days per year plus Bank Holidays (dependent on grade and length of service)</li>
<li>Access to the Council’s Flexi Time Scheme (post dependent) to achieve a healthy work life balance</li>
<li>A structured induction program from day 1 to support your success in your role</li>
<li>24 hour a day access to the Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>And much more here... <a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a>
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</ul>We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.Closing date for applications is 5 October 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 9 October 2025Interviews will be held on 16 October 2025. Keywords: Housing, Surveyor, Planned Works, Contractor, Management, Hertfordshire, Surveying, Hybrid, Stock, Conditions, Repairs, Voids, Welwyn Hatfield, local government

Building Surveyor - Repairs (RP0038)

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleAre you passionate about connecting families with the support they need to thrive? North Northamptonshire Council is excited to recruit for 1 new Family Hub Connector role within our East Northamptonshire Family Hubs Team. This is a unique opportunity to become part of an innovative programme shaping how families experience early help and support across our communities.Family Hubs provide a universal ‘front door’ to families, acting as a one-stop shop for information, advice, and services across social care, education, and health. At the heart of this is the Start for Life offer and we need dynamic, proactive connectors to make it work.(Please note, that previous applicants will not be considered for this post)What will you be doing?<ul><li>Supporting families to access services through signposting, personal connections and removing barriers to engagement.</li><li>Facilitating ‘Parent Power’ panels to ensure families influence service design and delivery.</li><li>Engaging families in key programmes including infant feeding, perinatal mental health, and peer support.</li><li>Collaborating with local agencies, GPs, libraries, schools, and other community venues to support outreach and engagement.</li><li>Helping to identify and map local community assets, support networks and gaps in provision.</li><li>Working with professionals and stakeholders across the locality to ensure joined-up service delivery.</li><li>Championing early help and participating in assessments where needed.</li><li>Collecting data and evidence to demonstrate impact and inform service improvement.</li></ul> About youAs a Family Hub Connector, you’ll be the vital link between services and families helping parents, carers, and young people access the support they need, where and when they need it. You’ll be working with partners, professionals, and communities to identify gaps, build networks, and empower families to engage, participate, and thrive.This role requires enhanced DBS clearance and the ability to travel across North Northamptonshire.We’re looking for people who want to make a difference — building relationships, growing local networks, and being the connection point that helps families find their way.Join us and help shape the future of family support in North Northamptonshire.





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Family Hub Connector (East Northamptonshire) 

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the role<h4>Best Start in Life (BSIL) Early Years Practitioner</h4>Location: North Northamptonshire (various Family Hub sites)Are you passionate about early childhood development and ready to make a meaningful impact for local families? We’re building something exciting — and we want you to be part of it. North Northamptonshire is expanding its Family Hubs network in line with the national Best Start for Life programme, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic, child-centred BSIL Early Years Practitioner to join the team. What will you be doing?• Plan and deliver play-based learning sessions in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)• Support parents to understand and nurture their child’s development through practical, everyday strategies• Deliver evidence-based parenting programmes, including for families with SEND• Promote school readiness by building confidence in the home learning environment• Work closely with colleagues across health, early years, and social care as an Family Help Champion• Contribute to assessments and help shape intervention plans that really make a difference About youWe’re seeking someone who’s warm, creative, and confident in working with families from all backgrounds. You’ll understand the challenges some families face and know how to offer respectful, practical support that empowers and encourages.• Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or similar• Experience working directly with young children and their families• Strong knowledge of child development, parenting support, and early intervention approaches• The ability to work flexibly and travel across North Northamptonshire as required• Confidence in responding to safeguarding concerns appropriately and in line with proceduresIf you’re also trained in Signalong, First Aid, or Food Hygiene, that’s a bonus — but not essential.<h4>Why Join Us?</h4>You’ll be joining a passionate, ambitious team committed to improving life outcomes for children from birth upwards. We value creativity, teamwork, and a “can-do” attitude — and we’ll support you with regular supervision, training, and opportunities to shape the future of our local Family Hubs. Some evening and weekend work may be required, but we offer flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to be part of something that matters.Ready to help build brighter beginnings? Apply now and be part of our Best Start for Life mission in North Northamptonshire.





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Best Start in Life (BSiL) Early Years Practitioner (Kettering Family Hub) 

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleBest Start in Life (BSIL) Early Years PractitionerLocation: North Northamptonshire (Wellingborough Family Hub)22 Hours: Monday: 9am - 3pm, Tuesday: 9am- 3pm, Wednesday: 9am - 3pm and Thursday: 9am - 3pmAre you passionate about early childhood development and ready to make a meaningful impact for local families? We’re building something exciting — and we want you to be part of it. North Northamptonshire is expanding its Family Hubs network in line with the national Best Start for Life programme, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic, child-centred BSIL Early Years Practitioner to join the team.What will you be doing?• Plan and deliver play-based learning sessions in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)• Support parents to understand and nurture their child’s development through practical, everyday strategies• Deliver evidence-based parenting programmes, including for families with SEND• Promote school readiness by building confidence in the home learning environment• Work closely with colleagues across health, early years, and social care as an Family Help Champion• Contribute to assessments and help shape intervention plans that really make a difference About youWe’re seeking someone who’s warm, creative, and confident in working with families from all backgrounds. You’ll understand the challenges some families face and know how to offer respectful, practical support that empowers and encourages.• Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or similar• Experience working directly with young children and their families• Strong knowledge of child development, parenting support, and early intervention approaches• The ability to work flexibly and travel across North Northamptonshire as required• Confidence in responding to safeguarding concerns appropriately and in line with proceduresIf you’re also trained in Signalong, First Aid, or Food Hygiene, that’s a bonus — but not essential.<h4>Why Join Us?</h4>You’ll be joining a passionate, ambitious team committed to improving life outcomes for children from birth upwards. We value creativity, teamwork, and a “can-do” attitude — and we’ll support you with regular supervision, training, and opportunities to shape the future of our local Family Hubs. Some evening and weekend work may be required, but we offer flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to be part of something that matters.Ready to help build brighter beginnings? Apply now and be part of our Best Start for Life mission in North Northamptonshire.





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Best Start in Life (BSiL) Early Years Practitioner (Wellingborough Family Hub) 

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe’re looking for a forward-thinking and proactive Flood Risk and Resilience Manager to lead vital work that safeguards people, infrastructure, and the environment.In this role, you’ll take the lead on the authority’s statutory responsibilities around flood risk management, sustainable drainage, and infrastructure resilience. You’ll also play a key part in shaping and delivering capital projects and community initiatives that reduce flood risk and improve the wider water environment.What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Leading the authority’s statutory functions in relation to flood risk, surface water, and drainage systems.</li><li>Developing strategies and policies that support sustainable drainage and long-term infrastructure resilience.</li><li>Working with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to deliver capital schemes and community engagement projects that reduce flood risk.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to enhance the local water environment in line with environmental and climate goals.</li><li>Providing expert advice and guidance on flood and water management across the organisation.</li></ul><h2>About you</h2>You’ll bring in-depth experience across flood risk management, sustainable drainage, water cycle planning, watercourse and sewer infrastructure, and climate change - underpinned by a solid understanding of the scientific, technical, and regulatory frameworks in these areas. Your background may be rooted in civil engineering, environmental policy, or a similar field, and you hold relevant qualifications alongside evidence of continued professional development. Ideally, you are a PRINCE2 Practitioner or willing to work towards this.You are a confident and credible communicator, able to engage influentially with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior figures within and outside the Council. Whether responding to technical enquiries, presenting complex ideas to varied audiences, or negotiating at meetings, you do so with professionalism and clarity.Your strengths lie in project management, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision making. You’re adept at carrying out detailed numerical analysis, identifying trends, and applying sound judgement and political awareness to shape practical, evidence-based solutions. You can translate technical information into clear, concise reports and recommendations for senior managers and committees, demonstrating both subject matter expertise and political sensitivity.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1617711&amp;ptId=11818" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1624300&amp;ptId=11818" target="_blank">download: PREF105570 202507 M3 Flood Risk and Resilience Manager 20.08.2025 - Final JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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