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Team Manager – Learning Disabilities – Lead with Purpose, Empower with Heart Are you a confident leader with a passion for supporting people with learning disabilities? As a Team Manager at Peabody, you’ll guide a team of dedicated support workers to deliver high-quality, personalised services that help our customers live independently, safely, and with dignity.This is a role where your leadership, empathy, and drive will shine. You’ll be the anchor for your team—offering support, solving challenges, and leading service improvements that make a real difference. If you’re ready to lead with kindness and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of support workers</li><li>Provide regular supervision and model best practice in complex cases</li><li>Oversee assessments, support plans, and reviews to ensure quality care</li><li>Maintain accurate records and monitor performance using digital systems</li><li>Work with external agencies to assess referrals and prioritise support</li><li>Build strong relationships with local services and professionals</li><li>Promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion for all customers</li><li>Manage safeguarding and risk concerns with confidence and care</li><li>Champion self-advocacy and customer empowerment</li><li>Lead team meetings and contribute to training and development</li></ul>What You’ll Need<ul><li>Experience of providing care support </li><li>Strong leadership and team management skills</li><li>Availability to work unsocial hours i.e. evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel</li><li>Confidence in assessing needs and managing risks</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities</li><li>IT skills and attention to detail for record-keeping</li><li>A positive, energetic, and empathetic approach</li><li>Commitment to equality, inclusion, and customer service</li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to your own car</li><li>A satisfactory DBS check (Peabody pays for this)</li></ul>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>25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Please Read Before ApplyingThis role involves travel between sites and working flexibly to meet customer needs, including occasional unsocial hours. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17th December. Interviews will take place in person at Ferguson Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3HY.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.Got questions? Reach out to Felicity Smith, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:felicity.smith@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">felicity.smith@peabody.org.uk</a>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.





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Peabody

Team Manager

Job DescriptionJob Title:&nbsp;Housekeeper (2 posts) Salary:&nbsp;£24,414 - £26,133&nbsp;per annum&nbsp;(pro rata to hours worked as part-time) Grade:&nbsp;A Contract Type:&nbsp;Fixed-Term 2 years Working Hours:&nbsp;18.5 hours per weekThis is an opportunity for the successful candidates to assist with housekeeping for the residents of our Residential Care Home in Corringham.&nbsp;The successful candidate will be flexible and able to work as part of a team and also to be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision and use their own initiative within established procedures and processes to deliver a high quality service to our Clients with a person centred approach in line with the Care Act and Current Legislation within Adult Social Care.&nbsp;You will be required to attend mandatory training in areas that are relevant to the role.&nbsp; Shadowing will also be provided. You will encourage, motivate, and support Clients while ensuring their safety and welfare in their homes when interacting with them.&nbsp;Core values include individuality, independence, choice, dignity, respect, rights, confidentiality and fulfilment, which guarantees Clients receive a high standard of service.&nbsp;The successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach to working hours. Candidates will need to have good values and continually promote, service user choice and control, fulfilment, respect, privacy, dignity, rights and independence.The post holder will need to be kind, compassionate, caring, flexible and committed.The successful candidate will need to have a professional attitude at all times and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Challenging behaviours and Manual Handling – training also provided.DBS Check:&nbsp;Enhanced with Adults Barred List is required for this post.Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp;At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li></ul>Important Dates&nbsp;Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;27th November 2025&nbsp;Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;7th December 2025Interview Date:&nbsp;To Be ConfirmedAdditional Information&nbsp;If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp;Kayleigh Arthurton - Business Co-ordinator<a href="mailto:RHall@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">Karthurton@thurrock.gov.uk</a>To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQBCGXSfCAzxSYvBm-3SkcwcAVLCmVRqjuA-uGY4JeMh2Qw?e=q5sPBH" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>Application RequirementsAs part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Housekeeper - Collins House Residential Home

Job Description Directorate: Adults &amp; Health&nbsp; &nbsp; Job Title: Medication Support Worker Location: Thurrock &nbsp; Salary: £29,253 - £32,736 per annum (Plus an additional 7.5% shift allowance) Band: C&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hours: 37 hours per week Are you the kind of person that believes all people should live long, happy and healthy lives? Making their own decisions, staying connected with friends and family and maintaining a community life. If you are why don’t you come and work for Thurrock Council – we are a progressive organisation that is wholly committed to providing quality first care to all our local residents. We provide care and support for clients in our Care Home in Corringham via single or double handed calls. The service provides care 365 days a year. We are currently looking for a Medication Support Worker who can work in our Residential Home in Corringham.&nbsp; The role is responsible for ensuring that service users who require medication prompted by our teams have the support they need to order their prescriptions, take the appropriate doses and have support in contacting GP’s and Pharmacies in relation to medication needs.&nbsp; If you think you could support us working alongside experienced staff then please apply. The successful candidate will need to have a professional attitude at all times and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Challenging behaviours and Manual Handling – training also provided. The successful applicant will be required to work a mixture of shifts on a 4-week rota basis which includes, earlies, days, lates and weekends. One weekend in four will find the successful applicant working a split shift on a Saturday.&nbsp; Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> <li>The Council supports the Covid-19 vaccination programme and encourages staff delivering front-line care services to take up the offer of double vaccination.</li> </ul> DBS Check:&nbsp;A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for Adults is required at Enhanced plus barred list level Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;20th November 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;7th December 2025 Interview Date:&nbsp;To Be Confirmed Additional Information For an informal discussion about the post or the interviews process, please contact Kayleigh Arthurton via email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:karthurton@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">karthurton@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EWjO6u0pq8JKvsyP35nrVJQBWaPuULOAO3fJLL8ImXQHrQ?e=Elf5dp" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process,&nbsp;Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Medication Support Worker

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Casual Activity Co-ordinator Salary:&nbsp;£13.76 per hour Grade:&nbsp;B Contract Type:&nbsp;Casual&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;0 hours per week on a casual As &amp; When Required Basic The role will be working as part of a small team of Activity Coordinators to promote personalisation with a strong focus on reablement while assisting in achieving the delivery of outcomes for service users within our extra care complex.&nbsp; You will be responsible for assisting the management of reablement plans, supporting service users to be as independent as possible, completing a variety of activities and assessments to determine progress. The end outcome will be for service users to regain lost skills, build confidence or learn new skills so when they return home they have the best possible chance of remaining at home.&nbsp; The role will be responsible for supporting and assisting service users with all aspects of their daily living needs including moving and handling whilst promoting social stimulation and motivation. The role will be responsible for building appropriate relationships to ensure Caring for Thurrock core values are met. Core values include individuality, independence, choice, dignity, respect, rights, confidentiality and fulfilment, which guarantees residents, receives a high standard, quality service.&nbsp; The successful candidate will need to have good values and continually promote, service user choice and control, fulfilment, respect, privacy, dignity, rights and independence. The post holder will need to be kind, compassionate, caring, flexible and committed. The successful candidate will need to have a professional attitude at all times and have knowledge of Reablement, Dementia and Challenging behaviours.&nbsp; Essential Qualifications: The post holder will need to have completed or be committed to work towards completion of the Care Certificate within 12 months of start date. The post holder will also need to be committed to complete their Diploma in Health and Social Care following successful probation. DBS Check:&nbsp;Enhanced with Adults Barred list is required for this post. Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;27th November 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;7th December 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Robyn Hall - Residential Team Manager <a href="mailto:RHall@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">RHall@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQCQs2On1_E5SJNAkiSuJts4AQjOl0gMXcaOIgobtgClAxs?e=fuSQyO" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Activity Coordinator - Casual

We are recruiting for a Capital Projects Manager to deal with management of the delivery of Capital Projects and Maintenance Programmes across the authority, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within the budget and Council’s capital and procurement strategies. To provide project management and building surveying services across a spectrum of property types across the authority for Education, Housing, Corporate and Heritage buildings: new works, alterations, adaptations and extensions (ensuring they meet client expectations and requirements, are delivered on time and in budget) and to monitor and inform on compliance with relevant statutory requirements, planning and building regulations, meet latest guidelines on energy efficiency and sustainability.Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours.Ensure all projects are managed and delivered to the satisfaction of users and all stakeholders are kept informed of progress and completing completed within budget and on time. This may include a disciplined use of PM reporting tools, reports and procedures and associated property management systems. To provide building construction advice and carry out feasibility studies for corporate and educational clients on proposals for new buildings and works, giving accurate costings and timescales.Provide professional technical advice and undertake work for capital schemes, minor works and improvements and annual maintenance programmes, private client’s projects, access and security works, and assist in the formulation of Capital and Minor Works programmes and Building Repair and Maintenance Programme priorities.Deliver to an excellent standard of design, with appropriately tested and validated innovative solutions that need to be incorporated into all projects.Participate in multi-functional team working on directorate issues as required to contribute to the successful delivery of project objectives. Set up, manage, and lead multi-disciplinary and multi-agency project teams for each project where necessary, ensuring that projects are delivered effectively on time and within budget.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Robert Banks on <a href="mailto:robert.banks@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">robert.banks@medway.gov.uk</a>.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. We are seeking a Capital Projects Manager to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Capital Projects Manager 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solutions Practitioner with a specific focus on families who have No recourse to public funds or are at risk of homelessness.Family Solutions work holistically with families with multiple and complex needs and children to enable them to see their strengths and build upon these to make positive changes to their lives. The Family Solutions Practitioner – NRPF Lead works closely with families where there are issues of no recourse to public funds or concerns of families being homeless, to build strong relationships based on respect and positive regards. The role provides both practical and specialist advice to the family where issues of no recourse to public funds or homelessness are prevalent as well as acting as a lead co-ordinator for any additional support services. The Family Solutions Practitioner will undertake assessments with the family and/or formulate a plan of intervention with the support of relevant partner agencies which will give the child and their family every opportunity to address the identified difficulties with a positive outcome. The family solutions practitioner will be based within Broadside in the First Response team.For an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c" target="_blank"> video</a> .<h4>About You:</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Level 4 or equivalent qualification and have professional work background relevant to the job you are applying for such as early years/family support/youth work/health/education </li><li>Be passionate about changing outcomes for children and young people </li><li>Have good communication skills to engage children and young people and their families </li><li>Have the ability to maintain accurate and update records in line with GDPR and legislations effective case management. </li><li>You will be respectful and able to build positive relationships in all aspects of the role </li><li>Have knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation </li><li>Experience of working in a multi agency environment </li><li>It is preferable that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>In return we offer you:</h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications </li><li>Flexible working scheme </li><li>Travel plan discounts </li><li>MedPay – opportunity for pay progression </li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service </li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers </li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>Career Progression Framework</h4>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Family Solutions are seeking a Family Solutions Practitioner to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nikki Lloyd, Service Manager on 07736924078 or Team managers Lisa Kelly on 07800509316This post is subject to an enhanced children's DBS<h4>Our Organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. <h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing dateIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Family Solutions Practitioner- NRPF Lead

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrative Business Support Officer in the Children in Care Team. This vacancy is a full-time role (37 hours per week). The successful applicant will provide support to social workers in the Children in Care Team which are based in the Medway Council office at Broadside Chatham. Duties will involve minuting meetings, finance, Health &amp; Safety, panels, requesting passports, birth certificates and any adhoc duties.<ul><li>It is essential that applicants have experience in minuting meetings and have financial experience as this role involves processing payments for the Children in Care Team. </li><li>The role will also include inputting data into the Council’s information systems.</li><li>You will administer processes and procedures using available equipment and ICT packages to meet organisational standards and requirements.</li><li>You will be required to answer telephone calls which will be of a sensitive nature and offer some flexibility in terms of supporting some of the duties of other business support staff during periods of absence or high volumes of work.</li></ul> The Children in Care Team are seeking a Business Support Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. <h4>Our organisation:</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Business Support Officer - Children in Care

Medway Council Landlord Services owns and manages around 3000 homes in the Medway area. We aim to provide excellent services to tenants.We are a high performing customer focussed service. Our performance is excellent when compared with other similar housing organisations.We are currently recruiting for a Tenancy Management Assistant on a permanent contract to work within the busy Tenancy Team. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and highly motivated person with housing management experience to join our Tenancy Team and help us continue to provide excellent services to our customers. Main duties include: <ul><li>Manage the Council’s garage stock. This includes managing the waiting list, the allocation, lettings of garage tenancies and inspections of garages.</li><li>Manage the Mutual Exchange process from the application stage to arranging the sign-up for the Tenancy Management Officer.</li><li>To receive and respond to telephone calls on the Tenant Services duty phone line and to lead on monitoring the generic team inbox and to answer general enquiries or to signpost emails to the correct sections within the Council.</li><li>To provide an admin support to the Tenancy Management Team including bulk emails, mail-outs, and bulk text message campaigns.</li><li>To manage the Tenancy Team’s void process responsibilities daily to ensure that all information is current and correct and to assist the Tenancy Management Officer, to ensure all vacant properties are tenanted as quickly as possible to minimise void rent loss. This will include the preparation of the sign-up documents, updating the Housing Management System following the sign-up and the uploading of CORE forms.</li><li>To monitor and maintain the gas no access list and provide administrative tasks for the preparation of letters and paperwork for court.</li><li>To assist the Tenancy Management Officer in the completion of Estate Inspection paperwork and any follow-up correspondence.</li><li>To maintain good record keeping on the Housing Management system and to ensure that the Team’s scanning is kept up to date.</li></ul>You must be able to demonstrate<ul><li>Experience of working in a social housing management environment, ideally within a local authority environment.</li><li>Great customer service skills</li><li>A basic knowledge of tenancy management law and good practise</li><li>A current driving license and daily access to a vehicle.</li><li>A commitment to teamwork, and to providing excellent customer services</li><li>Able to prioritise and manage your own workload and meet competing deadlines.</li></ul>We are seeking a Tenancy Management Assistant to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. If you would like to have an informal discussion before applying, please call Sarah Thompson on 01634 333344 or by emailing <a href="mailto:sarah.thompson@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.thompson@medway.gov.uk</a>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Tenancy Management Assistant

Can you help us deliver fantastic campaigns that make a difference to Medway residents, stakeholders and the local community? We are looking for a talented Marketing Officer to join our busy and expanding Communications and Marketing Team.Your role will focus on implementing a range of marketing and communications campaigns and initiatives that will promote the work of Medway Council’s Regeneration, Culture and Environment (RCE) Directorate. This will include supporting on a number of portfolios within this Directorate, which could include Regeneration, Town Centres, Heritage, Business and Local Economy, Sport, Frontline Services and other areas. You will have a passion for public-sector communications, confident in engaging with residents, stakeholders, and the community every day to achieve specific service and policy objectives in-line with the council’s brand guidelines. You will have experience in managing a busy workload, able to adapt to deliver against proactive and reactive communications and marketing requirements for the RCE Directorate. Supporting the Marketing Manager, you will run community-focused communications and marketing activities including developing engaging materials and approaches, supporting, organising and promoting engagement activities, consultations and events, and developing relationships with external organisations and groups. Good time management and admin skills are a must!The successful candidate will have experience working on multichannel projects and campaigns using BTL and ATL marketing channels. You will contribute to the development of a strategic marketing communications plan to deliver against key corporate objectives across the RCE portfolios.An excellent copywriter, we’re looking for someone with experience in creating content for video, social media, print, reporting and other communications, including the council’s magazine Medway Matters.Good communication skills are also key as you will liaise with team members, clients, agencies and members.The role would suit someone with a keen interest working in public sector communications. Experience is desired but not essential. You will have a relevant degree, while having the creative spark to deliver fantastic results.You will be supported by your Marketing Team, working closely with your Marketing Manager to help you settle into your new role and help you deliver outstanding campaigns and communications against your portfolio priorities. We are seeking a Marketing Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Kevin Smith on <a href="mailto:kevin.smith@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">kevin.smith@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Marketing Officer

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: Soulbury Education Improvement Professional 46 - 49 £101,264 - £105,268 Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 02/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1944 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; Waltham Forest has just undertaken a service review and is looking for a dynamic education leader who will provide professional leadership of school effectiveness and inclusion&nbsp;in Waltham Forest, leading on projects to raise standards of attainment, whilst also having oversight of advisory teaching teams and SEMH outreach services to ensure that all children in Waltham Forest, achieve their best outcomes. &nbsp;The post holder will have managerial and professional responsibilities for advisory teaching and support the development of the school improvement partnership. The post holder will work under the leadership of the Corporate Director - Education to ensure that school effectiveness is correctly interfaced with and prioritised alongside other key Council priorities. The post holder will also deputise for the Corporate Director - Education when required. <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20AD%20Learning%20and%20Inclusion%20(1944).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>To act as lead officer providing strategic policy direction, leadership operational management and financial control in delivering the Local Authorities statutory duties.</li> <li>To act as lead officer providing strategic policy direction, leadership operational management and financial control in delivering the Local Authorities statutory duties with regard to education.</li> <li>To act as the lead officer and key contact with Ofsted in order to work in partnership and deliver LA statutory requirements in line with Ofsted protocols.</li> <li>Contribute to the strategic direction of the Council, translating strategy into performance goals and strong improvement outcomes.</li> <li>Support the Director of Education, deputising when require, and working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.</li> <li>Support the Cabinet, Chief Executive and Management Board to achieve the aims and desired outcomes of the Council.</li> <li>To lead the service in delivering the Local Authorities statutory duties related to education services and outcomes.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; Qualified Teacher status Educated to degree level or equivalent standard. Substantial Continuing Professional Development&nbsp; Relevant professional qualification. Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; Continued professional body registration;&nbsp; This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Mary Jarrett, Corporate Director of Education at <a href="mailto:Mary.Jarrett@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mary.Jarrett@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

AD Learning and Inclusion

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: PO4 - PO5 £49,056 - &nbsp;£55,323Retention Bonus:&nbsp;£3000&nbsp;Contract Type: Full-time/PermanentWorking hours per week:&nbsp;36&nbsp;Application Deadline: 04/12/2025Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;TBCReference: 1937About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;An experienced Senior Practitioner is sought to support the Practice Support Groups within our Corporate Parenting Service (Looked After Children).We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner committed to making a positive impact on children’s lives. Our service prioritises high-quality, relationship-based social work that is child-centred, family-oriented, strengths- and evidence-based, outcome-focused, and equitable.The Senior Practitioner is tasked with handling complex cases involving elevated risk, efficiently managing their workload, and ensuring all statutory obligations are met. They actively participate in weekly case reviews and receive support and guidance<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Practitioner%20(1937).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;Please refer to Job description with all the details&nbsp;<ul> <li>Significant post-qualifying social work experience in a Children &amp; Families setting</li> <li>Experience of undertaking highly complex casework within a statutory children’s setting</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Experience of prioritisation, care planning and service delivery</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience in assessing complex&nbsp;risk</li> <li>Experience of having to interpret, understand and make judgements on the complex interactions between the risk and protective factors in any given situation when arriving at a decision about whether the child or young person is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm</li> <li>High-level knowledge and skills in gathering information from a range of sources, including direct observation of children and young people and their interactions with carers&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to make timely judgments and decisions that are based on evidence and thorough analysis of all the information gathered</li> <li>Demonstrable ability to draw up specific practical plans with clear timescales that are based on high quality assessments, which set out the planned outcomes for the child or young person</li> <li>Ability to drive service improvements</li> <li>Ability to negotiate</li> <li>Ability to set priorities personally and for others</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of key management skills, roles and responsibilities required for successful leadership</li> <li>Ability to systematically monitor and review decisions and plans, and to revise them where appropriate in the light of new information and evaluation of whether the interventions are achieving the planned outcomes</li> <li>Knowledge about the different methods of intervention and, on the basis of a critical review of the research evidence, ability to understand their effectiveness</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate or show evidence of having undertaken and managed to completion a number of complex cases and ability to demonstrate a high level of conceptualisation of critical analysis&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)</li> <li>ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Must have experience in Court Work and sound Court Report Writing skills</li> <li>Must have experience in Looked After Children</li> <li>Must have a current Social Work England Registration</li> <li>Will need enhanced DBS Clearance.</li></ul>Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Continued professional body registration;&nbsp;Suitable driver’s license;&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Verena La Chiusa, Team manager at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:verena.lachiusa@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">verena.lachiusa@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;<ul></ul>

Senior Practitioner

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



Finance Apprentice 
Fixed Term Position for 21 months 
Full time - 37 hours per week
National Minimum Wage – hourly rate dependent on age 
Closing Date for accepting applications: 4th December 2025
Are you ready to launch your career in local government and make a real impact?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join our vibrant and forward-thinking Finance Team on a full-time, fixed-term basis.
Our Finance Team supports both Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council, and as a newly formed team, this is your chance to be part of something fresh and innovative. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of finance disciplines, including:
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<li>Management Accounting</li>
<li>Technical Accounting</li>
<li>Accounts Payable &amp; Receivable</li>
<li>Insurance</li>
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Main Duties for the role include:
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<li>Assisting with budget monitoring and variance analysis</li>
<li>Assisting with the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual report</li>
<li>Maintaining accurate financial records including updating spreadsheets</li>
<li>Gathering documentation for internal and external audits</li>
<li>Reconciliations</li>
<li>Preparing and sending invoices to customers</li>
<li>Checking and processing supplier invoices</li>
<li>Data entry for insurance</li>
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This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to explore every corner of local government finance.
About You: 
The successful candidate will be proactive, innovative, present a strong level of interpersonal skills and share our organisational values (Nurture, Belong, Innovate, Trust).
To be successful you will need to be able to work well within a team managing a demanding workload.&nbsp;
You need to be professional, able to manage your own performance as well as being adaptable and resilient.&nbsp; Demonstratable IT skills are essential as are good communication and interpersonal skills.
The apprenticeships will be for 21 months, to allow time to complete the relevant apprenticeship qualification.
Please note, the placement includes attendance at one or both council sites should you be successful.&nbsp;
What’s in it for you?
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<li>A supportive environment where you’ll learn from experienced professionals.</li>
<li>The opportunity to study for a finance apprenticeship qualification at the right level for you.</li>
<li>Real-world experience that will set you up for a successful career in finance.</li>
<li>Benefits of a Hybrid Working Model: We are currently operating a hybrid model of working, which enables our employees to work smarter, focusing on the importance of physical connections to meet the needs of those we provide services for, whilst balancing that with the ability to work remotely.</li>
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We offer many excellent employee benefits which include a generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing opportunities, employee assistance programme, and a benefits platform offering discounts across a range of retailers.
If you’re enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to take the first step toward a rewarding future, we want to hear from you!
For an informal discussion please contact:
Sarah Harris on <a href="mailto:sarah.harris@brentwood.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.harris@brentwood.gov.uk</a>
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.

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St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School
Dorset Avenue
Romford RM1 4JA
Tel: 01708 745506
e-mail: <a href="mailto:office@st-peters.havering.sch.uk" target="_blank">office@st-peters.havering.sch.uk</a>
<a href="http://www.st-peters.havering.sch.uk/" target="_blank">www.st-peters.havering.sch.uk</a>
Administrative Officer
Hours: 30 Hours per week. 8am to 4pm working Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday/39 weeks per year
Salary: Scale 3, points 5-6. Pro rata salary of £21,076 - £21,376 p.a. (FTE £29,436 - £29,856 p.a.)
Contract: Permanent
The Governors wish to appoint personable, professional team players to join a team of office staff who can deliver exemplary customer service to parents, staff and other stakeholders.&nbsp; They will ensure the efficient organisation and administration of processes, procedures and policies of our school.
As often a first point of contact for parents and visitors to the school, the successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, be flexible and readily able to respond to queries, resolve problems and adapt to the differing priorities of the working day.
The successful candidates will be able to use computerised management information systems and paper based systems to enter, record and retrieve a range of school data, make returns such as those relating to academic databases, attendance, absence and census returns. These candidates will have a good level of IT skills such as word processing and spreadsheets in order to prepare documents such as letters, memos, reports and papers.
A current First Aid qualification or willingness to be trained in this area is essential.
This is an opportunity to:
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Visits to the school are strongly advised.
 Candidates are encouraged to visit our school website. Visits with the Headteacher, Mrs Craft, can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01708 745506.
Please apply online
Closing Date: Noon Monday 8th December
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Interviews week beginning 15th December&nbsp;

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Library Assistant £29,436 - £29,856 per annum, pro rata East Ham Library &nbsp;- 1 x 36 hours per week&nbsp; Stratford Library - 1 x 35 hours per week Stratford Library - 1 x 30 hours per week Stratford Library - 1 x 30 hour per week fixed term contract to 31st March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. About Us The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east.&nbsp; It is well connected&nbsp;by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the both the Theatre Royal Stratford East and Stratford Circus Arts Centre offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there. Newham has a large housing regeneration programme that will build over 1,000 new council homes by 2022. Newham Libraries is an ambitious library service that plays a pivotal role in improving the quality of life of our residents.&nbsp; Prior to the pandemic the number of visits to libraries and the number of books borrowed were increasing year on year and are now bouncing back again.&nbsp;The service is well placed within the Council and works closely with Public Health and other services. Key priorities for the service are ensuring that our book stock is representative of and relevant to our communities; encouraging Reading for Pleasure for all; developing our Digital Lending offer; building on our innovative approach to the Summer Reading Challenge; developing our Under 5s offer; and delivering a high quality library offer.&nbsp; There are 10 libraries across the borough delivering a high number of opening hours and a large number of events and activities.&nbsp; Library and Senior Library Assistants have an essential role in delivering this ambition.&nbsp;They carry out a range of tasks including but not limited to: assisting customers with transactions; shelving of books and book displays; providing digital assistance and basic digital skills sessions; information provision and sign-posting; running or supporting events and activities including Under 5s story times; and promoting books and reading.&nbsp;On occasions Library and Senior Library assistants may also be required to support outreach activities or resident forums.&nbsp;As duty managers, Senior Library Assistants may be required to open and close buildings; take bookings and payments; oversee staff activity; and carry out cashing up / banking functions. The candidate will have excellent customer care skills and experience, will enjoy helping people and be genuinely passionate about the role of libraries in providing a range of opportunities for our residents. They should have libraries or similar customer focused experience, love reading and talking about books, enjoy STEM and digital engagement, have a good level of literacy, numeracy and IT skills, experience of running activities, and enjoy working with the public.&nbsp; Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates that have applied in the last 6 months Please view JD here closing date: 30th November 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Sessional Creche Assistant £15.68 a hour Scale 3, Spinal point 5 (hourly rate) We are looking for a Sessional Crèche Assistant to provide high-quality childcare support across Forest Gate Learning Zone and Beckton Globe on a flexible, as-and-when-required basis.&nbsp; The role involves creating a safe, stimulating environment for children, delivering age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS principles, and working collaboratively with staff and parents.&nbsp; Applicants must hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or equivalent, have proven experience in a crèche, nursery, or similar setting, and demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge and communication skills. To apply, please send your CV and a personal statement (no more than one side of A4) outlining your experience and interest in the role.&nbsp; Please view JD here Closing date 10/12/25 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Outdoor Education Instructor £28,724 - £32,040 pa (JNC 11 – 14) plus London Weighting Allowance of £3,605 pa 36 hours per week (plus some evenings and weekends) Permanent Position A rare opportunity to join our experienced team at one of the UK’s most long established and successful Outdoor Education Centres This opportunity would suit a dynamic Outdoor Educator with an interest in learning outside of the classroom.&nbsp; Fairplay is passionate about Outdoor Education using activities as a tool for personal, social and group development.&nbsp; Growth mind-set and building resilience are the foundations of our work. About Us: Fairplay Outdoor Education Centre is owned by the London Borough of Newham and is based near Witham in Essex.&nbsp; We are currently looking for a Tutor/Instructor/Outdoor Educator to work with and support the team. Fairplay OEC offers a wide range of land and water-based activities for schools, businesses, youth groups and clubs. &nbsp;Fairplay House is situated in a spectacular and inspiring 12-acre parkland garden less than an hour’s drive from London and offers a large range of tailored, flexible Outdoor Education Programmes to children. &nbsp;The house has residential facilities for up to 79 pupils and 8 staff.&nbsp; The Centre has a wide range of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities such as climbing, abseiling, high ropes, zip wire, high swing, caving, environmental studies, beach combing, orienteering, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and raft building to groups of mostly primary age children who stay with their teachers. &nbsp; About You: You will enjoy working with children in the outdoors and will have a minimum of two National Governing Body Qualifications covering a range of outdoor pursuits and fieldwork activities including: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Zip Wire •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Giant Swing •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mountain Biking •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Archery •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Orienteering •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Caving •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sailing/Canoeing/Kayaking (desirable) •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Climbing/High Ropes (desirable) Please view JD here closing date: 7th December 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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SEND Support Advisor - Salary Grade 6 &nbsp;£39,276 - £42,771 per annum&nbsp;

 About Us Grade 6&nbsp; £39,276 - £42,771 per annum At the London Borough of Havering, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive community in East London. Serving over 260,000 residents, we balance urban growth with our green heritage.&nbsp; Our Early Years and SEND Team supports children with additional needs, ensuring they thrive and reach their full potential. Join us to make a difference, enjoy flexible working, and access professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.&nbsp; We are a dedicated team committed to supporting children aged 0–4 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through personalised early intervention, using the Portage Model.&nbsp; Our work includes developmental assessments, engaging educational activities, and tailored resources, all while managing individual caseloads and maintaining accurate digital records. We work closely with families, offering both emotional and practical support. By attending multi-agency meetings and advocating for parental voices, we help families navigate the early stages of their SEND journey with confidence and care. Supporting Inclusion, Empowering Practitioners, Enabling Children We aim to Build inclusive environments&nbsp; Promote early identification and intervention&nbsp; Empower staff with practical tools and confidence

 About You&nbsp; We are seeking a compassionate and experienced professional to work with pre-school children (aged 0–4) who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), complex medical needs, or social and communication needs. The successful candidate will have an in depth knowledge of child development and be skilled in assessing and implementing targeted strategies and interventions that support early development. They must demonstrate a strong commitment to working in partnership with families, carers, and health professionals, ensuring a child-centred approach that promotes collaboration and holistic support. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Rebecca.Wellman@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rebecca.Wellman@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for the receipt of applications is 03/12/2025,&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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SEND Support Advisor

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Learning &amp; Development Officer - Braintree District CouncilBraintree District CouncilPermanent, Part Time (30 hours per week)£31,284 to £35,721 per annum (pro rata)Location: BraintreeClosing Date: 2nd of December 2025Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit a Learning &amp; Development Officer.To apply please click here: <a href="https://ce0144li.webitrent.com/ce0144li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=889743G1EE&amp;VACANCY_ID=836377LMoZ" target="_blank">L&amp;D Officer</a> or visit <a href="https://www.braintree.gov.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">https://www.braintree.gov.uk/join-our-team</a>. Please DO NOT click the Apply button on the left.The Opportunity:Braintree District Council is embarking on an exciting transformation journey and move into a unitary Authority in 2028, and we are looking for an experienced Learning and Development Officer to join us on this journey.In this key role, you will work closely with our L&amp;D Business Partner to make an impact on the growth and development of our people.You will play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous learning across the Council and your responsibilities will include supporting and delivering a wide range of L&amp;D activities, building strong partnerships with external training providers. With a strong focus on digital learning, you will also develop and maintain our learning management system, championing self-directed learning and ensuring the platform meets our evolving needs.You will work with our L&amp;D Business Partner and internal stakeholders, using your expertise, to identify current and future skills requirements and then design and implement impactful learning initiatives that align with our values and behaviours.The role also involves supporting the recruitment and development of apprentices across various services, and leading on dedicated training and development solutions to enhance our Councillors' skills and knowledge.Job Accountabilities<ol><li>Manage and develop the Learning Management System (LMS) embedding the use of the system across the organisation.</li><li>Assist in the development of high-quality training solutions ensuring course content is up to date and relevant as well as understanding training trends and technologies to incorporate into training/course material, that meet the diverse needs of the workforce</li><li>Support the L&amp;D Business Partner in providing guidance and support to all employees to help them achieve their full potential and develop their careers within the organisation embedding a culture of continuous learning.</li><li>Support the L&amp;D Business Partner in identifying current and future skills requirements and in the development of an organisational-wide training plan that supports all employees.</li><li>Plan and co-ordinate virtual or in-person training sessions organising external trainers where needed.</li><li>Work closely with the L&amp;D Business Partner and HR to integrate wellbeing and EDI principles into all learning and development activities ensuring they reflect the Councils commitment to wellbeing and EDI.</li><li>To assist the L&amp;D Business Partner with the running of BDC's Apprentice Programme.</li><li>Support the ongoing development of Apprentices through a variety of L&amp;D activities.</li><li>To provide advice and support to employees and managers, where appropriate, on L&amp;D queries and enquiries.</li><li>Ensure accurate records of training delivered are available including developing and running reports as required.</li><li>To support the team in the management of content of the L&amp;D intranet pages.</li><li>Process invoices, raise purchase orders and record spend to assist with monitoring the L&amp;D budget, ensuring value for money and effective use of resources.</li><li>Keep up to date with latest procedures and best practice in delivering learning and development through networking opportunities and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Manage and develop the member development training programme requirements via the Learning Management System to help Members deliver effectively in their roles.</li><li>Co-ordinate the Member Development Working Group to develop a clear understanding of member development training requirements including annual analysis of member training needs.</li><li>Support the development of the Member development strategy with the Member Development Working Group outlining how the Council develops its members capabilities, skills and competencies.</li><li>Support the planning, development and delivery of the member development evening programme, maintaining attendance records for Governance and organising post-course reviews to gather feedback and implement improvements.</li></ol>Experience:We are looking for someone with experience in a similar role, ideally in a local authority or public sector setting. Essential requirements include experience in delivering impactful learning programmes, managing a learning management system, and strong IT skills, including data analysis and using metrics to drive improvements. Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills are a must, along with a positive, proactive attitude and a strong team-oriented approach.Joining Braintree District Council means becoming part of a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation and you will be making a real difference to the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.If you are an L&amp;D professional looking for a new opportunity and ready to join us at an exciting time of change, we would love to hear from you.Why choose Braintree District Council?Braintree District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority with a vision of creating a great place for our residents and businesses.As a Council our role is as a guardian of the place and its people; where residents live well in healthy and resilient communities; a well-connected district with high-quality homes delivered with the infrastructure and a place which attracts and provides good employment opportunities.We are becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Some of the benefits of working for Braintree District Council are:*Competitive pay and benefits*Flexible working*Local Government Pension Scheme Defined Benefit Scheme*Free Car Parking*Learning and development for all staff*Staff Discounts*Employee Assistance Programme*Staff recognition schemes*Extension health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membershipWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.To apply, click here: <a href="https://ce0144li.webitrent.com/ce0144li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=889743G1EE&amp;VACANCY_ID=836377LMoZ" target="_blank">L&amp;D Officer</a> or visit <a href="https://www.braintree.gov.uk/join-our-team" target="_blank">https://www.braintree.gov.uk/join-our-team</a>. Please DO NOT click the Apply button on the left.Closing date for receipt of applications: Midnight on Tuesday 2nd December 2025.Please Note - Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council.

Learning & Development Officer - Braintree District Council

Are you passionate about driving excellence in social work practice and safeguarding children? Are you ready to lead change and champion best practice in children’s social care? Medway Council is seeking an experienced Practice Development Service Manager to lead our quality assurance function and champion best practice across Children’s Services and Early Help.This is a Full-time role with Hybrid working (a minimum 3 days per week office-based).<h4>In this pivotal role, you will:</h4><ul><li>Lead the development and implementation of high-quality social work and early help practice.</li><li>Manage and inspire Practice Development Leads, providing expert advice, coaching, and challenge.</li><li>Oversee the Learning and Accountability Framework and quality assurance initiatives.</li><li>Work collaboratively with the Principal Social Worker and multi-agency partners to embed a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Ensure the voice of children and young people informs everything we do.</li></ul><h4>About you:</h4><ul><li>Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Significant post-qualification experience in safeguarding and child protection.</li><li>Proven track record in managing social workers and embedding quality assurance mechanisms.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.</li><li>Committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and continuous professional development.</li></ul><h4>Why join us?</h4>At Medway, we are ambitious for our children and families. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and learning. We offer flexible working, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference.Apply now and help shape the future of children’s services in Medway!<h4>Our organisation:</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4><ul><li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</li><li>This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.</li><li>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs%5D" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a></li></ul><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.<h4>Important Information</h4>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Market Place Repair AdministratorJoin a team that values quality, care, and professionalism. Help us keep homes safe and comfortable for our residents.We’re looking for a Market Place Repair Administrator to provide essential support to our Market Place Team. This team plays a vital role in managing repairs efficiently and ensuring our customers receive timely, high-quality service.You’ll help us stay on top of incoming repairs, monitor inboxes, and make sure all queries are responded to within 24 hours. Your work will ensure we meet service level agreements and deliver a seamless experience for residents and contractors alike.You’ll be joining our Operations Directorate, working within Repairs Operations, a key priority for our organisation. This team is central to delivering safe, well-maintained homes and ensuring residents receive a responsive, high-quality service.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Provide administrative support for day-to-day repairs across multiple regions.</li><li>Monitor and manage inboxes, ensuring timely responses to all queries.</li><li>Liaise with contractors and internal teams to keep repairs on track.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and systems to support smooth operations.</li><li>Deliver excellent customer service, solving problems with skill and compassion.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Customer Service Experience, proven ability to deliver excellent customer care and manage queries professionally.</li><li>Administrative and IT Skills, strong administrative background with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using databases or repair management systems.</li><li>Communication Skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills for liaising with customers, contractors, and internal teams.</li><li>Time Management and Organisation, demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.</li><li>Problem-Solving and Collaboration, ability to resolve issues proactively and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li></ul>Why Join Us?Be part of a team that aims to help people feel at home. At Peabody, we believe in quality, care, and professionalism. 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.Choose Housing. Choose PeabodyWe offer:<ul><li>30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Flexible benefits package – including healthcare, dental, and lifestyle discounts.</li><li>4x life assurance.</li><li>Ongoing training and development, including qualifications and apprenticeships.</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year.</li><li>Up to 10% matched pension contribution.</li></ul>What to expect from our recruitment processWe’re committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.Our selection process will include one stage:<ul><li>In-Person Interview to be held at our Pitsea Office on Friday 12 December.</li></ul>Please read before you apply<ul><li>Ability to work from the Pitsea (Essex) office two days per week.</li><li>You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.</li></ul>If you’re an organised, customer-focused professional with strong administrative and IT skills, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’d be a great fit for the Market Place Repair Administrator role and how you can help us deliver timely, high-quality repairs and excellent service for our residents.If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist, Julie-Ann O'Malley. 





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Please apply for the role via My New Term using this link: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmynewterm.com%2Fjobs%2F142885%2FEDV-2025-CA-59045&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceducationhr%40havering.gov.uk%7C2e52b411630e4b57d2c108de1239b790%7C353669e1971846f89bed95afc8776c8a%7C0%7C0%7C638968236755066915%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=R3zg2tVz5DKnK%2F8r%2BDI3t4NEny%2Bu2PxIcLqGIQm7c9s%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">My New Term</a>.



Concordia Academy
Union Road
Romford
RM7 0HG
Tel:&nbsp;01708 932710
Email:&nbsp;<a>info@concordiaacademy.co.uk</a>
Web:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.concordiaacademy.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.concordiaacademy.co.uk</a>
Headteacher: Mr Raheel Akhtar
Class Teacher&nbsp;
Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale M1 - M6 (£37,870 - £50,474)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible - pending satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks
Suitable for ECTs
About this Role
Do you want to join an outstanding new school looking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational teacher?
Concordia Academy opened as a new free school in 2016. In September 2018, we moved to our superb new purpose-built site on Union Road in Romford. As a new and growing school, we are looking to appoint inspirational, ambitious and talented class teachers&nbsp;to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team.&nbsp;The role of the Class Teacher is central to the success of&nbsp;Concordia Academy&nbsp;and is a position which has a direct impact on the outstanding learning opportunities provided to the pupils.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as Early Careers Teachers (ECTs).
As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be, where every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning –&nbsp;just opportunities to continually improve.&nbsp;
We are offering you:
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<li>The opportunity to work in a brand new state of the art building with excellent facilities</li>
<li>Huge scope for advancement and fantastic opportunities for career progression</li>
<li>The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new project and to help shape the direction of a new school</li>
<li>A unique chance to work with senior leaders who have been part of successful school improvement elsewhere in London</li>
</ul>
We are looking for:
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<li>Someone to provide excellent provision for our children and play an integral role in the development of our newly formed school</li>
<li>A candidate who is, or wants to become, an outstanding teacher and leader</li>
<li>Somebody who is forward thinking and adaptable</li>
<li>Someone who is relentless in securing academic and emotional progress for every child</li>
</ul>
We will invest in developing you as a teacher and as a leader - there will be considerable professional development opportunities for the successful candidate.
For further information about the role come and visit our school!&nbsp; To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. &nbsp;School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.
Why work with REAch2 Academy Trust?
Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:
<ul>
<li>Excellence &amp; Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.</li>
<li>Supportive &amp; Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.</li>
<li>Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.</li>
<li>Diversity &amp; Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.</li>
<li>Innovation &amp; Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.</li>
<li>Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.</li>
</ul>
Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.&nbsp;
Benefits&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:</li>
<li>Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.</li>
<li>Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.</li>
<li>Flexible &amp; Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.  </li>
<li>Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.</li>
<li>Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.</li>
</ul>
Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!
Please apply for the role via My New Term using this link: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmynewterm.com%2Fjobs%2F142885%2FEDV-2025-CA-59045&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceducationhr%40havering.gov.uk%7C2e52b411630e4b57d2c108de1239b790%7C353669e1971846f89bed95afc8776c8a%7C0%7C0%7C638968236755066915%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=R3zg2tVz5DKnK%2F8r%2BDI3t4NEny%2Bu2PxIcLqGIQm7c9s%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">My New Term&nbsp;</a>
Closing date: 12.00pm, 5th December 2025
Interview date: &nbsp;TBC with shortlisted candidates. we will review applications as we receive them and reserve the right to inverview before the closing date.
Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection &nbsp;
At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.  &nbsp;
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.&nbsp;
For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reach2.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F07%2FSafer-Recruitment-and-Selection-Policy-2023-2024-PUBLISHED.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceducationhr%40havering.gov.uk%7C2e52b411630e4b57d2c108de1239b790%7C353669e1971846f89bed95afc8776c8a%7C0%7C0%7C638968236755097380%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0t16hzpIP4S1zr4VV%2BoVoLkXMMMFtKlEhw9ESOn3vxo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for our Safer Recruitment Policy.&nbsp;
All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. &nbsp;
The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our <a href="https://reach2.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Privacy-Notice-Job-Applications.pdf" target="_blank">Privacy Notice for Job Applications</a>.

Class Teacher

Medway Council are seeking a Cleaner at Strood Sports Centre to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. You will be required to deliver a cleaning service at Medway sports centres, to ensure health and safety as well as service and SLA requirements are met. Manage physical resources on site such as cleaning materials and reporting maintenance requirements, reporting of defects as per centre procedures. Provide routine assessment and quality checking on services available to customers and staff. To supervise the cleaning team on site, to supervise the ordering process to replenish cleaning goods working with a small budget. Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council. A shift pattern including days, evening and weekends will be offered.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Tina Spry on 01634 338764.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- <h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </h4>Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Cleaner

We are recruiting to the post of Self-Directed Support Co-ordinator. In this role you will work directly with and support those individuals that choose to receive their personal budget as a Direct Payment. Working across all disability groups, both children and adults, you will work with individual users and/or their families or representatives to harness community resources, assistive technology, support services and/or recruit and employ personal assistants, in order to achieve agreed social care outcomes. To provide continuous aftercare as and when required and carry out reviews of the direct payment to ensure social care outcomes are still being met and the direct payment is being managed appropriately.To be a champion of the benefits of self-directed support presenting these to potential individuals, professionals and community groupsIn return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Self Directed Support Coordinator 

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Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist Up to £66,748&nbsp; All Soulbury scales plus inner London weighting and SPA points will be honoured Newham is a unique, vibrant, diverse borough located in the heart of East London. Our premises are located at Dockside with easy access to London City Airport and the Olympic Park.&nbsp; We are proud of our inclusive ethos in Newham and determined to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for Newham to be a place where every child and young person enjoys the best possible opportunities in life – through outstanding education and services that ensure no child is left behind. As a consultation service, we prioritise collaboration with parents and other professionals to ensure psychology is accessible to all. If you share our commitment to supporting children and young people’s aspirations, celebrating their achievements and guaranteeing children with SEND get the education, encouragement and support they deserve, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, and be part of our success. There has never been a more exciting time to practice, develop, and grow as an Educational Psychologist in Newham. We are valued and well regarded by schools and services. Ofsted recognised our EPS as an area of strength in Newham. We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm, drive and commitment to promote the wellbeing of all children and young people.&nbsp;We offer a range of work streams through traded services to settings that include mainstream and special schools, colleges, child development service, universities as well as statutory work. EPs develop a diverse portfolio around early intervention strategies, therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, systemic consultation. Our EPs contribute to team developments such as emotion coaching, ELSA training and supervision, reflective supervision and strategic areas such as EBSA, trauma informed practice and critical incident support. Examples of our community commissioned initiatives that may interest you include:

 Thriving Communities –This multi-agency project aims to support inclusion by improving attendance, reducing exclusions and enhancing mental health and well being in young people affected by violence outside their homes.&nbsp;

 

 Youth Empowerment Service –&nbsp; &nbsp;are partnering with UEL and the EPS to enhance their youth work practice with an emphasis on systemic work and group supervision

 

 CHAND – our service for Children with Autism in Newham – where ‘Every child deserves to shine’; the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to form a unique picture of the child’s abilities and support needs

 

 Video Interaction Guidance – we are using VIG to engage with families with children aged 0-5 to improve interactions and relationships, to ensure the Best Start in Life, within a multi-disciplinary context.

 We are seeking&nbsp; Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist There will be opportunities within this role for supervision, project development, leadership and team building within the EPS. You should consider making an application if you are an experienced EP who is&nbsp; <ul><li>committed to supporting the inclusion of vulnerable CYP</li> <li>committed to supporting the development of EP colleagues</li> <li>committed to the development of your own practice and that of colleagues through the use of reflective supervision</li> <li>creative flexible positive and focused on solutions</li> <li>able to work successfully in a multi- disciplinary team</li> <li>able to develop positive working relationships with other practitioners and partners</li> </ul> We welcome applications from experienced, newly qualified and EPs in training, full and part time availability considered (at least 0.6 fte). Applicants must be professionally qualified and be registered with the HCPC or in year 2 or 3 of a recognised training course and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities as we continue to build an EPS team that can reflect the diversity of the population we are working with. OUR OFFER <ul><li>We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. ‘Newham Together' - a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust.</li> <li>An excellent induction package</li> <li>Excellent supervision</li> <li>Excellent, ring fenced CPD opportunities</li> <li>Excellent office facilities</li> <li>Dedicated admin support</li> <li>Flexible/hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home using Smarter Newham technology</li> <li>Comprehensive IT support</li> <li>A competitive package&nbsp;</li> <li>A strong focus on team wellbeing</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension, relocation allowance.</li> </ul> If appointed you will deliver evidence-based, high quality psychological services to children, young people and families. You will share our commitment to integrated working, delivering targeted interventions to the highest standards.&nbsp; If you would like to discuss these roles further please contact <a href="mailto:valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk</a>, <a href="mailto:Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To apply for the role, please visit our recruitment website:&nbsp; Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist - Newham Candidate Experience Site Careers (oraclecloud.com) Please view JD here Closing date: 20.12.25 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

Senior Practitioner Educational Psychologist

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London Borough Newham&nbsp; Senior Educational Psychologist £68,086 – £72,735 All Soulbury scales plus inner London weighting and SPA points will be honoured Newham is a unique, vibrant, diverse borough located in the heart of East London. Our premises are located at Dockside with easy access to London City Airport and the Olympic Park.&nbsp; We are proud of our inclusive ethos in Newham and determined to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for Newham to be a place where every child and young person enjoys the best possible opportunities in life – through outstanding education and services that ensure no child is left behind. As a consultation service, we prioritise collaboration with parents and other professionals to ensure psychology is accessible to all. If you share our commitment to supporting children and young people’s aspirations, celebrating their achievements and guaranteeing children with SEND get the education, encouragement and support they deserve, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, and be part of our success. There has never been a more exciting time to practice, develop, and grow as an Educational Psychologist in Newham. We are valued and well regarded by schools and services. Ofsted recognised our EPS as an area of strength in Newham. We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm, drive and commitment to promote the wellbeing of all children and young people.&nbsp;We offer a range of work streams through traded services to settings that include mainstream and special schools, colleges, child development service, universities as well as statutory work. EPs develop a diverse portfolio around early intervention strategies, therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, systemic consultation. Our EPs contribute to team developments such as emotion coaching, ELSA training and supervision, reflective supervision and strategic areas such as EBSA, trauma informed practice and critical incident support. Examples of our community commissioned initiatives that may interest you include: 

 Thriving Communities –This multi-agency project aims to support inclusion by improving attendance, reducing exclusions and enhancing mental health and well being in young people affected by violence outside their homes.&nbsp;

 

 Youth Empowerment Service –&nbsp; &nbsp;are partnering with UEL and the EPS to enhance their youth work practice with an emphasis on systemic work and group supervision

 

 CHAND – our service for Children with Autism in Newham – where ‘Every child deserves to shine’; the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to form a unique picture of the child’s abilities and support needs

 

 Video Interaction Guidance – we are using VIG to engage with families with children aged 0-5 to improve interactions and relationships, to ensure the Best Start in Life, within a multi-disciplinary context.

 We are seeking&nbsp; Senior Educational Psychologist (SEP) Newham EPS is looking for an experienced and motivated EP to contribute to our leadership team and to provide management support to help the service develop and play a wider role in supporting strategic developments throughout the borough. We welcome applications from candidates who are keen to take a lead on service developments and project work, as well as contributing towards strategic priorities of Newham. We welcome applications from experienced, newly qualified and EPs in training, full and part time availability considered (at least 0.6 fte). Applicants must be professionally qualified and be registered with the HCPC or in year 2 or 3 of a recognised training course and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities as we continue to build an EPS team that can reflect the diversity of the population we are working with. OUR OFFER <ul><li>We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. ‘Newham Together' - a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust.</li> <li>An excellent induction package</li> <li>Excellent supervision</li> <li>Excellent, ring fenced CPD opportunities</li> <li>Excellent office facilities</li> <li>Dedicated admin support</li> <li>Flexible/hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home using Smarter Newham technology</li> <li>Comprehensive IT support</li> <li>A competitive package&nbsp;</li> <li>A strong focus on team wellbeing</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension, relocation allowance.</li> </ul> If appointed you will deliver evidence-based, high quality psychological services to children, young people and families. You will share our commitment to integrated working, delivering targeted interventions to the highest standards.&nbsp; If you would like to discuss these roles further please contact <a href="mailto:valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk</a>, <a href="mailto:Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To apply for the role, please visit our recruitment website:&nbsp; Educational Psychologist - Newham Candidate Experience Site Careers (oraclecloud.com) Please view JD here Closing date: 20.12.25 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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