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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Brighton and Hove Council is recruiting for:
Casual Hostel Workers to work at New Steine Mews Hostel&nbsp;
The basic hourly rate is £14.13. &nbsp;
Enhancements are paid:
hours worked between midnight Friday and midnight Sunday are paid at weekend working time and a half
hours worked between 8pm and 6am (other than at the weekend) are paid at time and a third
For an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Carrington on 01273 293138 or Karen Leenders on 01273 293396.
<h2>About the role</h2>Casual hostel workers are required to&nbsp;assist in the day to day running of the hostel, as non-institutionally as possible.&nbsp;You will be involved in supporting single homeless people and liaising with keyworkers. An awareness of the issues surrounding single homelessness would be an advantage.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.*For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Relief Hostel Worker

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamAs part of our successful Culture and Heritage Team you will work with colleagues to develop an exciting and engaging learning offer working within a wider networked team of Heritage, Libraries, Arts, Music and Learning specialists. We bring together the skills across different areas, collaborating with our diverse communities to deliver ambitious public programmes that celebrate our heritage while reflecting the borough's evolving contemporary identity. The Cultural Learning and Participation Officer is a key member of the team and will work collaborative with different stakeholders to widen access to our collections and support key cultural initiatives.&nbsp; About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a candidate who will relish the opportunity to build on the successful relationships we have developed with schools and communities during the last three years. You will continue to develop our learning programme, ensuring we connect with new audiences, developing innovative learning content that connect with our Museum and Archive collections. As part of our wider team you will also play an important role in supporting the delivery of our annual cultural programme. Based at Kingston Museum key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Experience of developing and delivering learning programmes&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of engagement and outreach work and working with diverse audiences in an innovative and creative way</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including teachers, youth workers, voluntary organisations, and RBK colleagues.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum is also essential</li></ul> Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are in the process of updating our payscales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025 therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position.We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Cultural Learning and Participation Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £12.38 a hour Hours per week: casual Contract type: Casual&nbsp;Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.Do you have a passion for helping people, families and carers to lead a better everyday life and the ability to provide care for peoples physical, emotional and social needs? If yes we want to hear from you.This is a vital role within the Support to Live service where you’llassist people with a range of activities, and services within their own homes, the community and day centres sites. You’ll contribute to the development of care and support plans, to maximise independence to develop people’s daily living skills using a strengths-based approach.<h2>About you</h2>&nbsp;To be successful in this role you must have some experience in community work or in social care services in a paid or voluntary capacity.It’s important that you have the ability to care for people in a way that promotes independence, choice and dignity.You must have the ability and willingness to gain QCF Level 3 Care.You’ll need to be able to read, write communicate effectively with a range of people in a variety of settings.We do ask that you are willing to work shifts, split-shifts, weekend, bank holidays including sleep-in and waking night duties as required.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1311783&amp;ptId=11730" target="_blank">download: Support Worker - JD_.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1311784&amp;ptId=11730" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Support Worker

2 x Family Support Worker – Specialist Assessment ServiceHelp us change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of over 10,000 children and young people every single day. Our mission is simple but powerful: to ensure that the most disadvantaged children and young people in our city are safe, happy, and healthy.We are now seeking a passionate and motivated Higher Family Support Workers to join our Specialist Assessment Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in delivering evidence-based interventions that directly improve the lives of children, young people, and their families.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work – help shape outcomes for some of Birmingham’s most vulnerable children and families.</li> <li>Supportive Environment – thrive in a collaborative culture where your contribution is valued.</li> <li>Career Development – access tailored training, regular supervision, and a wide range of learning opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits – enjoy a competitive package, including:</li> <ul> <li>Up to 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working options</li> <li>A wide range of employee wellbeing support and benefits</li> </ul></ul>About the RoleAs a Family Support Worker, you will:<ul> <li>Deliver evidence-based interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with families, social care colleagues, and partner agencies to provide timely, targeted support.</li> <li>Champion a specialist practice area (e.g. domestic abuse, parental conflict, mental health, or substance misuse), delivering workshops and providing advice to colleagues.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of record keeping and produce clear, accountable reports to evidence impact.</li> <li>Support social work teams by implementing targeted interventions and ensuring practice is clearly evidenced on children’s records.</li> <li>Promote Birmingham Children’s Trust’s relationship-based, strengths-focused, family-led practice model in all aspects of your work.</li></ul> About YouWe’re looking for someone with the skills and drive to make a real difference. You will:<ul> <li>Hold an NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) qualification.</li> <li>Have proven experience of working in early help, prevention, or statutory services with children and families.</li> <li>Be confident working under pressure, managing competing demands, and meeting deadlines.</li> <li>Demonstrate excellent communication, report writing, and record-keeping skills.</li> <li>Bring experience of multi-agency working, ensuring families receive joined-up and effective support.</li> <li>Be a strong team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes.</li></ul>Safeguarding CommitmentAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, safeguarding children and young people is our top priority. All roles are subject to the appropriate level of DBS check. Interested?If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a team where your work will truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today and help us create a brighter future for Birmingham’s children and young people.Key Dates• Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025• Interviews: Week commencing 20th October 2025For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:Stuart Lowe, Head of Service <a href="mailto:Stuart.lowe@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Stuart.lowe@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> 07548 713021 | ☎️ 0121 303 7114Apply today and help us create a brighter future for Birmingham’s children. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

Specialist Assessment Family Support Worker  

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Fostering Service, in Birmingham Children’s Trust.We are looking for a Team Manager overseeing Marketing, Recruitment and Assessments to join one of our Fostering Support Teams. Our main aim is to provide safe, high quality foster care homes for our children and young people that value, support and encourage them to grow and reach their potential as they transition into adulthood.You will lead a diverse team of Supervising Social Workers and senior practitioners in analysing data performance across marketing, recruitment and assessments which will offer creative and engaging ways of recruiting and working with established carers.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.About you<ul> <li>You must be SWE registered and hold a relevant Social Work qualification.</li> <li>Be forward thinking, dynamic approach in your leadership and management of the team and wider service.</li> <li>You will have significant experience of fostering, safeguarding and children in care work and the legislative and regulatory framework in which we operate.</li> <li>You will create an environment that enables people and resources to work to their full potential through the implementation of performance management and quality assurance.</li> <li>You will facilitate, manage and implement change to improve and develop services.</li> <li>You will promote and maintain an environment that encourages diversity in all aspects of service delivery. </li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Amazing full access to our internal employee benefits scheme including, but not limited to, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts, Health &amp; Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li></ul>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We actively deliver services that are culturally responsive to the needs of the children, parents and carers we work with to deliver equality, diversity and inclusivity in all we do. Want to know more?We are open to speaking with experienced and qualified individuals who are looking to take a new direction in their Social Worker career. For a friendly, open and informal chat, please reach out to:<ul> <li>Paulette Hunte - Interim Head of Service (Mainstream Fostering) - <a href="mailto:Paulette.hunte@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Paulette.hunte@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a></li> <li>Priscilla Spence - Interim Assistant Head of Service (Mainstream Fostering) - <a href="mailto:Priscilla.spence@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Priscilla.spence@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a></li></ul>Interviews: W/C 15th September 2025. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Team Manager - Marketing, Recruitment and Assessment

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe currently have a fantastic opportunity to join North Somerset Children’s Services as we embark on our exciting journey with the setting up of our own children’s residential homes.We are opening up 3 new homes which will provide up to 6 beds for children/young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties aged 8 -17 years. The homes will provide short to medium term placements. This role will require you to register with Ofsted.We provide high quality placements and dedicated support to children and young people to achieve and fulfil their potential.All the homes will have access to therapeutic input and support from a psychologist who helps managers in terms of matching and contribute to the children’s care planning.The 3 children’s homes, comprising of:1 multi-function ‘hub’ offering edge of care and in care services for children and young people with a multi-disciplinary team supporting the delivery of care and support to the children inclusive of a Speech and Language therapist, Psychologist, Police PSCO.2 mainstream homes providing specialist medium to long term placements.We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Residential Home Manager to join our Children’s Care Team. The Children’s Care Team are responsible for responsible for providing warm, relational therapeutic care to our children and young people residing in our residential homes.In this role, you will; develop and lead a passionate team of children’s home care staff, to outstanding practice. Lead culture change and deliver objectives of a residential children’s home using a therapeutic approach.Key Responsibilities:As the Registered Manager, you will:<ul><li>Support the Residential Lead and lead a team of staff ensuring that children and young people are well cared for and are making progress.</li><li>Be accountable for ensuring overall service delivery with responsibility for ensuring the home meets with the requirements.</li><li>Be accountable to Ofsted through inspections.</li><li>Be required to supervise staff, complete audits, develop the workforce and most of all ensuring that the children and young people in your care is paramount.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This will be within North SomersetWork StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>3 - 4 days in the Homes.</li><li>Works both from home and the placement, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about ensuring children living within a residential care environment receive outstanding support and care with an emphasis of delivering family focused care that thrives on relational led practice with evidential positive outcomes for children. Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Proven success as a Children’s Residential Home Manager/Deputy Manager.</li><li>Experience supporting children and young people with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties and complex needs.</li><li>Understanding of the Children’s Home Regulations &amp; Inspection Framework.</li><li>Experience of managing a team/supervising staff.</li><li>Experience of working with partners.</li><li>Minimum Level 3 Health &amp; Social Care Children &amp; Young People or equivalent. You will be required to complete the Level 5 in Leadership &amp; management if not already achieved.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Experience of setting up a new children’s home.</li><li>Experience of managing for than one children’s home.</li><li>You will be required to be part of an on-call rota and depending on service need, you may be required to provide cover for our other homes.</li></ul>If you are passionate about supporting improved outcomes for children and young people and are open and enthusiastic about establishing and implementing innovative practice, then we’d love to hear from you.What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Local Government Pension.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development.</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year.</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team.</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How To ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Diana Griffiths, Sufficiency Lead at <a href="mailto:Dianah.Griffiths@N-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Dianah.Griffiths@N-somerset.gov.uk</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: To be confirmed.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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North Somerset Council

Registered Children's Home Manager

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Are you a Qualified Social Worker?
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care?&nbsp; Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children’s Services could be the place for you.&nbsp;
See what our staff say about working with Knowsley Children's Services: <a href="https://youtu.be/oMH7chd4Qrc" target="_blank">watch here</a>
Be part of what we are building.&nbsp;
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on!&nbsp;
Want to work with:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>A friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees?</li>
<li>A smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options?</li>
<li>Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People</li>
</ul>
Then this may be the role for you...&nbsp;&nbsp;
We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to ‘good’ whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.  We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to.  As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found below.  We welcome you to come and join us on this exciting journey– in return we promise to support, develop, and help you achieve your goals.&nbsp;
We are looking for Experienced Social Workers across many of our services including Children with Disabilities, Child Protection, Children looked After and Young Person's Team.&nbsp;&nbsp;
To be successful you will be a qualified, experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England.&nbsp; You will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families and you’ll be a great communicator able to quickly build good relationships.&nbsp; It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this.&nbsp;
Our offer to you:&nbsp;
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We are a Disability Confident Employer, meaning we offer Inclusive &amp; accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, &amp; supporting existing employees. </li>
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Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements &amp; family friendly initiatives; Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours &amp; plan your life more easily. We will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.</li>
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Generous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave </li>
<li>
Manageable Workloads - directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service &amp; Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable &amp; you are supported. </li>
<li>
Differentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability. </li>
<li>
Menopause policy supporting women in the workplace. </li>
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Local Government Pension Scheme </li>
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Newly Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme </li>
<li>
High Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangements </li>
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Learning &amp; Career Development: We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job &amp; progression </li>
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Supportive Practice Improvement Team – we have a team of experienced staff who build positive working relationships with staff to work alongside you to embed learning from audits or reviews.</li>
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A range of Workers Groups, , Black &amp; Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group. </li>
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Well-being Support: We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in &amp; out of the workplace </li>
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Apprenticeship Offer </li>
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Secondment Opportunities </li>
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MyTime – our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development </li>
<li>
Reflective Supervision - 4 weekly </li>
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Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision </li>
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Newly Developed Progression Pathway </li>
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Learning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise &amp; celebrate individual practice across the council</li>
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Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions </li>
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Themed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities. </li>
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Currently Offering Free Parking </li>
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Cycle to Work Scheme: We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike &amp; safety equipment. </li>
<li>Bank holidays</li>
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Eye Tests: We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses </li>
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Free Refreshments – Tea, Coffee and Milk</li>
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Discounted Gym Membership </li>
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Credit Union Membership </li>
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VIVUP Discounts &amp; Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme. </li>
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Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post
Application Process&nbsp;
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.&nbsp;
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want you to feel well-informed and welcome. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Laverne Bell-Jones on Tel: 07553620733&nbsp;/ Laura Knights on Tel: 07553619228&nbsp;
If you are interested in any of these vacancies, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note your supporting statement should not exceed 1–2 pages in length.

Knowsley Council

Experienced Social Worker (Children's Services)

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The terms of reference for the Audit and Risk Committee can be found in the Council’s Constitution which is published on our <a href="https://rutlandcounty.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?bcr=1&amp;CId=349&amp;MId=1735&amp;info=1&amp;MD=Constitution" target="_blank">website</a>.
Alternatively, email: <a href="mailto:monitoringofficer@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">democraticservices@rutland.gov.uk</a> or call 01572 720 993 for more information.

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RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
VACANCY FOR INDEPENDENT MEMBER – AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
Rutland County Council is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance, and our Audit and Risk Committee is a key part of ensuring that we meet those standards. The Council is currently looking to appoint an independent co-opted member of the Committee, to become a part of its work in promoting excellence in governance, risk management, financial reporting and counter fraud.
Independent Members will be expected to actively participate in meetings of the Audit and Risk Committee and demonstrate independence, integrity, objectivity and impartiality in their decision-making. As part of this rewarding role, they will support the Council’s Audit and Risk Committee in providing independent assurance to the members of Rutland County Council, and its wider citizens and stakeholders.
Independent Members are non-voting members of the Committee, who assist in overseeing internal and external audit arrangements, reviewing and scrutinising statement of accounts, and reviewing and assessing the governance, risk management and control of the authority.
The terms of reference for the Audit and Risk Committee can be found in the Council’s Constitution which is published on our <a href="https://rutlandcounty.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?bcr=1&amp;CId=349&amp;MId=1735&amp;info=1&amp;MD=Constitution" target="_blank">website</a>.
The appointment is for three years. Co-opted independent members do not receive an allowance but are entitled to claim for reasonable travelling and subsistence expenses in undertaking their role.&nbsp;
Successful candidates will be expected to attend approximately four ordinary meetings per year plus any additional special meetings called for matters of urgency. The meetings currently take place at the council offices, Catmose House, Oakham. They will also need to commit sufficient time to read Committee papers in advance of these meetings, liaise with the Chair and to undertake occasional training alongside the other Committee members.
If you are interested in becoming an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee, we would be delighted to hear from you.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please apply by completing the application form, outlining why you are interested in this opportunity and how your skills and experience relate to the role to.&nbsp;
The application form should be emailed to <a href="mailto:democraticservices@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">democraticservices@rutland.gov.uk</a> and marked for the attention of Tom Delaney, Democratic Services Manager. The closing date for applications is 19th September 2025.
Selection of candidates will be strictly in accordance with the selection criteria and desirable additional criteria outlined and will be based on the information contained in your application only, as supported by references.&nbsp; It is suggested therefore that you include information on how you meet the criteria.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Your application will be acknowledged, and you will be advised as to whether you have been selected for interview or not in due course.&nbsp;
Please note that interviews for the role are expected to be held in w/c 22nd September, either online or at Catmose House, Oakham, LE15 6HP.

Rutland County Council

Independent Person

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2743/Planning_Officer_Aug_2024.pdf" target="_blank">Planning_Officer_Aug_2024</a></li>
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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



The Strategic Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has been in place for more than a decade - the Councils share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own corporate plans and priorities. The sheer variety of work is a factor that's often mentioned as a big plus by our staff in terms of professional development. While we've achieved a lot there's still much to do so it's the perfect time to be joining us.
The Alliance is nationally recognised for its heritage regeneration programme and works closely with the Peak District National Park Authority.
Planning Officer
£40,777- £45,091 per annum
Essential car user allowance
Permanent Contract
Full time (37 hours per week)
Work Location: Hybrid Working
As a Planning Officer within our Development Services team, you will be dealing with a varied caseload of planning and other applications and playing a key part in delivering sustainable development and contributing towards our ambitious economic growth plans.
You will work closely with the planning enforcement, planning validation and building control teams to improve joint working opportunities. There will be a need to support the implementation of the Council's 'Open for Business' approach and demonstrate a can-do attitude to build relationships with businesses and communities.
Agile working is applicable for this position however due to the nature of the roles site visits and Office time would be expected.
For an informal discussion regarding any of the above roles please contact Head of Development Services Ben Haywood:
<a href="mailto:ben.haywood@highpeak.gov.uk" target="_blank">ben.haywood@highpeak.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Midday, Monday 15th&nbsp;September 2025
Interview dates to be confirmed

Planning Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2744/NN___Obligations_Officer_PS__JUne_2025_.pdf" target="_blank">NN___Obligations_Officer_PS__JUne_2025_</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2745/NN___Obligations_Officer_JD__June_2025_.pdf" target="_blank">NN___Obligations_Officer_JD__June_2025_</a></li>
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<h1>Nutrient Neutrality &amp; Obligations Officer</h1>




The Strategic Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has been in place for more than a decade - the Councils share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own corporate plans and priorities. The sheer variety of work is a factor that's often mentioned as a big plus by our staff in terms of professional development. While we've achieved a lot there's still much to do so it's the perfect time to be joining us.
Nutrient Neutrality &amp; Obligations Officer
£36,363- £39,862 per annum
Permanent Contract
Full time (37 hours per week)
Work Location: Leek/ Buxton/ Hybrid Working
The Nutrient Neutrality and Obligations Officer is a new role, and you will have the opportunity to develop, shape and manage our forthcoming Nutrient Neutrality Mitigation and environmental credits scheme, which we have been successful in securing over £2m of Government funding to set up. The credit scheme will unlock development opportunities and the homes which the Borough requires over the next 5 years and beyond.
This role is pivotal in promoting sustainable development, and you will also be responsible for the effective implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of other environmental and planning obligations within the local planning authority including biodiversity net gain (BGN), and Section 106 agreements with a particular emphasis on nutrient neutrality mitigations,
Agile working is applicable for this position however due to the nature of the roles site visits and Office time would be expected.
For an informal discussion regarding any of the above roles please contact Head of Development Services Ben Haywood:
<a href="mailto:ben.haywood@highpeak.gov.uk" target="_blank">ben.haywood@highpeak.gov.uk</a>
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Closing date: Midday, Sunday 31st&nbsp;August 2025
Interview dates to be confirmed

Nutrient Neutrality & Obligations Officer

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<h1>Commissioning Officer (Parks &amp; Open Spaces)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h1>
Permanent Contract
Full time: 37 hours per week
Salary - £32,597- £35,412 per annum plus essential car user allowance
Location: Leek &amp; Buxton- Agile working applicable
This is an exciting time to work for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and High Peak Borough Council (The Alliance) as we are committed to improving parks and open spaces for the benefit of residents and visitors.
Set in the context of new strategies covering Parks and Green Spaces, Biodiversity, Climate Change and Nature Recovery, the successful candidate will work to commission services and develop projects across horticultural, grounds maintenance services and facilities which maintain or improve satisfaction, usage and visitor numbers.
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate who has detailed knowledge and practical experience of horticultural and grounds maintenance services and in particular, a track record of driving continuous improvement to public parks and open spaces, recreational facilities and other related areas included within the scope of this position.
Overseeing effective contract monitoring practices and procedures is an important aspect of the role as the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring several key Council contracts, as well as working closely with the service providers to deliver high quality outputs in respect of their contracts.
The successful candidate will also be required to represent The Alliance at meetings with internal and external stakeholders i.e. service users, other Council services, clients, consultants, contractors and other working groups therefore strong advocacy, interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role.
A knowledge of relevant legislation, government guidance and policies would be an advantage.
For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact:
<a href="mailto:Elaine.Hallworth@highpeak.gov.uk" target="_blank">Elaine.Hallworth@highpeak.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Midday 17th September 2025
Interviews to be confirmed

Commissioning Officer (Parks & Open Spaces)

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




<h1>Housing Standards Officer</h1>




Housing Standards Officer
Permanent Contract
18 hours per week
Work Base: Buxton and Leek
£30,024- £32,061 per annum pro rata
High Peak and Staffordshire Moorlands District Councils is a mixed urban/rural area. It is ideally situated with a wide variety of sporting and recreational facilities locally and is in easy reach of the Peak District National Park.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join our private sector housing team and contribute to improving the standards in the private rented sector.
You will have excellent communication skills, experience of dealing with housing disrepair and a can-do approach to varying workload. A qualification in housing is essential/desirable.
In return, we can offer flexible working arrangements, a great office location and excellent terms and conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;We can also offer great self-development and career opportunities.
For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact:
Alicia Patterson, Head of Service (Environmental Health &amp; Licensing)<a href="mailto:alicia.patterson@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk" target="_blank">alicia.patterson@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Midday 10th September 2025
Interview date to be confirmed

Housing Standards Officer

Help us change children and young people’s lives At Birmingham Children’s Trust, everything we do is about making a difference for children, young people, and families across our city. Every day, we support over 10,000 children and young people — ensuring they are safe, happy, and able to thrive. We are now seeking 4 passionate and skilled Specialist Assessment Social Workers to join our brand-new Specialist Assessment Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative team, carrying out complex assessments and directly improving outcomes for Birmingham’s most vulnerable children. As a Specialist Assessment Social Worker, you will:<ul> <li>Carry out high-quality, evidence-based assessments of children and families.</li> <li>Provide clear, analytical reports to support decision-making in children’s best interests.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with other professionals, including schools, health colleagues, police, and voluntary organisations.</li> <li>Develop meaningful relationships with children and young people, ensuring their voices are central to your work.</li> <li>Contribute to our trauma-informed, relationship-based practice model, ensuring positive and lasting outcomes.</li></ul>About You <ul> <li>Be a qualified Social Worker.</li> <li>Hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.</li> <li>Demonstrate resilience, strong time management, and excellent analytical skills.</li> <li>Have experience in assessment and care planning, with a passion for improving outcomes for children.</li> <li>Be able to work collaboratively, building strong relationships with colleagues and partner agencies.</li> <li>Bring curiosity, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Make a Real Impact – your work will shape the future for children and families across Birmingham.</li> <li>Specialist Practice – work on a wide range of community-based and complex assessments, including Parent Assess, CUBAS, and specialist risk assessments.</li> <li>Professional Growth – access tailored development, reflective supervision, and opportunities to expand your skills in specialist social work practice.</li> <li>Supportive Culture – join a collaborative, values-driven workplace where staff wellbeing and professional growth are genuinely prioritised.</li> <li>Generous Benefits – enjoy a competitive package including:</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Amazing full access to our internal employee benefits scheme including, but not limited to, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts, Health &amp; Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee.</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li></ul>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Interviews: WC 13th October 2025 Want to know more? If you’re passionate about specialist social work practice and ready to take on a role where you can make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Stuart Lowe (Head of Service) - <a href="mailto:Stuart.lowe@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Stuart.lowe@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Specialist Assessment Social Worker 

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Property Manager - Rent To Buy - 7011

Title: Property Manager – Rent to Buy
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time - 35 &nbsp;hours
Salary: £32,188 per annum to £35,593 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience, plus ECU allowance* (if policy requirements met)
Reporting Office: Manchester, Trafford
Working Location: Manchester, Trafford
Persona: Agile – 1 -2 days office attendance required.
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Closing Date: 28th&nbsp;August 2025 - 23:00

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<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a>&nbsp;include:&nbsp; Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">many more</a>…
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Join our Property Management Team at L&amp;Q:
 We are currently&nbsp;seeking an experienced&nbsp;Property Manager to join our driven property management team. The ideal candidate will not only resonate with our values but live them.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to complement our existing teams, to be successful in our team you will need to be exceptionally customer-focused and willing to go above and beyond to assist our customers. We are looking for real passion, drive and motivation, and an ability to thrive in a target-driven environment. The role can be challenging, with no two days being the same and dealing with a diverse range of residents, we are looking for individuals who are initiative-taking and keen problem solvers.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role including key responsibilities
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;Supporting the management function in maximising rental returns and minimising tenancy 'void' periods.</li>
<li>&nbsp;Carrying out viewings and assisting with tenancy progression.</li>
<li>Ensuring the property portfolio and associated activities are delivered in accordance with legislative requirements and ensuring compliance across the operation.</li>
<li>Providing excellent customer service to a demanding client base and maintaining relevant records and systems.</li>
<li>Conduct effective tenancy and asset management to ensure maximum returns.</li>
<li>Conduct routine checks to manage risks associated with fraud and subletting.</li>
<li>Deliver a responsive, efficient, and customer focused service to residents</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve results-Develop and influence relationships at all levels ensuring effective and efficient delivery of service</li>
<li>Ability to manage void stock effectively and provide detailed reports to third partie</li>
<li>Ability to manage fast past move in`s independently and accurately</li>
<li>Raising maintenance issues, managing the repair until complete</li>
<li>Supporting the management function in maximising rental returns and minimising tenancy 'void' periods.</li>
<li>Ensuring the property portfolio and associated activities are delivered in accordance with legislative requirements and ensuring compliance across the operations and legal contracts.</li>
</ul>
 
What you'll bring (requirements):
<ul>
<li>Property management and lettings experience in the private rented sector</li>
<li>&nbsp;Excellent communication (written and verbal) and customer service skills with the ability to work as part of a dynamic team and respond positively to challenges.</li>
<li>Proven record in delivering on targets and deadlines within a demanding customer focused commercial environment.</li>
<li>An awareness of budgetary and financial risk in respect of the residential marketplace</li>
<li>Experience of using MS Office Suite (This will include Excel, Microsoft teams and CRM/Microsoft D365 software)</li>
<li>Have experience in managing complaints within target times and managing resident expectations for a positive result.</li>
<li>Diverse understanding of tenancy management.</li>
<li>Have an excellent understanding of tenancy management including that of assured Shorthold tenancies and related knowledge of applicable legal notices.</li>
<li>Understanding of legal processes relating to breach of tenancy and arrears.</li>
<li>Housing / ASB / Facilities management experience gained within a residential environment is desirable but not essential.</li>
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We look forward to reviewing your application, and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&amp;Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words.

About L&amp;Q:

We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/-/media/files/careers/behavioural-framework.pdf" target="_blank">values and behavioural framework</a>, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.
L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.&nbsp; We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.&nbsp; Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;to read more.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>
At L&amp;Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!
*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.

London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Property Manager

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Please apply online by clicking the link below



There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Clerical Officer x 2 – Merseyside Pension Fund
1 x 12 month Fixed Term Contract
1 x Fixed Term Contract to 31 December 2025
About the role:
We have two great opportunities to join our team as a Clerical Officer which will be based in Liverpool City Centre at Merseyside Pension Fund (Local Government Pension Scheme).
The core focus is to undertake a wide range of administrative duties to include accurate processing of member records and financial records to ensure data quality is maintained along with the filing of non- member related documents into an electronic system.
About the candidate:
We would like to hear from you if you have excellent literacy and numeracy skills along with comprehensive IT skills.
You will be responsible for scanning/indexing correspondence and updating and maintaining members pension records and you will be required to answer member enquiries over the phone and at the reception desk. Good customer service and interpersonal skills are essential to carry out this role.
Please indicate your length of contract preference on your application.
These opportunities may lead to a permanent position at Merseyside Pension Fund in the future.
Should you require an informal discussion, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:paulaheaton@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">paulaheaton@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Clerical Officer (Pensions)

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Casual Kitchen/Catering Assistant
Our Elmbridge Centres for the Community promote an active and full life for residents, operating at the heart to their local communities, and offering a vital and attractive range of services with a focus on well-being, social and leisure activities, and opportunities to learn new skills.
We are looking for a Casual Kitchen/Catering Assistant to join our Community Services team, to provide meals at any of our 6 Centres for the Community, located at Claygate, Cobham, Hersham (café), Molesey, Walton and Weybridge, and support the delivery of our Meals on Wheels service.
The role requires an individual who has a friendly and caring attitude, and who is a team player, offer experience of working within a kitchen and demonstrate a positive problem-solving attitude and can communicate effectively. Level 2 Food Hygiene certification will be required for this role.
You will be working with a dedicated team, committed to doing their best for the older and vulnerable people in our community and as such a basic DBS check is required.
You can read more on our plans for community services on our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://elmbridge.gov.uk/connected-communities" target="_blank">https://elmbridge.gov.uk/connected-communities</a>
If you would like to know more, please call Teresa Smith, Operations Manager, Community, Health and Wellbeing 01372474725 or email <a href="mailto:tsmith@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">tsmith@elmbridge.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 30 September at 09:00am, interviews tbc

Elmbridge Borough Council

Casual Kitchen Catering Assistant

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamAs a Building Control Surveyor, you’ll be a key member of Kingston’s Building Control team, working under the guidance of the Head of Building Control to ensure safe, high-quality development across the borough. You’ll support the day-to-day delivery and ongoing improvement of the service, applying and enforcing Building Regulations, sharing specialist advice, and promoting best practice. Your work will help the team deliver consistent, high standards and achieve the best outcomes for our communities.Building Control forms part of the Councils Planning and Regeneration function comprising, Development Management, Spatial Planning, Infrastructure Planning and Delivery, High Street Recovery and Employment and Skills.&nbsp; Planning and Regeneration is part of the Place Directorate and works alongside Housing, Highways and Regulatory Services, Property and Projects, Cambridge Road Estate Regeneration.&nbsp; We work cohesively across the breath of Place and across other service areas of the Council.&nbsp; Currently alongside the wider domestic and commercial building control applications, the team is working on three major council applications, the New Leisure Centre, Cambridge Road Estate Regeneration and Murray House, a 45 unit later living and supported accommodation scheme.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe are in the process of updating our pay scales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025, therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position. The new salary for this role is £55,323 - £60,573 per annum (inclusive of the 2025 pay award, effective immediately).Help shape safe, sustainable, and inspiring places for the people of Kingston. From our historic riverside and lively market town to new homes and community spaces, you’ll be our technical expert, providing specialist advice and guidance on complex building control matters.In addition, you will:<ul><li>Check plans and carry out site inspections on a range of projects, including high-rise and specialist fire engineering schemes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation, keeping up to date with new legislation and technical developments.</li><li>Mentor and support junior surveyors, helping them develop technical skills and professional judgement.</li><li>Respond to dangerous structures, demolition notices, accessibility and fire prevention work.</li><li>Contribute to service improvement, innovation, and income generation opportunities.</li></ul>We’re looking for a proactive, technically excellent surveyor who can combine expertise with a customer-first approach. You will have:<ul><li>A degree (or equivalent) in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering or a related field.</li><li>Membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent, with ongoing CPD.</li><li>Substantial Building Control experience, including complex and high-rise schemes.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, related legislation, and the construction industry.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team.</li></ul>This is a chance to shape Kingston’s future, strengthen its communities, and join a forward-thinking, customer-focused Building Control service in one of London's most vibrant, dynamic and fastest growing boroughs.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are in the process of updating our pay scales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025, therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position. The new salary for this role is £55,323 - £60,573 per annum (inclusive of the 2025 pay award, effective immediately).We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Building Control Surveyor

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamAs Principal Building Control Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality Building Control service for Kingston. Working closely with the Head of Building Control, you’ll ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of Building Regulations, support the operational delivery of the service, and contribute to its ongoing development. You’ll also mentor and guide team members, helping to build a skilled, collaborative, and customer-focused team committed to achieving the best outcomes for our communities.Building Control forms part of the Councils Planning and Regeneration function comprising, Development Management, Spatial Planning, Infrastructure Planning and Delivery, High Street Recovery and Employment and Skills.&nbsp; Planning and Regeneration is part of the Place Directorate and works alongside Housing, Highways and Regulatory Services, Property and Projects, Cambridge Road Estate Regeneration.&nbsp; We work cohesively across the breath of Place and across other service areas of the Council.&nbsp; Currently alongside the wider domestic and commercial building control applications, the team is working on three major council applications, the New Leisure Centre, Cambridge Road Estate Regeneration and Murray House, a 45 unit later living and supported accommodation scheme. About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateHelp shape safe, sustainable, and inspiring places for the people of Kingston. From our historic riverside and lively market town to new homes and community spaces, you’ll lead on complex and challenging building control cases, from domestic projects to high-rise and mixed-use schemes.In addition you will:<ul><li>Carry out plan assessments, site inspections, enforcement actions, and dangerous structures work.</li><li>Provide technical guidance, mentoring and development support to less experienced colleagues.</li><li>Support the Head of Building Control in driving service improvements, innovation, and income generation.</li><li>Work closely with residents, developers, and partners to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022 and the highest safety standards.</li></ul> We’re looking for a proactive, technically excellent surveyor who can combine expertise with a customer-first approach. You will have:<ul><li>A degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering or similar.</li><li>Professional membership (RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent) and commitment to CPD.</li><li>Significant experience in Building Control, including complex commercial and residential schemes.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of legislation, codes of practice, and the construction industry.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a supportive team environment.</li></ul>This is a chance to shape Kingston’s future, strengthen its communities, and join a forward-thinking, customer-focused Building Control service in one of London's most vibrant, dynamic and fastest growing boroughs.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade - eligible staff also have the option to purchase an additional 5 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time)</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Principal Building Control Surveyor

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is excited to announce a new opportunity in the Family Group Conference (FGC) Team for a Family Group Conference Coordinator role on a short-term, casual basis. This is a great opportunity to support families in making their own decisions through a structured, family-led process.Working as part of the Family Group Conference Service, you will play an impactful role in aligning our practices with the principles of family engagement, empowerment, and inclusivity. The Coordinator will receive FGC referrals from social workers, prepare families and children for conferences, support professionals in understanding their roles, as well as facilitate the practical aspects of setting up FGCs. They will decide on the necessary preparatory work, ensuring good practice to create successful Family Plans and positive outcomes.In this role, you will be responsible for making critical decisions that influence service provision, advocacy, and multi-agency working, ensuring families are supported to safeguard and meet the needs of their children. Guided by Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) and the Families First for Children reforms (2023–2025), you will champion a collaborative, family-centred approach that prioritises early help, strengthens family networks, and promotes the safety, wellbeing, and development of every child. You will need to hold an FGC accreditation, and experience in mediation and Life Long Links is also welcomed.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in the FGC process and work within a supportive team environment.The postholder will be required to be available out of working hours. About You The successful candidate will have :<ul><li>An understanding of the family group conference model, as well as legislation and guidance relating to children.</li><li>Knowledge of social care processes relating to children.</li><li>Experience of working with children and/or families, especially during times of crisis.</li><li>The ability to be diplomatic and respectful, but not flinch from raising and discussing difficult issues in an open and frank manner when needed.</li><li>The ability to mediate, negotiate, cope with the unexpected, and manage conflict to enable children, young people, and other family members to make a plan.</li><li>A passion for empowering families to make informed decisions.</li><li>Confidence in convening and chairing large meetings.</li><li>Strong communication and organisational skills.</li><li>Experience as an accredited FGC Coordinator </li></ul>If this appeals to you, and you are interested in being a part of our journey as we build bridges within the FGC, strengthening our team for future success and upholding the values integral to the FGC approach, we would love to hear from you. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=21486&amp;hashed=-1407621100" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Independent Family Group Conference Coordinator

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Job Title: &nbsp;Enforcement Officer&nbsp; Location of Work: &nbsp;Earlswood Depot Salary: £34,245 – £36,618 Basis: &nbsp;Fixed term – 2 years (with the possibility of extension), Full time, 36 hours per week
 Full-time | Agile Working | Local Government Pension Scheme | Competitive Benefits
Be the difference in your community. Are you looking for a new career opportunity within a fast-developing, forward-thinking, and ambitious organisation with a strong commercial focus?
We’re seeking an organised, proactive, and enforcement-led professional to join our team as a Joint Enforcement Officer. In this vital role, you will help us deliver a high-quality service aligned with our 5-year plan, ensuring our towns are safe, clean, and welcoming. With agile working practices and investment in modern technology, we provide the tools and flexibility you need to succeed in a role that makes a visible difference.
 About the Role: You’ll be at the forefront of tackling environmental crime and anti-social behaviour across the borough, working closely with partner agencies to uphold community standards.
Key responsibilities include: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Investigating fly tipping, abandoned vehicles, and traveller encampments • &nbsp; &nbsp;Issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for littering and other offences • &nbsp; &nbsp;Conducting PACE interviews and attending court hearings • &nbsp; &nbsp;Acting as an incident liaison officer and representing the Council in neighbourhoods • &nbsp; &nbsp;Working in partnership with Surrey Police, DVLA, Highways Agency, and emergency services • &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintaining accurate records in line with GDPR requirements
 About You: We’re looking for someone who: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Can confidently handle difficult and contentious situations • &nbsp; &nbsp;Has a good working knowledge of relevant legislation • &nbsp; &nbsp;Is self-motivated, organised, and able to manage their own workload • &nbsp; &nbsp;Is proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel (with wider IT confidence) • &nbsp; &nbsp;Ideally knows the borough’s towns, parks, and open spaces • &nbsp; &nbsp;Holds a full manual UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK • &nbsp; &nbsp;Communicates clearly in both spoken and written English
Experience in enforcement is an advantage, but training and support will be provided for the right candidate.
Additional requirements: • &nbsp; &nbsp;CSAS accreditation (or willingness to obtain) • &nbsp; &nbsp;Police vetting and enhanced DBS check
 What We Offer: In return for your commitment, we provide: • &nbsp; &nbsp;A 15% employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • &nbsp; &nbsp;Competitive annual leave entitlement • &nbsp; &nbsp;Ongoing training and professional development • &nbsp; &nbsp;Staff benefits including high street discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, and discounted Better leisure centre membership
 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Clare Sawyer, Enforcement Manager on 01737 276610.
 We are proud to support guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who meet the essential criteria under the Disability Confident scheme, and the Veterans Scheme for ex-armed forces personnel.
 Closing date: 10 September 2025 Interview date: 22 September 2025
 Values and Behaviours: Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.&nbsp;
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

Enforcement Officer

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Springbrook Residential Home provides disabled children aged 7 – 17 years with overnight short breaks. You will join a dynamic team of support workers in providing support and encouragement to children whilst they are engaged in homely and social activities, promoting their independence, and supporting them to experience new activities.
 Job requirements:
The successful candidate must be flexible, motivated, and committed. You must have a passion for improving the lives of disabled children and their families. Work will include evenings and weekends. You must have an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification. Additional training will be provided to ensure we are meeting the needs of all children staying at the home.
 If you feel this opportunity is for you, we’d love to hear from you!
 Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date: Sunday 28 September 2025
Provisional interview date: 08 October 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Casual Residential Support Worker – Springbrook Residential Home

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Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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Springbrook Residential Home provides disabled children aged 7 – 17 years with overnight short breaks. You will join a dynamic team of support workers in providing support and encouragement to children whilst they are enjoying a short break, promoting their independence, and supporting their independence during bedtime and morning routines. &nbsp;
 Job requirements:
As a ‘Waking Night Support Worker’ you must be flexible, motivated, and committed. You must have a passion for improving the lives of disabled children and their families. You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification. Additional training is available to ensure we are meeting the needs of all children staying at the home.
 If you feel this opportunity is for you, we’d love to hear from you!
 Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS).
 Note that we cannot accept applications via links to cloud storage sites, and do not accept CVs in place of an application form. If you have any questions about your application, please call our contact centre on 0345 140 0845.
Application forms and further details are available from the Transactional HR, Payroll and Pensions Department 
Closing date: Sunday 28 September 2025 
Provisional interview date: Wednesday 08 October 2025

Night Support Worker - Casual

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Wirral Council are looking to appoint an Independent Scrutineer to work with Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership on an ad hoc basis. The successful applicant will need to work 22 days per year, be paid a daily rate and be contactable throughout the year. The appointment will be made for 3 years.
The Role:
Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership provide strategic leadership, direction and governance for the delivery of statutory and local requirements for the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements in Wirral through equal and joint responsibility
The Independent Scrutineer will:
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<li>Provide scrutiny to the Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership ensuring that it fulfils its statutory responsibilities set out in the Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and other related guidance</li>
<li>Act as a constructive critical friend, as well as promoting reflection to ensure accountability and drive continuous improvement to the partnership and safeguarding practice across Wirral.</li>
<li>Seek assurance regarding the robustness and effectiveness of local multi-agency arrangements in Wirral to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and to report areas of weakness and highlight areas of strength to the safeguarding partners and report to the Executive Board as required.</li>
<li>It is essential the Independent Scrutineer possesses extensive knowledge of the safeguarding children agendas including the Working Together to Safeguard Children Act 2023, Children Act 2004, Children and Social Work Act 2017, and statutory guidance</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills are essential in this role, along with a strong track record of strategic leadership and independent scrutiny.</li>
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If you are interested in the role and would like to discuss anything further, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kerrybull@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">kerrybull@wirral.gov.uk</a>

Independent Scrutineer

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<h3>How to apply</h3>
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;no later than the closing date shown below.
If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/cvs-and-cover-letters/" target="_blank">advice about how to write your cover letter</a>.
If our documents are not accessible to you, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://myaccount.chesterfield.gov.uk/anonymous/s/guest-form?service_ref=CBC_Accessible_document_request&amp;wherefrom=Job_Vacancy_-_CBC25052a_-_Sport_and_Leisure_Attendant_(Lifeguard_Qualified)" target="_blank">request a different format here</a>.



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Closing date:&nbsp;7 September 2025 Provisional interview date:&nbsp;to be confirmed



Reference:&nbsp;CBC25052a Salary details:&nbsp;£12.85 to £13.05 per hour Job term:&nbsp;permanent Appointment type:&nbsp;part time&nbsp; Hours:&nbsp;x1 16 hours 30 minutes per week / x1 20 hours per week / x1 22 hours 30 minutes per week Location:&nbsp;Queens Park Sports Centre and Healthy Living Centre Department:&nbsp;Sports and Leisure
<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/cb4hqhtn/cbc24004-sport-and-leisure-attendant-job-description-and-person-specification.pdf" target="_blank">CBC25052a - job description and person specification.</a>
If you would like an accessible version of a job description, then please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/contact-human-resources/" target="_blank">contact the Human Resources team</a>.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
The sports and leisure team at Chesterfield Borough Council is looking to recruit 3 part time members of staff.&nbsp;
We require motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our team carrying out general leisure attendant duties.
We currently have 3 positions available with the following hours:&nbsp;
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<li>Vacancy 1: 16 hours and 30 minutes per week (Wednesday 7:30am – 4:00pm, Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm)</li>
<li>Vacancy 2: 20 hours per week (Tuesday 9:00am – 4:00pm, Wednesday 9:30am – 4:00pm, Thursday 9:30am – 4:00pm)</li>
<li>Vacancy 3:&nbsp; 22 hours and 30 minutes per week (Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm, Saturday 7:30am – 1:00pm, Sunday 7:30am – 4:00pm)</li>
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The duties involve ensuring customer safety at all times, lifeguarding, communicating effectively with members of the public and other staff, undertaking cleaning duties and setting up and dismantling sports equipment in a safe environment.&nbsp;
Experience working with the public and customer care is desirable, and ideally you will have experience working in swimming pools.&nbsp;
We need sport and leisure attendants with a lifeguard qualification who will:
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<li>be focused on delivering excellent customer service standards</li>
<li>provide safe and effective pool supervision</li>
<li>be part of a motivated team fully embracing the council’s values</li>
<li>ensure high levels of cleanliness and housekeeping are maintained within the centre</li>
<li>support the varied programme of activities and sessions</li>
<li>efficiently communicate with other team members</li>
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Successful candidates must hold a current Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) Lifeguarding qualification for this post.
You will be required to attend regular staff training sessions as part of the requirement of this post.
This role requires regular unsocial hours working, including availability at evenings and weekends, involving a variety of services being provided at all council sports and leisure venues within the borough.
The successful candidate will be subject to a disclosure carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For an informal discussion on any aspect of the post, please email Dean Mayfield at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dean.mayfield@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">dean.mayfield@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;to set up a call, or for further information on this post, please view the job description and person specification attached.
Please highlight on your covering letter the hours you are applying for

Sport and Leisure Attendant (Lifeguard Qualified)

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Officer (Fleet Management) to join the team on a permanent basis.
About the Role:
As the Principal Officer (Fleet Management) for Wirral Council’s Fleet, you will ensure the efficient and effective management of the Service, including being the named Transport Manager on Wirral Council's Operator's licence. You will contribute to the development and implementation of the Council's Green Fleet (Fleet Replacement) Strategy.
This is a key post for the service, you will be responsible for the management (including compliance and HR functions) of Wirral Council's Fleet Management Service and depot and will manage 3 direct reports and a staff group of approximately 8 staff, including administrators, a Team Leader and Workshop Fitters.
You will be responsible for the programming of vehicle maintenance ensuring compliance with Transport and Health and Safety legislation. You will also be responsible for the computerised fleet maintenance system (e.g.: MOT, Tax and service histories) and other records including drivers' records and act as the first point of contact in relation to transport enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
About the Candidate:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team and lead on the provision of a forward thinking and efficient Fleet Management Service. You will need to demonstrate experience of leadership, service development, and knowledge of operational delivery of Fleet maintenance and transport services.
You will hold be a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) (Module 1 and Module 2) allowing you to be the named Transport Manager on Wirral Council's Operator's licence, which gives the holder ultimate responsibility of fleet operations within the Authority, where compliance is of paramount importance.
You will be a resilient, tenacious, and an experienced manager working on and delivering projects that improve outcomes for both residents and the Council. You will have experience of managing and developing people to deliver exceptional services within either a local authority or private sector setting and a proven track record of managing and reporting service performance and financial management.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:matthewhumble@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthewhumble@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

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