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We are looking for a Senior Customer Repairs Officer to join our Customer Repairs Team supporting all our building maintenance teams. Candidates must be enthusiastic, good communicators, organised, methodical and able to prioritise multiple demands. What can we offer? We will support you by providing opportunities to train and develop your existing knowledge and skills, as appropriate. We can coach and develop you providing support for those aspiring to become a manager. As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what is important so that we make a real and positive difference. What is the Role? You will be based at one of our area housing offices working as part of a repairs support team supporting the Assistant Customer Repair Managers. You will be part of the Customer Repairs management team; previous management experience is not essential, and you will be supported to develop your skills and gain management experience using the ‘Systems Thinking’ methodology. You will be part of a team responsible for supporting the building maintenance service. The team assists us in meeting our purposes which are, to maintain and improve our properties, ensure the right repair is carried out at the right time and provide suitable homes when needed. You will support and deputise for the Assistant Customer Repairs Manager responsible for managing and leading a team of customer repairs officer within the call centre. This will include supervising the repairs support team as appropriate to ensure the repairs support team have capacity by allocating phone and admin tasks to effectively manage all demands received accurately and efficiently. You will be part of a team that manage repairs demand, raise repairs, arrange servicing, coordinate surveying appointments and undertake customer satisfaction surveys. We maintain a varied housing stock including a diverse range of corporate, operational, commercial and community assets. Skills: Your application needs to demonstrate that you: 1.	Have experience of working in a call centre or challenging front line service 2.	Have knowledge of being part of a repairs service, receiving demand and raising repairs together with the ability to advise others. 3.	Have the ability to communicate effectively, develop relationships with residents and building occupiers, asking the right questions to get the information required, as well as someone who shows empathy for people who may be in difficult situations. 4.	Be very comfortable to operate in a changing and evolving environment, enjoying the challenge and embracing change with a positive attitude. 5.	Be comfortable in dealing with all staff to motivate, mentor, ensure understand and comply with all building maintenance policies and processes and direct them to assist in providing an efficient and effective service. 6.	Ability to remain calm &amp; professional when dealing with difficult customers. 7.	Can work independently, be organised, methodical and able to prioritise and manage multiple complex demands. 8.	Can be assertive and challenging while dealing professionally with team members and service users. 9.	Be able to work as part of a team to ensure a smooth delivery of the service and be flexible in being able to adapt to the demands of the team. 10.	Have experience of undertaking a range of administrative tasks effectively to support others. 11.	Have experience and be competent using a variety of IT databases and systems to update them in timely manner with accurate information. 12.	Have a positive attitude towards work, be resilient, embrace change and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to customers.

Senior Customer Repairs Officer

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Local Service Manager (LSM) - FTC 18 Months - ASAP
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Are you a people’s person?
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Can you learn fast, adapt, and create to deliver brilliant services?
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Are you tenacious and passionate about your work?
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Do you know how to manage a tenancy?
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If this sounds like you, read on and click apply!
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We are a small company and pride ourselves on our local personal offer to our tenants, our excellent engagement with our tenants, the can-do attitude and brilliant teamwork of our staff, and our aspirations to be the best small housing provider.&nbsp;
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At GHHA we love to see staff talking ownership of their work and creating amazing places for our tenants to live. We will support you to develop the right skills, and as we enter 2025 we are looking at a revised training and development plan for our staff that meets both professional and personal ambitions.
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As a small company, it means that every employee gets involved in delivering our services.&nbsp; Whilst you will have your primary duties, you will soon find that no two days are the same, as you can be a genuine part of influencing how we do what we do alongside our tenants. Over the next few years we are transforming what we do and how we do it we would love you to bring your skills and experience and ideas to GHHA so we can be the best we can be.
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If you are a team player, ambitious, determined to make a difference to people’s lives, and share our values we want to hear from you!
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We offer in return a competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension, life assurance, personal accident cover, support and well-being services, and private medical cashback insurance.
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This position is full time and based in Harrow, Middlesex

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<h2>Finance Manager</h2>
In response to significant development across the LGPS (Local Governmant Pensions Scheme) sector, we are looking for one of two Finance Managers who can apply their expertise and knowledge of the LGPS to deliver high quality financial services to senior stakeholders of the London Pensions Fund Authority. You will manage a small team and will report to the Head of Finance and Accountancy. This is a role that really matters and requires the ability to develop close working relationships across our organisation. With responsibility for our operational accounts, you will shape budgets, improve our reporting and support our risk management. You are comfortable with complex data and the insights that it can deliver. You are a qualified professional and will work closely with the other Finance Manager, providing cover when required. You will proactively contribute to our vision within our innovative, high performance and continuous improvement culture.
We offer a friendly, professional and supportive working environment and a range of attractive employee benefits including but not limited to flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Bupa Health Insurance, an LGPS pension, support for professional development, an employee assistance service and an office gym.
<h4>Qualifications and experience</h4>
Professional&nbsp;Membership/Qualifications
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<li>Member of CCAB (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).</li>
<li>Evidence of significant relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li>
<li>Educated to degree level or equivalent.</li>
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Essential Experience
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<li>Significant experience producing statutory accounts under IFRS (CIPFA code) including investment accounting.</li>
<li>Previous experience of working in a similar role within the LGPS.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the major issues facing the local government pension scheme, understanding of the national policy context, requirements and future direction.</li>
<li>Experience of working effectively in an area with competing demands and tight timescales.</li>
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<h4>Hours and Salary</h4>
This is intended to be a full-time permanent role with the successful applicant working a minimum of two days per week in the office.
The salary is in the range of £78,000 - £82,400 dependent on experience + 10% discretionary bonus.
For full details, see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lpfa.org.uk/storage/app/media/uploaded-files/Job%20Description%20Finance%20Manager%20July%202025.pdf" target="_blank">job description.</a>&nbsp;To apply, please send a CV and covering letter (maximum two pages) setting out your suitability for the role to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@lpfa.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@lpfa.org.uk</a>.&nbsp;
Please complete and submit an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lpfa.org.uk/downloads/126" target="_blank">Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form</a>&nbsp;with your CV and covering letter.
For more information on how we collect and use candidate data, please read this&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lpfa.org.uk/storage/app/media/uploaded-files/jobapplicantprivacynoticepolicysvvfinal260120211.pdf" target="_blank">document</a>.
To apply for this role, you must be eligible to work in the UK.
The deadline for applications is&nbsp;midnight&nbsp;on&nbsp;17&nbsp;August 2025. &nbsp;

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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 and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024 and is an Accredited employer under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.Come join us and be part of our success.
Are you passionate about helping families thrive in the face of complex challenges? Do you have the skills and experience to deliver life-changing therapeutic harmful sexual and exploitation interventions that make a real difference? Do you enjoy working directly with families to empower them and build lasting resilience? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity to join the Shield Team as an Advanced Social Worker.
As Shield team’s practice has developed in relation to exploitation, we are seeing harmful sexual behaviour at times intertwine with the sexual and criminal exploitation cohorts.&nbsp;&nbsp; The remit of the team is therefore being expanded to offer specialist harmful sexual behaviour interventions.&nbsp;
You should have a good understanding of child development, safeguarding, and the challenges families face when dealing with exploitation and harmful sexual behaviour and other external harms. Strong communication, planning, and partnership working skills are essential, as is the ability to build trusted relationships with parents and carers.
The primary focus will be working with children and delivering parenting support to families facing multiple and complex challenges mainly harmful sexual behaviours and/or exploitation. This is a key role in delivering targeted, coordinated interventions to parents, carers, and families with children and young people aged 0–25.
The targeted interventions will help parents and carers develop the skills and confidence they need to support their children’s wellbeing and development. You will deliver hands-on children and parenting support and therapeutic interventions using a relationship-based approach, aiming to improve outcomes for the whole family. You will also support parents in managing challenging behaviour and preventing escalation, helping them respond confidently and constructively to complex situations at home.
You will also undertake holistic child harmful sexual (AIM) and exploitation assessments and lead on the development and delivery of outcome-focused family plans. You will work closely with families, professionals, and partner agencies to reduce harms associated with harmful sexual behaviour and exploitation and anti-social behaviour. In this role, you will be expected to contribute to safeguarding processes and risk management and take the lead in coordinating support, ensuring services are responsive and effective.
A key aspect of the role is working in partnership with the police and other agencies to identify and respond to threats and risks in the community. This includes supporting intelligence gathering, mapping activity, and attending multi-agency forums to ensure timely action and joined-up working.&nbsp;
As part of the Advanced social worker role you will assist and deputise in the absence of the Team Manager and provide high quality professional supervision, reflective supervision, appraisal, and support to others as appropriate identify and develop potential within other staff.
This is a challenging but rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact through partnership working and therapeutic practice, we encourage you to apply.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
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.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Chloe Vose, Shield Team Manager: 07810053551&nbsp; Email:<a href="mailto:chloe.vose@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">chloe.vose@knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Interviews to be held - 29th August 2025
If you are interested in this vacancy, 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 if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>The Locality and Community Development Manager is essential in delivering our commitment to place based working, ensuring the effective governance and operation of Local Area Partnerships (LAPs) and embedding our asset-based community development approach. This role involves collaborating with colleagues within West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and external partners to optimise service delivery and redesign services to address broader health determinants at a local level to effect change.&nbsp;By leveraging data and insights, the role informs action planning and aligns efforts with strategic leads across West Northants. The role coordinates Multi-Agency Teams to achieve Live Your Best Life (LYBL) ambitions, ensuring plans, actions, and outcomes are captured through a robust Monitoring Framework. Additionally, the role involves guiding partners, escalating issues to relevant boards, and managing the development and performance of LAPs. The postholder will also be responsible for the direct line management of between 3-4 Community Development and Inclusion Workers.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Additional information</h2>The Locality and Community Development Manager is vital to our place-based work. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to think strategically and have advanced skills in strategic planning, aligning operational activities with broader organisational goals.Proficiency in data analysis and monitoring is essential to inform decision-making, track progress, and evaluate outcomes. Experience in funding and grants management, including navigating funding mechanisms, overseeing financial compliance, and ensuring the effective use of resources in community projects, is also required.A strong advocate for multi-agency working, the candidate will understand the principles of coordination, collaboration, and joint working to foster productive relationships across sectors. Knowledge of community development theories and practices, including an asset based community development approach is highly desirable.Interviews will take place on 26th / 27th August 2025If you would like to discuss further or have any questions, please email <a href="mailto:debs.burns@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">debs.burns@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> <h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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The Locality and Community Development Manager is essential in delivering our commitment to place based working, ensuring the effective governance and operation of Local Area Partnerships (LAPs) and embedding our asset-based community development approach. This role involves collaborating with colleagues within West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) and external partners to optimise service delivery and redesign services to address broader health determinants at a local level to effect change.&nbsp;By leveraging data and insights, the role informs action planning and aligns efforts with strategic leads across West Northants. The role coordinates Multi-Agency Teams to achieve Live Your Best Life (LYBL) ambitions, ensuring plans, actions, and outcomes are captured through a robust Monitoring Framework. Additionally, the role involves guiding partners, escalating issues to relevant boards, and managing the development and performance of LAPs. The postholder will also be responsible for the direct line management of between 3-4 Community Development and Inclusion Workers.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>What will you be doing? Ensure the governance of all Local Area Partnerships is in place, providing leadership to the Locality, clarity of objectives, purpose and direction, that meets community needs and aligns with the health and wellbeing strategy and our live your best life ambitions. &nbsp;(see Job Description). About you The Locality and Community Development Manager is vital to our place-based work. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to think strategically and have advanced skills in strategic planning, aligning operational activities with broader organisational goals.Proficiency in data analysis and monitoring is essential to inform decision-making, track progress, and evaluate outcomes. Experience in funding and grants management, including navigating funding mechanisms, overseeing financial compliance, and ensuring the effective use of resources in community projects, is also required.A strong advocate for multi-agency working, the candidate will understand the principles of coordination, collaboration, and joint working to foster productive relationships across sectors. Knowledge of community development theories and practices, including an asset based community development approach is highly desirable.Interviews will take place on 26th / 27th August 2025If you would like to discuss further or have any questions, please email <a href="mailto:debs.burns@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">debs.burns@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Brighter Futures for Children
Adoption &amp; Permanence Service
 Work location: Civic Centre, Reading (hybrid working available in-line with BFfC agreed expectations and service needs)
About us Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. However, the company will be merged back into the Council as of October and this post will then be within Reading Borough Council’s (RBC’s) Children’s Services Kinship Team. All Children’s Services employees enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.
We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help &amp; prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
About the role We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Kinship team within Brighter Futures for Children’s Adoption &amp; Permanence Service.
Our Adoption &amp; Permanence Service sits within our Children’s Social Care Service. The Service, brings together a number of our permanency services, including, but not limited to: • Permanency Planning for all Children Looked After aged up to 10 years. • Family finding for children with Care Plans of permanent fostering. • The assessment of Connected Carers and Special Guardians. • Supervision of and support to Connected Carers. • The provision of Special Guardianship Support Services. • The registration of Private Foster Carers and monitoring and supporting private fostering arrangements. • The management of the BFfC Permanence Allowance Scheme. • Liaison with our RAA and the day-to-day management of our RAA contract. • The provision of support and advice to social workers and managers across the local authority, with regards to achieving and maintaining permanent placements for Children Looked After. • The completion of Life Books and setting up of contact arrangements for adopted children. • The completion of Life Books for children permanently placed for long-term fostering.
The post holder will hold a caseload of the more complex cases being managed within the service. This will require them to have a high level of relevant knowledge regarding Children &amp; Families social work practice along with experience and skills in working with substitute carers, in particular Kinship Carers, including Special Guardians. This post holder will also need to be experienced and confident around giving evidence and managing cross examination in Court, and to have good working knowledge of the adoption process for Children Looked After.
Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution • Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service) • Discounted Child Care (on site nursery) • Cycle to work scheme. • Season train ticket loans • Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme • A range of local shopping discounts
Post specific training will be made available to the successful applicant dependent on previous experience.
Training will also be made available around: • Relevant BFfC policies, procedures and Practice Guidance. • The BFfC Mosaic records system.
Professional supervision will be available and Individual professional objectives will be set as part of your continuous professional development and will be reviewed through professional supervision and annual appraisals (with six monthly review).
Inclusion and Diversity We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. Asking for Adjustments Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.
Closing date: Sunday 17th August
Interview date: Friday 29th AugustNote: Interviews will be held face-to-face at the Civic Offices in Reading
We look forward to hearing from you!
In January 2025 the decision was made to bring Children’s Services (currently operating as Brighter Futures for Children Ltd (BFfC)) back in-house to Reading Borough Council (RBC).
All staff employed by BFfC on 30 September 2025 will transfer, via the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), to the Council on 1 October 2025.
For new starters who BFfC confirms before 27 September 2025 their pre-employment checks are completed and a start date agreed will be issued with a BFfC contact and will transfer to RBC.
For new starters whose pre-employment checks have not been completed and / or a start date has not been agreed before 27 September, you will be issued with an RBC contract and your start date will not be before 6 October 2025.

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You will be based at one of the Area Housing Offices working as part of the Repairs Support team, reporting directly to the Repairs Support &amp; Compliance Manager. The Repairs Support team is within Portsmouth City Council's Building Maintenance service and will be supporting the Repairs team, Building Project team, and M&amp;E team. You will be required to support the Building Maintenance teams to manage our assets by carrying out a range of administrative duties including raising purchase orders, customer satisfaction surveys, uploading information on our IT systems, and arranging customer appointments for repairs and servicing. You will be supporting our Customer Repairs Officers during busy periods and act as the main point of contact for tenants, leaseholders, PCC employees and site managers requesting repairs. As Business Administrator Apprentice you will also be responsible for co-ordinating and allocating recommendations from fire risk assessments and arranging reviews as necessary. Skills: Your application needs to demonstrate that you: 1.	Have excellent customer service skills; you must have a good telephone manner to deliver the high level of customer service. 2.	Can work independently, are well organised and able to prioritise and manage multiple demands as appropriate. 3.	Have excellent communication skills, including; •	ability to ask effective questions to gather accurate information about the services requested •	handing over the right information, to the right people and at the right time 4.	Being assertive and challenging while dealing professionally with colleagues, service users, third parties and contractor operatives. 5.	Be organised, methodical and have an eye for detail when managing demands received and have the ability to prioritise as appropriate. 6.	Able to work as part of a team to ensure a smooth delivery of the service and be flexible in being able to adapt to the needs of the team. 7.	Are competent using a variety of IT databases and systems such as the Repairs and Stock Database, , as they will need to be updated with timely, relevant and accurate information. 8.	Have a positive attitude towards work, be resilient, embrace change and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to customers. 9.	Be able to use information to problem solve, risk assess, ensuring customers and colleagues health and safety. 10.	Be willing to work outside of standard office hours, if and, when required

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The ServiceThe Children, Families and Education Directorate is primarily focussed on delivering its statutory duties as well as a range of high-quality traded services.This role will sit within the Inclusion Service, which is comprised of the SEND Team, the Virtual School, the Educational Psychology Service and others. Portsmouth is a lead authority in the SEND&amp;AP Change Programme working with partners across the region. The RoleThis role will sit within the Inclusion Service, which is led by the Head of Inclusion, reporting to the Assistant Director for Education. The Inclusion Service comprises of the following teams and roles: The SEND Team The Virtual School Admissions, Exclusions and Reintegration Post 16 and Campaigns Manager Educational Psychology Service Partnership and School Inclusion ManagerUnder the direction of the Partnership and School Inclusion Manager the successful candidate will provide challenge and support to schools to deliver on the principles of inclusion:<ul>
<li>Belief that vulnerable pupils can attain well and be successful in all aspects of school life</li>
<li>Whole school approach: everyone understanding inclusion and their role within it</li>
<li>A focus on high quality teaching, curriculum equity and inclusive pedagogy</li>
<li>Pastoral provision that matches need, focusing on maximising access to learning</li>
<li>The use of research evidence, professional judgement and values to inform decision making and spending. Early intervention prioritised</li>
<li>Accurate identification of need; the right support at the right time.</li>
</ul>Please see the job profile for the full responsibilities and expectations of this role The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be<ul>
<li>Qualified teacher status (Desirable) including post qualification experience</li>
<li>Recent and successful SENCO and Inclusion leadership experience</li>
<li>Level 6 qualification (e.g.bachelor's degree) together with post graduate (level 7) qualifications or equivalent relevant experience</li>
<li>Level 7 (Master's equivalent) National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (desirable)</li>
<li>Expert knowledge and experience leading to success in raising standards and securing effective inclusive practice</li>
<li>Practical experience of supporting practitioners to develop high-quality inclusive practice, with appropriate levels of challenge and support</li>
<li>Experience of successful delivery of support, advice and guidance to school staff, including the delivery of professional development</li>
<li>Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with inclusion and SEND</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience of developing partnerships and working with other agencies</li>
<li>Successful experience of managing, motivating and challenging other skilled professionals</li>
</ul>We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days a week. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Sarah Christopher, PEP and School Inclusion Manager, <a href="mailto:sarah.christopher@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.christopher@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>, 023 92 688 940Interview date: 18th or 21st July 2025 If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your application form. Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.Interviews:We will shortlist and interview as we go and reserve the right to close this job sooner if we appoint. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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Directorate of Communities and Adult Social Care
X1 37 Hours, 12 Months Maternity Cover X1 37 Hours, 23 Months Fixed Term Contract
The award-winning Housing and Communities Team are passionate about the people who live in our town; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within in a safe and thriving neighbourhood. We are looking for a Housing Officer to join our busy Housing &amp; Estates Team to manage our Housing tenancies, homes, communities, and estates. You will work in a fast-paced environment and therefore must be able to multi-task and take a hands-on approach to ensure that all aspects of tenancy management are dealt with whilst delivering a customer focussed service to our customers. You must demonstrate your strength as a team player, be someone who is organised and flexible and has a can-do attitude and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We are open to flexible working patterns however this is according to the needs of the Service and the role will involve extensive work across your patch in Reading in person.
About the role
You will support the delivery of a first-class, customer-oriented, Housing Management service to our residents making sure operational and functional performance is high, ensuring that customers have the opportunity to influence and shape policies.
It is key that you provide a customer focussed service with a strong focus on supporting tenants to maintain their Tenancies and prevent homelessness, whilst work in close co-operation with a range of other internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders.
As Housing Officer you will achieve individual performance objectives, targets, and service standards within the Borough. Contribute to the achievement of the team and service plan targets and objectives and adhering to all internal policies and procedures as well as Legal contracts and Statutory Legislation.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
About you
The following proven experience is required for this role:
• Educated to GCSE standard (A-C) or equivalent qualifications • Demonstrable knowledge of the issues and legislation surrounding Social Housing • Providing a front-line, customer focussed service • Working successfully with community groups • Dealing effectively with potentially difficult situations &amp; managing customer conflict • Proven experience hitting targets within a target driven role. • Managing multiple cases/projects at the same time • Supporting vulnerable people. • Pro-active community participation/engagement work
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave • A wide range of flexible working opportunities • Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted • Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
 For more information on this position please contact Sonny Green, Team Leader in Housing and Estates at Sonny,<a href="mailto:Green@Reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Green@Reading.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Salary: NJC 6 - 9 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: Full Time, 37hrs Contract type: Fixed term (initially until July 18th 2026) Start date: ASAP Your new school The Rawlett School is part of Lift Schools, a MAT of 57 schools with 10 in the Midlands, which allows you access to the best training programmes available as well as more internal opportunities. The Rawlett School is a secondary school led by a dedicated and ambitious Executive Principal, Jasmine Woodard. The school are on a transformational journey and Jasmine has a track record of successfully delivering this. Jasmine is now looking for ambitious staff to be part of this incredibly rewarding, yet challenging, journey and this is an opportunity for you to be part of that as we look to recruit a SEND Key Worker. Your new role Reporting to SENDco Jo Homer who joined the school 12 months ago and brings a wealth of experience, you will be joining a team of 5 who have a flexible and collaborative approach. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who is adaptable and willing to learn - you don't need lots of experience, we will provide you with some of the best training. You will provide support across all classes to children with SEND needs. This is a vital role to help us meet our commitment to pupils with Special Educational Needs. We are supported by the Local Authority to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their specific needs, make the best possible progress in school, but we can't do that without dedicated support. Where necessary you will be delivering small group and 1:1 interventions for pupils. We believe in providing every pupil with the opportunity to succeed in an environment that is calm, safe and focused on achieving aspirations. It's an exciting time to join, so please don't wait to apply! What you'll need to succeed You will be an organised individual who has the willingness to be developed and put pupils' learning needs. You will have patience in interactions with a variety of students and situations, with a calm demeanour and have empathy to understand the needs and challenges of students and be able to relate to them on a personal level. You will also be somebody who can engage and enthuse students to want to learn. We offer you:<ul>
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CPD: Outstanding whole school CPD programme, including sessions with David Didau, Clare Sealy and Tom Bennett.</li>
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Training: Continuous growth and development training opportunities across 57 Lift Schools. </li>
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Generous benefits: From your pension to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul> The role is due to commence ASAP. This is initially a fixed term contract but we are hopeful it will be extended or made permanent. If you would like to have a confidential discussion and/or arrange a tour of the school with Jasmine Woodward ahead of applying please contact us. Please don't wait until the role closes; we will be looking at applications as they come in and arranging interviews ASAP. Closing date: Monday 18th August Interview: Week commencing 25th August Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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About the role:
Horsham District Council is looking for a Civil Engineering Technician to join the Property and Facilities team supporting the Projects Engineer to carry out Corporate Projects.
The projects involve development or improvement of Council owned assets but extend to working with other organisations on the Public Realm. Although this is a technical based role, there will be an opportunity to discuss and meet with stakeholders supporting the projects.
As a Civil Engineering Technician, you will support the Corporate Project Engineer. On a daily basis, this could include carrying out inspections, assessments, analysis and giving professional advice and opinion to others.&nbsp;&nbsp;Being familiar and able to work with Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) plans would be an asset to this role.
About you:
To succeed as a Civil Engineering Technician, you will be detail orientated, thorough in your work and have the ability to use your initiative and be flexible as changes arise. You will be able to work well with a range of people and within a team. Knowledge of building and construction is essential, some experience in civil engineering and Microsoft Office suite would be preferable. CAD experience would also be an advantage.
As this position is an essential car user role, you will be required to travel around the District and therefore a full and current UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
For an informal discussion about this role please email Nigel Weston at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nigel.weston@horsham.gov.uk" target="_blank">nigel.weston@horsham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or call on 07734231087.
About us:
We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.
We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.
We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.
To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership &amp; Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and careers page</a>&nbsp;to find out more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council" target="_blank">Working for Horsham District Council</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments" target="_blank">Our employment commitments</a>.
To apply:
If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.
Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HR@horsham.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@horsham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.

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We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to come and join the Physical Disability and Older People (PDOP) Social Care team here at Reading Borough Council (RBC).&nbsp; Wherever you are in your own career journey, we’re committed to offering the support and development you need. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Working as an Occupational Therapist for Reading Borough Council you will be part of a friendly and supportive team. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users, and health care providers. We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. If you’re an Occupational Therapist interested in working in a friendly and dynamic team then we’d love to hear from you... About the Team: The PDOP Team works closely with other teams here at RBC who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care.&nbsp; The PDOP team forms part of the Living Well Service of ASC where the Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) team are also members.&nbsp; A Head of Service oversees all work and responsibilities of the Living Well Service. PDOP is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators we provide the next step in assessment and support planning to people who are 18 years and over and have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years old. Team Vision: ‘To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have care act eligible needs using a strength based and problem solving approach.’ About the Role: The team is focused on supporting people who require unplanned reviews of their existing care and support, or who have been identified by the Advice and Well Being Hub in need of ongoing care and support.&nbsp; We operate and adhere to the legal framework for adults; Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, DoLS, 2008 (and where appropriate Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), and work alongside Moving and Handling guidance; and BAOT’s code of ethics.&nbsp; We pride ourselves in working with people in a strengths-based way to; promote wellbeing, rights and independence, prevent the need for care and bring about timely interventions with positive outcomes. Our aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team focusing on TEAM Reading values that supports and values staff and the skills and diversity they bring to the team. You will hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents of Reading. Using a strengths-based approach and your unique OT skill set you will support individuals with long term physical disabilities and the elderly population of Reading, to find solutions, promote wellbeing and healthy occupations through a variety of interventions including provision of equipment, adaptations, moving and handling, goal planning, risk assessments. You will work closely with care providers, Housing Services and Health colleagues. You will work within legal frameworks and Reading Borough Council’s guidance, policies, and procedures. You will need to:
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<li>Have a degree in Occupational Therapy</li>
<li>Be Registered with HCPC</li>
<li>Community experience is helpful but not essential</li>
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We offer excellent support, supervision, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new professional skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio and supporting you to grow as an Occupational Therapist. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>
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Closing date: Applications reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pip Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 07815 701 876 or <a href="mailto:pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk</a> Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="https://moretoreading.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a>to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.&nbsp;

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The TeamThe Family Safeguarding Adult Team is integrated into Children's Social Care services, providing intervention with parents &amp; carers to actively support change, with the intention to help more children to live safely at home.We are looking for a Team Lead to support the Family Safeguarding Adult team and lead the provision of the adult mental health and wellbeing intervention. Responsible to the Service Leader, the post holder will lead the team in all aspects of practice and development.The RoleYou will be responsible for supporting adult specialist workers to assess need and carry out specialist interventions to improve outcomes for families, safeguarding the wellbeing of vulnerable children and their parents/carers. This includes helping to develop skill and confidence in working with adult mental health needs across the children's social care workforce and to maintain a positive network with existing adult services in Portsmouth.Please see the Job profile attached for full details of the roleHybrid working attendance requirements - This role is office basedThe ideal candidateWe are looking for a qualified registered social worker with significant experience and expertise working with parents/carers affected by their mental health and wellbeing. We need a professional who has a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the value of intervention and support with families, including vulnerable adults who are parents. The Family Safeguarding Adult team will be working predominantly with parents where concerns about their mental health, substance misuse and/or domestic abuse is having a detrimental impact on their parenting ability and capacity to change in order to meet the needs of their children. Some parents may also have learning needs.You will have/beA relevant Social Work qualification and be registered with a relevant professional body.Substantial post qualification experience of work with adults who experience mental health and wellbeing needs. Experience of intervention with adults with vulnerabilities associated with substance misuse, domestic abuse, and or learning needs would be advantageous.Experience of working with adults who are parents / carers and have individual needs that impact adversely on their parenting and capacity to change.The skills to be a confident and competent manager and be able to model the values and behaviours that are consistent with a restorative, relational approach. Take an active role in contributing to the development of an integrated model and support the Service Lead to manage any challenges that arise as part of cultural change.Confident in applying relevant theory and research to enhance practice. Promote learning and development through providing advice, guidance and support, including facilitating restorative meetings, reflective practice sessions, supervision and training.Able to take responsibility for self-directed learning and evidence effective professional growth. Be able to contribute to staff development through coaching and mentoring.Able to manage stress and assist others in prioritising work and balancing competing demands/pressures. Committed to staff wellbeing and support staff to develop coping strategies and access appropriate wellbeing services.Demonstrate a healthy professional curiosity and generosity of spirit to ensure that vulnerable people receive support and intervention to be safe, valued and respected.Have a good working knowledge and experience of promoting anti-discriminatory practice and actively addressing equality of opportunity.Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement on your application.Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteriaYou will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:human.resrouces@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">human.resrouces@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Housing Triage and Support Officer Salary: £34,072 – £36,830 Contract: Permanent Location: Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HG
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a Housing Triage and Support Officer to join our Housing Options and Solutions team at Sevenoaks District Council.
In this key role, you’ll act as the first point of contact for customers, carrying out rapid initial assessments of their needs and circumstances.
You will:
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<li>Triaging cases effectively, ensuring timely referrals to the right services</li>
<li>Provide early interventions, such as mediation and signposting to specialist support</li>
<li>Offer coordination and administrative support to strengthen service delivery</li>
<li>Contribute to the day-to-day functions of the Housing Options and Solutions team</li>
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Your excellent communication skills, empathy, and ability to remain calm under pressure will be essential when working with vulnerable individuals, often in challenging situations. You’ll need to be organised, resilient, and capable of meeting deadlines while delivering a high standard of service.
Hybrid Working: This role is based at our offices in Sevenoaks, with a hybrid working model of 2–3 days in the office and 2–3 days working from home.
Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Stephen Tring, Housing Options and Solutions Manager&nbsp;01732 227184

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Help shape Finance in Local Government! 
Working in the heart of the Council, this role provides the opportunity to lead and develop our accountancy team to provide an innovative and proactive approach to financial advice within the Council. In addition to the direct management of the Accountancy team, you’ll support the Head of Finance in the production of the annual accounts and budget setting.
Your experience as a fully qualified accountant will be invaluable as you provide advice and support to projects from a financial perspective and assist with treasury management.
At Sevenoaks, you’ll be able to shape your own development as we can offer experience of working with a financially self-sufficient Council, exposure to the Finance mechanisms for two companies and the chance to play a key role in the future of Local Government.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
Do you want to know more about the role? 
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jessica Booth, Head of Finance, on 01732 227436.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 2nd September 2025
Interviews: 22nd September 2025

Accountancy Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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Family Connector – Building Stronger Communities Together Grade F | Agile Working Across Sefton | Full-Time
Are you passionate about connecting people, building relationships, and making a real difference in your community? Sefton Council is looking for enthusiastic and community-minded&nbsp;Family Connectors&nbsp;to join our innovative Family Hub network.
As a Family Connector, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening Early Help services for children, young people (0–25), and families. You’ll work across community, voluntary, and statutory organisations to build partnerships, promote access to support, and empower families to thrive.
What you’ll do:
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<li>Build strong relationships with local partners, schools, health providers, and community groups</li>
<li>Promote and support access to Family Hub services and digital resources</li>
<li>Organise community events, forums, and consultations to understand local needs</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a volunteer programme across Family Hubs</li>
<li>Share information and signpost families to the right support at the right time</li>
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What we offer:
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<li>Competitive salary&nbsp;</li>
<li>Fantastic terms and conditions; local government pension scheme, enhanced sick pay scheme and family friendly leave with pay, agile/flexible working opportunities and access to occupational health services.</li>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 5 years continual service in addition to 8 bank holidays.</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression</li>
<li>A strong culture of supervision, reflection, and support</li>
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What we’re looking for:
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<li>Experience working in community engagement or with families and young people</li>
<li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li>
<li>A good understanding of early intervention, safeguarding, and local services</li>
<li>Confidence using digital tools, social media, and online platforms</li>
<li>A proactive, inclusive, and collaborative approach</li>
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Why join us?&nbsp;You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to early help, prevention, and community empowerment. We offer flexible working, professional development, and the chance to shape services that truly make a difference.
Apply now and help us connect families to brighter futures.
Interview date 26th August 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Family HUB Connector

We are looking for an enthusiastic and versatile Environmental Operations and Contracts Officer to join our dedicated Environmental Contracts team at Ashford Borough Council.You will play a vital part in providing an excellent customer-focused service across waste and recycling, street cleansing, cemeteries, allotments, garages, and environmental contracts.You will be responsible for handling service requests, coordinating with contractors, maintaining digital records, and administering financial processes, along with:Assisting in the delivery of projects and community initiatives.Supporting public health funerals.Managing garage and allotment tenancies. Administering cemetery burials, and promoting community-led recycling and litter-picking campaigns.Site visits and cross-service collaboration mean no two days are ever the same.You will be a proactive team player who can work both independently and as part of a team. It is essential that you have confidence in dealing with public enquiries and sensitive issues, Solid IT skills, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams, along with having a methodical, accurate and efficient work ethic.Experience in local government, waste and recycling, contract administration or financial processes would be advantageous but not essential.In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach as you will be required from time to time foroccasional out-of-hours work.Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/zkadizll/7023a-environmental-operations-and-contracts-officer-aug-2025.docx" target="_blank">Job Description</a><a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/p3aejmfq/7116a-7117a-7118a-environmental-operations-and-contracts-officer-june-2025.docx" target="_blank"></a>For an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Pitts on 01233 330897When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community<ul></ul>

Ashford Borough Council

Environmental Operations and Contracts Officer

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is 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.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamThe Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service is dedicated to providing exceptional support and care for children in the local authority's guardianship. Our focus is on ensuring the safety, well-being, and developmental needs of each child are met through personalised care plans and stable placements. We are committed to creating nurturing environments that address each child’s unique needs and ensure their voices are heard in all decisions affecting their livesWe are growing a diverse and inclusive environment for staff to learn, develop and grow their career. We provide specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard. We understand the value that our staff bring to our service, and the needs of the residents in our community.&nbsp;In addition:<ul><li>Sutton works with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) to provide staff with a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development.</li><li>Staff are given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</li><li>We encourage staff to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE).&nbsp;</li></ul>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and receive a Golden Hello and a Recruitment and Retention Bonus as follows:<ul><li>£1000 paid in your first month's salary</li><li>£1000 paid for your first completed year in service&nbsp;</li><li>£2000 paid for your second completed year in service&nbsp;</li><li>£3000 paid for your third completed year in service and every year thereafter</li></ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Social Worker within our Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service within Children’s Social Care. Our mission is to empower children to live independently as possible and provide the necessary support in safeguarding their well-being. We need your expertise to make it happen.&nbsp;In this role, your responsibility will include:<ul><li>Assess the needs and situations of children in care to develop specialised individual care plans that address their well-being and development.</li><li>Advocate for children and young people in care, making sure their voices are heard and their rights are protected in meetings, court hearings, and other discussions.</li><li>Collaborate with professionals like teachers, healthcare providers, and community groups to provide coordinated support and review the well-being of children in care</li></ul>As a Social Worker,&nbsp; your role is vital to promoting stability, supporting transitions to independence, and working towards long-term, positive outcomes for each child. Your knowledge and expertise will help to provide a stable and safe environment, advocating for children’s voices to be heard and ensuring their rights are upheld in all aspects of their care. You will collaborate with foster carers, families, and a range of professionals to provide consistent and effective support. If you are an experienced social worker, empowered by making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, we would like to hear from you. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of children in care.This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul><li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li><li>Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.</li><li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li><li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</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 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable 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.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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London Borough of Sutton

Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After

Medway Council are seeking a Scheme Support Officer to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver exceptional management services to residents in Homes for Independent Living Schemes, while providing cover for other schemes and Scheme Support Officers as needed. Scheme Support Officers play a crucial role in enabling residents to live independently, whether or not they have a care package, and in helping them maintain their tenancies.They promote resident’s wellbeing through regular welfare checks (daily or as agreed with the resident) and effectively collaborate with care management, community and nursing staff, the Medway helpline, GPs, and other organisations or stakeholders. Additionally, Scheme Support Officers are responsible for managing and maintaining the schemes, as well as monitoring and reporting on contractor performance.Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours. Accountabilities and outcomes: To undertake tenant document reviews to ensure all relevant information is current and reviewed twice yearly (medical/health information, medication, GP, emergency contact details and information held by central control). Undertake routine checks and effectiveness of the call system, telecare devices, and fire alarms – and any other systems that are identified as contributing to the health, safety, and wellbeing of tenants. To undertake Fire, Health and Safety Risk Assessments and ensure all control measure are in place and applied, as to enable fire drills and evacuation procedures in accordance with the relevant risk assessments and procedures. Medway Council Job Profile To carry out needs assessment visits to include person centered risk assessment of all potential tenants to ensure they are suitable and understand the implications of moving into a HFIL sheltered scheme. Develop and maintain effective communication, engaging with residents to avoid social isolation and encourage them to participate in various activities. Proactively identify routine repairs and maintenance issues whilst carrying out daily checks at the schemes to promote a safe and healthy living conditions. To monitor the scheme cleaning, grounds maintenance and contractors carrying out their duties at the HFIL schemes. To ensure records are maintained to meet statutory requirements to support the efficient management and administration of the schemes and the welfare of residents and the provision of performance information. At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Judith Sheerin on <a href="mailto:judith.sheerin@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">judith.sheerin@medway.gov.uk</a>. Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Scheme Support Officer

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Job Title:&nbsp;Night Concierge Location:&nbsp;This residential site, located in Brighton, benefits from great transport links, with Hove Station and several local bus routes nearby. Kindly be aware that step free access is not available at this service.
Salary:&nbsp;£24,570
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, shifts are overnight ranging between 21:30-08:30 and 19:30-08:30 on a rolling 4 on, 4 off rota, which may mean weekly hours vary slightly. You will be required to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota, in line with the needs of the service.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We’re looking for a calm, reliable and friendly Night Concierge to join our supported team. You’ll help create a safe, welcoming and well run environment overnight, offering reassurance and practical support to residents when they need it most. This service is a safe and supportive home for women who’ve experienced homelessness. We work with women with a range of supporting needs from complex and high level to more moderate or low level including help around mental health, substance use, domestic abuse and past offending.
This role is key to ensuring our services remain secure and responsive throughout the night. You’ll carry out regular safety checks, monitor access, respond to emergencies, and provide helpful handovers to the day team. You’ll also support residents with any queries, maintain clear records, and help keep the environment clean and safe. The role includes:
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<li>Ensuring our buildings are safe by monitoring, completing welfare checks and responding affectively and appropriately to emergencies</li>
<li>Maintaining professionalism and kindness with visitors, attending to calls, managing deliveries and ensuring great communication with the team</li>
<li>Providing clear morning handovers with key updates on residents, incidents, or safeguarding concerns</li>
<li>Working with the wider team to make sure any urgent issues are picked up and followed through</li>
<li>Adapting to service needs to support risk assessments, safeguarding checks, and service standards</li>
<li>Supporting residents to build confidence and independence, contributing to a psychologically informed space where everyone is treated with respect and dignity</li>
<li>Noticing when someone might be struggling with their physical or mental health, and taking prompt action to prevent escalation</li>
<li>Helping to keep the environment clean and welcoming from tidying communal spaces to reporting repairs and completing admin tasks accurately and sensitively</li>
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ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who understands the importance of compassion, routine, and safety especially at night and who’s ready to make a difference in a calm, consistent way. Whether you’ve worked in supported housing before or bring transferable skills from another role, what matters most is if you’re dependable, care about people, and want to make a difference during quieter hours.&nbsp;Furthermore we look for:
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<li>Understanding and/or experience to provide high quality, person centred support</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and taking responsibility for the night service</li>
<li>You will require excellent communication skills with residents, colleagues and external partners to build positive and respectful relationships</li>
<li>Understanding the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in everything you do</li>
<li>You have the ability to stay calm and supportive in a fast paced and constantly changing environment</li>
<li>Ability to take a compassionate, non judgmental approach when helping others</li>
<li>You share our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency in your everyday work</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Pension Scheme including 3% employer contribution</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Night Concierge

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Building Surveyor (Capital &amp; Compliance Works) (Job ref: 3672) Starting salary:&nbsp;£59,759 + 5% Market Supplement Job level:&nbsp;Level 5 Zone 2 Work location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG Hours per week:&nbsp;36 Contract type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:55 Interviews to be held: TBC Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion&nbsp; Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. &nbsp; About us&nbsp; In Camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind.&nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. The role In this role you will ensure Camden’s property portfolio is maintained to high technical standards and that our buildings are safe, comfortable and serviceable. You will be working with the Senior Building Surveyor and others to be responsible for repairs/maintenance and capital works. This role is responsible for the delivery of Camden’s surveying role across built assets including M&amp;E services and may include management of works packages.&nbsp; As part of this role, you will also be responsible for a wide range of technical building matters from considering requests from tenants to make alterations to properties, investigating disrepair issues, recommending remedial work, instructing and liaising with contractors, preparing dilapidations reports, specification of works, advising on and ensuring H&amp;S compliance, regulations and legislation as it applies to commercial properties. About you To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to have a building surveying degree (or other appropriate field i.e. building control, fire engineering, etc) and relevant experience in the field of surveying.&nbsp; Your experience will include surveying/quality inspection, managing contractors as well as drafting technical specifications for building fabric and/or M&amp;E works. To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking&nbsp;HERE Working for Camden We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk. At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click&nbsp;HERE to&nbsp;see full details of our benefits. Additional information&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please click HERE To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. ** AGENCY STAFF, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY - Please do not click on the Apply Now tab at the bottom of this page as your application will not be considered. ** Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our&nbsp;recruitment website Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

Camden Council

Building Surveyor (Capital and Compliance Work)

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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 and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
We are looking for a dynamic and reactive individual to join our Strategic Housing team as an Empty Homes Officer.
Across Knowsley there are almost 900 empty properties and the post holder will be responsible for pro-actively working with their owners to bring them back into use and support the council’s plan to develop stable communities and address the chronic shortage of available housing across the borough.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be required to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders along with the ability to prioritise and maintain accurate records. Experience of working in an Empty Homes or Environmental Health service is essential as is knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice. A HHSRS certificate or experience of applying the HHSRS in assessing residential properties is also required.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to meeting housing need across Knowsley
Interviews will be held on Friday 5 September 2025.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
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.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Ann Lowe on 0151 443 2151 /&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ann.lowe@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ann.lowe@knowsley.gov.uk</a> or alternatively&nbsp;Alan Broadbent on 0151 443 2391 /&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Alan.broadbent@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alan.broadbent@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
If you are interested in this vacancy, 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 if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Enforcement Officer - Empty Homes

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Grade 9 – £52584-£56646 per annum We are currently looking to recruit an Electrical Compliance Manager to join our team. You will lead as the competent person to ensure the servicing, repairs, replacements, and maintenance of all electrical operations (domestic and communal) comply with the relevant health &amp; safety regulations. You will be responsible for statutory compliance with electrical regulations and associated compliance areas within your remit, including the management and maintenance of electrical compliance regimes and contractors, servicing programmes, data management, and the production and management of KPIs, including all pre- and post-contract management. Duties and Responsibilities <ul>
<li>Manage a range of Building Services and Compliance contracts, ensuring excellent service delivery to Havering Council residents in line with legislative, corporate, and best practice requirements.</li> <li>Act as the client representative and contract manager for the delivery of compliance and service-related programmes through external contractors, consultants, and internal SLAs.</li> <li>Ensure all information regarding electrical servicing and maintenance is accurately recorded and updated on systems in a timely manner.</li> <li>Manage and report on all electrical compliance works budgets within your area of responsibility.</li> <li>Provide specialist support to the Property Services Capital Works Team and Corporate Landlord Group in determining planned maintenance priorities and offering technical advice.</li> <li>Consult and liaise with residents, tenants, and leaseholders to ensure effective service delivery and excellent customer service.</li> <li>Assist in the procurement of new contracts in accordance with national and Council rules and standing orders.</li> <li>Support the Resident Safety &amp; Compliance Manager in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and individuals, both internally and with partners.</li> <li>Deputise for the Resident Safety &amp; Compliance Manager when required.</li> <li>Commission and monitor inspections, audits, and assessments to ensure electrical safety compliance with statutory requirements.</li> </ul> Additional Requirements <ul>
<li>Comply with all relevant legislation and good practice, particularly in relation to safeguarding, information security, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health and safety.</li> <li>Be flexible and adaptable to change, supporting the Council’s response to major events or emergencies as required.</li> <li>Embrace the Council’s iCare values and behaviours in all aspects of work and service delivery.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Experience <ul>
<li>Diploma/Degree in Building Services Engineering or a professional qualification equivalent to an Electrical Qualified Supervisor.</li> <li>Strong understanding of landlord compliance requirements in the social housing sector.</li> <li>Experience managing large-scale servicing and compliance contracts, including budget control and contract documentation.</li> <li>Knowledge of Building Services, Housing Legislation (including HHSRS), and relevant statutory and legislative requirements.</li> <li>Excellent communication, IT literacy, and customer service skills.</li> </ul> Other Information <ul>
<li>A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.</li> <li>You may be required to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays, and participate in the Council’s out-of-hours service.</li> <li>You may be required to work at any Council office.</li> </ul> Please view Job Profilehere&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Samuel.Adjei@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Samuel.Adjei@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15/8/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Electrical Compliance Manager

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Senior Children’s Social Care Lawyer&nbsp; PO7: starting salary £59,722 per annum rising in annual increments to £62,922 per annum including Inner London Weighing, plus £5000 market supplement&nbsp; In addition to the salary,&nbsp;we also offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role. Hybrid working An&nbsp;exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s&nbsp;legal department for an Senior Children’s Social Care Lawyer&nbsp;to join our dynamic and specialist&nbsp; child litigation team which offers expert legal advice and support to the Council in all aspects of child protection and welfare law. We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with management experience, ideally from within the public sector to join our expanding team of experienced professionals and play a vital role in helping to deliver focused, high-quality advice and representation.&nbsp; This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to manage a small but busy and challenging caseload whilst supporting the Principal Children’s Social Care Lawyer in the operational management of this specialist legal team. This includes the management, supervision and development of lawyers and paralegals. <ul> <li>You will need to be enthusiastic, highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team&nbsp;and on your own initiative. We are looking for individuals with a real commitment to the job.&nbsp;</li> <li>You will be responsible for ensuring the Council receives cost effective high quality, accurate, strategic, solutions focused legal advice and representation in the areas of childcare law, local government law and such other areas as are allocated from time to time.</li> <li>You will support the Principal Social Care Lawyer in meeting operational requirements, service level agreements and performance targets.</li> <li>You will&nbsp;build and maintain excellent client relations acting as a role model to achieve service and council wide objectives.</li> <li>You will have highly competent legal skills and you will be able to deputise effectively for the Principal when required.</li> <li>You will work within a friendly, supportive, collaborative team environment where your professional development will be nurtured and appreciated.</li> </ul> This post requires a qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEx with a current practising certificate and experience of working in childcare/child litigation and managing teams.&nbsp; This post is subject to a Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs</a> . For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ellie Rae at <a href="mailto:ERae2@Lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">ERae2@Lambeth.gov.uk</a> How to Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.&nbsp; We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 25 August 2025. Shortlisting: 26 August 2025. Interviews will be held between 1 &amp;3 September 2025. Other Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here.

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