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Full time 37 Hours per week – Fixed term for 23 months Are you an experienced Floor Layer with a wide range of skills? Join our proactive and professional maintenance team at Reading Borough Council! As a Floor Layer, you will provide a comprehensive and quality service. You will undertake floor laying in various buildings, houses, flats, and maisonettes owned or managed by the Council. 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. About the Role: The role will be based at our Bennet Road depot – 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX. You will carry out floor laying and associated repair works safely and effectively, using a variety of floor coverings including vinyl flooring and laminate flooring. This includes assessing the materials needed, obtaining them from main stores or suppliers, and seeking approval for repairs that exceed specified work orders. Your work will primarily be in occupied properties, so it's essential to exercise care to avoid damage to occupants' property and treat all customers (tenants) with courtesy and respect. Upon completion of work or at the end of shifts, you will ensure that sites are properly tidied up, with all waste materials removed and disposed of according to instructions. You will complete service sheets, orders, and time sheets legibly and promptly, and carry out all work in accordance with current codes of safe working practice, legislation, and Health and Safety regulations. Wearing the Council uniform and carrying ID cards at all times is mandatory. Additionally, you will improve the quality of services to customers/clients, achieve minute targets/job counts set under the Pay and Productivity Scheme, and identify any additional work required. You will manage your workload, tools, and materials to maximize quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. This role also requires availability for emergency call-out as part of a rota system for out-of-hours emergencies. Requirements:
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<li>City and Guilds or NVQ in Floorcovering with demonstrable experience in a range of flooring skills.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Building Trades/Construction.</li>
<li>Experience in refurbishment and repairs within the general building business.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Skilled in installing various flooring systems and preparing subfloors.</li>
<li>Excellent customer care and communication skills.</li>
<li>Full current driving licence.</li>
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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: 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:
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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>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the 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. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Sean Donaghue - Assistant Housing Repairs &amp; Maintenance Manager - <a href="mailto:sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 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.

Reading Borough Council

Floor Layer - Housing Repairs Team

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This vacancy at The Axis Academy is an outstanding and unique opportunity for the right person to become a fully functional, multiskilled member of a highly inclusive and collaborative team that strives to change the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) through all that we do. You will be working in our newly formed KS4 Ignite pathway group which supports pupils in accessing a more bespoke KS4 curriculum including a focus on life skills, work experience, functional skills and alternative qualifications. Within this group, pupils have a wide variety of needs including both academic and SEMH needs. Therefore, the successful candidate needs to have a flexible, creative approach to learning and the ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with all pupils.
We pride ourselves on being a versatile, empathetic, and intuitive team which develops bespoke, personalised programmes of study to meet the needs of all of our students to provide them with the opportunity to maximise their potential, whatever that potential may be. As a specialist school this is a rare opportunity that will give you the chance to help develop an education system that truly focuses on the individual.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Axis Academy is a beacon of outstanding practice in SEMH specialist provision. You will have the opportunity to grow with the school and truly make a difference to the most vulnerable young people in society.&nbsp;
We have numerous benefits available to our staff, please refer to the information available in our Application Pack.
We warmly welcome visits to our school so you can experience first-hand the inspiring atmosphere and supportive environment at The Axis Academy. To arrange a visit, please contact us on 01270 304074 or email <a href="mailto:c.gill@theaxisacademy.org" target="_blank">c.gill@theaxisacademy.org</a>.

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Join us at this exciting time for Reading Borough Council as we drive forward a dynamic and diverse portfolio of programmes.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and Change Delivery Team plays a key role in delivering priority projects and transformative programmes across the Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements, with a mix of home and office working, allowing you to balance collaboration with focused work time. On a typical week you can expect to spend 2-3 days per week in the office.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the role&nbsp;
&nbsp;Our Change Delivery Analyst positions offer a dynamic, multi-skilled environment that promotes flexibility and supports ongoing professional development. You’ll help us manage small projects independently, or sub-projects as part of a small team, actively participating across the full delivery lifecycle.&nbsp;
&nbsp;As a Change Delivery Analyst, your immediate focus will be to:&nbsp;
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Applying your project management skills at a junior level within the team&nbsp;
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Apply strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills to drive successful outcomes&nbsp;
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Contribute to the development and refinement of our methodologies (e.g. project management, business analysis and change management), incorporating best practices and lessons learned.&nbsp;
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About you&nbsp;&nbsp;
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate individual to join our Change Delivery Team, someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven to make a real difference in public service.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key experience and skills we are looking for from the candidate:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Proven experience in delivering small projects to completion, with a track record of successful delivery&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills to drive successful outcomes&nbsp;&nbsp;
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A collaborative mindset&nbsp;&nbsp;
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A genuine passion for delivering meaningful change within a public sector context&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Experience in managing stakeholders&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: business analysis, business change, user-centred design or procurement project management.&nbsp;
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The personal statement within the application process will be part of the shortlisting criteria, so please ensure you tell us in your own words how your experience and skills meet the person specification within the job description.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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:&nbsp;
&nbsp;Work Together as one team- work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do&nbsp;
&nbsp;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&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our offer&nbsp;
&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave&nbsp;&nbsp;
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A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)&nbsp;&nbsp;
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On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
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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&nbsp;
</li>
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To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact <a href="mailto:marie.pentelow@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">marie.pentelow@reading.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:zoe.hobbs@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">zoe.hobbs@reading.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;
Interview Date: Aiming to commence week commencing 3rd November 2025&nbsp;
Interview Process:As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to complete a task. The remainder of the interview will follow a standard question and answer format, focusing on your experience, skills and suitability for the role.&nbsp;

Change Delivery Analyst

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The Role
This post offers an exciting opportunity to enter the leisure industry.
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre has the latest in fitness and training equipment, an indoor adventure play area and indoor and outdoor climbing facilities. Not to mention an immersive spinning studio and dedicated training zone.
In your role you will be responsible, as part of a team, for maintaining the smooth running of the state of the art Leisure Centre. You will be dedicated in delivering an excellent customer experience for all our established and new customers. Supervising the swimming pool and flume, setting up and cleaning equipment for a wide range of sporting activities will be some of your day-to-day duties.
You will be the face of the Leisure Centre and it is a great opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, passionate and vibrant team. You will be confident and outgoing as your duties will include organising school holiday events and children’s birthday parties. You will also be expected to work in other areas of the leisure centre after appropriate training.
You will be offered work / shifts based around the centre opening times; 6:00am to 11:00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am-8.00pm at weekends. This post is based at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre. A National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is essential for this post.&nbsp;
Full Lifeguard qualification training is available to the right person if required.
Excellent swimming ability will be required for this post. At the interview stage you will be required to carry out a swimming ability test.
An enhanced clearance with the Disclosure and Barring Service is essential.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
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<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
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Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC&nbsp;

Lancaster City Council

Leisure Assistant (Lifeguard) x 3

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Winnington Park Primary School and Nursery Full Time Temporary KS2 - January start
The Governors of Winnington Park Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint a hard-working, enthusiastic and child-focused class teacher to work in key stage 2 from 1st January, until the end of the academic year. The post is full time and temporary for two terms.
Winnington Park Community Primary School &amp; Nursery prides itself on being a fully inclusive school, providing an excellent education for all our pupils. We are a popular, two-form entry community school which fosters extremely strong relationships with families. Our children are friendly and happy, keen to learn and are proud of their school and their community. We have a passionate, supportive and dedicated, highly effective staff team who work collaboratively to secure the best possible outcomes for our children and their families.
The successful candidate will be an inspirational and enthusiastic class teacher who values the opportunity to work with our wonderful children and families. You must have high expectations of the children’s potential to achieve (regardless of their starting points) and the professional knowledge and skills, drive and ambition to support them in making this a reality.
The successful candidate will be committed to their own professional learning, have a firm understanding of how to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, understand that their professional role extends across the whole school community; and be committed to collaborative working.
Applications should be made online with a letter of application no more than 2 sides in length identifying why you would be an ideal candidate for the post.
The closing date is Monday 20th October at 9.00am. Interviews will be on the mornings of Wednesday 22nd October and Thursday 23rd October. Visits to school are welcome and encouraged to experience the welcoming and positive ethos of the school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment (01606 74371).
We are committed to safe recruitment and ensuring the safety of our children; appointments would be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. We may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment processes.
At Winnington Park Primary School and Nursery we challenge, promote and encourage the highest standards of safeguarding practice through review, audit and scrutiny to ensure better outcomes for the children in our care. Our school fully recognises the contribution it can make to safeguard and protect all children and support pupils. The school is committed to creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for children and young people, identifying where there are child welfare concerns and taking action to address them, in partnership with families and other agencies. We aim to provide a safe, caring and happy environment for all members of the school community.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Health and Wellbeing InstructorA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:<ul>
<li>We’re looking for four passionate and skilled Health and Wellbeing Instructors to join our Sport and Recreation team at Liverpool City Council.&nbsp;This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with residents across the city, supporting them to improve their health and wellbeing through tailored physical activity programmes</li>
<li>You’ll deliver inclusive, safe and effective sessions in settings such as Lifestyles Centres and community venues, supporting individuals referred through schemes like GP Exercise Referral and Falls Prevention</li>
<li>This role is ideal for qualified fitness professionals who are confident working with people with long-term health conditions, older adults, and those at risk of social isolation.&nbsp;You’ll design personalised exercise plans, lead group sessions, and provide motivational support to help participants build confidence and independence</li>
<li>If you’re committed to reducing health inequalities and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight Monday 20th October 2025 Shortlisting date: from Tuesday 21st October 2025 Interview date: planned W/C Monday 10th November 2025 Interview type: face to face competency interviewWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Laura Pudvine via <a href="mailto:laura.pudvine@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">laura.pudvine@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam / Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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Liverpool City Council needs you!

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Health and Wellbeing Support OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:<ul>
<li>We’re looking for a thoughtful and well-organised Health and Wellbeing Support Officer to join our Sport and Recreation team at Liverpool City Council.&nbsp;This is a rewarding opportunity to support residents across the city by helping them access vital services such as GP Exercise Referral, Falls Prevention, and NHS Health Checks</li>
<li>You’ll be responsible for managing referrals, maintaining accurate records, and offering a calm, compassionate first point of contact for those seeking support.&nbsp;A key part of your role will involve triaging enquiries, often of a sensitive nature, with empathy and sound judgement, ensuring individuals are directed to the most appropriate services</li>
<li>This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, has a keen eye for detail, and is confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.&nbsp;You’ll be working across Lifestyles Centres and community settings, helping to ensure a seamless experience for service users</li>
<li>If you’re passionate about improving community health and wellbeing and want to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of Liverpool residents, we’d love to hear from you</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight Monday 20th October 2025 Shortlisting date: from Tuesday 21st October 2025 Interview date: planned W/C Monday 17th November 2025 Interview type: face to face competency interviewWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Laura Pudvine via <a href="mailto:laura.pudvine@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">laura.pudvine@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam / Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Health and Wellbeing Support Officer

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​Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.&nbsp;
​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.&nbsp;
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults in our community? Do you have the skills and experience to deliver high-quality social care services, working flexibly supporting people to develop and maintain their independence, to promote their wellbeing, and achieve great outcomes? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for this role.
As a Health and Social Care Worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support adults across Knowsley. Its focus is provision for people with complex needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities. The service is delivered in a range of settings including supported living, respite and day services.
This varied and rewarding role will involve providing person centred and bespoke care and support, assisting people to engage in opportunities that are meaningful to them, and this includes providing dignified personal care.
You will be required to work flexibly across any of the Adult Provider Services throughout the borough, and the role can involve any of the following: shift work, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays. In some parts of the service, you will be required to lone work.
You will join a friendly team where training and ongoing support is provided.
The post is subject to enhanced hours and sleep in payments. An enhanced DBS check will also be undertaken.
We welcome applications from local residents and beyond, 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.
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;Operations Manager Lisa Daley at <a href="mailto:lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; / 07824 372293 or&nbsp;Operations Manager Robby Parry at <a href="mailto:robby.parry@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">robby.parry@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / 07717 301323
Previous applicants need not apply
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

Knowsley Council

Health and Social Care Worker (Adult Provider Services)

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Care Assistant - The CrossingsWe currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Care Assistant to work within our registered care home, The Crossings (in Wendover), where we support people with learning and physical disabilities.Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support service users with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This will involve assisting individuals with:<ul>
<li>personal care needs</li>
<li>mealtimes and social activities</li>
<li>day trips out</li>
<li>attending appointments and maintaining their health and well-being</li>
<li>promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning</li>
<li>support in any other areas of their daily living.</li>
</ul>As a care assistant, you will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individual’s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.About YouYou will be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:<ul>
<li>Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.</li>
<li>Previous experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.</li>
<li>Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity</li>
</ul>It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£24,570pa</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>
<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Care Assistant

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Do you have what it takes to deliver inspiring services for our children, young people and their families?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Children's and Outreach Librarian to join our team, on a full-time permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are looking for a Children's and Outreach Librarian who…
<ul>
<li>has the skills and drive to support the development of children’s literacy, by promoting and marketing targeted services, and engaging in outreach activities within the local community and within local schools.</li>
<li>can develop and lead a varied programme of events for children, young people and their families.</li>
<li>has excellent skills and knowledge in the use of ICT and digital resources.</li>
<li>is confident in engaging with customers of all ages and talking to groups.</li>
</ul>
<h3>About the team...</h3>
This is an exciting time to join the Bracknell Forest Library Service as we look to develop our libraries into hubs for our communities.
You will join a team focused on delivering our core offers and a wide-ranging events programme, whilst looking for opportunities to expand and improve our services.
Your ‘home’ library will be Bracknell Library, however, you will work across all libraries in our Borough.&nbsp; You must be able to work flexibly and travel between branches. You will also be required to cover events such as school assemblies and Saturday workshops at libraries on an ad hoc basis.
As a rough guide, the hours of work will be approximately as follows:
Week 1
Monday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Week 2
Monday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Week 3
Monday 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Tuesday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wednesday non-working day
Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>To ensure that a varied programme of events for children, young people and their families takes place across the Borough, in line with the Library and Information Service’s strategic vision, and the council’s wider objectives.</li>
<li>To lead on internal engagement and to be a key contact within the organisation with services, such as, education and learning to ensure a joined up organisational approach.</li>
<li>Developing and promoting services to children and young people in all libraries and working in partnership with local schools to raise awareness and increase issues and visits.</li>
<li>Seeking alternative sources of funding e.g., from the Arts Council, and preparing applications for funding.</li>
<li>To represent the Library Service regionally at professional associations, such as ASCEL and the Youth Libraries Group.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on Friday 31st October 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. The interview process will include leading a children’s Storytime/singing session.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Candidates need to apply completing the standard application form in full. Whilst CVs may be included with an application, the application form will be used to short list candidates.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sharon Sandford, Library Services Operations Manager
Email: <a href="mailto:ls.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">ls.management@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Tel.: 07825208163
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that 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.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Children's and Outreach Librarian

Job Title: Principal Accountant Starting Salary: £53,806 progressing to £59,496 per annum Hours: 37 per week Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council’s (HCC) Finance Team is recruiting three Principal Accountants — two within Children’s Services and one supporting Adult Care Services.Your role will not only deliver value to over 1.2 million residents across Hertfordshire, but your contribution will also be instrumental in upholding our core values, enhancing lives, and fostering a culture of integrity.The Principal Accountant role within Children’s Services – Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) includes line management of two Senior Accountants. The primary focus is addressing the financial pressures within the DSG budget and overseeing delegated budgets to schools. Hertfordshire receives a DSG allocation of £1.5 billion, with just over half managed by the authority and maintained schools.The second Principal Accountant role within Children’s Services focuses on financial oversight of the Children Looked After (CLA) budgets, which have a net budget exceeding £200 million. You will lead a team of three Senior Accountants who provide financial support across key service areas including Independent Placements, Safeguarding, Fostering and Adoption, and 0–25 Disability services.The third role is within the Business Partner Finance team supporting Adult Care Services, (ACS), which has a net budget of over £520m. You will lead on the support for our Care Purchasing and Staffing Budgets, as well as providing specialist financial business partner support for key transformational projects. You will lead a team with two Senior Accountants reporting to you.As a senior member of the Finance team (reporting to the Finance Manager), the responsibilities in all three roles will include leading on budget setting, monitoring, modelling of key data sets to inform stakeholders in decision making and monitoring of key transformational savings programmes.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>You will lead on the budget setting process for the service and have responsibility for the modelling and monitoring of key transformational savings programmes and service strategies.</li><li>You will support, develop, train and motivate the team reporting to you.</li><li>Provide business focussed financial advice to budget managers and key stakeholders on financial matters, providing constructive challenge.</li><li>To identify opportunities for service improvement and increased efficiency and to actively promote and champion such change</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential &nbsp;<ul><li>Be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA or equivalent), or be qualified by experience</li><li>Have the ability to build relationships up to Chief Officer level both within HCC and partner organisations, creating trust and confidence and fostering a partnership approach.</li><li>Have the ability to problem solve. Determine solutions that reflect wider implications, (eg political, managerial etc), and stakeholder needs. Ensure identification and delivery of improvements and negotiating the delivery of actions where these are outside of your direct control, (and even outside of your organisation).</li><li>Have the ability to explain complex financial information and risks associated with the information to senior leaders within both HCC and partner organisations.</li><li>Have extensive experience of managing key financial processes, and be able to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, guidance and legislation.</li><li>Be able to challenge effectively and influence others where those people may not be within HCC</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to make effective use of multiple data sources (including ensuring that you have complete and accurate information) to carry out detailed financial analysis and present the results in a clear concise way.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Previous exposure to Education, Social Care or similar demand led budgets would be beneficial, although not essential.</li><li>Experience in working for local government would be beneficial&nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Saira.Muschamp@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Saira.Muschamp@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> (CS) or <a href="mailto:James.Woodward@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">James.Woodward@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> (ACS) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 3rd NovemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Principal Accountant

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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.&nbsp;
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it.&nbsp;Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the role
Individual giving is a fantastic, high performing team, generating over £20 million fundraised income per year. Your role will help to plan and develop fundraising strategy, budget management, as well as being responsible for delivering campaigns of significant scale and generating income both now and for the future.
If successful you will be responsible for reaching out to thousands of people across the UK to find new committed supporters, as well as growing long-termengagement with existing supporters through retention communications.
Key to this role&nbsp; is building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to help deliver engaging marketing campaigns at scale, across a wide range of channels and activities (including face-to-face, DRTV, direct mail, digital), driving vital income to support the charity’s research and care objectives.
About you
You’ll have good experience of running direct marketing activity to generate income, working with suppliers and at scale to solicit funds from tens of thousands of supporters.
A well organised person with excellent communication skills, you’ll be managing relationships with key external agencies and in house stakeholders to deliver complex, multi-faceted campaigns while closely monitoring and managing significant expenditure budgets. You’ll have a real focus on monitoring key campaign metrics to optimise performance.
Working across email, online, telemarketing, direct mail, door to door and private site, you’ll understand supporter motivations, and how to increase supporter engagement, testing and evolving our campaigns to best fit what works for our supporters and ensuring that the Breast Cancer Now brand ethos is at the heart of all communications.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role will be based in our London office, however, in line with our hybrid working practice, full-time staff members may choose to work up to three days per week from home.&nbsp;
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.If you’ve any immediate questions please email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@breastcancernow.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@breastcancernow.org</a>
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date Monday 20 October 2025 9 am
Interview date week commencing 27 October 2025
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Direct Marketing Officer

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We are hiring. Scroll down to find the role profile for our Post Approval Implementation and Monitoring Officer role and read more about Arun District Council.
The post requires the provision of post-planning permission project management support for large scale major developments. The successful candidate will act as a liaison between residents, Parish Council’s, Members and developers whilst ensuring that development is carried out in accordance with the approved details. This will require site visits to be carried out and as such a valid drivers license and access to a vehicle is necessary.
The post holder will also provide administrative support for the Strategic Development Team and be responsible for the organisation and support with the running of the Advisory Group meetings.
We are ideally looking for candidates who has experience of collecting, interpreting and presenting information and managing projects with experience of working in an office environment.
The post has an extensive amount of public contact and may require some attendance at public meetings and/or appeal proceedings. Some out of office hours working is part of the job requirement on occasion.
About Arun District Council
This is an exciting time to join us here at Arun, we are on the cusp of many major change projects that will move us forward ensuring the vitality of the council. We have high ambitions for this organisation, and all staff play a key and active part in delivering our vision, values, and objectives.
We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun and you could be that difference. Every role and employee at Arun sits at the very heart of our exciting 2022 – 2026 Council Vision, A better future.
Part of our Vision is to make Arun a thriving, and inclusive area, a place for future generations, providing great services for our residents. Quality of life, and a vibrant and prosperous environment on the south coast makes this an ideal location.
We are adding to our talented team of colleagues and want to hear from you if you are ambitious and would like to make a positive impact within the sector and community.
If you want to work in an innovative, ethical, and progressive culture, and are committed and driven to enhance and improve the lives and outcomes for individuals, communities, and our environment then we want to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact David Easton, Strategic Development Team Leader on 01903 737698.
CLOSING DATE: 26 October 23:59pm
INTERVIEW DATE:&nbsp; 14 November (In-Person)

Arun District Council

Post Approval Implementation and Monitoring Officer

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<h3>Introduction</h3>Gateway Housing has been supporting communities to thrive since 1926. We are an ambitious London based housing association with over 3,000 homes in the heart of London's East End. We provide social rented homes, shared ownership, and sheltered housing. We develop new homes too and are part way through an exciting programme to deliver another 250 homes by 2025. We also run our own in-house maintenance service, Gateway Homeworks. Our vision is that people will want to live in a Gateway home and people will want to work at Gateway. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time and be a key member of a dynamic team that wants to deliver great landlord services and strengthen our links to the local community. <h3>Our values</h3>Our values add up to P.A.C.E. Passionate, Accountable, Connected, Excellence. As a community housing association based in the East End for nearly 100 years, we're proud of the work we do to address the housing crisis through building and managing great homes.<h3>The role</h3>We are looking for an experienced Specialist Leasehold and Managing Agent Lead to be responsible for overseeing any technical aspects of operations and services related to homeowners and managing agents for Gateway Housing Association. The post holders primary focus will be on ensuring the smooth functioning of homeownership services, managing complex relationships with managing agents, and providing excellent customer service to homeowners including all regulatory requirements and service charges. This role requires strong leadership skills, knowledge of homeownership management and regulations, service charges, and the ability to effectively manage stakeholders.<h3>Accountabilities</h3>Your accountabilities will include but not limited to:<ul>
<li>Homeownership Services: Oversee and support activities related to homeownership services, such as shared ownership, leasehold, or affordable housing schemes. Ensure compliance with service requirements, regulatory guidelines, and contractual obligations</li>
<li>Managing Agent Relationships: Manage relationships with external managing agents responsible for property management, repairs, and maintenance. Collaborate with managing agents to ensure high-quality service delivery, adherence to agreed-upon standards, and timely issue resolution</li>
<li>Property Management: Oversee property management activities, including repairs, maintenance, insurance, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Monitor the performance of managing agents in delivering quality property management services</li>
<li>Financial Management: Collaborate with the finance department to oversee budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring of homeownership services, service charging process, queries and managing agents' activities. Ensure accurate and timely invoicing, collection, and financial reporting.</li>
<li>Contract and Performance Management: Develop and manage contracts with managing agents, establishing clear performance expectations, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting mechanisms. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to improve service quality. </li>
</ul>Please refer to the attached job profile for more details. Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience:<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of homeownership services (e.g. leasehold, shared ownership, Right to Buy, service charges)</li>
<li>Experience managing external managing agents and monitoring property management performance</li>
<li>Strong customer service skills and experience in handling complex resident queries or complaints</li>
<li>Financial acumen, particularly in budgeting, service charge management, and interpreting financial reports</li>
<li>Understanding of social housing regulations (Regulator of Social Housing, Decent Homes Standard, Awaab's Law)</li>
<li>Full understanding of responsive, void, and planned maintenance processes </li>
</ul><h3>Salary and benefits</h3>Our benefits package includes:<ul>
<li>Annual Leave: starting at 28 days, plus Bank Holidays</li>
<li>Subsidised Health and Wellbeing Membership</li>
<li>Simply Health - help towards the costs of dentist, optician, and private medical appointments.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme - including free legal, financial and counselling advice</li>
<li>Pension - up to 10% employer contribution</li>
</ul>If you have the confidence and enthusiasm to work in a challenging but supportive working environment, we would like to hear from you.Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.CLOSING DATE: Monday 20 October 2025 INTERVIEWS: TBC Please note that on some occasions where we have received sufficient applications, we will close the vacancy earlier than the closing date advertised.GATEWAY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Specialist Leasehold and Managing Agent Lead

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Grade 11 starting salary of £66,378pa Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement, fostering creativity, and championing innovation in talent management? We are seeking a visionary Talent Manager to lead our approach to workforce planning and talent development. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our organisation by ensuring we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. Key Responsibilities: <ul>
<li>Develop and deliver a forward-thinking talent strategy aligned with our corporate vision, covering workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, talent pools, and employee engagement.</li> <li>Design and implement innovative talent programmes from apprenticeships and graduate schemes to internships, shadowing, and work experience, to grow workforce skills and capability.</li> <li>Provide strategic leadership to the Talent team, inspiring a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Use data and evidence to inform workforce planning and engage stakeholders in the development of local solutions.</li> <li>Collaborate with senior managers to anticipate future talent needs and create progressive career pathways.</li> <li>Champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring our policies and practices are modern, fair, and inclusive.</li> <li>Lead on strategic resourcing solutions, including executive recruitment, and build strong networks with schools, colleges, universities, and local businesses.</li> <li>Evaluate the impact of programmes and use insight to drive ongoing innovation and improvement.</li> <li>Contribute fresh ideas to the modernisation of HR &amp; OD, ensuring the service remains future focused.</li> <li>Represent HR &amp; OD in major transformation programmes, ensuring people-related aspects are managed creatively and effectively.</li> </ul> What we’re looking for: <ul>
<li>Extensive experience designing and implementing talent programmes in large, complex organisations.</li> <li>A proven track record of leading change projects and managing diverse development initiatives.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills to engage, influence, and inspire others.</li> <li>A creative, future-focused mindset with the ability to innovate, problem-solve, and adapt in a dynamic environment.</li> <li>Commitment to personal and professional growth, with a passion for embracing new ideas and approaches.</li> </ul> Why Choose Havering? At Havering, we are ambitious about the future and committed to developing people who can make it happen. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from: <ul>
<li>Competitive Salary</li> <li>Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible Working Options including hybrid and remote arrangements</li> <li>Generous Annual Leave &nbsp;with the option to buy additional days</li> <li>Professional Development with a commitment to 10 days of learning annually</li> <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing Support including mental health resources</li> <li>Inclusive Culture guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone
</li> </ul> About Us Havering is one of London’s most diverse and exciting boroughs, combining a vibrant local economy with some of the capital’s greenest spaces. With excellent transport links, thriving town centres, and strong community networks, Havering offers a fantastic quality of life — whether you are commuting into the city or enjoying the borough’s cultural and recreational opportunities closer to home. As a council, we are ambitious, forward-looking, and committed to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to our residents. We embrace digital innovation, modernisation, and new ways of working to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Guided by our ICARE values, we foster an inclusive and supportive culture where colleagues are encouraged to think differently, bring fresh ideas, and grow their careers. For more information about the position please click&nbsp;Job Profile For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Joanne.Budden@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Joanne.Budden@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 26/10/25 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 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Mental Health Social worker&nbsp; £41,133 - £49,056 plus £3,000 market supplement About the Role Exciting opportunities have arisen within our newly transformed Mental Health Social Services in the London Borough of Newham (LBN) and we are looking to hire social workers. The candidate must have a minimum of two years’ experience, can be a practicing Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP’s) or be willing to train as an AMHP.&nbsp;We are looking for people who embrace change and are committed to help us shape our vision for Adult Mental Health Services, to focus on Recovery based, personalized and outcome focused approaches, in which our residents get an improved choice, greater control, and maximize their independence.&nbsp; Duties include carrying out social care needs and Carers assessments under the Care Act of 2014 both in the community and in hospital, completing support planning and reviews. You will undertake Social Circumstance Reports, attending Mental Health Review Tribunals and attending s117 after care meetings under the Mental Health Act1983 (2007). You will also be asked to act as an Enquiry Officer on Safeguarding cases and have a strong understanding of Mental Capacity Assessments and DoLS. If you are an AMHP you will be expected to contribute to the AMHP rota. There is a strong commitment to supporting professional development, to improve services and outcomes for vulnerable people.&nbsp; As a qualified Social Worker we know that you want to make a difference and working at Newham you will be given every support and opportunity to do so. Mental Health Neighbourhood Team South – our long-term team, holding a case load of those who receive commissioned care and support services, undertaking reviews of people’s needs and supporting people from a recovery based approach to enhance a person’s independence and promote well-being. About you We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member, who is happy to work autonomously in a busy and fast-paced team and has the ability to effectively prioritise.&nbsp; You will have undertaken statutory work as per the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, and have awareness of other pertinent legislation (Mental Health Act 1983 / 2007, Human Rights Act 1998, Equalities Act 2010). Strong assessments skills are a must, always using a person-centred and strengths based approach with the ability to think creatively outside the box. An understanding of the social determinants of mental health issues are key along with the complexities that may go with it including drug and alcohol issues, forensics issues, anti-social behaviour, and housing issues.&nbsp; We are seeking a social worker with the ability to engage the most vulnerable and hard to serve residents within one of the most diverse and disadvantaged boroughs in Newham.&nbsp; The successful post holder must be willing to work from the office, at home and see residents in hospital and the community, be doubly vaccinated against Covid-19, have a current DBS, and be registered with Social Work England.If you would like more information about this post, please contact Practice Managers Barbara Joseph (<a href="mailto:barbara.joseph@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">barbara.joseph@newham.gov.uk</a>) or Barbara Osei-Agyemang (<a href="mailto:Barbara.Osei-Agyemang@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Barbara.Osei-Agyemang@newham.gov.uk</a>). Please view JD here Closing date 31/10/25 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Case Coordinators Grade 4 &nbsp;(£31,611 - £33,987) EHCP Case Coordinator -&nbsp;Job Profile This is an exciting time to be joining Havering's Assessment &amp; Placement Service, whose role within the wider SEND Service is to manage the statutory processes relating to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The team have grown significantly, with a varied range of new roles created which contribute to a strong sense of belonging within the team, support and development for all team members, and many opportunities for career progression. EHCP Case Coordinators provide play a vital administration and coordination role within the service. In support of SEND Case Officers and the Assessment &amp; Placement Service's Management Team, they will be responsible for accurate and timely completion of a range of administrative processes, including timely communication with families and educational settings, and accurate recording of information on the Council's case management system (Liquid Logic), preparing files / bundles to support panel and other decision-making channels, among other processes. We are seeking applications with excellent organisational, communication, time management, and prioritisation skills, who are keen to deploy these and other experience of administrative and coordinating roles to support vulnerable children and young people. Further information about the knowledge, experience and skills we are looking for can be found in the Job Profile, along with the key duties and responsibilities of EHCP Case Coordinators. As well as the chance to support positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND, becoming a part of Havering's SEND and Alternative Provision Service&nbsp;will offer: <ul>
<li>The chance to be part of a friendly, supportive team of more than twenty people, working closely with the rest of the 100-strong service</li> <li>An excellent induction package</li> <li>Strong, supportive line management</li> <li>Protected Continuing Professional Development time, including as part of Havering's '10 Days of Learning'</li> <li>An excellent balance between home/flexible working arrangements and time together as a team to create, collaborate and develop a sense of belonging</li> <li>Excellent career progression opportunities for those seeking them, with many people who have taken on these roles having progressed to other roles within the service in the past</li> <li>Easily accessible workspaces</li> <li>Excellent transport links to inner and outer London including via the Elizabeth Line, as well as to Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas</li> <li>High quality IT equipment and responsive IT support</li> </ul> Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Assessment &amp; Placement Team Lead <a href="mailto:Kayleigh.Murphy@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kayleigh.Murphy@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16.10.25 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 &nbsp; 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.

EHCP Case Coordinator

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year plus £739.50 tool allowance a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you a skilled central heating engineer looking for your next opportunity? Join Luton Council’s dedicated Property Maintenance team and play a key role in keeping homes safe, warm, and well-maintained for our tenants and residents.We’re looking for a highly motivated Central Heating Engineer to deliver a comprehensive range of central heating works, from diagnostics and repairs to full refurbishments. You’ll also undertake site surveys, prepare material lists, and ensure projects are completed on time, to specification, and within budget.Your expertise will cover:<ul><li>Diagnosing and resolving central heating faults.</li><li>Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and refurbishment work.</li><li>Working from drawings, specifications, and schedules of rates.</li><li>Planning and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines.</li><li>Ensuring safe working practices and compliance with Health &amp; Safety, RIDDOR, and Transco regulations.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re seeking someone who:<ul><li>Holds an Advanced central heating apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3) OR Basic plumbing/central heating apprenticeship (NVQ Level 2 / City &amp; Guilds) plus A.C.S. Accreditation.</li><li>Is a C.S.C.S. cardholder with demonstrable hands-on experience.</li><li>Can work independently, using initiative to assess on-site problems and deliver effective solutions.</li><li>Has excellent communication skills and can deal politely and tactfully with tenants, clients, managers, and colleagues.</li><li>Understands the importance of equality, diversity, and providing fair services to all.</li><li>Is physically able to carry and climb ladders, and access lofts and roofs on a daily basis.</li><li>Holds a full driving licence and can travel between sites with tools and equipment.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>The chance to work in a supportive team environment.</li><li>Opportunities to make a real difference in the community.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Ongoing training and development to support your career growth.</li></ul>If you’re a proactive and experienced central heating engineer who takes pride in high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today and help us keep Luton’s homes safe, warm, and comfortable.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1621939&amp;ptId=11856" target="_blank">download: Central Heating Engineer JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1621940&amp;ptId=11856" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Central Heating Engineer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentYou are a motivated, knowledgeable, and experienced professional with a strong background in licensing, regulation, and enforcement within a local authority or similar public service environment.You bring demonstrable experience of working in a licensing or regulatory team, including engaging with both the public and commercial organisations. You have previously worked in a legislative or compliance-focused setting and are confident presenting cases at formal legal hearings, such as Licensing Sub-Committees or court proceedings.Your understanding of licensing law is solid and up-to-date, including relevant legislation such as the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, and laws relating to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing. You’re also familiar with associated enforcement procedures and the legal framework that governs investigations — including CPIA 1996, RIPA 2000, and PACE Code E-F.You can demonstrate:<ul><li>The ability to investigate, interview, and negotiate effectively</li><li>A sound knowledge of licensing enforcement procedures</li><li>An understanding of court processes and evidence handling</li><li>Experience in producing clear, accurate, and well-structured documents, reports, and correspondence</li><li>Confidence in maintaining accurate manual and digital records</li></ul>You are skilled in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and licensing databases. You’re capable of managing a varied and sometimes conflicting workload, working independently while recognising when to escalate issues or seek support. You approach work with attention to detail, a strong sense of ethics, and a proactive attitude to problem-solving and decision-making.Your communication skills are excellent — assertive when required, but always respectful, tactful, and professional. Whether speaking to individuals in interviews, engaging with businesses, or liaising with partners such as the Police, Trading Standards, or Border Agency, you represent the Council with professionalism and diplomacy.You also understand the impact of discrimination and are committed to delivering inclusive and equitable services to all communities.Ideally, you have completed training relevant to licensing inspections and hold (or are working towards) an Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice or can demonstrate equivalent experience. You’re committed to continuous professional development and staying informed of legislative changes and best practices.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are a motivated, knowledgeable, and experienced professional with a strong background in licensing, regulation, and enforcement within a local authority or similar public service environment.You bring demonstrable experience of working in a licensing or regulatory team, including engaging with both the public and commercial organisations. You have previously worked in a legislative or compliance-focused setting and are confident presenting cases at formal legal hearings, such as Licensing Sub-Committees or court proceedings.Your understanding of licensing law is solid and up-to-date, including relevant legislation such as the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, and laws relating to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire licensing. You’re also familiar with associated enforcement procedures and the legal framework that governs investigations — including CPIA 1996, RIPA 2000, and PACE Code E-F.You can demonstrate:<ul><li>The ability to investigate, interview, and negotiate effectively</li><li>A sound knowledge of licensing enforcement procedures</li><li>An understanding of court processes and evidence handling</li><li>Experience in producing clear, accurate, and well-structured documents, reports, and correspondence</li><li>Confidence in maintaining accurate manual and digital records</li></ul>You are skilled in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and licensing databases. You’re capable of managing a varied and sometimes conflicting workload, working independently while recognising when to escalate issues or seek support. You approach work with attention to detail, a strong sense of ethics, and a proactive attitude to problem-solving and decision-making.Your communication skills are excellent — assertive when required, but always respectful, tactful, and professional. Whether speaking to individuals in interviews, engaging with businesses, or liaising with partners such as the Police, Trading Standards, or Border Agency, you represent the Council with professionalism and diplomacy.You also understand the impact of discrimination and are committed to delivering inclusive and equitable services to all communities.Ideally, you have completed training relevant to licensing inspections and hold (or are working towards) an Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice or can demonstrate equivalent experience. You’re committed to continuous professional development and staying informed of legislative changes and best practices.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2><h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1619231&amp;ptId=11858" target="_blank">download: Upper Licensing Officer JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1619232&amp;ptId=11858" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Upper Licensing Officer

Job Description Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum Grade: F Permanent&nbsp;Contract 37 Hours per Week &nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Adult Safeguarding&nbsp;Team. We are looking for a social worker with 2 years post qualifying experience in Adults Social Care to work in this highly skilled team as a Senior Practitioner and Best Interests Assessor (or willing to undertake this training). You will be working with Adults who have been referred to the team due to concerns about safeguarding. You will be expected to cover safeguarding duty; complete initial information gathering and signpost when concerns are received; complete s42 safeguarding enquiries; participate in safeguarding strategy meetings; and complete Best Interests Assessments under DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) (once qualified as a BIA). You will work closely with colleagues in other departments and wider agencies in order to safeguard vulnerable adults.The team is busy, but every case is different, and you will be able to draw on a wealth of knowledge and experience from your safeguarding team members, as well as our wider teams. We have adopted the Community Led Support Approach, and all our teams work as one big team, in a person-centred way, with the focus being on building on the strengths of the person and the community around them. Working from home or our community hubs and flexible working is encouraged and supported; this is definitely not an office job, and we guarantee that you will enjoy this innovative way of working!Adult Social Care at Thurrock Council has so much to offer you, and we look forward to see what you can offer Adult Social Care.The post will be 37 hours per week on a permanent contract. We currently offer a retention allowance for those who successfully complete their probation period and remain in employment with us. Other employee benefits are available and can be discussed further at your interview. For an informal discussion please call Dianne Ryan on 07872 009981 or Elmari Bishop on 07872 009804.Please note – we will only accept fully completed applications forms, which includes full education and work history. Your personal statement needs to evidence that you meet the essential skills, knowledge and experience as set out in the job description. You MUST have the following: &nbsp;<ul> <li>A social work qualification;</li> <li>Current registration with Social Work England;&nbsp;</li> <li>2 years post qualifying experience as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care; and&nbsp;</li> <li>Evidence of post graduate qualifications (e.g. Practice Assessor, AMHP or BIA training) to be considered for an interview.</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level with Adults Barred List is required for this role.Advert Closing Dates:Redeployment Only: 9th October 2025Internal &amp; External Applications: 31st October 2025 To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EZs2AsQj8rxMiZ7Ktu32ABgBrw3IAueUiTxglxe-nKFapg?e=BEzhre" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>“If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. 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Senior Practitioner - Adults Safeguarding & Intervention Team

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is looking for Enablement Community Officer to join the Enablement Team.As an Enablement Community Officer, you'll be a key part of the Council's Enablement Service, working directly to implement the Enablement Strategy. Your primary focus is on supporting individuals with learning disabilities and Autism, helping them achieve their personal goals and aspirations. The role centers on a strength-based approach, empowering citizens to lead more independent and fulfilling lives within their community. You will take on a crucial role as the allocated key-worker, building strong relationships with individuals and their families. This involves regular communication and close collaboration with all parties to ensure a cohesive and supportive network. A core part of your responsibility is to lead on Lifestar assessments, a vital tool for understanding and planning a person's journey. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Knowledge of current legislation</li><li>An understanding of safeguarding procedures</li><li>Experience of working with challenging behaviour and or complex needs</li><li>Experience of moving and handling people </li><li>Physical ability to complete moving and handling duties</li><li>NVQ level 3 or equivalent</li><li>GCSE English and Maths or equivalent</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=25963&amp;hashed=-933344236" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Enablement Community Officer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Senior Practitioner Transitions Designated Social Care Officer to join the CYADS Team. This dual-role post combines operational leadership as a Senior Practitioner within the Children and Young Adults with Disabilities (CYADS) Transition Team and strategic oversight as the Designated Social Care Officer (DSCO). This is a crucial position for a motivated and experienced professional seeking to make a significant impact.As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide vital support to the Team Manager by overseeing daily operations and ensuring high standards of practice. Your responsibilities will include supervising staff, supporting colleagues with complex casework, and fostering the development of the team. A key part of this role is ensuring that support plans are delivered cost-effectively and make effective use of local resources.The DSCO element of the post broadens your influence, giving you a strategic role in improving services across the borough. You will enhance collaboration and coordination between social care, education, and health services to provide a seamless support system for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This includes a core responsibility to improve the quality of life and outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families. Finally, this post is instrumental in ensuring that Harrow Council meets its statutory responsibilities under relevant legislation, upholding national standards and promoting best practices across the service. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>A social Worker qualification and hold qualifications, such as, CQSW, DipSW/HE, BA in social Worker or MA/MSC in Social Work.</li><li>You must be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Hold the Practice Educator qualification.</li><li>Educational attainment to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li><li>A minimum of two years post qualification experience in a social work role.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=25964&amp;hashed=143209173" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Senior Practitioner Transitions Designated Social Care Officer CYADS

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Team Manager (Maternity Cover) to join the Adults &amp; Public Health Services Directorate and provide day to day management of the Safeguarding Adults (Social Work) Team. This entails the full range of staff supervisory tasks, including oversight of the threshold decisions being taken in the Team, allocation and assignment of work/cases/enquiries, ensuring the maintenance of accurate records as well as adherence to statutory requirements, good practice standards, administrative and financial guidelines and procedures in the context of Council policies.The postholder must also ensure the delivery of a timely, appropriate and effective response within the London multi-agency Policy and Procedures framework to all concerns about abuse of vulnerable adults at risk of significant harm. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Extensive working knowledge of the legislation/policies that relate to the safeguarding adults’ agenda i.e. Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards; Care Act – to a level that enables clear guidance to be given to staff.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.</li><li>Significant experience in carrying out and/or overseeing safeguarding adults’ enquiries.</li><li>Experience of chairing Strategy Meetings/Case Conferences.</li><li>Relevant professional qualifications e.g. CSS, CQSW, DipSW.</li><li>Ability to deal with complex issues appropriately e.g. oversee several ongoing enquiries running concurrently.</li><li>Ability to work occasional unsocial hours.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=19137&amp;hashed=-1541998802" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Team Manager – Safeguarding Adults

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a strategic and authoritative leader for the role of Principal Occupational Therapist. This pivotal position provides strategic professional leadership and technical oversight for all occupational therapy services across both Adult Social Care and Children's Services. You will act as the lead advisor to the council on OT practice, driving service quality, innovation, and strategic transformation.You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred, strengths-based practice that champions the independence and well-being of Harrow's residents. A key element is leading the professional support and strategic development of all Occupational Therapists, Assistants, and Trusted Assessors, ensuring the workforce is equipped to manage complex casework related to physical disabilities, equipment, and adaptations.This role involves providing expert professional advice to senior management, care management teams, and external partners. You will play a strategic role in the commissioning of adaptation and equipment services, ensuring efficiency, statutory compliance, and placing the welfare of citizens at the heart of service delivery and decision-making. About You The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Hold an Occupational Therapy qualification.</li><li>Have registration with HCPC.</li><li>Have extensive knowledge of the legislation/policies that relate to the Adults agenda, to a level that can advise other less experienced staff.</li><li>Have significant experience in carrying out occupational therapy responsibilities to advise and guide less experienced staff.</li><li>Have experience of providing professional supervision to Occupational Therapists, OTA’s and Trusted Assessors or students.</li><li>The ability to carry out specialised training as required.</li><li>Have the ability to present complex cases to panel with good clear outcomes.</li><li>The ability to write reports.</li><li>Willingness and ability to work occasional unsocial hours.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=26084&amp;hashed=-369484631" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Principal Occupational Therapist

We are looking for experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapists to join our OT Team in Adult Social Care team at Medway Council. If you are passionate about promoting independence, building resilience, and helping individuals connect with their communities, activities, and opportunities that matter most to them, we would love to hear from you.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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.Please note there is no closing date for this advert. Applications meeting the criteria will be offered interviews shortly after the completion of their applications. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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