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We are seeking to appoint a School’s Health &amp; Safety Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our education environments for the children of Medway while ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.As a Schools Health and Safety Manager in the School Organisation and Capital Programme Team, you will:Be able to demonstrate the 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.The postholder will also lead the development and delivery of comprehensive Service Level Agreements (SLAs), encompassing school H&amp;S audits, and tailored advisory services. Additionally, the H&amp;S Manager will contribute to the strategic growth of the H&amp;S service offered to schools by supporting development initiatives, ensuring the service remains competitive, innovative, and responsive to future opportunities.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 be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

School's Health & Safety Manager

<h4>The Role</h4>Step into a Senior Role that Makes a Lasting ImpactAre you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to play a key role in shaping high-quality, person-centred care for adults in Southwark?This could be your perfect next move.We’re looking for Deputy Team Managers – also known as a Senior Social Workers – to join our Adult Social Work Services. This role offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to hold a meaningful, senior position while remaining close to frontline practice and the people we support.You’ll be a vital part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside skilled colleagues to support adults with physical disabilities, older people, adults with dementia, and carers. You’ll bring your expertise and leadership in practice to complex cases, support less experienced team members, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive culture.Why Join Southwark?We understand that more and more professionals are valuing the long-term benefits of permanent roles—like career stability, funded development and the chance to build lasting relationships with the people they support.At Southwark, we offer:<ul><li>a stable, secure role with clear pathways for progression</li><li>generous benefits, including annual leave and pension</li><li>funded training and CPD, including leadership programmes</li><li>flexible and hybrid working, plus the tools you need to thrive</li><li>strong professional support, including from our Principal Social Worker and OT</li></ul>Who We're Looking ForYou’ll be an experienced and confident social worker who is:<ul><li>a qualified and registered Social Worker.</li><li>experienced, with post-qualification training or equivalent expertise in a relevant field.</li><li>knowledgeable about current and emerging adult social care legislation</li><li>skilled in managing complex cases and safeguarding work</li><li>a strong communicator who supports colleagues and promotes best practice</li><li>committed to high standards of care and person-centred support</li><li>ready to step into a senior position within a supportive team</li></ul>Whether you're seeking greater responsibility or looking to deepen your impact without moving fully into management, this role provides the opportunity to grow while staying rooted in practice.To apply, please indicate which team you’re interested in joining. Learn more about our teams and what they do <a href="https://www.southwarkadultsocialcarejobs.co.uk/services/" target="_blank">here</a>. This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.





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Southwark Council

Deputy Team Manager - Adults

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe London Borough of Sutton “is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work” – OfstedLondon Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe have an exciting opportunity to join us as a MARAC Co-Ordination and Domestic Abuse Officer within Children's Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton. This opportunity is available on a secondment for 12 months, with a view of extending. Our objective is to support those experiencing domestic abuse and to ensure support is visible to all. Reporting to the Team Manager, you will undertake the following:<ul><li>MARAC Coordination:</li></ul>Coordination of MARAC, ensuring continuous improvement by keeping up to date with legislation and best practice, as well as delivering training to ensure professionals are aware of referral pathways and how to constructively engage in the process and work effectively with relevant partners Work with MARAC partners and others to ensure effective collaboration, leading to improved outcomes for victims and children Collate MARAC data and provide reports and updates as needed to strategic partnership meetings, including the annual MARAC review Respond to MARAC referrals and queries in a timely manner, as set out in the agreed guidelines<ul><li>Additional Responsibilities:</li></ul>Enhancing Sutton’s Coordinated Community Response (CCR):&nbsp; Keep up to date with developments in best practice, innovation and national policy to enable us to continuously improve our local service offer and make the most efficient use of available resources Strengthen partnerships by assisting to organise Forum / Champions network meetings to facilitate communication and local partners working effectively, as well as facilitating constructive work among Transform partners<ul><li>Grant Funding co-lead:&nbsp;</li></ul> Identifying and supporting external grant funding bids to add value to the Transform partnership offer. Working with existing and future grant-funded services such as IRIS, DRIVE and Restart to ensure we’re getting maximum value from and that staff are aware of how to refer into these interventions<ul><li>Perpetrator management co-lead and trainer:</li></ul> Further developing our approach to perpetrator management, ensuring we learn from existing programmes, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, including training social care and other professionals on how to engage more effectively with perpetrators in order to reduce risk to victims and children<ul><li>Deputise for the DA Commissioning Manager:&nbsp;</li></ul> Support the DA Commissioning Manager with the process of recommissioning the Sutton DA service, including the review / consultation process to identify what’s gone well with the existing service and opportunities for improvement Participate in the DA Strategic Partnership Board meetings to ensure that we have an effective systems-wide approach with buy-in from decision-makers, informed by input from operational / front-line staff&nbsp;<ul><li>LSCP training:</li></ul> Deliver training to local professionals to support improvement of their identification of and response to victims and children, and how to work constructively with other partners in order to achieve better outcomes more quickly<ul><li>MARAC / DA / Perpetrator work SPoC with CSC:&nbsp;</li></ul> Participate in MAMDA meetings to provide information and advice on cases referred into CFCS with an element of DA Consultations and advice to front-line professionals such as social workers and others about DA cases, with a goal of delivering better outcomes more quickly Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

MARAC Co-Ordination and Domestic Abuse Officer

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamSutton has a long-standing commitment to reducing our impact on the environment. The council’s corporate plan, Ambitious for Sutton 2022-2027 commits to tackle climate change in becoming a net zero carbon borough. To enable delivery of these ambitions, the council uses its Environment Strategy and Climate Emergency Response Plan. As part of the Council’s forward thinking approach to adapting to climate change, the Council acknowledges the key role emergency planning has to play in response to our climate emergency by ensuring the borough is prepared and resilient for a broad range of incidents as the changing climate leads to more severe weather incidents.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe role will support the Climate Action and Emergency Planning team in ensuring a safe and resilient borough. The post holder will work with colleagues across the Council to help deliver a robust programme of emergency planning, training and exercising. The role will also form a critical part of Sutton’s response to any incidents and provide specialist advice to help shape the response.&nbsp;Key activities include:<ul><li><ul><li>Help ensure the Council are meeting the Resilience Standards for London.</li><li>Commission and deliver emergency planning training to staff</li><li>Supporting the Council’s response to any incidents</li><li>Supporting the Council’s Safety Advisory Group of events</li></ul></li></ul>About YouIf you enjoy a diverse role that gives you exposure to the broad range of Council services and thrive in working in a challenging yet highly rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.&nbsp;You will have experience of working in emergency planning or business continuity, able to adapt to changes of pace and maintain a calm and professional demeanour while making decisions under pressure during any incidents. Within the role you will build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and be able to manage competing deadlines.In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to demonstrate:<ul><li>a good understanding of relevant contingency planning and integrated emergency planning legislation, regulations and guidance for the local authority context (essential);&nbsp;</li><li>the relevant experience working in an Emergency Planning and/or Business Continuity position(s), and possess the knowledge of how to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from, internal and external emergencies (essential);</li><li>a commitment to personal development in order to meet the changing demands of the position (essential);</li><li>effective problem solving skills and be confident in making decisions to resolve situations that arise, including under pressure (essential);</li><li>experience of challenging and critically evaluating information and data, considering the bigger picture and wider implications to the service and Council (essential);</li><li>the ability to confidently communicate effectively with various audiences, including members of the Council’s Corporate Management Team, Councillors, multi-agency partners, internal departments, residents, etc (essential);</li><li>well-developed training and instructional skills in order to formulate training objectives and lesson plans leading to the design and running of training sessions and events (essential);</li><li>the ability to work well under pressure, prioritise work and possess organisational skills to remain effective in the role (essential);</li><li>good interpersonal skills in order to build sound working relationships with key stakeholders and partners (essential).</li></ul>The postholder will be required to form part of the emergency planning out of hours on-call rota, which will necessitate some out of hours working including evenings and weekends due to the emergency planning on-call rota. There is additional remuneration associated with this. In-person attendance in the borough will also be expected during civil contingencies.&nbsp;Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Emergency Planning Officer

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamSutton has taken a hugely ambitious and proactive approach to regenerating the borough, securing land, grant funding, and partnerships to deliver major transformation.&nbsp;Sutton’s ambition is to be the global home for oncology through the growth of the London Cancer Hub where Aviva Capital Partners and Socius will be developing up to 1m sq ft space over the coming decade. In Sutton Town Centre, the Council’s regeneration programme has already brought vacant commercial space back into use. The town centre will continue to be transformed and diversified, through a new purpose-built location for Sutton College to enable residents to easily access high quality education and training; the remodelling of the St Nicholas centre to provide a new civic hub and retail/leisure offer; and thousands of new homes.&nbsp;A new Economic Growth Plan is now being developed which sets out how the Council will support businesses already in Sutton; attract new businesses and further investment; build its life sciences ecosystem; support its district centres and leisure offer; and enable residents and businesses to access opportunities created.&nbsp;This role will report to the Head of Inward Investment, and lead the development and delivery of projects through the Economic Growth Plan. About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAn Economic Growth Plan is now being developed to support further economic growth over the coming decade. The ambition of this plan is to grow the number of businesses and jobs in Sutton, encourage ongoing investment, and help Sutton’s residents and businesses benefit from the growth underway.&nbsp; To drive this vision forward, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced economic growth and regeneration expert to lead the development and delivery of projects to support the plan. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Sutton. You will form a key part of a small but high performing team. This role will be hybrid, with a minimum of two days per week in the office expected.The ideal candidate will have significant experience and proven success in economic growth, regeneration, placemaking, inward investment, business support, skills, or related fields. They will be confident working with senior stakeholders across the public, private, and voluntary sectors, and able to build partnerships that deliver tangible outcomes. They will have a strong understanding of how to support economic growth through strategy, policy, regeneration, and investment, with excellent knowledge of the policy environment, funding landscape, and business context. The role requires experience in developing strategic plans, managing projects and programmes, securing and managing funding, commissioning services, overseeing contracts, and lobbying for support. We are seeking a proactive, innovative thinker with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, able to produce high-quality written materials and communicate effectively with a range of audiences. Knowledge of capital projects, planning, construction, and commercial property is desirable.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Economic Growth Programme Manager

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamWe are looking for hard-working, motivated and enthusiastic people to join our apprenticeship scheme. Regardless of your age, previous experience or qualifications (although you must be at least 16 years of age and not in full-time education), we’re welcoming applications from those that show potential, determination and a drive to succeed. In return we can give you the opportunity to kick-start your career under the management of our skilled and experienced staff, whilst earning, learning and achieving nationally recognised qualifications at the same time.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe have a new and exciting apprenticeship opportunity within our HIghways Operations team. In this role you will be responsible for&nbsp;<ul><li>Undertaking inspections of the highways network.</li><li>Responding to reports of defects on the highways.</li><li>Raising of work orders.</li><li>Answering complaints.</li><li>Responding to insurance claims.</li><li>Communication with elected representations.</li></ul>Additionally the role will involve developing a detailed understanding of all roles within Highways Operations, including but not limited to&nbsp;<ul><li>Asset Management.</li><li>Land Drainage management.</li><li>Streekworks operation.&nbsp;</li><li>Commissioning and Sustainable transport.</li><li>Design and Delivery teams.</li><li>Planned and Programme Management Teams.</li></ul>On successful completion of this apprenticeship there is an opportunity for a permanent position within the team.&nbsp;About You&nbsp;We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, good IT skills, good attention to detail, enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn.&nbsp;The candidate will have a can do attitude, be willing to work outside in all weather conditions, be articulate and have great people skills.The position is key for ensuring the council meeting statutory obligations within the Highways Act 1980, as such we will require self discipline and attention to detail.Please note, in order to qualify for apprenticeship funding you must meet the following criteria:<ul><li>Hold a GCSE level C/equivalent in Maths and English and be able to present original qualification certificates - if you do not hold these qualifications/certificates you must be committed to complete these via functional skills assessments as part of the apprenticeship.</li><li>The standard requires candidates to have GCSE Maths 5/B and English 4/C grade.&nbsp;</li><li>Only apply for an apprenticeship unrelated to any qualifications they hold at the same or higher level than the apprenticeship they wish to apply for. The apprenticeship being applied for must be unrelated in subject and content from the qualification already held.</li><li>Not be enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or another funded further education or higher education programme at the time you start your new apprenticeship.</li><li>Have the right to work and study in England and be one of the following:</li></ul><ol><li>A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or have the right to abode in the UK and have been resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of your apprenticeship.</li><li>A non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning.</li></ol>Our Offer to YouOur apprenticeships are offered on a minimum contract duration of 12 months (some are longer depending on the level of apprenticeship you undertake), offer 23 days paid annual leave, access to our online staff benefits portal (including discounts at local and national shops, restaurants and attractions), the opportunity to undertake 3 volunteering days per year in Kingston, and a minimum starting salary of £22,432 per annum. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.In addition there are further discounts available to apprentices and more information can be found at the<a href="https://www.apprenticeextra.co.uk/" target="_blank">Apprentice Extra website</a>and<a href="https://apprenticeshipconnect.co.uk/apprentices/apprentice-discounts/" target="_blank">Apprenticeship Connect website.</a>We’re extremely proud of our apprenticeship scheme and the achievements of our apprentices, many of whom have secured permanent employment with the Council and continue to excel in their careers.Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role and for our apprenticeship scheme. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.More information about apprenticeships can be found on the<a href="https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-PTlpJin4AIV1bbACh3m4Qc4EAAYASAAEgLWcvD_BwE" target="_blank">National Apprenticeship website.</a>Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Highways Inspector Apprentice

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamChildren's Social Care at London Borough of Sutton are in the midst of a significant transformation driven by the growing demand for our services. Our focus is on implementing comprehensive changes to elevate the quality of care provided to children and families, while also fostering positive and supportive work environments for our staff. Through strategic recruitment of new leaders and experienced managers, we are infusing innovative ideas and driving meaningful changes throughout our service delivery. Our ultimate aim is to establish ourselves as a leading authority in children's social care, committed to delivering exceptional support that positively impacts the well-being of our community and provides an inclusive, diverse and stable workforce.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe are looking to recruit a dynamic and conscientious individual to join the Kinship Assessment Team and Family Home for Independent Living (Supported Lodging) Scheme as Team Manager - Children’s Social Care.&nbsp;Key elements of the role are:&nbsp;<ul><li>Effective team management and oversight</li><li>Delivery of high quality, reflective supervision</li><li>Compliance and Quality assurance</li><li>Performance Management</li><li>Effective management and delivery of change</li></ul>As a Team Manager reporting to the Service Manager, you will lead the Kinship Team and Supported Lodging Service, ensuring effective service delivery within timelines and budget. You will model best practices, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and guide your team through complex procedural matters while supporting their professional development. You will manage a dedicated group of at least four social workers, delivering high-quality support to kinship and Special Guardians. Your team will assess connected persons during care proceedings and provide ongoing assistance to approved carers. We value each staff member and promote leadership and exemplary practice.You will assist the Service Manager in fostering a learning culture through supervision, mentoring, and sharing knowledge. Working within relevant frameworks, you will help reduce the need for services and promote independence. This fast-paced role requires collaboration with stakeholders, including social workers, Youth Offending Teams, and independent providers, to address the needs of vulnerable children and young peopleAdditionally, you will oversee the Sutton Supported Lodging Scheme (Family Homes for Independent Living), designed to provide a family environment for young people aged 16 and over who require extra support to reach their potential. You will lead staff, ensure young people’s needs are met, manage budgets, and maintain a safe environment while liaising with external agencies.For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact&nbsp; Geeta Rath, Service Lead - <a href="mailto:geeta.rath@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">geeta.rath@sutton.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:recruitment@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sutton.gov.uk</a>The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge and experience in managing a team, along with a solid understanding of legislation pertaining to children looked after and care leavers. Strong leadership and management skills are essential, as is the ability to motivate and support your team effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital for building relationships with stakeholders. Additionally, you should be capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines while working under pressure. A commitment to early intervention and prevention is also crucial for success in this roleWe expect all suitable candidates to demonstrate the following competences:.<ul><li>Having a social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England</li><li>A minimum of 3 years post qualification and management experience, demonstrating the&nbsp; development of an advanced level of knowledge&nbsp;</li><li>Experience and skill in leading multi-agency planning groups involving stakeholders, partners, parents, carers &amp; colleagues e.g placement stability meetings, placement consultation/planning meetings</li><li>Experience of management within children’s social care services with specific knowledge and interest in Special Guardianship and Connected Persons</li><li>Experience of working with and managing support lodging.</li><li>Excellent written, verbal, communication and analytical skills as well as an ability to build relationships with practitioners, families and partners.</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Team Manager - Kinship Team and Supported Lodging Service

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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.



Join Our Team as a Retail Trainer at The Learning Shop – Bluewater.

Are you passionate about developing talent and shaping careers in the retail and customer service industries? We are offering a unique opportunity to join our committed and dynamic team at The Learning Shop, located in Bluewater.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Retail Trainer to lead the delivery of our vocational retail and employability training programmes. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in retail management and experience in training, coaching, or mentoring others.
About the Role
As a Retail Trainer, you will play a key role in preparing individuals for successful careers in retail. You will:
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<li>Deliver engaging training sessions both on- and off-site.</li>
<li>Represent The Learning Shop at promotional and outreach events.</li>
<li>Support Bluewater’s broader skills and employment initiatives.</li>
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<li>Use your expertise in customer service, team leadership, and visual merchandising to deliver high-quality learning experiences.</li>
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What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a confident, adaptable professional who can:
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<li>Communicate effectively with diverse groups and adjust to different learning needs.</li>
<li>Remain resilient and empathetic, providing motivation and support to learners.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and meet sector-specific quality and compliance standards.</li>
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Why Join Us?
This is more than just a training role, it’s a chance to make a real impact on people’s lives and contribute to the future of retail talent. If you're ready to deliver meaningful training that reflects your personality and passion, we’d love to hear from you!
The Role:
Where you’ll work: This role is based at The Learning Shop inside Bluewater, however the nature of the work will require travel offsite as required.
Your hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE).
Your pay: £26,726 per annum.&nbsp;
The College:
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits.
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<li>33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which also includes life assurance.</li>
<li>Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, a restaurant and coffee shop.</li>
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How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 27 July 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on 4 August 2025. 
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.

Retail Trainer

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestGrade:&nbsp;PO5£50,574 - £53,607&nbsp; Contract Type: Full time/Permanent Working hours per week:&nbsp;36Application Deadline: 06/08/202Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;TBC Reference: 1812About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;As an FFT Therapist, the role involves delivering specialised Functional Family Therapy to children and families experiencing complex relational and behavioural challenges. Therapists work across developmental stages and diverse family structures, offering interventions within a multi-disciplinary framework. Central to the role is maintaining a caseload of families, where the therapist draws on advanced assessment skills and systemic formulation to guide evidence-based interventions. These interventions are delivered in accordance with the FFT Standard or FFT Child Welfare model, under the guidance of an FFT Supervisor and National Consultant, and always grounded in a strengths-based, collaborative methodology.FFT Therapists are required to work closely with professionals from a range of sectors including Education, Social Care, Health, and the voluntary sector, sharing complex and often sensitive information in a way that supports the child and family’s needs. In doing so, therapists uphold responsibilities relating to safeguarding, criminal justice, and statutory guidance, and contribute written and verbal reports, both standard and non-standard, as needed. Participation in regular FFT audits and routine collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative outcome data is also essential to demonstrate clinical effectiveness and inform service development.The role demands a commitment to equity and cultural competence, ensuring practice is respectful and attuned to the needs of families from varied racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds. FFT Therapists must advocate for the FFT model and the value of relational interventions within internal teams and across external networks, representing the service at multi-agency forums both locally and regionally. Additionally, the role includes a strong focus on clinical and social care governance, ensuring adherence to health and safety legislation, equal opportunities policies, and all relevant Council procedures<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Functional%20Family%20Therapist%20(1812).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;</a>Experience<ul> <li>Substantial (3 years+) post qualifying experience (Social Work, Occupational Health and Nursing) with children&nbsp; and families in a relevant setting</li> <li>Minimum five years’ experience of working with children and/or adolescents with complex emotional and behavioural problems and their families.</li> <li>Experience of specialist systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with children, young people and families in either community, primary care, CAMHS or inpatient settings.</li> <li>Experience of working with a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing&nbsp; &nbsp; problems, heightened emotions with a wide variety of client groups across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.</li> <li>Experience of working in a (multidisciplinary) team.</li> <li>Experience of working with a range of childhood disorders at the acute and chronic stage.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of self-harm assessment and intervention with both individuals and their families.</li> <li>Experience of risk assessment, risk management and safety planning.</li> <li>Intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. This requires the use of highly developed analytical and judgement skills, where there are a range of options.</li> <li>Ability to work in community and family settings, managing the highly complex emotional relationships within and between the component parts of the family and how it interacts with the professional system in ways which maximise the potential for therapeutic outcomes.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Ability to work with families who are experiencing high levels of stress.</li> <li>Ability to apply a clinical model of systemic theory and intervention and the ability to achieve adherence to a clinical model.</li> <li>Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.</li> <li>Ability to act upon consultation and feedback.</li> <li>Ability to develop pragmatic and goal specific measurable steps that can be set out for children and their families.</li> <li>Ability to multi-task and manage competing demands; planning and organising skills for caseload management.</li> <li>Demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in an understandable way.&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and working within a multi-cultural framework.</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of legislation and guidance in relation to child protection.</li> <li>Demonstrable experience of working within a multi-agency environment</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of whole family practice.</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of best practice in working with families.&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the skills and strategies required to assess and intervene with complex families.</li> <li>Ability, enthusiasm and commitment to working with professionals from a range of backgrounds.</li> <li>Ability to effectively chair meetings and follow up agreed actions.</li> <li>Demonstrate the ability to plan and make effective decisions being aware of their implications.</li> <li>Demonstrate a willingness to undertake appropriate training and development.</li> <li>Skills in self-management, including time management.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to identify and employ as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms, including regular supervision for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.</li> <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.</li> <li>Skill to present progress of the FFT Standard/Child Welfare work and formulations of relational problems in multi-disciplinary settings.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;Knowledge<ul> <li>&nbsp; A professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Health or Nursing.</li></ul>or<ul> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp;Qualification as a Systemic Practitioner or Psychotherapist at a Post Graduate level.</li></ul>or<ul> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp;A Masters level degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Family Therapy, Forensic Psychology, Clinical or Applied Psychology.</li></ul>Substantial demonstrable work experience of working with young people and families.Professional registration with a national registrant body.<ul> <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group (adolescents with conduct disorder, and offending behaviour; social care) and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group.&nbsp;</li></ul>Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Continued professional body registration;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Anne McPherson at <a href="mailto:Anne.McPherson@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anne.McPherson@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Family Functional Therapist

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO4&nbsp;£47,532 - £50,574Contract Type: Full Time Fixed Term (12 months)&nbsp; Working hours per week:&nbsp;36Application Deadline: 06/08/2025Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;TBC Reference: 1827About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;About the role: Parenting Programme Training Lead&nbsp;We are seeking a strategic and motivated lead to develop, commission, and coordinate a high-quality parenting programme offer in Waltham Forest. You’ll identify and implement evidence-based programmes that respond to local and national priorities, lead the review of the borough’s referral process, and ensure a consistent, streamlined pathway for families. The role also involves overseeing facilitators, managing quality, and supporting effective delivery through supervision and monitoring of both in-house staff and commissioned providers.You’ll work closely with local partners to build a joined-up parenting support offer that reflects best practice and meets the needs of families, including those referred through courts or Children’s Social Care. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in programme leadership and partnership working who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families. &nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Parenting%20Programme%20Training%20Lead%20(1827).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;Lead, manage and supervise staff and volunteers delivering parenting programmes, ensuring adherence to agreed standards and quality benchmarks.Ensure safeguarding and risk management protocols are upheld within group-based parenting interventions, responding swiftly to concerns or issues of harm or public safety.Promote and champion the value and impact of parenting support in improving outcomes for children and young people, ensuring programmes are well-utilised and effectively promoted.Build and maintain strong partnerships with referring agencies including Social Care, schools, and Family Hubs to ensure appropriate and timely referrals.Develop and implement an annual training strategy for parenting programme delivery, ensuring staff have access to relevant CPD and reflective practice opportunities.Manage and maintain training resources, ensuring all materials are stocked, organised and accessible for programme delivery.Lead on commissioning and contract management for parenting support, preparing specifications, monitoring provider performance, and ensuring value for money.Coordinate joint delivery/commissioning opportunities with neighbouring boroughs to maximise cost savings and extend reach.Match families to appropriate programmes through thorough assessment of referral information and family needs.Quality assure programme delivery via regular observations, feedback loops and a structured quality assurance framework.Develop peer learning and practitioner networks to strengthen practice and maintain up-to-date knowledge across the borough.Negotiate with community venues and partners to host accessible, evidence-based parenting programmes in local settings.Train, mentor and support facilitators, especially those newly trained, to build their confidence and ensure delivery quality.Support the development of volunteer capacity in partnership with parent networks, including exploration of accreditation routes (e.g., EPEC).Monitor, evaluate and report on programme outcomes and effectiveness to internal boards and external stakeholders.Design and update communications materials to publicise programmes effectively across a variety of media and settings.Collaborate with national training providers (e.g., SFSC, EPEC, Triple P) to adapt content and delivery methods to meet emerging local needs.Develop targeted approaches to reach and support vulnerable families, including those not in contact with their children.Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp;Knowledge, Skills and Experience &nbsp; Professional background in education, health or social care supported by appropriate qualifications and demonstrable experience&nbsp; Experience of managing staff and volunteers within projects and programmes&nbsp; Experience of motivating and engaging staff you don’t line mange &nbsp; Experience of leading on an area of work that requires championing and development&nbsp; Experience of teaching or delivering training&nbsp; Experience of developing and delivering intervention programmes for parents and young adults&nbsp; Knowledge and experience of developing and embedding Quality Assurance Processes&nbsp; Experience of evaluation and monitoring of effectiveness of service delivery&nbsp;Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Julia Burns, &nbsp;Area Manager Early Help at <a href="mailto:Julia.Burns@walthamForest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Julia.Burns@WalthamForest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;.&nbsp;If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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