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We are seeking an experienced and motivated manager to lead and co-ordinate the day to day operational business of the Housing Options Team, managing six Housing Options Officers supported by a Senior ensuring households approaching the council for advice or who are facing homelessness receive accurate information and receive a customer focused service.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Job Title: Senior Policy Adviser x 4&nbsp;
Directorate: Policy, Research and Voter Engagement&nbsp;
Starting salary band: Band C: £40,031 - £42,033 per annum&nbsp;
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Full time &amp; Permanent: This role work on a Hybrid basis which requires a minimum of 2 days office attendance (40%).&nbsp;
Location: Preferred location is London as this is where majority of the team and stakeholders are based. We will consider applicants who can work from either Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast office locations, or full-time remote home working. &nbsp;
Working at the Electoral Commission&nbsp;
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.&nbsp;
We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, fantastic office space and endless opportunities for personal development and continuous learning.&nbsp;
The Role&nbsp;
We have four exciting new vacancies in our Policy team. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal time, as we respond to a range of policy challenges and major new elections legislation across the UK. You’ll be part of delivering our new corporate plan and shaping the future of elections and political regulation.&nbsp;
As Senior Policy Adviser, you will act as the primary point of contact in relation to key policy areas and provide expert policy advice to leadership on a range of matters. You’ll lead on a range of policy areas related to electoral administration and political finance across the UK and internationally. &nbsp;
Your responsibilities will include leading flexible, high-quality policy analysis; analysing and commenting on draft legislation; briefing policy makers in Government and key internal stakeholders on reform proposals; planning and managing the delivery of key policy projects, often involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.&nbsp;
You will be involved in research projects, monitor and report on the impact of significant changes to elections in the UK and internationally, and develop specialist knowledge about election law and policy, and innovative thinking about regulatory challenges of new campaign techniques.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Who we are looking for&nbsp;
We are looking for someone with experience of leading policy development and a proactive, collaborative attitude.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You should be a self-starter with a positive outlook and strong organisational skills, comfortable working independently and at pace, with limited supervision. You will be confident leading on a range of different projects at the same time, under the guidance of your Policy Manager.&nbsp;
You will be proficient in analysing information, identifying trends, and presenting findings to influence decision makers, and have the ability to interpret complex legislation and translate it for others.&nbsp;
You should be able to communicate with a wide range of audiences and in a variety of formats – from meeting with government officials to writing blog posts for our website. You will bring your creativity, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to evidence-based policy-making to our work.&nbsp;
Familiarity with UK political systems and structures including devolution in the UK, and an interest in democracy and the electoral process in the UK will be advantageous, but is not an essential requirement of this role.&nbsp;
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:&nbsp;
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Demonstrable experience of leading policy development, a strong commitment to evidence-based policy-making and an understanding of how to influence decision-makers effectively&nbsp;&nbsp;
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A proactive, self-starting approach – able to identify opportunities and challenges early, to take ownership of driving work forward, and to see projects through from conception to delivery&nbsp;
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Strong analytical and communication skills – able to synthesise complex information, confident tailoring messages for different audiences and formats, including formal briefings, blog posts, and stakeholder engagement&nbsp;
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A collaborative mindset, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams and work flexibly to support others&nbsp;
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A commitment to continuous learning – for yourself and the team – and a willingness to contribute to wider team thinking and development&nbsp;
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For a full list of competencies, please refer to the job description and person specification.&nbsp;
Other Benefits&nbsp;
The Electoral Commission contributes 28.97% of your basic salary towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension scheme. Find out what <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">benefits a Civil Service Pension provides</a> and the conditions involved. &nbsp;
The Electoral Commission offers a competitive mix of benefits including: &nbsp;
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More information on how to apply&nbsp;
To remove bias from our recruitment, process the Electoral Commission operates anonymous recruitment. &nbsp;Please apply by supplying an anonymous CV, without reference to your name, age, ethnicity or other personal identifiable information. Failure to supply anonymous CV and cover letter will result in your application being rejected.&nbsp;
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people who are passionate about democracy. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and as a staff member you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.&nbsp;
Closing date is 27 July 2025 at 23:59. &nbsp;
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 28 July 2025&nbsp;
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 11 August 2025&nbsp;
If successful- 2nd stage interviews will be held within a week of the first interview&nbsp;
Applicants who are applying for the London based position will be expected to attend the interview in person at our offices in Bunhill Row, London. We may use video conferencing tools for the interviews of applicants based in any of the devolved office locations. We will confirm details with shortlisted candidates. Electoral Commission does not compensate candidates for the travel costs incurred due to interview attendance.&nbsp;
If you are interested in applying for this role, please download the job description before applying online.&nbsp;
If you have any further questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a> who will be happy to help.&nbsp;

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Job Title:&nbsp;Deputy Service Manager Location:&nbsp;This residential site, located in Lewisham (South-East London) and benefits from great transport links, including convenient access to nearby train services. Kindly be aware that step free access may not be available at this service.&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£35,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday between 09:00 - 17:00, you may need to work outside these hours, and this role may need to work bank holidays as per service requirements. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a warm, driven and enthusiastic individual to join our Lewisham team as Deputy Service Manager (DSM). This role offers an opportunity to support and grow a trauma-informed, inclusive service for people with mental health and complex needs. You’ll work within our Integrated Community Rehabilitation Service, supporting residents who’ve been discharged from acute mental health wards starting structured rehabilitation support for 9 months in the community. The service has two community rehab services which offer 24‑hour support ensuring compassionate, around‑the‑clock care. As a DSM, you’ll line manage around 8 staff per site and will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to collaborate with probation, job centres, mental health teams and other community partners.&nbsp;
We’re looking for someone compassionate and experienced in mental health and complex needs someone who brings empathy, tailored support and real dedication to help each resident thrive. The role includes:
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ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly within mental health and complex needs and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence! Further, we look for:
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<li>Ideally previous experience in people management and development; Ability to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li>
<li>Ability to provide advice, offer practical advice and support covering housing, mental health signposting, and more to staff and residents</li>
<li>Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's with support and encouragement</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Grade 10- £57663- £61980pa Drive Strategic Value from IT Contracts and Commercial Partnerships We are looking for a commercially astute and strategically minded professional to lead the IT Commercials function at Havering. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that our IT contracts, procurement activities, and supplier relationships deliver maximum value, compliance, and performance. About the Role As IT Commercials Manager, you will be the lead officer for all IT contract and procurement matters, working closely with Corporate Procurement and senior stakeholders. You will oversee the development and implementation of commercial strategies, manage complex procurements, and ensure robust contract and supplier performance management. You will also be responsible for financial planning and control within the IT Service, supporting budget holders and ensuring that expenditure aligns with strategic priorities and delivers value for money. Key Responsibilities <ul>
<li>Lead the IT contracts and finance function, ensuring effective procurement, contract management, and financial oversight.</li> <li>Develop and implement procurement strategies and standards that align with legislation, council policies, and information governance requirements.</li> <li>Manage complex procurements and act as the escalation point for significant commercial issues.</li> <li>Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and lead interventions to address underperformance or compliance failures.</li> <li>Provide expert advice on financial planning, forecasting, and budget management across the IT Service.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with suppliers and partners to ensure value and innovation throughout the contract lifecycle.</li> <li>Inspire and lead a team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.</li> </ul> About You We’re looking for someone who brings: <ul>
<li>A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li> <li>Deep expertise in IT procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management.</li> <li>Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and financial planning.</li> <li>A track record of influencing policy and strategy and delivering commercial value in a complex organisation.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior levels.</li> </ul> Please view Job Profilehere For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Mark.Duff@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mark.Duff@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 27th July 2025 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.

London Borough of Havering

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Grade 8- £47532-£51522pa&nbsp; Support Smarter Procurement and Contract Management in Havering We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware professional to join our IT Delivery team as an IT Commercials Analyst. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in procurement, contract management, and financial analysis who is ready to contribute to strategic decision-making and operational excellence. About the Role As IT Commercials Analyst, you will provide expert guidance to ICT staff on procurement policies, supplier selection, and contract management. You’ll support complex procurement activities, maintain the IT service catalogue, and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance and value for money. You’ll also play a key role in financial planning and reporting, helping budget holders manage expenditure and identify opportunities for savings. This role involves regular engagement with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of IT products and services. Key Responsibilities <ul>
<li>Advise ICT staff on procurement policies, standards, and methodologies.</li> <li>Lead and support complex procurement activities, including tender preparation and supplier evaluation.</li> <li>Maintain and review the IT service catalogue to ensure accuracy and relevance.</li> <li>Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance, reporting on KPIs and service levels.</li> <li>Manage licence renewals and relationships with key hardware and software suppliers.</li> <li>Support financial planning and reporting, identifying budget variances and opportunities for savings.</li> <li>Attend supplier review meetings and manage day-to-day communications with vendors.</li> <li>Contribute to policy development and risk management within the IT Commercials function.</li> </ul> About You We’re looking for someone who brings: <ul>
<li>A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li> <li>Experience in procurement, contract management, and financial analysis within an IT environment.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.</li> <li>A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners.</li> </ul> Please viewJob Profilehere For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Mark.Duff@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mark.Duff@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 27th July 2025 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.

I.T Commercials Analyst

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Salary: £28 per hour and up to £50 per hour when an application is required after the shift finishes.Job Level:&nbsp;Level 4 Zone 2 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 10 hour shifts on Saturday or Sunday (Minimum 100 hours per year) Contract type:&nbsp;Fixed Term/Secondment for 3 years Closing date:&nbsp; Sunday 27 July 2025; 23:59 &nbsp;About CamdenCamden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.What You’ll Be DoingWe have an exciting opportunity for an AMHP, with at least two years’ experience, who would like to experience working at weekends/bank holiday undertaking Mental Health Act assessments that cannot wait until the next working day. You will be guaranteed one weekend day shift per month. Shifts are from 10am until 8pm with overtime paid if necessary.You will be supported by an experienced EDT worker who will triage the Mental Health Act assessments before allocating them to you. On the rare occasions that there are no assessments, the EDT worker may ask for assistance in dealing with Adult Social Care referrals such as No Entries or agreeing to extra care package support.For those who would like to consider EDT work as a career, this is the ideal opportunity to gain an insight into generic emergency social work.Camden is a busy borough undertaking a high volume of Mental Health Act assessments. There is further opportunity to carry out Mental Health Act assessments during weekday evenings at a fixed rate. There is no obligation to accept these referrals. They are carried out on an ad-hoc basis when the EDT worker is unable to get to them in good time.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.All About YouTo be considered for this exciting opportunity it is essential that the successful candidate is a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England who is an Approved Mental Health Professional, with sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act.You will have previous demonstrable experience of managing a varied caseload. An Approved Mental Health Professional applicant will have had experience working with other client groups or be able to demonstrate your potential and knowledge regarding those client groups outside of any current specialism. You will have role-appropriate knowledge of relevant legislation affecting out-of-hours social work practice including the Children Act, the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty safeguards, the Human Rights Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act and any other relevant legislation and be able to work within legal and procedural requirements.You will be able to demonstrate flexibility, and can prioritise under pressure, work speedily, and find imaginative solutions. You will be a good communicator and be able to write clear concise and accurate reports.To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'.How To ApplyTo apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.To view the Job Profile, please&nbsp;CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10304895/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10304895/file/documen…</a>What We OfferAt Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details.Inclusion and DiversityWe want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</a>Asking for AdjustmentsCamden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Camden Council

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Role: Children’s Social Worker - Assessment &amp; InterventionDivision: Supporting Families DivisionSalary: Grade I-K - £44,430 - £55,710 plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,280 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, &nbsp;sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. About the RoleWe are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service Assessment and Intervention and Family Support and Protection Teams.If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have&nbsp;at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team, we would love you to apply.Assessment and Intervention&nbsp;-You will work as part of a fast-past team responding to child protection needs and undertaking child and family assessments. Under the guidance of your team manager, your team will be on duty every 4/5 weeks.You will support children and families through the assessment process, up to co-producing step-down, Child in Need and Child Protection plans. Previous experience of Section 47 investigations and child and family assessments are desirable. About You<ul>
<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>
<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>
<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>
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</ul> Our BenefitsWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace. We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;We offer a competitive salary - £44,430 - £55,710 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum.We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall.&nbsp;Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf.&nbsp;We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at&nbsp;29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.&nbsp;&nbsp;We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets).&nbsp;You will also benefit from:<ul>
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Coaching and support from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>
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Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
</ul> How to ApplyWe have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV. Closing date: This role is closing for applications on the 27th July 2025 (midnight)Test Stage: If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) on 1st August 2025.Interview: If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the 8th August 2025.Please keep these dates free. For further information regarding the role, please contact:Assessment and Intervention&nbsp;- Habon Ibrahim-Osman at <a href="mailto:Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Cindy Abbey at <a href="mailto:Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention

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Role: Children’s Social Worker - Family Support and ProtectionDivision: Supporting Families DivisionSalary: Grade I-K - £44,430 - £55,710 plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,280 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, &nbsp;sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. About the RoleWe are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service in Family Support and Protection Teams.If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have&nbsp;at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team, we would love you to apply.Family Support and Protection Service (FSP) consists of 10 social work teams. Family Support and Protection undertake child in need work, child protection work, alongside court work. This enables social workers to gain a good understanding of statutory work, but we also work closely with schools, health and voluntary organisations that formulates good partnership working with the ultimate aim of safeguarding and supporting children, young people and their families. About You<ul>
<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>
<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>
<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>
</ul> Our BenefitsWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace. We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;We offer a competitive salary - £44,430 - £55,710 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum.We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall.&nbsp;Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf.&nbsp;We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at&nbsp;29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.&nbsp;&nbsp;We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets).&nbsp;You will also benefit from:<ul>
<li>A manageable and diverse caseload and good quality reflective supervision</li>
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Coaching and support from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>
<li>
Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
</ul> How to ApplyWe have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV. Closing date: This role is closing for applications on the 27th July 2025 (midnight)Test Stage: If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) on 1st August 2025.Interview: If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the 8th August 2025.Please keep these dates free For further information regarding the role, please contact:Stuart Andrews at <a href="mailto:Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Jaishree Bisht at <a href="mailto:Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Children’s Social Worker - Family Support and Protection

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Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities
An inspiring past and a bright future
Fire Risk Assessor - Level 4 - Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026&nbsp;-&nbsp;£58,776 Per Annum + Benefits
A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.
Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.
The role – Level 4 (Advanced technical lead) Fire Risk Assessor
This role involves conducting comprehensive fire risk assessments, across Origin Housing’s portfolio of General Needs Block and HRBs across Hertfordshire, North/Northwest London and identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate measures to mitigate risks. The assessor will work closely with a range of stakeholders to implement fire safety protocols, provide fire safety advice, and ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards. By proactively managing fire risks, the Level 4 Fire Risk Assessor plays a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of residents and maintaining the integrity of the Origin’s properties.
What you’ll do
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<li>Conduct and review fire risk assessments in line with statutory requirements.</li>
<li>Ensure actions are identified, prioritised, and closed within compliance timeframes.</li>
<li>Assess and review fire strategies for new and existing buildings.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with Approved Document B, BS 9991, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.</li>
<li>Act as a key technical contact for fire safety matters.</li>
<li>Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring fire safety compliance.</li>
<li>Implement and oversee a quality assurance programme for fire risk assessments.</li>
<li>Ensure consistency and adherence to best practice.</li>
<li>Evaluate fire safety proposals to ensure they are risk-proportionate and cost-effective.</li>
<li>Assess expenditure to ensure value for money in fire safety investments.</li>
<li>Provide training and support to relevant teams on fire safety management.</li>
<li>Work closely with the Asset and Compliance teams to embed a culture of fire safety.</li>
<li>Ensure changes in fire safety legislation and guidance are identified and implemented.</li>
<li>Evaluate alternative fire-related designs and lead on design standardisation.</li>
<li>Ensure fire safety specifications align with regulatory and safety standards.</li>
<li>Provide cost analysis for fire safety projects.</li>
<li>Ensure expenditure aligns with regulatory and business objectives.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and fire safety guidance.</li>
<li>Identify and mitigate potential fire safety design risks.</li>
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What you’ll need
Essential
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<li>Strong knowledge of&nbsp;fire risk assessment methodologies&nbsp;and fire safety compliance.</li>
<li>Experience in&nbsp;fire strategy review and technical assurance.</li>
<li>Understanding of&nbsp;legislative requirements, including Approved Document B, BS 9991, Building safety Act, secondary legislation and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.</li>
<li>Ability to provide&nbsp;cost analysis and ensure value-for-money fire safety solutions.</li>
<li>Stakeholder engagement and training experience, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively.</li>
<li>Fire Risk Assessor Course, e.g. CS Todd</li>
</ul>
Preferred
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<li>IFE Risk Register - Life Safety Assessor</li>
<li>IFSM Tier 3 - Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessors Register (NAFRAR)</li>
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IFE – ASFP Level 3 Passive Fire Protection.</li>
<li>Level 4 Diploma fire safety</li>
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Our Values
Our&nbsp;core values&nbsp;are at the heart of how we work
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<li>Take the lead</li>
<li>Create energy</li>
<li>Build trust</li>
<li>Be generous</li>
<li>Stay grounded</li>
<li>Remember the little things</li>
</ul>
We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Our benefits to you
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<li>Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.</li>
<li>A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li>
<li>2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days</li>
<li>Salary&nbsp;£58,776 PA&nbsp;+ benefits</li>
<li>A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary</li>
<li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li>
<li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li>
<li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li>
<li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li>
<li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li>
<li>Free employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li>
<li>Refer a friend bonus</li>
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We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.
Tell us your story
We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Fire Risk Assessor outlined above.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 3rd August 2025
Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Origin Housing

Fire Risk Assessor

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Permanent Ref: H7239 Following a review of our Housing services we have embarked on an ambitious Housing Improvement and Transformation journey. As part of this we have taken the approach to reimagine our Property directorate bringing together all areas relating to property, leading to better collaboration, synergy and customer centric service provision. With a stock of just over 10,000 properties, and an ambition to deliver exemplar services across Responsive Repairs, Voids, Capital Investment, Strategic Asset Management and the decarbonisation of our social housing stock data is key. We are in the closing stages of updating our stock condition survey information and already have a performance tool in place that takes this data and plots the performance of our social housing stock, helping us to make long term strategic decisions. We are seeking an exceptional individual with significant experience of managing a Housing Asset database, with the technical prowess to advise on key areas including investment decisions and business planning. You should have a proven track record of managing procurement and contract management processes, compiling Asset Management Strategies linked to data combined with excellent horizon scanning abilities to ensure current, emerging and future legislation is considered and be able to demonstrate linking data into financial business planning. &nbsp; This key role reports into the Head of Asset Management and is front and centre of our ambitious plans. The ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with colleagues and contractors is required as well as tact, diplomacy and the ability to negotiate. Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details. Interviews Date(s) To be confirmed.&nbsp;

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