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Job Title: Handyperson Starting Salary: £23,656 progressing to £23,656 per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy and have experience in property maintenance and repairs? We are looking for a handy person to join our team, who will be working within short break service for adults with various disabilities, staff office areas and other onsite buildings used by staff and people we support.<h4>About the role</h4>The handy person’s role is to ensure the buildings, outside areas and environments are:<ul><li>Meet H&amp;S and HCC requirements</li><li>Well maintained</li><li>Fixtures and fittings are in good order and areas are in good state of decoration</li><li>Residential areas are homely</li></ul>Other general job responsibilities:<ul><li>Plan and prioritise tasks</li><li>Working from a folder where staff detail jobs required</li><li>Collection of materials for jobs required</li><li>General maintenance such as gardening, decorating, carpentry tasks, putting together furniture, window cleaning, changing lightbulbs and salting grounds during cold weather</li><li>Responding to emergencies during the day</li><li>Use of tools and power tools which are provided</li><li>Working closely with contractors employed by the housing provider</li><li>Reporting and monitoring repairs they are responsible for</li></ul>By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both the people we support and our staff. Your positive, problem-solving attitude will help ensure our environments are always safe, well-maintained, and welcoming.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full Driving Licence</li><li>Experience with property maintenance</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of Health and Safety</li><li>Experience of Painting and Decorating</li><li>Experience with furniture building</li><li>Experience working in a social care setting</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS2 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:vicki.edwards@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">vicki.edwards@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 3 and 4 July 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Handyperson

<h4>Advert Information</h4>Wholetime Transfer Opportunities Firefighters, Crew Commanders, Watch Commanders &amp; Station CommandersHertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is a dynamic and forward looking organisation seeking expressions of interest from substantive and competent Firefighters, Crew Commanders, Watch Commanders, Station Commanders and Fire Control Operators who are interested in transfer opportunities to equivalent roles in Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service.This opportunity is open to personnel wishing to transfer as fully competent firefighters and fire control operators from:<ul><li>Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue OC duty system wishing to transfer to Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue WDS Duty System</li><li>Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) WDS</li><li>Local Authority OC FRS wishing to transfer to HFRS OC Duty System</li><li>Ministry of Defence FRS</li><li>UK fire control organisations, including those that fall under a local authority FRS.</li></ul>A career in HFRS is wide and varied and offers excellent development opportunities, by joining us you can expect:<ul><li>Excellent Career Development</li><li>Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits</li><li>Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions</li><li>Shopping Discounts</li><li>Support Groups &amp; Wellbeing Schemes</li></ul>If you are seeking a change and want to play a crucial role in making the communities of Hertfordshire safer, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;Selection Process: To view the Job Outlines, please follow the appropriate document link at the bottom of this page.Following receipt and review of interest received, we expect to be able to provide further information to interested parties as soon as possible and certainly within the next three months.Application &amp; Initial Training: Successful candidates will be required to pass a relevant operational gateway process and complete an Individual Development Plan.General Information: These posts are subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, successful candidates will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check.Please be advised that travel/relocation costs will not be supported.&nbsp;Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.&nbsp; We are particularly interested to hear from underrepresented groups.<h4>Application Information</h4>To apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. As part of the application you will be prompted to provide evidence of your Competency in your current role. Failure to provide this information may result in your application not being processed. PLEASE NOTE: All questions marked with a (red) * are mandatory question and must be answered - you will not be able to submit your application until all mandatory questions have been answered. English Fluency: Please Note: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. <h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Crew Commander Job Outline.pdf</li><li>Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li><li>Station Commander Job Outline.pdf</li><li>Watch Commander Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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Fire Transferee Talentpool

Job Title: Safeguarding Practitioner Starting Salary: £37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum&nbsp; – pay award pending + £1k welcome payment, relocation &amp; car lease schemes (terms apply)&nbsp; Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Join our diverse and inclusive Adult Safeguarding team, to deliver our vision to the people of Hertfordshire, so that they feel well informed about what support available to them and how they can lead safe, happy, and healthier lives in a way they choose.&nbsp;This is an opportunity for change, and development of knowledge and skills in Safeguarding. Our dynamic team are looking for Safeguarding Practitioners to join us to contribute effectively and professionally to the work of the specialist Adult Safeguarding team, to fulfil Hertfordshire County Council’s Adult Safeguarding responsibilities in line with Section 42 of the Care Act and working within Hertfordshire safeguarding frameworks. The values and principles of Making Safeguarding Personal are intrinsic to the operations of the team.<h4>About the role</h4>You’ll be informed by the principles of personalisation, ensuring our safeguarding responses and actions are person-centred and, as far as possible, put people in control of their lives. Your practice will be responsive, inclusive and community-based, working to ensure the service we provide is effective, efficient and delivers positive and personal outcomes for the citizens of Hertfordshire.Responding to safeguarding concerns raised, you’ll make sure there’s an effective plan to keep people safe (in a way that’s reasonable and acceptable to the person). You’ll gather relevant information to support decision making and seek and record the views of adult at risk. Where needed, you’ll undertake capacity assessments / best interest decisions and you’ll work to mitigate risk to the person. You’ll contribute to strategy discussions or meetings and may be required to lead investigations and contribute to case conferencesPartnership working is key to the role.It will be an opportunity for you to develop knowledge and partnership links in a lead area<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Registered with Social Work England</li><li>Social Work qualification</li><li>Relevant knowledge of the Care Act</li></ul>You can bring your authentic self in an environment where you will be supported to reach your fullest potential in a specialist role of Safeguarding Adults in Hertfordshire, developing self, working in partnership, and engaging in lead area work.&nbsp;We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:kubashnee.moodley@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kubashnee.moodley@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 30 June 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Safeguarding Practitioner

<h2>About the job</h2>Luton Governor Services are looking for individuals to become school governors.&nbsp; You would be part of a friendly and supportive team of governors who contribute greatly to the continued success of each school.Governors are people like you – you do not need to be a parent, but you do need to be over 18 and have a passion about improving the standard of education for all pupils in Luton schools.&nbsp; Any additional skills you have in either your work or family life is a bonus.This is a voluntary role and you will be fully trained and supported throughout – meetings are generally held in the evenings and are a mixture of face to face and online.School Governors work together to carry out their core functions:<ol><li>ensuring there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction</li><li>holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the performance management of staff</li><li>overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent</li></ol>Governors must also ensure that the governing body complies with all legal and statutory requirements.<h2>Benefits from becoming a governor</h2><ul><li>The opportunity to develop new skills and to strengthen existing ones.</li><li>An opportunity to strengthen your own CV for future work opportunities or voluntary roles</li><li>The opportunity to practise work talents. As part of a team, being a school governor will give you the opportunity to work with a wide range of people from a variety of social, cultural and religious backgrounds.</li><li>The opportunity to gain an understanding of the decision-making process of school governing bodies and an awareness of the education system as a whole.</li><li>The opportunity to make a real difference and the chance to contribute to the good of the community, leading to personal satisfaction and a sense of achievement.</li><li>The opportunity to undertake training provided by the Local Authority on various aspects of the governor role.</li></ul><h2>How to apply</h2>*Please do not apply on this website*To submit an application, please follow this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Education_and_learning/Schools_and_colleges/Governors/Pages/luton-governor-services.aspx" target="_blank">https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Education_and_learning/Schools_and_colleges/Governors/Pages/luton-governor-services.aspx</a>&nbsp;<h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1294587&amp;ptId=11148" target="_blank">download: nga-governor-role-description .pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Maintained School Governor

Job Title: Waste Partnership Manager Starting Salary: £70,027 progressing to £77,579 per annum - pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage - some travel across the county will be required Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>The Hertfordshire Waste Partnership (HWP) was formed in 1992 bringing together the ten borough and district councils in their capacity as waste collection authorities and the county council as Hertfordshire’s waste disposal authority (referred to as the ‘partner authorities’) and is one of 50 such partnerships throughout the UK.The HWP makes recommendations about the long-term development of waste services in pursuit of targets, objectives and principles detailed in the Hertfordshire Waste Partnership Agreement and in response to legislative changes, such as those being implemented as part of the Government’s Resources &amp; Waste Strategy.The HWP unit is jointly funded by the partners and employs a Partnership Manager and a Partnership &amp; Policy Officer. ‘WasteAware’ is the public face of the HWP and concentrates on changing ‘waste behaviour’ by focusing on the 4Rs: reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery. With emphasis on actions before waste is generated the HWP is working to reduce the amount of waste that needs to be recycled or disposed of.In 2016 the HWP’s remit was expanded to cover operation of the award-winning Hertfordshire Fly Tipping Group, a multiagency task force which, in addition to Hertfordshire’s local authorities, also includes the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Hertfordshire Constabulary, the Environment Agency and the National Farmers’ Union.<h4>About the role</h4>This senior post leads programmes of work to develop both the Hertfordshire Waste Partnership (HWP) and the Hertfordshire Fly Tipping Group (FTG) with an emphasis on joint working solutions to common problems to arrive at multi agency solutions where possible with a heavy emphasis on securing efficiencies and added value.As such the post holder works at numerous stages with high levels of personal responsibility and accountability supporting colleagues ranging from frontline officers working directly on service delivery up to and including Heads of Service, Directors, Chief Executives, Portfolio Holders and Council Leaders.You will also:<ul><li>Manage a programme of integrated work to harmonise contracts for collection, recycling/composting, treatment and disposal of waste through better procurement and integrated contract management. This also includes leading discussions over joint decision-making by the 11 local authorities, including the formation of new governance arrangements for Hertfordshire liaising with senior officers and elected Members.</li><li>Responsible for the operation and membership of the Hertfordshire Fly Tipping Group, including the facilitation of the quarterly meetings, production of the relevant agendas and supporting papers, as well as designing, implementing and monitoring the annual work programme.</li><li>Responsible for providing effective support, communication and co-ordination between other officers and Members in the county council and the 10 borough and district councils. This includes providing advice on the interpretation of the HWP’s constitution and various Terms of Reference relating to the HWP’s meetings and democratic processes, using knowledge of those areas and employing political sensitivity.</li><li>Responsible for the work and performance of the HWP’s Partnership &amp; Policy Officer and linked to this Chairmanship of the HWP’s WasteAware team which is the main public face of the HWP responsible for the conception, design and delivery of the HWP’s public relations / behavioural change campaigns covering all aspects of waste management.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring proper and effective arrangements for a range of formal HWP meetings. This will normally include meetings of the main Member Group, the Directors’ Group and the Heads of Waste Group. Duties include the preparation of agendas, as well as the lead author on reports and minutes, liaison with attendees, organisation of the meeting, giving advice to the Chairmen and other Members and officers at the meetings.</li><li>Represent the Partnership to stakeholders including public and government agencies and commercial interests, promoting the aims and objectives of the Partnership and HWP waste strategy. This also includes representing the Partnership on all relevant professional groups including but not limited to the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management, the Eastern Waste Alliance, the National Association of Waste Disposal Officers, and the Waste Partnership Forum.</li></ul><ul><li>Responsible for providing senior level support as needed to each of the working groups that form part of the HWP with a particular focus on procurement work including tender preparation, promotion, assessment and post tendering reporting as well as being the lead officer responsible for the HWP’s risk register supported by appropriate reporting to all officer groups and the main HWP Member group with respect to proposed changes to the register.</li><li>Responsible for prompt and effective action following meetings to implement any decisions taken at those meetings and to deal with all correspondence relating to HWP matters.</li><li>Co-ordinate implementation of and continue to develop Hertfordshire’s Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy ensuring action plans are followed, responsibilities allocated and performance kept under review</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential <ul><li>A track record in programme management, including the ability to lead complex projects, to time and budget.</li><li>Experience of working in a politically sensitive environment.</li><li>Good level of knowledge and understanding of local government, its waste management functions and the general legislative framework in which it operates.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively by a variety of means to difference audiences including politicians, government officials, senior colleagues, staff and the public.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the statutory responsibilities of other public and private sector organisations including district councils and the Environment Agency.</li><li>Strong commercial and political skills, including an ability to influence and negotiate with private companies, councillors and other public representatives.</li><li>Excellent communications skills, demonstrable in a variety of media and range of audiences</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>A commitment to HCC’s values &amp; behaviours.</li><li>Experience of leading multi-functional teams, persuading and influencing others to produce results.</li><li>Ability to draw together resources for projects from a range of sources.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Organisational Leadership, level 15 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Organisational LeadershipTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Matthew.King@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Matthew.King@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 21st JulyBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post





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Waste Partnership Manager

We are recruting Environmental Services Operatives to join our team collecting recyclable materials and waste from premises across the district. You will need to demonstrate that you have a flexible attitude by working in other areas across our services and support other colleagues in the department when you are operationally required to do so.





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Loader

We are recruiting LGV Drivers who hold a valid UK licence with Category C vocational entitlement plus a valid Driver CPC Qualification Card to join our team.Our Environmental Services team are looking to recruit enthusiastic, hard-working people to help us deliver some of our most essential and appreciated services. As well as a competitive salary we are ready to support all our team with additional training. For example, we will help fund driver training whether that be for a car or LGV 2 licence, computer skills or first aid at work.





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LGV Driver

Location: Opportunities across districts in Hertfordshire. Please specify your preferred location at application stage. Salary: £12.85- £13.52 per hour Hours: Opportunities for 5, 7.5 or 10 hours per week term-time; in the evenings. Contract: Permanent Are you passionate about helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to get the best start in life?Are you energetic and creative with skills and knowledge to share?Our excellent training and ongoing support will turn your passion into expertise that can change lives.<h4>About the Team</h4>You will be in one of the 10 Services for Young People district teams and will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the prospects of young people.Working with young people locally aged 11 to 17 in groups of 12-25, many of whom face challenges in their home life, education or local community, you’ll help us deliver targeted prevention and early interventions, informal education opportunities and develop their skills. &nbsp;Supported by qualified and experienced staff, you will be a key member of our team supporting the delivery of a diverse range of curriculum programmes including independent living skills and emotional wellbeing, to supporting young people in staying away from crime, anti-social behaviour and offering guidance on relationships and sexual health.<h4>About the role</h4>Our sessions run for 2.5 hours and typically evenings Monday – Saturday during term time which depending on the weekly hours you can commit to could be the following:<ul><li>5 hours = 2 sessions a week</li><li>7.5 hours = 3 sessions a week</li><li>10 hours = 4 sessions a week</li></ul>We’re looking for people from a wide variety of backgrounds who have worked with Children and/or Young People in a voluntary or paid capacity.Additionally, we are keen to hear from those who have skills to share in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art &amp; crafts, media, music, health as a tool to establish a relationship and engagement with our young people.If you’re passionate about working with young people, keen to learn, have good communication skills and are a team player, you’ll fit right in to our friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.Whilst a driving license is not essential some of our locations can be a little challenging on public transport so a car and license would be preferrable. In return, amongst many benefits and training Hertfordshire can offer you, we will offer you opportunities to develop your youth work practice.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Willingness and ability to work regular weekly evening sessions including Fridays.</li><li>Having worked or currently working in a role with children and/of Young People (paid or voluntary capacity)</li><li>Ability to develop professional relationships with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li><li>Good knowledge, interests, skills or training that would enable you to contribute to positive informal educational activities with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li><li>Understanding of the key issues which young people and vulnerable young adults face and the ability to identify their needs.</li><li>Experience of working as a member of a team and evidence of successful contributions you have made to a team's work.</li><li>Willingness and ability to complete the compulsory Certificate in Youth Work, a commitment to undertake ongoing professional development and to put what you learn into practice.</li><li>An understanding of equal opportunities and knowledge of how you would put that into practice.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Skills in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art &amp; crafts, media, music, health</li><li>Full UK driving licence &amp; regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Questions? Then feel free to email <a href="mailto:SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or visit our website to find out more information&nbsp;Work for Services for Young People.Interviews will take place throughout the advertising period on an on-going basis.&nbsp;Be the person who makes a difference to young people. Join us today. Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>YSW 5-8 Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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Youth Support Workers

Job Title: Senior Business Support Officer Starting Salary: £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pa (pro-rata for part-time) pay award pending Hours: up to 37 hours Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent support to your team? Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised Business Support Senior Officers who can ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.You’ll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you’ll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>Our Business Support Service supports a range of departments. If you are particularly interested in an area, please specify in your application. If we do not have any vacancies for your preferred area at this time your application will be held in a talent pool, and you will be contacted when a vacancy arises.All roles tend to be hybrid, which will mean that you will be expected to work within one of Hertfordshire County Council’s offices on a regular basis as well as working from home. The hiring manager will discuss the details for each particular vacancy.Children’s ServicesYou will be supporting services across Childrens Safeguarding, Specialist, Education, Skills &amp; Inclusion who ensure Hertfordshire families, children &amp; young people have the right support, guidance and advice, some roles may involve exposure to sensitive information &amp; a DBS may be required for roles working in buildings where children or young people may be present.Adult Care ServicesACS focusses on enabling people to live a full and active life as independently as possible in the community. We have Older People’s and Sensory Services, Adult Disability Services, Safeguarding, DoLs and Learning &amp; Development, along with Integrated Discharge and Transfer of Care Teams, Day Opportunities and Supported Living Services. As a Business Support Officer you will undertake a variety of administrative duties depending on the service including data entry and analysis, meeting support and minute taking, receiving and making telephone calls. You may be in contact with those that use our services and a DBS may be required in these settings.Public HealthYou’ll be supporting our statutory Public Health teams dealing with confidential and sensitive matters and undertaking a range of administrative duties such as meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, answering telephone calls, managing surveys and providing information as a first point of contact.Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue ServiceYou’ll be supporting the teams in the Hertfordshire Fire Stations. Key duties include inputting overtime and on-call payments to HCC’s payroll system, managing the supply of uniform and PPE on behalf of operational staff, making and receiving telephone calls on behalf of the Fire Service, finance support with station budgets and purchasing, and providing information as a first point of contact. You will be expected to manage team commitments avoiding scheduling conflicts and deal with all general matters including correspondence, invoices, and timesheets according to local procedures.Growth &amp; Environment / Resources DepartmentsYou’ll be supporting services such as Passenger Transport, Libraries, Property undertaking a range of administrative duties including meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, raising purchase orders, managing invoicing and payments processes, maintaining database information and providing information as a first point of contact.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working in a previous administrative or support role</li><li>Organisational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li><li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Understanding of specialised processes and methods gained through relevant training and experience.</li><li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li><li>GCSE or Vocational equivalent, strong numeracy and literacy skills</li><li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li><li>Experience in minute or note taking </li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Support with coaching and training others</li><li>Experience in processing invoices and handling financial transactions</li></ul>This job role is within the Business Support, level BUS07 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesClosing Date: This is an ongoing advert and you may be required to start work before the closing date specified.Interview Date: Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.Vacancies are being progressed regularly which may mean that a vacancy in a particular team may be filled before a candidate is put forward, however there are ongoing vacancies.Benefits of working for usWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Business Support Officer

Job Title: Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum plus 6% market enhancement* *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. Hours: 37.0 Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.We understand the impact of trauma on children and are passionate about helping these young people find their strengths and explore what they want to achieve with their lives. We believe in nurturing positive relationships and are wholly dedicated to never giving up on a child.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full UK Driving Licence (including business insurance) and regular access to a car.</li><li>Passion for working with children.</li><li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li><li>Flexible and innovative to meet the challenge.</li><li>Willing to work shifts, including evening/ weekend/ bank holidays and sleeping duties.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li><li>Experience of working with children or caring for children and young people</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Health and social careFor an informal discussion and more information please contact: Sabika Sabeen&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;- 07515 663033.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship:&nbsp;We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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