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Job Title: Head of Home Improvement Agency Starting Salary: £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Hertfordshire Home Improvement Agency (HHIA) is a fast-paced, multi-district partnership dedicated to enhancing the quality of lives through home adaptations and improvements.We're an innovative partnership with six districts coming together to provide a service that supports the independence of local residents. Working closely with local and central government, HHIA delivers high-quality services that promote independence and implement best practices.<h4>About the role</h4>This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and proactive person join our fast-paced DFG adaptations and income generating service. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person, who can deliver consistent high levels of managerial support. You will join a friendly, dedicated and inclusive team.You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of home adaptations and improvements, as well as liaising with stakeholders such as local councils, contractors, and the people we support.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Plan and manage the service’s operations, monitoring KPI’s to ensure adaptations are delivered on time and within budget.</li><li>Oversee a team of staff and contractors, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.</li><li>Work with local and central government to secure funding and grants.</li><li>Provide high-quality advice and consultation services to Hertfordshire residents.</li><li>Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations and quality standards.</li><li>Prepare reports and updates for senior management, the Partnership Board and external stakeholders.</li><li>Identify opportunities, develop and implement strategic plans to take the Agency forward.</li><li>Ensure the Agency delivers to the Board’s expectations of quality, timescales and budget spend.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Management, Engineering) or equivalent experience</li><li>Strong leadership and management skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Familiarity with home adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants, building regulations and associated legislation</li><li>Budget management experience</li><li>Problem-solving skills and attention to detail</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working with people with disabilities or long-term health conditions</li><li>Experience of applied use of social care legislation</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 Health and Social Care Services, level HSC14 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Catherine.Greenlaw@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Catherine.Greenlaw@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date:11 or 12 December 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 Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.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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Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service that makes a difference to the local community?
An exciting opportunity has opened with Brent Housing Management for a Repairs Resolution Coordinator to join us and help us ensure our residents’ homes are safe, sound, and in good repair.
It’s a fantastic time to be starting at Brent Council, as we are undertaking an ambitious transformation programme across the Council which puts our community at the heart of everything we do.
About the post
As Repairs Resolution Coordinator you’ll provide first contact resolution to customers of the service, with a focus on professionalism and care.
You’ll coordinate bookings and appointments, ensuring smooth progression of repairs, as well as manage administrative duties with a high attention to detail.
You’ll also provide support on contract management for repairs, ensuring a top-quality service is provided by our contractors. Further, you’ll handle complex cases and assist in managing disrepair, insurance claims, and complaints.
The ideal candidate
You should have relevant experience working in a Housing discipline or a busy customer service environment. You should also be able to demonstrate experience of managing complaints and dealing with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
You’ll have strong IT skills, with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications and a strong attention to detail.
In addition you’ll have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as be able to empathetically deal with customers in difficult circumstances.
Working for Brent
Brent is a vibrant London borough known for its iconic Wembley Stadium and rich cultural diversity.
We’re committed to creating a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact.
We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team culture, and the chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation. Additionally, we operate a hybrid working model with office or on-site presence three times a week.

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This is Brent

Repairs Resolution Coordinator

Job Title: Head of Highways Contracts &amp; Network Starting Salary: £84,421 progressing to £93,565 per annum - pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities available Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>As soon as people go out their front door to go to the shops, visit a friend, have something delivered or travel to work they all rely on the highway service. As a consequence, our elected members, residents and customers are at the centre of everything we do.The postholder leads a large and successful team which affects all the work of the Highways Service. &nbsp;The team has four main functions including:1. &nbsp; &nbsp;Highways Network Management – Delivering the authorities responsibilities and duties under the Traffic Management Act, New Roads and Streetworks Act, enforcement under the Highways Act and Road Traffic Regulations Act.2. &nbsp; &nbsp;Contract Management and Procurement- Managing the full suite of our Highway Contracts with an annual throughput of circa £100million.3. &nbsp; &nbsp;Service Development – Working across the service identifying opportunities for innovation and continual service evolution, including in technology, sustainability, social value and efficiency.4. &nbsp; &nbsp;Customer Engagement – Leading on the engagement with all our customers and members, setting service standards and delivering positive interactions.The team includes approximately 60 directly employed HCC people and further embedded resource provided by our professional services contract with Jacobs.This role is fundamental to the success of the Highways Service, and the postholder will need to develop positive relationships across numerous internal teams, with Members, and with our partners, Jacobs and Ringway. &nbsp;As a Head of Service, the postholder reports to the Director Highways and Strategic Operations and will be part of the Senior Management Board, responsible for the effective leadership, management and performance of the service.Required at an exciting time where we have recently procured our two main highway contracts, you will play a significant role in shaping the future Highway and Transport services in Hertfordshire, especially the areas you are responsible for. You will be the nominated Service Manager within our main contracts and will be accountable for the contract and performance management of the suite of highway contracts, directing provider resource to ensure value for money across the circa £100million per annum highway service.The successful candidate will also fulfil the role of the council’s Traffic Manager, acting independently to ensure we fulfil our responsibilities under the Traffic Management Act 2004, in particular demonstrating parity amongst all works promoters.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Exercise positive, creative leadership to the Highways Service, as part of the Highways Senior Management Board, contributing to the governance of services procured by contract or delivered through partnerships with other public bodies.&nbsp;</li><li>Take the leading role in evolving and reviewing the Service and in managing future transformation.</li><li>You will support, develop, train and motivate four individuals in your direct line management, and oversee the work of over 60 people with a diverse range of skills working in different disciplines.</li><li>As Service Manager ensure all works and services procured through the contracts and deployment of funding deliver service outcomes, demonstrating due diligence, transparency and value for money, whilst identifying, promoting and delivering savings.</li><li>Develop, implement and maintain financial controls across all highways’ contracts. Ensure financial management and payment disciplines are maintained for works, services and staff under the post-holder’s direct and indirect line management control</li><li>Translate policies, strategies and service levels into services and programmes of work, and secure their delivery to meet HCC objectives, whilst providing value for money and customer service.</li><li>Keep contracts for works, services and supplies under review and determine the selection of contractors within framework arrangements. Lead the management and amendment of existing contracts and the development, testing and procurement of replacement contracts as necessary. Lead for Hertfordshire in joint contracting arrangements with other bodies including the Eastern Highways Alliance.</li><li>Keep policies, service levels and technical standards under review so that they comply with the law. Recommend service levels to Members which will meet HCC objectives, as far as resources allow, and having regard to codes of practice and developing best practice</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential &nbsp;<ul><li>Significant demonstratable experience in highways including a thorough understanding of relevant legislation including (but not limited to) the Highways Act, New Roads and Streetworks Act, Traffic Management Act and Road Traffic Regulations Act.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of current local and national highways and transport issues and associated legislation and practice and the roles and responsibilities of local authorities.</li><li>Demonstrable personnel management and leadership skills, including leading specialist technical functions, multi-disciplinary and collaborative teams and operational units.</li><li>Thorough understanding of contract procurement and management as well as project management processes, including the means to achieve effective and advantageous terms for HCC.</li><li>Familiarity with and proven competence for operating within a political environment.</li><li>Highly developed financial / budget management skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communications skills, demonstrable in a variety of media and a range of audiences</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Recognised degree-level qualification in Highways, Transportation or related discipline or a relevant equivalent, membership of a recognised and relevant professional body</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 16 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Organisational LeadershipTo hear more about this opportunity please contact&nbsp; for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 8th December 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 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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An excellent offer…
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Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
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The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
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The Post
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This is a customer-facing role which means direct contact with customers with a view to providing a tailor-made advice service on the best way of resolving customers housing issues. The successful candidate’s day-to-day duties will involve assessing, investigating, and verifying customers’ housing needs under part 6 of the housing act 1996 and managing a large caseload on customers on the Housing Register. This role will include carrying out home visits, telephone duties and office interviews to determine customers housing needs.
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The Person
We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and focused individual who takes pride in delivering excellent services. Also able to work proactively, is highly motivated and ready for a new challenge. The ideal candidate will also have drive, resilience and enthusiasm with a strong background of core legislations. They should have the ability to effectively plan, organise and manage conflicting priorities in line with the demands of customers on the housing register. &nbsp;As is the ability to working as part of a team and making effective links with a range of professionals and services.
Key Points for Candidates:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A good understanding of the relevant housing legislations and policies related to the role. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing with a wide range of people, including customers, councilors, MPs and other advocate agencies. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A ‘Can do’ positive approach to work with the ability of finding creative ways of delivering results which go beyond what is expected wherever possible. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Problem solving and decision making - ability to deal with complex cases and situations within a busy environment and achieve positive outcomes.

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Support Worker - Lord Alexander House Make a Real Difference Every Day - Join Our Team at Lord Alexander House!We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our friendly team at Lord Alexander House, a supported living service in the heart of Hemel Hempstead. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), where you will be supporting individuals living with mental health needs, to live independently in their own purpose-built flats.As a Support Worker, you will:<ul>
<li>Provide tailored support to individuals in their own homes</li>
<li>Encourage life skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, and cleaning</li>
<li>Follow personalised support plans and risk assessments</li>
<li>Empower people to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives</li>
</ul>About YouWe are looking for people who are:<ul>
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Caring, reliable, and proactive, with a genuine desire to help others</li>
<li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li>
<li>Comfortable working shifts, including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Experienced in a similar role</li>
<li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support</li>
<li>Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li>
</ul>Additionally, you will also be able to:<ul>
<li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £52.78 paid)</li>
<li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li>
<li>Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment</li>
<li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities</li>
</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins (minimum one per week).Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract (£13.26 per hour)</li>
<li>We make sleep in payments of at least £52.78 (in addition to your basic pay)</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

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Female Assistant Support Worker - The ElmsWe currently have an opportunity for a part time (30 hours per week) Female Assistant Support Worker at our supported living scheme, The Elms, in Aylesbury.The Elms is a supported living service, providing care and support to people aged 55 and over with a variety of physical health conditions, mental health conditions and learning difficulties. At The Elms, we provide compassionate, high quality care every day, helping people reach their goals and live their best lives.What You will Do:As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li>
<li>Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way</li>
<li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li>
<li>Organise trips to local amenities</li>
<li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li>
<li>Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing</li>
</ul>As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>Provide personal care but your role will also involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
</ul>The role will involve working shifts on a 4-week rolling pattern (shift times are 8am to 4pm, 2pm to 10pm and 3pm to 3pm the following day which includes a sleep in)No Experience? No Problem - We’ll Support You Every Step of the WayYou do not need previous experience in the care sector to thrive with us. We offer a structured induction, comprehensive training, and ongoing on-the-job support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You will also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown’s wider care and support network.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£19,656pa for a 30 hour per week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Assistant Support Worker

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with vision impairment? Do you have the skills and experience to deliver specialist training that promotes independence, mobility, and independent living skills?If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Habilitation Officer within our dynamic and supportive team in Luton.As a Habilitation Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people (CYP) with vision impairment, including those with additional disabilities, to develop essential life skills. You will assess individual needs and deliver tailored habilitation programmes that focus on orientation, mobility, independent living, and travel skills.Your work will promote inclusion, accessibility, and confidence across home, school, and public environments. You will work collaboratively across the Passenger Transport Unit and the Special Educational Needs Service, contributing to the development and implementation of borough-wide SEN policies.Your role will be guided by national standards including the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI) and HAB Standards, ensuring best practice and statutory compliance. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and deliver habilitation training programmes for CYP with vision impairment.Conduct environmental access audits and risk assessments to ensure safe and effective training. Support CYP during transitions between educational settings, promoting independence and confidence.Liaise with families, schools, and professionals to ensure consistent and complementary support. Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development through regular review and evaluation.Provide training and guidance to parents/carers and other stakeholders. Promote awareness of habilitation services through training and outreach. work with the Independent Travel Training team to assist in delivering this training to those learners with Visual ImpairmentsPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>What We’re Looking ForEssential:Experience working with CYP and teaching new skills.Proven ability to deliver person-centred, outcome-focused training programmes.Knowledge of mobility and habilitation services, vision impairment registration, and relevant legislation. Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Degree or diploma in Rehabilitation Work or equivalent, with evidence of ongoing professional development.Desirable:Experience working with CYP with dual sensory loss or additional needs.Professional expertise in habilitation work and knowledge of BSL or other communication systems.Registration with professional bodies such as HABVI(UK) or RWPN.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1619219&amp;ptId=11962" target="_blank">download: Habilitation Officer JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1619220&amp;ptId=11962" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Habilitation Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £27,254– £29,540 a year pro rata Hours per week: 37 or 20 hours a week Contract type: PermanentAre you a compassionate and experienced professional looking to make a difference in social care? Luton Council is looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This role involves advocating for individuals’ needs, supporting their daily care experience, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.In this rewarding and varied role, you'll take the lead in delivering high-quality support that puts people first.Key Responsibilities include: Individual Advocacy: Act as a strong advocate for individuals, ensuring their needs and preferences are respected in all aspects of their day care experience.Team Collaboration: Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, ensuring seamless care delivery and support.Equality in Service: Recognise and address any discrimination in service delivery or in the workplace, taking appropriate action as needed.Community Knowledge: Apply your understanding of the challenges facing individuals with learning disabilities and work to meet their unique needs.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. If you have previously applied for this post, applicants need not re-apply.&nbsp;<h2>About you</h2>Essential Skills and Requirements:Experience: Demonstrable background in community work or social care services, in either a paid or voluntary capacity.Flexible Working: Your hours will be between 9 – 5 and flexibility with start and end times to meet service needs, however, your manager will discuss with you your confirmed start and end times. In a case of service wide disruption, willingness to work shifts, including split-shifts, sleep-in, and waking night duties.Mobility: Ability to travel across multiple locations to support service demands.Health &amp; Safety: Physical capability to lift, move, and handle individuals and equipment using appropriate aids, in line with Health and Safety regulations after training.Communication: Strong spoken English skills to effectively converse with the public and provide accurate advice.Education and training: Have or be willing to work towards a QCF Level 3 in Care<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><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=1564102&amp;ptId=11964" target="_blank">download: L4 Senior Support Worker - Day Opportunities PREF103587 202209 sept22.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1564103&amp;ptId=11964" target="_blank">download: ASC+Map-compressed.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1564104&amp;ptId=11964" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Support Worker

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £25,989 – £26,824 a year (pro rata for under 37hrs) Hours per week: Various Contract type: PermanentAre you a compassionate and experienced professional looking to make a difference in social care? Luton Council is looking for a Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This role involves advocating for individuals’ needs, supporting their daily care experience, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of a caring and dedicated team focused on improving wellbeing, independence and quality of life for individuals across our community.Key Responsibilities include: Individual Advocacy: Act as a strong advocate for individuals, ensuring their needs and preferences are respected in all aspects of their day care experience.Team Collaboration: Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, ensuring seamless care delivery and support.Equality in Service: Recognise and address any discrimination in service delivery or in the workplace, taking appropriate action as needed.Community Knowledge: Apply your understanding of the challenges facing individuals with learning disabilities and work to meet their unique needs.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. Previous applicants need not re-apply for this post.&nbsp;<h2>About you</h2>You’re someone who thrives on making a difference and brings empathy, energy and a team spirit to everything you do.Essential Skills and Requirements:Experience: Demonstrable background in community work or social care services, in either a paid or voluntary capacity.Flexible Working: Your hours will be between 9 – 5 and flexibility with start and end times to meet service needs, however, your manager will discuss with you your confirmed start and end times. In a case of service wide disruption, willingness to work shifts, including split-shifts, sleep-in, and waking night duties.Mobility: Ability to travel across multiple locations to support service demands.Health &amp; Safety: Physical capability to lift, move, and handle individuals and equipment using appropriate aids, in line with Health and Safety regulations after training.Communication: Strong spoken English skills to effectively converse with the public and provide accurate advice.Education and training: Have or be willing to work towards a QCF Level 3 in CareUnderstand the needs of people with learning disabilities and approach your work with fairness and inclusion at its core.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1559480&amp;ptId=11965" target="_blank">download: L3 Support Worker Day Opportunities 1103340INQ 202111 Nov21.doc</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1559481&amp;ptId=11965" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1559483&amp;ptId=11965" target="_blank">download: ASC+Map-compressed.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring English Teacher to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people. This role will commence in January 2026.
What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.</li>
<li>Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.</li>
<li>Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.</li>
<li>Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
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<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li>
<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC is ideal but applications from those working in mainstream settings are very welcome</li>
<li>Experience in teaching English as a specialism </li>
<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.</li>
</ul>
Why join us?
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<li>Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.</li>
<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.</li>
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We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
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<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
</ul>
Who are we?
Mapesbury School is our new Special Educational Needs schoo in Cricklewood, Brent. Our small school supports children aged between 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in a mainstream or specialist setting and would benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach to education. Pupils will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but may not yet have a diagnosis, though they display traits of Autism and associated conditions.
Mapesbury School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Kedleston Group

Teacher - English Specialist

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Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom? We’re looking for a dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team!
What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons</li>
<li>Providing in-class support for individual students and small groups.</li>
<li>Creating a fun, positive, and inclusive learning environment</li>
<li>Developing and implementing bespoke interventions for students in partnership with teaching staff</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
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<li>A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Brookways School</li>
<li>A can-do attitude</li>
<li>Great communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Experience working with SEN children in an educational setting</li>
<li>A passion for education and helping students thrive</li>
</ul>
Why work for us?
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<li>Supportive and friendly school community</li>
<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>
</ul>
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
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<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
</ul>
Who are we?
Brookways School is an independent specialist day school in North Cheam, London designed with a state-of-the-art learning environment which has been created to meet the needs of young people with autism.
Our school offers a calm, quiet, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.
Brookways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Teaching Assistant (Level 1)

<h4>Field1</h4>Job Title: Business Support Supervisors Starting Salary: £34,434 opportunity to progress to £37,280 Hours: up to 37 hours Location: Hertfordshire Office Base East - Stevenage, West - Apsley&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, supervising a small team to provide an excellent business support service?  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 managers who can supervise a team to ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.Our Business Support Service is looking for Business Support Supervisors who will be supervising a team within the Business Support service.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.We have the following vacancies:Childrens Services - Child Protection Conference - Stevenage - 12 months Fixed Term/secondment - Maternity cover&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>Business Support Supervisors will:<ul><li>Be responsible for managing a team of business supporty staff to deliver Business Support activities and quality assure their work</li><li>Allocate work within the team based on requests from the Directorate or line manager</li><li>Proactively solve issues within the team, especially related to resource allocation and demand management, and escalate as needed</li><li>Support complex Business Support activities for the Directorate, particularly cross-council tasks, leveraging expereince and knowledge</li><li>Support career development of Senior Support Officers and Support Officers</li><li>Line manage both Senior Support Offiicers and Support Officers</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Extensive experience of working in a previous administrative or support role, with strong knowledge of business support activities</li><li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li><li>The ability to develop good working relationships with managers and staff and gain a good understanding of service areas to ensure you are supporting and advising them in the most effective way possible.</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>A proven track record of establishing and improving business processes.</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>Strong numeracy and literacy skills plus broad experience in area of expertise.</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>Knowledge of key legislation linked with Children's Services</li><li>A strong background in finance.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Recognised vocational qualification or degree qualified.</li><li>Experience in the administration of meetings and taking notes actions would be beneficial.</li><li>Previous experience of supervising a team of administrative staff or setting longer term work priorities within a defined team.</li><li>Understanding of HR processes and procedures would be beneficial.</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 Business Support Services, level BUS9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesInterview Date: to be confirmed 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>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.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 Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.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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Are you passionate about supporting young minds and making a real difference in the classroom? We’re looking for dedicated, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team in January 2026!
What you’ll be doing:
<ul>
<li>Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons</li>
<li>Providing in-class support for individual students and small groups.</li>
<li>Creating a fun, positive, and inclusive learning environment</li>
<li>Developing and implementing bespoke interventions for students in partnership with teaching staff</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of Mapesbury School</li>
<li>A can-do attitude</li>
<li>Great communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Experience working with SEN children in an educational setting</li>
<li>A passion for education and helping students thrive</li>
</ul>
Why join us?
<ul>
<li>Supportive and friendly school community</li>
<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>
</ul>
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
<ul>
<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
</ul>
Who are we?
Mapesbury School is our new Special Educational Needs school in Cricklewood, Brent. Our small school supports children aged between 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in a mainstream or specialist setting and would benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach to education. Pupils will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but may not yet have a diagnosis, though they display traits of Autism and associated conditions.
Mapesbury School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer - Information Delivery Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum&nbsp; Hours: 37 per week Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Join our high-performing Procurement team at Hertfordshire County Council, where you'll play a key role in delivering strategic and technical procurement expertise, and tender management services across our departments.You will be part of a team which acts as the Council’s strategic centre of excellence for procurement, providing advice on procurement and commissioning activities for all departments, technical support for above UK threshold tenders, and advice on national frameworks and quotation procedures.You will be working closely with colleagues in the Commercial Law team, and FinanceThe team provides best practice advice, training, templates, and manages procurement systems.Our team has a significant track record of implementing successful contracts offering value for money outcomes while delivering quality services.&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>Reporting to the Head of Procurement:Management Information &amp; Reporting<ul><li>You will develop and deliver accurate, timely management information reports on procurement activity, supporting informed decision-making across a variety of audiences.</li><li>You will provide essential data for ad hoc projects, such as third-party contract spend reviews and responses to procurement-related freedom of information requests.</li></ul>Compliance<ul><li>You will monitor and review the publication process for Procurement Act 2023 notices, ensuring optimal use of technology and resources.</li><li>You will publish pipelines of forthcoming procurements for both external audiences and internal reviews.</li></ul>Systems &amp; Process Improvement<ul><li>You will lead the delivery and ongoing enhancement of the Council’s eTendering system (currently InTend), driving continuous improvement and system innovation.</li><li>You will ensure provision of succinct guidance materials to empower effective use of procurement systems across HCC.</li></ul>Supplier &amp; Stakeholder Engagement<ul><li>You will liaise with prospective suppliers to resolve any eTendering technical issues promptly to ensure a positive supplier experience.</li><li>You will collaborate with district and borough council procurement officers to foster a coordinated approach to procurement activities across Hertfordshire, including participation in the Supply Hertfordshire forum.</li><li>You will contribute to any transition activity as part of the Local Government Reorganisation project in collaboration with district and borough colleagues.</li></ul>Financial Risk &amp; Supplier Monitoring<ul><li>You will support the provision of financial risk assessments of tenderers’ economic and financial standing in a tender evaluation process, through liaison with the relevant finance officers.</li><li>You will monitor the ongoing economic and financial standing of contracted suppliers, with a focus on key partners.</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Support<ul><li>You will provide line management and support to a procurement officer within the Information Delivery area, collaboratively working to deliver these objectives.</li><li>You may on occasion be asked to support the wider Strategic Procurement Group in its other activities, particularly in periods of high work volume and/or resource shortage.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>EssentialQualifications<ul><li>Educated to degree/HND level (or equivalent);</li><li>or have 2 ‘A’ levels (or equivalent) combined with at least 2 years relevant work experience</li></ul>Interpersonal &amp; Communication skills<ul><li>Ability to influence senior managers internally and externally on projects.</li><li>Ability to resolve complaints and queries effectively</li></ul>IT skills<ul><li>Familiarity with standard IT packages, especially Microsoft Office 365.</li><li>Ability to use specialist systems supporting procurement and contract activity e.g. Spend Analysis, e-Tendering system, Enterprise Resource Planning and Supplier Financial Risk Assessment</li><li>Experience of the production of reports and data analysis.</li></ul>Organisational &amp; Team Management skills<ul><li>Ability to supervise and motivate team members, identifying priorities, delegating work effectively and ensuring performance.</li><li>Commitment to working in a collaborative way</li><li>Demonstrable commitment to staff development</li></ul>Procurement skills and knowledge<ul><li>Ability to provide professional advice and leadership to service managers, particularly but not exclusively in relation to procurement systems.</li></ul>Analytical Skills<ul><li>Ability to make balanced judgements based on all available information about procurement and contract proposals and options.</li><li>Provide effective challenge to services about procurement and contract proposals ensuring maximum benefit to the public purse.</li><li>Ability to interpret financial monitoring reports e.g. from Dun and Bradstreet and escalate to Finance colleagues where necessary.</li></ul>Commercial awareness<ul><li>Ability to understand business needs in order to assess, evaluate and recommend options.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness of wider implications (for example, political, managerial or equal opportunities) of advice/options in relation to procurement.</li></ul>Problems &amp; Decisions<ul><li>Ability to provide a resolution based, excellent customer service approach to day-to-day issues arising in the procurement environment. Complex challenges and queries from a variety of sources, internal and external, constructive and adversarial will be encountered.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of designing and delivering presentations and/or training</li><li>Up to date knowledge of local, national and international legislation and rules pertaining to public procurement</li><li>Experience of running Public Sector procurement exercises</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Paul Drake on 01992 588747 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 1st December 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 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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Senior Procurement Officer - Information Delivery

Job Title: Procurement Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum&nbsp; Hours: 37 per week Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing procurement team which provides strategic and technical procurement advice and tender management services to departments within Hertfordshire County CouncilYou will be part of a team which acts as the Council’s strategic centre of excellence for procurement, providing advice on procurement and commissioning activities for all departments, technical support for above UK threshold tenders under the PA23, and advice on the Provider Selection Regime, national frameworks and quotation procedures.You will be working closely with colleagues in Commercial Law team, and FinanceThe wider team provides best practice advice, training, templates, and manages procurement systems.Our team has a significant track record of implementing successful contracts offering value for money outcomes while delivering quality services.&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>You will report to the Senior Procurement Officer in Contract Delivery<ul><li>You will plan and undertake contracting processes using our template documents</li><li>You will continue to develop your existing skills and knowledge of procurement procedures and techniques</li><li>You will ensure compliance with The Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and the Council’s Contract Regulations and any other relevant legislation</li><li>You will support the wider Strategic Procurement Group in respect of procurement best practice and training</li><li>You will deliver a programme of procurements which will include large-scale contracts, undertaking tenders as well as mini competitions through framework agreements</li><li>You will advise Council officers on shaping an effective procurement process and engaging with the market at an early stage through effective pre-procurement market engagement</li><li>You will use the Council’s eTendering system (currently InTend) to carry out procurement processes</li><li>You will collaborate with Council officers to develop effective evaluation methodologies</li><li>You will work with colleagues from the Council’s Commercial Law Team to produce contractual documentation</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Educated to degree/HND level (or equivalent); or have 2 ‘A’ levels (or equivalent) combined with at least 2 years relevant work experience</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to manage a tendering process through to contract award</li><li>Knowledge of current public procurement legislation</li><li>Ability to work effectively as a member of the team</li><li>Effective collaborator and communicator</li><li>Competent user of standard IT packages, especially Microsoft Office</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative, prioritising workload, ensuring that deadlines and timescales are met while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Ability to create the full suite of required tender and contract documentation, with guidance/input if necessary, from relevant stakeholders</li><li>Ability to brief and/or train officers on procurement process and procedures</li><li>Ability to recommend innovative and effective methods of resolving procurement issues</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of managing Public Sector procurements</li><li>Experience of using eTendering systems</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 is an exciting time to be in procurement with the new Procurement Act 2023 recently coming into force. You will help to shape the Council’s approach and there will be opportunities to contribute to broader procurement aspects such as social value, sustainability and modern slavery As part of SPG, you will help us to provide the excellent quality services that make a real difference to the people of HertfordshireYou will get involved with a wide range of procurements covering all of the Council’s service areas including highways, property, adult social care, children’s services, public health and community protection. This role will give you a fantastic diversity of experience in public service provisionThis job role is within the Corporate Services, level 10&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Zoe.Upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Zoe.Upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 1st December 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 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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Procurement Officer

Job Title: Senior Procurement Officer - Best Practice Delivery Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum&nbsp; Hours: 37 per week Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunitiess Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Join our high-performing Procurement team at Hertfordshire County Council, where you'll play a key role in delivering strategic and technical procurement expertise, and tender management services across our departments.You will be part of a team which acts as the Council’s strategic centre of excellence for procurement, providing advice on procurement and commissioning activities for all departments, technical support for above UK threshold tenders, and advice on national frameworks and quotation procedures.You will be working closely with colleagues in the Commercial Law team, and FinanceThe team provides best practice advice, training, templates, and manages procurement systems.Our team has a significant track record of implementing successful contracts offering value for money outcomes while delivering quality services.<h4>About the role</h4>Reporting to the Head of Procurement:<ul><li>You will be responsible for disseminating procurement best practice advice across the authority, including organisation and operation of the Contracting Best Practice Group, which includes representatives from all departments.</li><li>By reviewing, amending and developing new documentation, templates and processes in collaboration with the other members of the team, you will support procurement activities across the Council.</li></ul>Compliance<ul><li>You will maintain, review and amend the council’s contract regulations (through discussion with the commercial law team) on a regular basis.</li><li>You will work with the Shared Internal Audit Service (SIAS) to facilitate any procurement related audits conducted annually.</li><li>You will ensure any new or amended procurement related legislation is implemented in the council’s procedures.</li></ul>Training and Guidance<ul><li>You will ensure provision of succinct guidance materials to disseminated procurement best practice across the organisation.</li><li>You will lead on the provision of general and specific procurement training in the council.</li></ul>Collaboration<ul><li>You will collaborate with district and borough council procurement officers to foster a coordinated approach to procurement activities across Hertfordshire, including participation in the Supply Hertfordshire forum.</li><li>You will contribute to any transition activity as part of the Local Government Reorganisation project in collaboration with district and borough colleagues.</li></ul>Team Leadership &amp; Support<ul><li>You will provide senior leadership to the team when required.</li><li>You may on occasion be asked to support the wider Strategic Procurement Group in its other activities, particularly in periods of high work volume and/or resource shortage</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>EssentialQualifications<ul><li>Educated to degree/HND level (or equivalent);</li><li>or have 2 ‘A’ levels (or equivalent) combined with at least 2 years relevant work experience</li></ul>Interpersonal &amp; Communication skills<ul><li>Ability to influence senior managers internally and externally on projects.</li><li>Ability to resolve queries effectively</li></ul>IT skills<ul><li>Ability to use standard IT packages, especially Microsoft Office 365.</li></ul>Organisational &amp; Team Management skills<ul><li>Ability to supervise and motivate team members, identifying priorities, delegating work effectively and ensuring performance.</li><li>Commitment to working in a collaborative way</li><li>Demonstrable commitment to staff development</li></ul>Procurement skills and knowledge<ul><li>Up to date knowledge of local, national and international legislation and rules pertaining to public procurement</li><li>Ability to provide professional advice and leadership to service managers, particularly but not exclusively in relation to procurement legislation and best practice</li><li>Experience of designing and delivering presentations and/or training</li></ul>Analytical Skills<ul><li>Ability to make balanced judgements based on all available information about procurement and contract proposals and options.</li><li>Provide effective challenge to services about procurement and contract proposals ensuring maximum benefit to the public purse.</li></ul>Commercial awareness<ul><li>Ability to understand business needs in order to assess, evaluate and recommend options.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness of wider implications (for example, political, managerial or equal opportunities) of advice/options in relation to procurement.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of running Public Sector procurement exercises</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Paul Drake on 01992 588747 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 1st December 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 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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<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 to £56,681 per year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance plus up to £4,000 Market Rate Supplement Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe have an exciting opportunity available within our legal team where you will assist in making sure an efficient, effective and economic legal service is delivered to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Sub Committees, departments and its wholly owned companies.Working within the property planning and Contracts team, you will conduct and manage a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and governance related work.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for an experienced lawyer with a broad range of good commercial contracts and procurement experience, ideally within a local government/public sector context.You must be able to demonstrate significant experience of undertaking complex legal work in commercial contracts and procurement and have a sound understanding of the applicable legal framework.The post holder must be capable of working under pressure, taking initiative and adopting proactive approaches to deliver a fast and efficient service and must be able to perform legal work with minimum supervision.You must be able to communicate at all levels clearly and concisely, providing professional and commercial advice to a wide range of clients within the Council.You must be a UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial relevant post qualification experience and hold a practicing certificate with a minimum of six years plus post qualification experience.Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered.<h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href="https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228931&amp;ptId=11960" target="_blank">download: JD M5 Solicitor -Senior Contract Solicitor 14.10.21 FINAL (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228932&amp;ptId=11960" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1) (3).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Solicitor -  Contracts and Procurement

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Make a difference where it matters most. Luton Council is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Housing Asset Fire Safety Surveyor to join our dedicated Housing Services team. This is a vital role where your technical expertise and understanding of fire safety legislation will help us ensure the safety and well-being of our residents across our housing stock.As a Housing Asset Fire Safety Surveyor, you will provide expert, specialist fire safety support and advice across the department. You will ensure that all fire safety requirements are inspected, managed, and maintained in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Building Safety Act, and wider health and safety legislation.You will be responsible for identifying fire-related risks across our housing portfolio and for designing, arranging, and overseeing the required remedial actions. Your work will directly support compliance with the council’s fire safety strategy and contribute to the overall safety of our communities.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Carry out fire risk assessments (FRA) and manage FRA validations across housing assets.</li><li>Identify fire-related risks and manage remedial work packages from conception to completion.</li><li>Support major investment and refurbishment schemes with specialist fire safety guidance.</li><li>Undertake procurement and contract evaluation activities, both pre and post-contract.</li><li>Liaise with key stakeholders, including internal teams, consultants, contractors, and residents.</li><li>Provide expert technical advice and training to housing staff on fire safety.</li><li>Ensure compliance with CDM, Asbestos, COSHH, and Health &amp; Safety legislation.</li><li>Support the council’s Building Safety Manager on all fire and building safety matters.</li><li>Work closely with residents and groups to promote fire safety awareness and best practice.</li><li>Prepare technical specifications, drawings, contract documents, and manage programmes of work.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a proactive, qualified professional with a strong background in building maintenance, particularly around fire safety and compliance.You will have:<ul><li>HNC qualification (or equivalent) in Surveying or a construction-related discipline.</li><li>NEBOSH Fire Safety &amp; Risk Management (or equivalent).</li><li>In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation, building regulations, and health and safety law.</li><li>Proven experience in project and contract management, including budget setting and monitoring.</li><li>Experience in conducting property surveys, producing technical specifications, and managing programmes of work.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to negotiate, advise, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.</li><li>A commitment to equality, diversity, and the principles of inclusive service delivery.</li></ul>You must also be:<ul><li>Able to attend meetings and emergencies outside standard working hours.</li><li>Willing and able to travel to sites and venues across Luton and, where required, the UK.</li></ul>Why Join Luton Council?At Luton, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking council with a strong focus on community safety, sustainable housing, and service excellence. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will have a direct and visible impact. Join us and be part of a team that values professional development, innovation, and public service.Ready to take the next step? Apply today to be part of a team that’s working to keep Luton safe, compliant, and future-ready.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2> On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1640900&amp;ptId=11956" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1640909&amp;ptId=11956" target="_blank">download: Housing Asset Fire Safety Surveyor JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li></ul>





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance (Subject to Criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you looking for an exciting role within the Youth Offending services? This role could be for you!This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adolescents, particularly those who have come into contact with the youth justice system. You will be working in an environment where your experience and skills will be highly valued and utilised.Your responsibilities will include supporting and motivating young people, assessing their needs, and working closely with a variety of professionals and agencies to provide the best outcomes. You will also be expected to manage your workload effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. The role requires you to use agency IT equipment for case recording and make informed professional judgments in a multi-disciplinary criminal justice setting. Your work will be guided by current legislation and issues related to children, young people, and families, with a focus on those who offend.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship<h2>About you</h2>You bring demonstrable experience in working with adolescents, whether paid or voluntary, and have some experience with young offenders in settings such as YOIs, STCs, probation, youth justice, or social services. Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enable you to build positive relationships with children, young people, parents, and a wide range of professionals and agencies. You are proactive, able to use your initiative, and adept at prioritising your workload to meet strict deadlines. Your ability to assess, support, and motivate young people, especially those with medium to high levels of vulnerability and risk, sets you apart. You understand the effects of discrimination and are committed to promoting equality in service delivery and the workplace.Your specialist knowledge includes an understanding of current legislation related to children, young people, and families, particularly those who offend. You hold a relevant professional or degree-level qualification, such as an NVQ 4, and if you are a social worker, you are registered with the General Council of Social Work or its UK equivalent. Additionally, you are a car driver, which allows you to conduct regular visits within and outside the Borough and provide transportation for children, young people, and parents. You are also flexible and willing to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, occasional Saturdays, and Bank Holidays.We are excited about the possibility of you joining our team and contributing your unique skills and experiences to help us make a positive impact on the lives of young people. Together, we can achieve great things and create a brighter future for those we serve. Let's embark on this journey together and make a difference!This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.<h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1488482&amp;ptId=11952" target="_blank">download: YJO level 1.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1500639&amp;ptId=11952" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Assistant Support Worker - Napier Close (£24,570)Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Assistant Support Worker’s to join our dedicated team at Napier Close, a supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities in Hitchin.Napier Close is a purpose-built block of 15 supported living, self-contained 1-bedroom flats with a lounge, kitchen and wet room/walk-in shower. There is an office with a communal lounge and kitchen.What You will Do:As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li>
<li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li>
<li>Organising trips to local amenities</li>
<li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li>
<li>Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing</li>
</ul>Shifts are as follows (sleep-ins are required once or twice a week):<ul>
<li>3pm - 11pm + sleep-in (11pm - 8am) + 8am - 4pm</li>
<li>10am - 6pm</li>
<li>11am - 7pm</li>
</ul>As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>Promote life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
<li>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
</ul>It is essential that you have a Full UK Driving Licence, access to a car, and are happy to do sleep-ins (minimum one per week).Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Job Title: Contracts Transport Planner Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide - Hybrid working - Office base Stevenage Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>The Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) delivers essential transport services across Hertfordshire, including home to school transport and Adult Care Services. The team ensures passengers receive high-quality, efficient journeys. This role sits within a dynamic and responsive team that works closely with Children’s Services and Adult Care Services, transport providers, and other stakeholders. The Contracts Transport Planner will play a key role in shaping future service delivery and improving transport provision across the county.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Contracts Transport Planner, you will:<ul><li>Manage transport contracts for special educational needs, mainstream home to school, short stay provision, children looked after, and day services.</li><li>Procure, manage, and review transport provision to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective travel.</li><li>Maintain and update database systems accurately, managing contract information.</li><li>Liaise with clients, transport providers, user groups, and stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.</li><li>Deliver services in a sensitive and sympathetic manner, demonstrating resilience and professionalism.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential criteria:We are looking for someone who:<ul><li>Has demonstrable experience in contract management and customer service.</li><li>Possesses excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both written and orally.</li><li>Can work under pressure and meet deadlines.</li><li>Is proactive and reactive in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Holds relevant qualifications or experience in transport planning or contract management.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A driving licence and access to a vehicle - you will have to travel across Hertfordshire to visit Schools and Operators.</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 Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:nigel.abraham@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">nigel.abraham@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBC - please note the interview will be held at Farnham House, StevenageBenefits 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.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.





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Job Title: Family Practitioner Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Within our Children’s Services, continuous improvement is part of our DNA – we are always looking for how we can do things better to achieve positive outcomes for our children, young people and families.We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed individual to be a Family Practitioner. This position will be based in Family Safeguarding West.<h4>About the role</h4>Family Practitioners deliver parenting programmes and support children and young people who meet the defined criteria for a Child in Need assessment and support.Each Family Practitioner will an agreed number of children and families assigned to them under the close guidance, direction, support and oversight of the Team Manager and Consultant Social Worker.&nbsp;Working closely with the children, parents, extended family and partner agencies,&nbsp; you will contribute to the development of the overall service as part of each team.In this varied role which will see you:<ul><li>Visit children and families to gather information about their needs, strengths, wishes and feelings alongside partner agencies and information already held.</li><li>Complete genograms, ecomaps and chronologies with families to inform assessment and support networks.</li><li>Gather and analyse information in partnership with parents and carers from non-resident parents, extended family and partner agencies.</li><li>Utilise assessment and intervention tools to assess needs and strengths as well as motivate, strengthen and support families through change.</li><li>Compile and analyse all the information gathered within a Child and Family Assessment/Family Safeguarding Parenting programme and develop a recommended plan alongside the family and your line manager.</li><li>Ensure that the work you undertake with families is recorded in an accurate and timely way onto the children’s electronic case records (LCS).</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>We are looking for candidates who meet the below essential criteria:<ul><li>Previous working experience where interaction with children and families has been a major part of the role i.e. Teaching assistants, youth support workers, nursery workers, Children’s Practitioners, family centre workers etc.</li><li>A working knowledge of safeguarding thresholds would be helpful but training will be given.</li><li>An ability to relay accurate information/concerns in a timely and sensitive way.</li><li>The drive, passion and flexibility to offer families a high-quality service.</li><li>Secure knowledge and the confidence to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns and issues.</li><li>Ability to collate and analyse information to produce high quality assessments, action plans and reports with support from the Team CSW and Manager.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to 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.If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families, and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Ryan.Gale@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ryan.Gale@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 6th November.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>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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Job Title: Sustainable Partnership Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide - office base Stevenage - across County travel Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Our department is committed to supporting residents and communities across the county by improving access to sustainable transport. This includes helping people switch to electric and low-emission vehicles, in line with our goals to cut carbon emissions and improve air quality.Our primary goal is to increase the provision of Electric Vehicle chargepoints across the county, especially for those without driveways or in close proximity to chargepoints in car parks.As the programme progresses, the role will evolve to include greater responsibility for contract management and oversight of our appointed chargepoint operators. This will involve monitoring delivery against agreed performance targets, managing relationships with the operators and ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks, contract terms, and funding conditions.As a Sustainable Partnership Officer, you will report to the Programme Manager and play a key role in driving this programme forward. You will act as a crucial link between the county council and the district &amp; borough councils, leading allocated workstreams and making workstream-level decisions.Our team consists of a Programme Manager, Sustainable Partnership Officers, and a Strategy Manager. We pride ourselves on being a collaborative team, leveraging each other's strengths while continuously seeking areas for improvement both as a team and individually.<h4>About the role</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is committed to increasing electric vehicle infrastructure across the county. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team within the Growth &amp; Environment and help us achieve our vision to enable residents and businesses across Hertfordshire to charge their electric vehicles conveniently and appropriately.We are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals with an interest or experience in sustainability, the environment, and tackling climate change. You’ll have a track record of delivering work to a high standard within agreed milestones,and be confident working alongside a range of internal and external stakeholders. With strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset, you’ll be comfortable resolving issues, navigating delivery challenges, and maintaining momentum across workstreams.The primary aim of the role is to work with our district and borough councils to ensure the implementation of additional electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the county, in line with our Electric Vehicle Strategy. You will act as the main point of contact within a defined geographical area, providing support, guidance, and coordination to ensure delivery remains aligned with strategic objectives.As the programme evolves, the role will also include supporting contract management and supplier oversight—monitoring performance, maintaining delivery documentation, and escalating risks where necessary. You’ll help ensure that partnerships remain accountable, outputs are delivered to agreed specifications, and that reporting is clear and consistent.In addition, the role will contribute to the delivery of HCC’s wider sustainable transport policies and strategies. This includes researching and assessing emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation, and supporting the development of initiatives that promote green transport across the county.There will also be opportunities to contribute to additional projects within the broader Transport for Hertfordshire strategy, offering scope to shape delivery across a range of sustainability and infrastructure programmes.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:· Strong Project management and organisational skills· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal· Driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across Hertfordshire will be required)· Ability to work as part of a team and with external stakeholders· Educated to degree level or equivalent experience that must be demonstratable· Ability to monitor performance and keep organised records and escalate risks· Strong analytical and data analysis skills to assess service providers performance and value for money.· Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.Desirable:· Experience managing contract or supplier relationships· Experience of working in a local authority· Knowledge of electric vehicle landscape/sustainability issues· Knowledge of local government democratic processWe 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 Technical Services, level TEC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:james.watson@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.watson@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits 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.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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Join Us as a Waking Night Project Worker - Grove Garden Flats27 hours per week - Permanent Contract - £18,153paDo you want to make a real difference in people’s lives? We currently have an opportunity for a Waking Night Project Worker at our scheme, Grove Gardens Flats, in High Wycombe, which focuses on providing supported living for individuals with learning disabilities.This property is adjoined to Grove Gardens Studios and comprises of six one-bedroom flats and 8 studio flats. They are home to 14 people we support between the ages of 24 and 55, and the individuals living within the service attend a range of day services and community opportunities.Key responsibilities as a Waking Night Project Worker:<ul>
<li>Supporting vulnerable adults during night hours, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.</li>
<li>Communicating effectively using various methods tailored to individual needs.</li>
<li>Working as part of a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.</li>
<li>Promoting independence and respecting the wishes of the people we support.</li>
<li>Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns promptly whilst ensuring the safety of the property</li>
<li>Offering emotional support as needed</li>
<li>Responding to and documenting any crisis events that may occur during the night</li>
<li>Administering medication if required and completing household tasks</li>
<li>Providing personal care support during the night when required, ensuring residents’ dignity, safety, and well-being are upheld</li>
</ul>Ideal candidates will have:<ul>
<li>Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to different needs.</li>
<li>A team-focused mindset and a willingness to learn and grow.</li>
<li>A commitment to delivering excellent care and support.</li>
<li>An understanding of equality, diversity, and safeguarding principles.</li>
<li>Previous experience is helpful but not essential-we provide full training.</li>
</ul>We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£18,153pa for a 27 hour per week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Waking Night Project Worker

Job Title: Early Intervention Vehicle Practitioner Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 hours average per week over the year working 12 shifts (11.5 hours paid) over 7 days, 365 days a year covering 8am-8pm. The role will include working a share of bank holidays and weekends amounting to 1 in 3 whole weekends Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Early Intervention Vehicle (EIV) is an innovative and highly regarded service providing integrated health and social care urgent assessment and intervention as part of local 2 hour Urgent Community Response service. Co-located with health colleagues at HUC, the team attend to residents of Hertfordshire over the age of 18 at risk of avoidable hospital admission.<h4>About the role</h4>EIV Practitioners are interdisciplinary professionals with a focus on crisis management, social care assessment, functional assessment and equipment provision within the context of urgent response. Working in close partnership with Urgent Care Practitioners (UCPs) from HUC to form a 2 person team, you will collaborate with your health colleague to devise care plans and work effectively across teams and agencies within health, social care and community services to manage risk, support onward care and prevent further crisis episodes. Underpinned by Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives Model, you will ensure adherence with local authority statutory duties, recording standards and key legal frameworks and able to apply these effectively within the context of urgent and crisis situations, advocating for person centred and risk positive solutions for residents and carers.Providing the primary UCR falls response for the area, the moving and handling of residents including assisting them from the floor using appropriate equipment is a core component of the role. EIV Practitioners also attend to individuals with complex needs who may be acutely unwell, injured, or in distress. The role and nature of the service also involves direct physical support, and you may occasionally be required to assist with personal care tasks in urgent situations.This role is well suited to a dynamic and assertive professional, looking for a unique challenge. You will require sound crisis assessment skills and have a passion for working with people to optimise their wellbeing in their own home. You must be confident working autonomously, acting as lead social care professional in high-risk circumstances and providing information and advice to residents, families, UCPs and other professionals.With a focus on crisis management, falls response and frailty, you will work closely with health colleagues on the front line utilising skills in risk assessment and analysis in complex circumstances ensuring proactive identification and onward referrals into frailty pathways.As a level 11 practitioner, you will be expected to be a senior member of the team, providing advice and point of escalation for other team members and UCPs. You will also be expected to be a proactive team member and support the manager in the development and continued evaluation of the service and may be expected to supervise another practitioner.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience, and registered Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Physiotherapist</li><li>Full driving licence</li><li>Expected have a specialist function such as practice educator, BIA, AMHP or specialist moving and handling advisor qualification or be will to work towards this.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience supervising or mentoring others would be advantageous.</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 Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Jamie.Stone@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jamie.Stone@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits 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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