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You will have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and be experienced in taking high quality minutes.  The role requires good teamwork as well as the ability to work independently to meet the needs of the service</p><p>You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths, together with NVQ3 in Business Administration and/or equivalent experience.</p><p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Natalie Morgan, Team Leader for Business support on 01634 332492.</p><p><strong>In return we will offer you:  </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.</p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.</p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:<br><br> Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.</p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.</p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.</p><p>CWST are seeking to appoint a Business Support Officer.  You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.    You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. 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This is a great chance to gain the Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship whilst working for the CABS team.</p><p>As part of this role, you can expect to undertake the following tasks:</p><ul>\n<li>Data inputting</li>\n<li>Scanning</li>\n<li>Updating of systems</li>\n<li>Email inbox monitoring</li>\n<li>Using the council finance systems</li>\n<li>Dealing with telephone enquiries</li>\n</ul><p>The Customer and Business Support Service at Medway Council is looking for an apprentice in Customer Service.  We are offering this opportunity to the right candidate who must be willing and prepared to work hard, with a good standard of education (GCSE in English and mathematics)  </p><p>We require someone with an excellent work ethic and good timekeeping who is committed to learning through study and practical work. </p><p>This post is an excellent opportunity to gain a wealth of knowledge and experience and training in the world of customer service and within the council, with support from managers and colleagues service to go on to complete the programme.   You will have the opportunity to talk to customers over the phone about a variety of issues they contact us about, this could include waste, social care, libraries, leisure as examples.  Full training will be provided to help give you confidence and skills and make sure you are equipped to do this.</p><p>There will be a requirement to commit to study as part of the apprenticeship programme and to undertake an NVQ portfolio of work.  Attendance at College for some study sessions is required, whilst the majority of time will be spent in the office.  Deadlines for completion of work will be given by the College and time in the office will be provided to undertake this work.  Advice and support will be available.  </p><p>At the end of the apprenticeship our aim is for all apprentices to feel confident and equipped to apply for permanent jobs with the experience and qualifications they will have gained.  The successful candidate will form part of an apprenticeship group for the service and maybe asked to work from different locations or teams.  </p><p>All apprentices will be a part of the council’s apprenticeship academy and will have the opportunity to take part in development opportunities as part of this.</p><p>As a Customer and Business Support Service we have an excellent track record of our apprentices having successfully gained permanent employment either with the council (through a competitive interview process) or in other public services, however this cannot be guaranteed.</p><p>Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.</p><p>If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.</p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. </strong></p><p>As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experience</p><p>We will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.</p><p>An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.</p><p>Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers.  </p><p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p><ul>\n<li>23 days paid annual leave</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension </li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li>\n<li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Important Information</strong></p><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call Susan George on 01634 334822.</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. </p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 2 - £279.35 per week","publishDate":"2025-05-29T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/464074e1-706e-4466-8bd8-15af110bbec6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fe4da9e1-3be0-4df4-9c84-b33dd167e54a","title":"Lettings Officer","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Lettings Officer</strong></p> <p><strong>£38,934-£40,755 per annum</strong></p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Newham is a vibrant inner-city borough with excellent transport. We are proud to be home to one of the youngest and most diverse cultures across the country, Newham is an exciting and challenging borough that is committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do.</p> <p>The Borough boasts iconic landmarks such as, Green Street, the Olympic Park, Excel centre, Westfield Shopping Centre and the University of East London. Newham is changing rapidly, benefiting from significant investment, creating new jobs, homes and opportunities for all.  The Mayor of London has provided the Borough with £107 million funding through the ‘Building Council Homes for Londoners’ programme, supporting the construction of 1,100 new homes by 2022. From this we expect to see an additional 2,500 jobs created over the next decade, injecting £1.5 billion to the local economy.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The purpose of this role is to provide services to housing applicants and tenants. To administer the functions and carry out the responsibilities of the Lettings Agency in accordance with the Council policies, procedure and the appropriate legislation. Post holder’s will be placed in a team responsible for designated duties within the range covered by this post as determined by the Lettings Agency Manager in line with fluctuations I work demands and priorities that may change from time to time.</p> <p>The range of duties could include promotion of alternative housing options; support for vulnerable people; mobility schemes; RSL nominations; allocation of permanent and other housing vacancies; administration of the Housing Register; investigation and verification of applicants details; determination of eligibility within the Council’s allocations policy.</p> <p>To be successful in this role you must have:</p> <p>A good working understanding and awareness of local housing demand and the needs of residents.</p> <p>Knowledge of Housing Acts in relation to Letting of Social Housing.</p> <p>A good understanding of Immigration guidelines in respect of eligibility for social housing.</p> <p>Awareness of welfare benefits and eligibility</p> <p>Minimum of two years’ experience of working in a team within a housing Lettings service environment.</p> <p>Significant experience of at least one of:</p> <ul>\n<li>Managing and maintaining a Housing Register</li> <li>Allocation of Housing including shortlisting and verification</li> <li>Dealing with Members enquiries  & Complaints in relation to Lettings matters</li> <li>Providing a Choice based Lettings Service to residents</li> </ul> <p>Ability to communicate clearly, courteously and patiently with members of the public and with colleague</p> <p>Able to use a range of IT systems.</p> <p>Able to make a positive contribution to deliver value for money.</p> <p>For more information regarding the role please click on the link:</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>Closing date 08/06/2025</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</p> <p>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p> <p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=f54999319fa825065e3fc638f79d970a&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £44,999","publishDate":"2025-05-29T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/215f743d-7923-4224-b8d6-3578fd50551a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d44bf5e8-0c49-49f0-b004-253834dda735","title":"Day Opportunities Officer (Learning Disabilities)","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Havering","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Grade 4- £29139-£31440pa </strong></p> <p>As a valued member of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in delivering personalised, meaningful activities for adults with learning disabilities. Your work will be guided by individual support plans, with the overarching aim of enhancing each person’s:</p> <p>•Health and wellbeing</p> <p>•Employability and life skills</p> <p>•Social inclusion and community engagement</p> <p>•Independence and confidence</p> <p>You will also provide respectful and dignified support with personal care, tailored to each individual’s needs.</p> <p>Please view<strong> </strong><strong>Job Profile</strong> here</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Lee.Hughes@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 27th June 2025 </strong>however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed </p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.</p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information</strong></span></p> <p><span>We want everyone to choose Havering. 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Horne</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Music Teacher/Specialist</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Hours: </strong>Part time (3/4 days, subject to availability and need)</p>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>Main Scale M2 - M6 or Unqualified Teacher Scale</p>\n<p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Start:</strong> September 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Crownfield Junior, we believe in working as a team for the children that we are responsible for and care for. We believe that our children are at the centre of all we do, encouraging and supporting them to be the best that they can be. We treat the children as individuals and understand that their needs are unique to them. </p>\n<p>We are extremely proud of our school and the broad curriculum we offer. There is a studio hall for the teaching of music with specially laid flooring for acoustics. We also have a bespoke music curriculum written by our current music specialist which meets needs all of curriculum requirements.</p>\n<p>We are partners with the Mawney School as the Learning and Achieving Federation through which we are exchanging good practice and resources to continue our journeys forward.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our Ofsted Report in July 2023 stated:</p>\n<p>‘Pupils at this school are kind, polite and hard-working. In lessons they listen to their teachers and to each other.' ‘Pupils with SEND are quickly identified and are very well supported to study the same broad curriculum as their classmates. Teachers and leaders work together to identify strategies that best meet these pupils’ needs.’ 'Safeguarding is prioritised and leaders are tenacious in securing support for the most vulnerable pupils.’</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Crownfield Junior School has a long history of promoting music by the employment of a music teacher/specialist and we are looking for the right person to join our happy, supportive team and continue the high standards of music teaching and extracurricular opportunities our children receive.  This would include singing assemblies’ choirs, bands, drama, music concerts, trips and school productions.</p>\n<p>The days needed can be flexible. We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, organised person who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can demonstrate excellent classroom teaching and learning with high expectations of pupil progress and attainment</li>\n<li>Has experience of organising extracurricular activities linked to the love of music</li>\n<li>Can challenge, motivate and support pupils of all abilities and needs through adaptation</li>\n<li>Is passionate about the teaching and learning of the whole child and is flexible to new ideas</li>\n<li>Works well as part of a team</li>\n<li>Is pro-active, flexible and can demonstrate a willingness to participate fully in all aspects of school life.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are lucky to be set in beautiful grounds. Our children are great to work with: polite, enthusiastic, hard working with a sense of fun!  We have a very supportive staff who work together for the good of the children – they have a sense of humour too! </p>\n<p>If you would like a tour of the school, please phone our reception on <strong>01708 747070.</strong> You may also wish to look at our website for further information.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please apply online.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Thursday 19<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: W/C 23<sup>rd</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interviews will include a short lesson observation of the applicants.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Unqualified Scale / Main Scale 2-6","publishDate":"2025-05-29T13:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-19T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/94ed13fa-e6e4-48b6-854d-e81f4c5bb829.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"19b56b11-dfdf-4894-a924-57f7957097fd","title":"Main Scale KS2 Teacher","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"Crownfield Junior School","location":"Crownfield Junior School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Crownfield Junior School</strong></p>\n<p>White Hart Lane, Collier Row, Romford, RM7 8JB</p>\n<p><strong>Tel: </strong>01708 747070</p>\n<p><strong>Executive Head Teacher:</strong> Mr C. Brown</p>\n<p><strong>Head Teacher:</strong> Mrs G. Horne</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>KS2 Class Teacher</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Hours: </strong>Full Time</p>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Main Scale M3 - M6 (UPS considered)</p>\n<p><strong>To Start: </strong>September 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Crownfield Junior, we believe in working as a team for the children that we are responsible for and care for. We believe that our children are at the centre of all we do, encouraging and supporting them to be the best that they can be. We treat the children as individuals and understand that their needs are unique to them. </p>\n<p>We are extremely proud of our school and the broad curriculum we offer. We are a four-form entry and partners with the Mawney Foundation School as the Learning and Achieving Federation, through which we exchange good practice and resources to continue our journeys forward.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our Ofsted Report in July 2023 stated:</p>\n<p>‘Pupils at this school are kind, polite and hard-working. In lessons they listen to their teachers and to each other.' ‘Pupils with SEND are quickly identified and are very well supported to study the same broad curriculum as their classmates. Teachers and leaders work together to identify strategies that best meet these pupils’ needs.’ 'Safeguarding is prioritised and leaders are tenacious in securing support for the most vulnerable pupils.’ ‘Staff feel well-supported by leaders.’</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for someone new, someone like-minded, to join our well-motivated, happy team as a class teacher. We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, organised person who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can demonstrate excellent classroom teaching and learning with high expectations of pupil progress and attainment</li>\n<li>Can foster a curiosity for learning by being creative in and around the classroom</li>\n<li>Can challenge, motivate and support pupils of all abilities and needs (including behaviour) by the use of adaptive teaching</li>\n<li>Has a secure knowledge and understanding of assessment in Literacy and Maths and shows accountability for their data</li>\n<li>Is passionate about the teaching and learning of the whole child and is flexible to new ideas</li>\n<li>Is committed to inclusion in the classroom and has good planning and communication skills with the adults that support individual children</li>\n<li>Willingness to lead a subject</li>\n<li>Works well as part of a team</li>\n<li>Is pro-active and can demonstrate a willingness to participate fully in all aspects of school life, including leading clubs.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are lucky to be set in beautiful grounds. 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In this pivotal role, you will lead and support the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) team to ensure the statutory 20-week assessment process is delivered effectively and that high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are produced in line with the SEND Code of Practice and the Local Authority’s values, policies, and procedures.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Oversee the EHCNA process, ensuring statutory timescales are met and EHCPs are of a consistently high standard.</li>\n<li>Champion the effective use of the SEND case management system, ensuring accurate and timely updates by all team members.</li>\n<li>Provide leadership and quality assurance to ensure EHCPs reflect best practice and are centred around the needs of children and young people.</li>\n<li>Ensure that children, young people, and their families are at the heart of all decisions and actions taken by the team.</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with families, schools, settings, and wider stakeholders to coordinate assessments and support that maximise outcomes.</li>\n<li>Chair key decision-making panels, including Decision to Assess and Decision to Issue.</li>\n<li>Manage a small team of officers, providing supervision, guidance, and support to ensure effective delivery of statutory responsibilities.</li>\n<li>Lead on staff development, identifying training needs and supporting professional growth.</li>\n<li>Offer expert advice and support to colleagues, service users, and partner agencies.</li>\n<li>Promote inclusive practices and ensure that school placements are appropriately matched to the needs of each pupil.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>What We are Looking For</strong></p><ul>\n<li>A strong understanding of what constitutes a high-quality EHCP and the statutory assessment process.</li>\n<li>Proven leadership experience within SEND services or a related field.</li>\n<li>Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>A collaborative and child-centred approach to service delivery.</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.</li>\n<li>Appropriate staff management in line with Council’s processes and procedures</li>\n<li>Transparent decision making with consideration to Council’s budgets and effective use of public funds</li>\n</ul><p><strong>In return we will offer you:  </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.</p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.</p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:<br><br>Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.</p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.</p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.</p><p>You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.    You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.</p><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,246 - £50,076","publishDate":"2025-05-28T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-28T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/af6c0f20-81f9-4780-ab59-93d50d5f2174.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ac7684a6-4570-4fc4-9cd9-d08308942982","title":"Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care Team","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.</p><p>Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to <strong>making a difference</strong> to our children in Medway.</p><p><strong>Children matter in Medway</strong>, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.</p><p>Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.</p><p>Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of benefits).</p><p>Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of benefits).</p><p>Join us and <strong>#Make a Difference</strong>…</p><p><strong>Our Offer</strong></p><p>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</p><ul>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</strong></p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. </p><p>Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328.</p><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £51,329 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2025-05-28T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b5d2497f-e2c0-4791-8891-367a8cb7e911.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1a822902-cced-4aac-a97a-a782147e883b","title":"Assessment Hub Lead Deputy (Senior EHC Assessment Officer)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a proactive and experienced Deputy Assessment Hub Lead – EHC (Senior EHC Coordinator) to join our busy and dedicated team. In this key leadership role, you will support the Team Manager in overseeing the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process, ensuring that statutory timelines are met, and that high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are produced in line with the SEND Code of Practice and the Local Authority’s values and procedures.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>‒ Support the Team Manager in managing the 20-week statutory EHC assessment process across all educational phases, from Early Years to Post-16.</p><p>‒ Ensure EHCPs are developed using comprehensive assessment information and reflect the needs and aspirations of children and young people.</p><p>‒ Promote the effective use of the SEND case management system, ensuring accurate and timely updates by staff.</p><p>‒ Provide quality assurance for EHCPs and support staff in maintaining high standards of practice.</p><p>‒ Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to ensure that EHCP outcomes are clearly identified and delivered.</p><p>‒ Assist in monitoring and reviewing assessment timelines and outcomes to ensure compliance and effectiveness.</p><p>‒ Support the training and development of assessment officers, offering supervision, guidance, and case discussion support.</p><p>‒ Provide expert advice to colleagues, service users, and partner agencies on SEND processes and legislation.</p><p>‒ Enhance communication and collaboration across services and stakeholders to improve outcomes and inclusion.</p><p>‒ Contribute to the SEND service’s inclusion agenda by ensuring appropriate school placements that meet individual pupil needs.</p><p>‒ Manage a small caseload of complex cases, applying your expertise to support positive outcomes.</p><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><p>‒ A strong understanding of what makes an effective EHCP and the statutory assessment process.</p><p>‒ Experience in supporting or managing SEND statutory processes.</p><p>‒ Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.</p><p>‒ A collaborative and child-centred approach to service delivery.</p><p>‒ In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.</p><p><strong>In return we will offer you:  </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.</p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.</p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:<br><br>Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.</p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.</p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.</p><p>You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.    You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.</p><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,732 - £43,695","publishDate":"2025-05-28T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-28T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/99c25dc4-f254-47b7-b33d-52a1901fec35.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"26f7c527-3616-4204-9271-5bde1555fc4d","title":"Assessment officer (EHC Coordinator)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We’re looking for a dedicated and highly organised individual to join our team as an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessment Officer.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process and producing high-quality Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plans within statutory timeframes. Your work will span all educational phases—from Early Years through to post-16—ensuring that each plan reflects the unique needs and aspirations of the child or young person.</p><p>You’ll gather and analyse information from a range of sources and collaborate closely with professionals across education, health, and social care to identify and deliver meaningful outcomes.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><p>‒ Managing a large and varied caseload in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>‒ Drafting clear, outcome-focused EHC plans based on comprehensive assessments.</p><p>‒ Communicating regularly with parents/carers, education providers, and multi-agency professionals.</p><p>‒ Using data sets to inform your daily work and decision-making.</p><p>‒ Leading and representing Medway Council at key meetings, including co-production sessions, Ways Forward meetings, supporting tribunals team, and other operational discussions.</p><p>‒ Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).</p><p><strong>What We are Looking For</strong></p><p>‒ Excellent organisational and time management skills.</p><p>‒ Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.</p><p>‒ A sound understanding of SEND legislation and statutory processes.</p><p>‒ Confidence in working independently and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment.</p><p>Additional Information</p><p>‒ As a customer-facing role, applicants must meet the language requirements outlined in Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, demonstrating a proficient command of spoken English/Welsh.</p><p><strong>In return we will offer you:  </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.</p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.</p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:<br><br>  Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.</p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.</p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.</p><p>You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role.  You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C.    You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.</p><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p><p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p><p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p><p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p><p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,283 - £37,181","publishDate":"2025-05-28T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-28T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/58361a6d-9d97-47f2-b94d-0afa383c9bc5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dca31dcc-0e9e-4b8f-af18-c94888dc5ad9","title":"Volunteer Coordinator","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Volunteer Coordinator</strong><br> <strong>£39,855 - £42,324 per annum</strong><br> <strong>12 month fixed term until March 2026</strong></p> <p>Newham is an ambitious and vibrant borough, proud to be home to one of the youngest and most diverse cultures in the country, with 220 languages spoken amongst our residents. Newham is an exciting and progressive place to live and work, and as an organisation we are committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do. </p> <p>As Volunteer Coordinator you will lead and drive forward volunteer recruitment, training and supporting our residents into volunteering opportunities that match their needs, interests and aspirations. Another key element of this role is to developing a menu of exciting opportunities with the voluntary, community and faith sector here in Newham. This means you’ll be involved in everything from developing appropriate processes, to designing and delivering training workshops and providing support and mentoring to residents. </p> <p>A strong candidate will have experience when it comes to recruiting and managing volunteers, we’re looking for someone with great communication skills and the ability to engage and build relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Must have excellent ICT skills and experience with working with databases and systems. You’ll be passionate about supporting the community and know what it takes to work to deadlines and achieve results against specific targets and goals.</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>Closing date 15th June 2025</p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=8d46e14fd2e0be965848cfdeb0c8acdd&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £44,999","publishDate":"2025-05-28T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4b6a2f18-fb90-488f-af21-3b5a4b4cad65.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f4049ca2-5190-4084-baee-accdd1d1e6b9","title":"East Ham Library Supervisor","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Library Supervisor - East Ham</strong></p> <p><strong>£39,955 - £42,324 per annum pro-rata</strong></p> <p><strong>12 months Fixed Term - Part-Time 18 Hours Mon - Sunday</strong></p> <p>East Ham is a busy flagship library in the London Borough of Newham.  Recently refurbished it has a large children’s library, community area, dedicated areas for public PCs and study and a wide selection of books.  It works closely with a number of partners and has a wide and varied activity programme which is gradually being re-introduced as restrictions diminish. It is part of an ambitious and continually improving library service, with 10 libraries, which sits within the Resident Engagement and Participation service. </p> <p>The Library Supervisor position is a key role within our service, line managing the front line library assistants and reporting to the neighbourhood Coordinator. They will ensure that the library runs smoothly and professionally, managing the team and resources efficiently and effectively.  They will lead by example, setting the expected standards for the team and ensuring that they are adhered to.  They will undertake training and continuous development of both their team and themselves, managing performance and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.</p> <p>You will be an experienced frontline team leader, preferably with a libraries background, who understands the importance of excellent customer service and putting our residents at the heart of everything we do.  You’ll be able to build, train, support and motivate your team to enable them to deliver a high quality library service.  You will take a pride in the presentation of library stock, working with the stock team to ensure that it is representative of and relevant to your customers with exciting and enticing displays.  You will have good relationship building skills and will work with a range of partners to deliver impactful events and activities that align with the 7 DCMS outcomes for libraries. You will work well with your peers and be proactive in supporting the wider service when this is required. You will be flexible and be able to problem solve creatively to resolve incidents.  Most importantly you will believe in the power of libraries to change resident’s lives and be driven by an ambition to do so.</p> <p><strong>Please note: We are not accepting applications from candidates that have previously applied. If we receive a high volume of applicants the job may close early.</strong></p> <p>Closing date: 6th June 2025</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=2be49d73d2e6dae23d6336780140d95b&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £44,999","publishDate":"2025-05-28T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7aa0d79e-4842-42fa-99c9-fad81a91cca4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"19cfdcc6-253d-4562-af08-d3e297935ed0","title":"Early Help Manager","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Early Help Manager </strong><br><strong>This role is fixed term contract for a period of 12 months</strong><br><strong>Starting salary of £52,584 - £55,620 </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for receipt of your applications is 01/06/25, however, interest in these jobs may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</strong></p> <p><strong>You will be notified if your application has been successful, we are aiming to shortlist W/B 08/06/25 and schedule interviews between 09/06/25 and 27/06/25. We thank you for your interest. </strong></p> <p><strong>We are Newham</strong></p> <p>We are a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich East London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We are a challenging yet rewarding place to work, with the networks in place to enable you to be the best Practitioner that you can be and make a real difference to our children and families. Our social care services were rated to be GOOD overall by Ofsted, with leadership rated as OUTSTANDING, but we have not stopped striving to be better.</p> <p>We’ve been working tirelessly to establish a Centre of Excellence for Children’s Services through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our Practitioners. Ofsted described Newham as having a positive culture of learning and development and we’d love for you to learn and grow with us.</p> <p><strong>About the job</strong></p> <p>We are seeking an experienced Manager who will have line management and (systemic and relational) supervisory responsibility and efficiently manage caseloads for a locality team of Early Help and Senior Early Help Practitioners, ensuring qualitative assessments and family plans, alongside planned purposeful and focused interventions are progressed in accordance with Early Help pathways, and informed by tried and tested methodologies including multi-systemic principles and social learning theory. Build and sustain effective multi-agency relationships with locality partners that will influence improved outcomes for children and families around a team around the family model that adheres to the principles of ‘one family one plan’.</p> <p>We are seeking candidates who are experienced and well versed in ethos and principles of delivering Early Help. However, with the advent of Family Help; wrap around multi-disciplinary whole family support at earliest opportunity, pivotal role of Lead Practitioner, principle of one family one plan that will flex as needs of children and family change, and closer alignment between targeted Early Help and Child in Need (Section 17) we would particularly welcome applications from candidates who hold a recognised Social Work Qualification & Registration with Social Work England and/or equivalent qualification, such as youth work, teaching, probation, therapeutic, etc, as stipulated in person specification. </p> <p>To find out more and prepare your application please see JD here </p> <p>For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact Fran Craven at Fran.Craven@newham.gov.uk and Dawn Henry at Dawn.Henry@newham.gov.uk </p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Early Help and Prevention Services in Newham are undergoing a transformation to ensure that we offer timely and dynamic joined up support to children and families. </p> <p>Our primary aims are early detection and identification of children and family’s needs, offering ‘the right support at the right time’ to mitigate against escalation of children’s needs and risks by supporting families to avoid crisis through earlier identification, targeted support, safety and contingency planning. </p> <p>We adopt the role of Lead Practitioner, offering planned purposeful and focused targeted interventions, our aim being to reduce volume of referrals to child protection services, and in accordance with Newham’s Early help strategy, to improve children's long-term outcomes around health and education, improved emotional wellbeing, ensuring that children and young people can feel safe and thrive in their communities. </p> <p>Our transformed targeted Early Help Service will see four newly configured teams, comprising of an Early Help Manager, and a mix of Early Help, and Senior Early Help Practitioners aligned with Newham’s four locality Family Hubs networks.   </p> <p>Family Hub’s provide a range of universal services from conception to 18 years (up to 25 years if young person has additional needs). This is inclusive of a strong start for life offer, supporting child and parent through each developmental stage.  </p> <p>Changes within Early Help will align with wider context of proposed Family Help model and Families First Partnership reforms (March 2025).   </p> <p>We are recruiting to a number of positions in the Early Help space: </p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</strong></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham is a Disability Confident employer. 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The SENCo will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead, develop and line manage the SEND Faculty, through a skilled approach that supports and challenges the team.</li>\n<li>Monitor, evaluate and continually improve the quality of planning, teaching and support of all members of the SEND team.</li>\n<li>Model outstanding teaching and lead collaborative planning and development, including the sharing of resources and best practice within the Faculty.</li>\n<li>Be responsible for ensuring all pupils with an EHC plan and those on the SEND register are supported and challenged to achieve their best and are able to access their curriculum effectively.</li>\n<li>Ensure you are up to date with the latest information around statutory obligations as well as best practice as it relates to young people with SEND.</li>\n<li>Liaise with the LA to ensure statutory obligations are met and appropriate support for pupils is accessed swiftly.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Start Date: September 2025 or January 2026</strong> (<span>If anyone is interested for a September start, please email admin@drapersacademy.com and one of our team will be in contact this week).</span></p>\n<div>\n<p>Drapers’ Academy has much to offer: </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Summer 2024: Best ever GCSE and A Level results </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Nationally recognised GCSE progress  </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• March 2020: Ofsted Good for all aspects including the Sixth Form </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• A clear vision to deliver high standards of education and serve our community </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• State-of-the-art campus surrounded by acres of countryside </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Fully subscribed through the school </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• An environment that promotes innovation </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Class size averaging 25 </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5 </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme offering individual support, information and advice </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Centralised detention model </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Proactive staff led Wellbeing Team </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Our own 6th Form area dedicated to A Level teaching </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership and the Ambition Institute to support ECT induction, teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• An employer who invests in the development of staff with a commitment to ongoing professional development through Instructional Coaching </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Staff access to our gym </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>• Short bus journey from Harold Wood train station and Elizabeth line tube station </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p> </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>It is our practice to recruit staff to permanent positions via direct application rather than agency placement. </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. To arrange this, please contact <a class=\"x_x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"mailto:slucey@drapersacademy.com\" href=\"mailto:slucey@drapersacademy.com\">slucey@drapersacademy.com</a> </p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>Applications should be made online. 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We appreciate the role that research can have in shaping service delivery, and we would like the principles of research to be embedded within all corporate strategies and policies and ultimately our culture. </p>\n <p><strong>About the Job</strong> </p>\n <p>The purpose of the role is to lead on the development and delivery of Havering’s Research Strategy, and to embed a research-focused approach to evidence-based decision making across the Council.  </p>\n <p>The post holder will be based in the Insights Team within the Public Health, Insights, Policy & Strategy Directorate and will work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to champion research.  </p>\n <p>The post holder will be enthusiastic and passionate about research and will have the following key responsibilities: </p>\n <ul>\n<li>Establish and embed an agreed understanding of what research is.  </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Leverage their skills in stakeholder engagement and communication to develop and promote the Council’s research culture. </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Increase awareness of and participation in research across the Council. </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Encourage all Council staff to use best existing evidence and robust evaluation methods to inform cost-effective decision making. </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li>Build research capability by designing and delivering training and development.  </li> </ul>\n <p>The post is jointly funded by Havering Council and the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health. 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