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Senior SurveyorLocation:Hemel Hempstead Salary: £64,101 Contract Type: PermanentAre you RICS qualified and ready to lead a team that transforms homes and inspires healthier, safer living for every resident?At Hightown, we are on a mission shape the future of housing standards, where resident wellbeing is already a top priority and we are committed to raising that standard even higher.As our Senior Surveyor, you will head up the Healthy Homes Team, driving excellence in property maintenance, tackling damp and mould issues, and delivering major works that transform homes and lives.What You Will Be Doing<ul><li>Leading a team of six surveyors and operatives to deliver high-quality inspections and remedial works in line with Awaab’s Law.</li><li>Overseeing our Stock Condition Survey programme, ensuring accurate asset data and compliance with housing standards.</li><li>Managing major works projects such as roof replacements and component upgrades.</li><li>Providing expert technical advice on building defects, disrepair cases, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Collaborating across departments to deliver a seamless, customer-focused service.</li></ul>What You Will Bring<ul><li>Proven experience in surveying, asset management, or property maintenance.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of housing regulations, building safety, and disrepair legislation.</li><li>A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a passion for improving homes and services.</li></ul>What You Will Need<ul><li>RICS Qualified</li><li>Knowledge and experience of operating Awaabs Law</li><li>Relevant and up to date knowledge of building construction, surveying and building regulations.</li><li>Housing Health and Safety Rating qualified inspector</li></ul>Why Join Hightown?<ul><li>Be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to resident wellbeing and housing quality.</li><li>Enjoy opportunities for professional development, including support for qualifications.</li><li>33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays.</li><li>Hybrid working with minimum 2 days onsite after induction period.</li><li>Competitive Salary £64,100 per annum for a 35-hour week.</li><li>Monthly Attendance Bonus</li><li>Life Assurance: Cover three times your annual salary.</li><li>Discounts and Savings with High Street and online retailers.</li><li>Free On-site Gym Access</li></ul>We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.Hightown is an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

Hightown Housing Association

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Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Stainton Court!Position:Support Worker Location: Bushey, Watford Salary: £10,344 per annum Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week)Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Stainton Court, a supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities in Bushey.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. You will work closely with each individual to:<ul><li>Assess needs and develop personalised support plans</li><li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li><li>Promote independence through life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li><li>Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans</li><li>Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals</li></ul>About you:We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.You will also need to:<ul><li>Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences</li><li>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li><li>Work well as part of a team and independently</li><li>Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care</li><li>Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</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, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£10,344pa for a 15 hour a week contract (£13.26 per hour)</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>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</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.

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We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join Canary Wharf College&nbsp;Trust&nbsp;(CWC) at an exciting time of growth and transition. The role will initially support&nbsp;leaders across&nbsp;CWC&nbsp;before&nbsp;our three&nbsp;schools&nbsp;join&nbsp;University Schools&nbsp;Trust (UST) as of&nbsp;September 2026,&nbsp;at which&nbsp;point this role will join&nbsp;UST's&nbsp;Central&nbsp;HR&nbsp;Team to&nbsp;support&nbsp;delivery of ER leadership&nbsp;across the&nbsp;organisation.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is a senior, influential role responsible for leading complex employee relations&nbsp;activities,&nbsp;providing&nbsp;expert advice to Headteachers, Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) and line managers, and embedding consistent, legally compliant ER practice. You will play a key role in shaping a positive employee culture while supporting organisational change and transformation.&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities&nbsp;
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<li>Act as the Trust’s subject matter expert for employee relations,&nbsp;providing&nbsp;authoritative advice on complex and high-risk cases&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lead and manage complex ER casework across the Trust, ensuring consistency,&nbsp;fairness&nbsp;and compliance with employment law&nbsp;</li>
<li>Line manage and develop the Senior HR Adviser, ensuring delivery of a high-quality ER advisory service&nbsp;</li>
<li>Advise Headteachers and SLT on capability, disciplinary matters, grievances, change management,&nbsp;restructures&nbsp;and equality-related issues&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lead statutory consultation processes, including restructures,&nbsp;redundancies&nbsp;and TUPE transfers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support preparation for potential Employment Tribunal claims and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;high standards&nbsp;of ER documentation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Build and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;effective relationships with recognised Trade Unions, supporting JCC meetings and collective consultation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lead proactive conflict resolution and early intervention approaches, including mediation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Analyse ER data and trends (disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence) and provide insights and recommendations to senior leaders&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oversee sickness absence management processes, occupational health referrals, phased returns and formal review cycles&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lead ER policy development and ensure effective implementation across the Trust&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop and deliver ER-focused training for managers (e.g. investigations, conduct, absence management,&nbsp;equality&nbsp;and inclusion)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Contribute to Trust-wide HR projects and the development of a centralised HR service&nbsp;</li>
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About You&nbsp;
You will be an experienced Employee Relations professional with a strong&nbsp;track record&nbsp;of managing complex ER casework and supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment, ideally within education or a multi-site organisation.&nbsp;
You will bring:&nbsp;
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<li>In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice&nbsp;</li>
<li>Significant experience&nbsp;handling&nbsp;and prioritising multiple&nbsp;complex&nbsp;disciplinary, grievance,&nbsp;capability&nbsp;and absence cases&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience of Trade Union engagement and collective consultation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong coaching and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge appropriately&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>A values-led approach with a commitment to equality, diversity,&nbsp;inclusion&nbsp;and safeguarding&nbsp;</li>
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About Us&nbsp;
Canary Wharf College is a fabulous place to work. In this multicultural school community, pupils and students are well-behaved and motivated with good discipline and supportive families. The staff team are creative and enthusiastic and are committed to providing a high standard of innovative education. Staff development is a key&nbsp;priority,&nbsp;and we boast a unique collaborative approach where, through regular meetings, leaders support all staff to take ownership for their own development. This is completed by providing both high quality guidance and promoting employees to make research-informed decisions, as well as attend tailored internal and external CPD.&nbsp;
Safeguarding Notice&nbsp;
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and other relevant pre-employment checks.&nbsp;Further information on our safeguarding policy can be found here&nbsp;<a href="https://www.canarywharfcollege.co.uk/safeguarding2/4679.html" target="_blank">Safeguarding | Canary Wharf College</a>&nbsp;
Equal Opportunities&nbsp;
Canary Wharf College Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair,&nbsp;equitable&nbsp;and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.&nbsp;
We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

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About the Role 
Are you passionate about designing and delivering innovative, secure, and scalable technology solutions? As a Senior Solutions Architect at Enfield Council, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving our digital transformation. You’ll act as a technical authority, shaping cloud-first strategies and ensuring our technology aligns with enterprise architecture and GDS standards. This is a hands-on, influential position where you’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-impact solutions that make a real difference to our residents. 
About You 
You are an experienced Solutions Architect (or similar), with a strong background in enterprise architecture and the full solution development lifecycle. You have a proven track record of designing complex, cross-platform solutions in large-scale agile environments, and possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. You understand cloud-native architectures, microservices, API design, and secure, scalable solution design. Experience with Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, and a solid grasp of data protection and regulatory standards are essential. You’re a collaborative leader, an effective communicator, and thrive on guiding teams and stakeholders through technical decisions. 
Your technical expertise includes: 
 
 - Design &amp; Implementation: Designing and implementing secure, scalable network solutions, covering both traditional LAN/WAN and cloud-based architectures. 
 - Azure Networking: In-depth knowledge of Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, peering, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, and network security groups. 
 - Hybrid Connectivity: Experience with hybrid connectivity models (e.g., site-to-site VPN, ExpressRoute) to integrate on-premises and cloud environments. 
 - Network Security: Familiarity with network segmentation, firewalls, load balancers (Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway), and Zero Trust principles. 
 - Storage: Experience with Azure Storage Accounts, Managed Disks, Blob/File storage, and backup/recovery strategies. 
 - Monitoring &amp; Security: Implementing Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Security Centre for diagnostics, monitoring, and compliance. 
 - App Services: Deploying and managing Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure SQL. 
 - Integration: Designing solutions using Azure Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management for application integration and messaging. 
 - Serverless &amp; Automation: Leveraging serverless technologies (Azure Functions, Logic Apps) and automating deployments with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). 
 - Security &amp; Governance: Applying RBAC, Azure AD integration, Key Vault, and policy enforcement for secure container environments. 
 - Identity &amp; Access Management: Implementing Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access, and RBAC. 
 - Compliance: Ensuring solutions meet regulatory standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, Cyber Essentials). 
 - Cost Management: Using Azure Cost Management and Advisor for resource optimisation and governance. 
 - Monitoring &amp; Diagnostics: Setting up Application Insights, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics for proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. 
 - Stakeholder Engagement: Working with business analysts, developers, and technical support teams to define requirements and deliver solutions. 
 - Mentoring: Providing technical guidance and mentorship to project teams and junior architects. 
 - Documentation: Creating and maintaining architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides. 
 
What We Offer 
Alongside a competitive benefits package, Enfield Council provides a dynamic and supportive working environment where your expertise will shape the future of digital services. Enjoy opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of our residents. We value innovation, encourage continuous learning, and support your career ambitions. Join us and be empowered to take responsibility, work collaboratively, and contribute to a culture built on openness, respect, and active listening. 
About Enfield Council 
Enfield Council is committed to making a positive impact for our diverse community. We deliver high-quality services and foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. As part of our Digital Services team, you’ll join a supportive environment that values bold ideas, collaboration, and professional growth. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

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How to Apply &nbsp;- Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.&nbsp; If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - <a href="https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application &amp; selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.&nbsp;
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. &nbsp;
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.&nbsp;
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.



Are you currently training to become a teacher?&nbsp; We have outstanding opportunities for you to start your career in our great schools providing excellent professional development and support in your induction years and beyond.
We are a small, innovative local authority that offers early career teachers exceptional career choices in our maintained schools and academies.&nbsp; We recognise that to invest in you is essential to the young learners you teach.
You will follow a managed induction programme supported by your personal mentor, to encourage you to reach your full potential throughout your career.
Our schools look for individuals who have the ability and imagination to inspire and challenge the children they teach to energise them to achieve their potential.
We recognise that to invest in you is essential to the young learners you teach.
What we offer:
Our well-resourced schools provide the setting for you to flourish and develop, and can offer:
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<li>excellent and ongoing support and training at the start of your teaching career and into subsequent years, including courses for those who aspire to and are recognised in their own school as potential leaders.</li>
<li>the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from other schools in Bracknell Forest</li>
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Other benefits:
Unlike with some agency placements, as an employee of a Bracknell Forest maintained school you receive pay in line with Teacher’s National Pay Conditions, this includes:
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<li>Pension scheme</li>
<li>Option for July start for some ECTs</li>
<li>Flexible staff benefits scheme</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme including lifestyle savings</li>
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Vacancies for Early Career Teachers are advertised from January, so register early to access the widest range of opportunities.
Following a preliminary shortlisting process, you will be invited for an initial interview. This general interview will allow you to expand on your application by demonstrating your strengths and knowledge and enable us to identify suitable posts for you. All initial interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Once successful in this first interview, your application will be circulated to all Bracknell Forest primary schools with suitable vacancies.
Individual schools interested in your application and with vacancies to match your skill set and preferences, will then contact you directly and invite you for a school visit and a second interview. You will get to choose which school you work in.
Many of our schools choose to use our Pool Systems to fill autumn term vacancies suitable for ECTs – easier for the schools and easier for you!
ECT Recruitment - Bracknell Forest Council - Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JD - Tel: 01344 354005
Email: <a href="mailto:teacher.recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">teacher.recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Web: <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ect" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ect</a>

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The Governors at Christchurch CE Primary school are looking to appoint an Assistant Cook. The successful candidate will join our catering team; if you have the passion to provide quality food with a caring, positive attitude we would love to hear from you. If you have the following:
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<li>Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations.</li>
<li>Excellent organisational and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to adapt recipes and dishes for pupils and meet production timings</li>
<li>Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the dynamic demands of a school environment.</li>
<li>A proactive approach to food service development and ideas for improvement initiatives.</li>
<li>Willingness to support the Christian ethos of the school is essential</li>
<li>Good healthy food and friendly caring service for our pupils is a priority.</li>
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Christchurch CE Primary is part of CDAT (Chester Diocesan Academies Trust) is currently made up of 24 diverse schools across the Diocese of Chester. Established by the Chester Diocesan Board of Education in 2014, CDAT’s vision is to build thriving learning communities where every individual can flourish.
To apply for this vacancy please return the completed CDAT application form with a supporting letter to <a href="mailto:sdollard@christchurch-moreton.wirral.sch.uk" target="_blank">sdollard@christchurch-moreton.wirral.sch.uk</a>. The closing date for all applications is 12 noon 28th January 2026.
Interviews are scheduled to take place the week commencing 2nd February 2026
The new employee is required from: 23rd February 2026 or sooner&nbsp;
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Asset Surveyor to join our team. If you enjoy working with a team of professionals to manage a property portfolio and think you have what it takes to be the difference for our staff and residents, then we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role:
You will be working within a multi-disciplinary Asset Management Team that provides a broad asset management function. This is a key role in the management of the Council’s wide and varied property portfolio. You will be responsible for the acquisition, disposals and management of the Council’s leased property estate. In addition, you will provide advice and support to service departments and Members.
About the Candidate:
We’re looking for a qualified Chartered Surveyor with experience of working in multi-disciplinary team, and a good working knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Legislation. You will be autonomous and able to manage your own workload with minimum supervision.
Above all you will be looking to build on your current knowledge and skills to deliver a quality resource in the management of the Council’s property portfolio.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:stevemcmorran@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">stevemcmorran@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Senior Asset Surveyor

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Youth Justice Worker to join our Prevention and Youth Justice Service (PYJS) here at Wokingham Borough Council on a part time, fixed term contract.&nbsp;
We have a strong focus on Prevention and the remit of this role is to specifically support the delivery of our reputable Exclusion Prevention Programme. The programme aims at reducing school exclusions linked to offending type of behaviours.&nbsp;
We are a trauma informed service, who work compassionately and restoratively, with a child first guiding principle. We are a small, hands on team, who work creatively with children, listening to them and involving them in shaping our service. We like to learn and develop so we hold workshops and training events every month. We care about our staff by providing&nbsp; development opportunities and promoting a healthy work/life balance. &nbsp;
As a youth justice worker supporting the Exclusion Prevention Programme, you will work one to one with relevant children. You will also&nbsp; have responsibility for delivering workshops in schools to address emerging offending type of behaviours.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key Aspects of the role
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<li>We work with children who are at risk of offending or who have already offended to reduce the chances they will offend again and support them achieve their full potential.</li>
<li>In your role, you will have to write an assessment of the child and co-produce and intervention plan with them. All your work with the child has to be timely recorded.&nbsp;There is a lot of case management and record keeping is an essential part of our job.</li>
<li>We have a duty to safeguard our children whilst also protecting the public: safety assessments, safety management and safeguarding and welfare of the children we work with is an essential aspect of our role.</li>
<li>We work in a multi-agency team and context: we support children as part of a network so you must be good communicating with others to overcome barriers and achieve better outcomes for our children.</li>
<li>Our role involves adherence to many pieces of legislation, frameworks, and guidance which you will have to learn and become familiar with to be able to deliver your role.</li>
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Candidate Requirements
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<li>There is an essential requirement for this role to have a&nbsp;qualification in Social Work, Probation Services or Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (PCEP). Consideration for candidates without qualification will only be on the basis of them being currently employed as a youth justice worker in another service and to have held that post for a minimum of 6 months. For this particular role, candidates with a Teaching Qualification will also be considered, as well as anyone who has current experience of working with children in schools.&nbsp; Candidates that do not meet this essential requirement will not be shortlisted.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You are knowledgable about the Child First framework, trauma informed approaches. It is also desireable that you have knowledge of relevant criminal youth justice legislation, National Standards for Children in Youth Justice and Youth Justice Board best practice guidance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You are familiar with Restorative Justice and the support that victims of crime need.</li>
<li>You can relate and engage with children and families, who have often experienced trauma.</li>
<li>You have experience of working with partners to improve outcomes for children.</li>
<li>You are able to write in an analytical and critical way, interpreting and analysing facts to produce reports and assessments for different audiences.</li>
<li>You will need to work to tight deadlines, in a fast paced, varied and rapidly changing environment and keep accurate and timely records.</li>
<li>You will be dynamic, adaptable, resilient and responsive to change to legislation and guidance, the various aspects of your role and children's circumstances.</li>
<li>You will have the experience of and ability to processing significant amount of written information (i.e. legislation, frameworks).</li>
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Due to the requirements of the role, candidates will require a full driving licence and use of vehicle for business use.&nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026, 11pm
Shortlist: applicants will be notified if they have been shortlisted on Monday 2nd February 2026.
Interviews: will take place on Thursday 5th February between 9am-5pm ONLY&nbsp; at our office in Wokingham Town Centre. There will be no option for virtual interviews. This will be the only day available for interviews.
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
If you are interested in this role and would like further information or a discussion, please contact: Bea Nigolian <a href="mailto:bea.nigolian@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">bea.nigolian@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.&nbsp;
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Youth Justice Worker

We are seeking a knowledgeable Housing Options Officer to join our Housing team. This is a vital role in delivering the Council’s Homelessness Strategy, helping to prevent homelessness and supporting residents in housing need.You will provide expert advice and guidance on housing options, investigate homelessness applications, and ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities under housing legislation. This role requires compassion, resilience, and the ability to deliver excellent customer service to some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents.You will be responsible for assessing and resolving homelessness applications in line with statutory duties, by carrying out sensitive interviews and home visits to fully understand applicants’ circumstances, along with:Developing action plans with clients to address the causes of homelessness Liaising with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to sustain tenancies and resolve disputes. Representing the Council at multi-agency meetings and, where required, in court proceedings Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, and service standards.To thrive in this role it is essential that you have a strong working knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation (Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, etc. as well as having:Extensive experience in housing advice, homelessness prevention, or a related field. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences. The ability to work under pressure, manage complex cases, and remain empathetic. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively. An understanding of safeguarding principles for adults and children.This is a hybrid role where the working week will be based on 3 days in the office 2 days working from home - you may be asked to come into the office at additional times as requiredWe are committed to supporting our community and delivering high-quality housing services. Joining our team means that you will be able to making a real difference to people’s lives and be able to work in a supportive, professional environment.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nancy Fraser, Senior Housing Options Officer, on 01233 330821Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/gagb4udi/6394d-housing-options-officer-nov-2025.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a>When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community





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Ashford Borough Council

Housing Options Officer

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Adult Safeguarding Lawyer Salary:&nbsp;£53,460&nbsp;– £61,638&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;G Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week&nbsp;&nbsp; About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Adult Safeguarding Lawyer to join our friendly and supportive legal Team.&nbsp; This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in protecting vulnerable adults and ensuring their rights and welfare are upheld. &nbsp;As part of our Legal Team, you will provide specialist legal advice and representation on a range of adult safeguarding matters, working closely with social care teams, partner agencies and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Advising on adult safeguarding matters, including applications under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Care Act 2014.</li> <li>Representing the local authority in the Court of Protection and other relevant tribunals.</li> <li>Drafting legal documents, court applications, and policies related to safeguarding.</li> <li>Providing training and guidance to social care professionals on legal issues affecting vulnerable adults.</li> <li>Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and case law developments.</li> <li>Handling judicial review matters, deprivation of liberty cases, and other public law challenges.</li> </ul> About You To be successful in this role, you will need: <ul> <li>To be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive&nbsp;</li> <li>At least 3 years post qualification experience in adult social care law</li> <li>Strong advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.</li> <li>The ability to manage a varied and complex caseload.</li> <li>A commitment to public service and protecting vulnerable individuals.</li> </ul> What We Offer At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>A supportive and collaborative working environment.</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working options.</li> <li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> </ul> DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Basic Level is required for this post.&nbsp; How to Apply If you are passionate about safeguarding adults and want to make a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you. Advert Closing Date: (Redeployment Only): 15th January 2026 Advert Closing Date: 8th February 2026 &nbsp; Interview Date: 24th February 2026 To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQBYBMJXeIRXTomE0qyIGeo0AcnQCmrID77et8qAkVZDFpA?e=hjpjbS" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Adult Safeguarding Lawyer

Social Worker – ICART Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in the lives of children?Are you looking for somewhere that allows you to truly shape the life chances of children and young people?Join a team where we’re always looking ahead — a place that’s deeply committed to continuous learning, growth, and career progression.Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority area encompassing Widnes and Runcorn, with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The ICART team is the first point of contact for the public and professionals who have concerns about a child. ICART is a multi-agency team made up of social workers, early help family workers, education, health and police. ICART triages information gathered to determine next steps, this will include identifying immediate risk and ensuring consent has been gained from the parents / carers when professionals refer or dispense with if necessary when a safeguarding matter arises.Hours: 37Your Contributions:As an ICART Social Worker you will undertake screening checks with parents / carers / child / young person, police, health, education and other partner agencies to enable the manager to make a decision about next steps.This role is based in our office in Widnes with some travel across the Borough.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>We have a strong vision for social work practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.We are committed to supporting our Social Workers and Managers to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development as an advanced practitioner, or future leader.We have a stable and experienced Senior Leadership Team, who lead from the front. The Head of Service, Service Manager and Team Manager are well established staff members in Halton, who are supportive and nurturing.You will receive bespoke support from the Social Work Academy who are integral in supporting this team in our improvement journey, providing advice, guidance and support to colleagues in this service area.The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: For salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annumMarket Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Catherine Cosgrove on 0151 5117490.Interview dates are TBC.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Social Worker - ICART 

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:We are seeking to recruit a Registered Manager for Oakmeadow Community Support Centre. In this role, you will lead and support the service team to deliver high-quality care and support. You will be one of six Registered Managers within the division and will work as part of a supportive and collaborative management team.Hours: 37 per week Monday – Friday. (you will also be part of an out of hours managers rota for which an additional payment is made (approx. 1 week in 6).Your Contributions:Oakmeadow provides support to adults who require a period of rehabilitation to enable them to return home. The service also supports individuals on a short-term, transitional basis.As the Registered Manager, you will be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and will be responsible for ensuring the service is safe, effective, and fully compliant with all regulatory requirements.You will have overall responsibility for managing the staff team, including recruitment, supervision, support, development, and performance management. You will provide strong leadership, fostering a positive culture and high standards of care.You will develop effective partnerships with people who use the service and their families or loved ones, ensuring their views and experiences influence how the service operates. You will have robust processes in place to ensure the service is truly person-centred and responsive to individual needs.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme• Investment in your personal development• Free Car Parking at HBC sites • Flexible working arrangements • Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme. Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Karen Graham, Head of service on 0151 511 7439 or by email: <a href="mailto:karen.graham@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.graham@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place in February TBC.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Registered Manager - Oakmeadow

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Facility Manager to join our team at Halton Leisure Centre. This role will support the Facility Manager to ensure a safe and friendly service is provided to all customers. This includes staff supervision, health and safety, customer care and security. More specific responsibilities include:<ul><li>Ensure pool user safety through vigilant supervision, administering first aid, pool rescues, and resuscitation as needed.</li><li>Follow Health and Safety procedures, conduct pool water and equipment safety tests, and perform cleaning duties.</li><li>Oversee user activities to prevent injury, misuse, or damage, and maintain a professional, friendly customer approach.</li><li>Set up and dismantle equipment for activities, ensuring facilities and equipment are cleaned, maintained, and reported for repairs.</li><li>Support the Facility Manager with operations, including stock receipt, plant maintenance, staff monitoring, and emergency plan activation.</li></ul>Hours:Hours of work will consist of any 5 of 7 days to meet the business needs. The rolling 3 weekly rota will include the shift patterns below:Morning: 05:45am – 14:15pm Afternoon: 14:00pm – 22:15pm Saturday/Sunday: 07:30am – 16:45pm Your Contributions:For this role, it is essential that you have the following qualification - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. It is desirable that you also hold a Pool Plant Operators Certificate.In addition you will have:<ul><li>Worked as a lifeguard in a public leisure facility.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety policies, including Risk Assessments, NOPs, EAPs, COSHH, Pool Plant, and operational procedures.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of excellent customer care practices.</li><li>Familiar with leisure centre rules, regulations, and bylaws.</li></ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li> Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul> At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Chris Jones – <a href="mailto:chris.jones@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.jones@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place on W/C 9th February 2026. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Assistant Facility Manager

Residential Management Group (RMG), a market leading Property Management Company is looking for a Property Manager, experienced within block/estate management, as we manage small and large blocks and estates for RMC (Resident Management Companies), L&amp;T (Landlord &amp; Tenant) and Developers.This is a great career opportunity to join a large, organically growing, market leading managing agent. You'll be working alongside an experienced and supportive team of property management professionals, led by a highly experienced senior management team. We also have superb systems, robust processes, and specialist back-office support teams, so when you join us as a Property Manager, you're equipped with the best support to deliver a property management service that is second to none.Where will you be located?Working sited based, you'll be conveniently located to visit your developments across the South East of England, and attend our Head Office in Hoddesdon (EN11 0DR) once per monthWhat are some of the tasks you will be doing?Managing an established residential portfolio of blocks and estates, you will utilise your sound knowledge of the Building Safety Act, the governance around property management and your experience of managing Higher Risk Buildings, complex developments, overseeing cladding remediation. You will....<ul><li>Carry out and monitor services required, in line with the service level agreement with contractors and the terms of the lease.</li><li>Construct the appropriate budget (for the Landlord to sign off) and monitor the collection of Service Charges to fund necessary works.</li><li>Lead on meetings with the RMC Directors, Residents' Association and Developers etc. in line with the service level agreement and statutory requirements.</li><li>Be aware of the Compliance, Health &amp; Safety and M &amp; E requirements of Residential Management and that your sites are fully compliant.</li><li>Ensure a fully documented audit trail for site visits; meetings (formal and informal)</li><li>Ensure maintenance is identified and carried out as promptly as possible to reduce the risk of further damage.</li><li>Ensure all consultation procedures are followed.</li><li>Review lease requirements for major works and ensure section 20 notices are served and a major works programme are in place.</li></ul>What are we looking for?<ul><li>Block/Estate Property Management experience in a previous Property Manager role</li><li>The ability to understand leases, service charge budgeting and associated legislation.</li><li>Sound knowledge of the Building Safety Act, with experience of managing Higher Risk Buildings and complex sites</li><li>The ability to build and maintain key relationships both internally and externally.</li><li>Good attention to detail, comfortable with excel and picking out financial details, Section 20, great customer service skills.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills</li><li>Confident, with a customer centric mindset</li><li>A full UK driving licence and car</li></ul>What does RMG have offer you?You'll not only be joining a thriving market leader where you'll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you'll also receive a superb package of company benefits including:<ul><li>27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays</li><li>Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services</li><li>Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)</li><li>Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)</li><li>As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers and reloadable e-cards, earn cashback on on-line purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!</li></ul>About UsJoin the RMG family and join one of the largest and most respected property management companies with a portfolio spanning over 144,000 households across the UK. We offer a range of job opportunities, from property management, finance, customer services, and everything in between, which makes us a great place to work. And it doesn't stop there. Every one of our employees has the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in their chosen career pathway and reach their potential.<ul></ul>

Places for People

Property Manager

Join the RMG family and join one of the largest and most respected property management companies with a portfolio spanning over 156,000 households across the UK. RMG is growing and its Customer Service Contact Centre has exciting opportunities for Customer Service Advisors, to join our supportive team based in Northwich. As a Customer Service Advisor, you will join a friendly team of established and supportive Customer Service colleagues and become the voice of RMG. You'll be confident building rapport with our customers, answering a variety of queries relating to their properties and accounts. Important Dates for ApplicantsWe're excited to welcome new talent to our team! Successful candidates will begin their journey with us on either Monday 2nd February or Monday 2nd March depending on your availability Please note: Due to our structured and comprehensive training schedule, no holidays or appointments can be taken within your first month to ensure you don't miss any valuable training and you're able to put into practice what you have learnt. Once you finish training, the support and learning doesn't end there. We have a designated coach and your Team Leader, and you will have a 1-2-1 each month, alongside regular coaching and feedback to discuss your needs and provide valuable support and advice to help you develop in your role and increase your confidence. The support we offer our people is second to none and we will embrace you as one of the team from the moment you step through our door. More about your roleYou will be responding to inbound customer contacts/queries (via phone, email, WhatsApp or online chat) providing advice, guidance and services/solutions to meet customer needs. You will also ensure all transactions with customers are accurately recorded on our industry leading system (Salesforce) and process all documentation resulting from customer contacts ensuring information is passed to colleagues to action. You will regularly support other areas of the business with various projects. What hours will you be working? Our Customer Service Centre is a 24/7 operation to ensure we're always available to respond to customer's queries. The shift pattern is on a 4 week rotation, starting with 8-4pm, 9-5pm, 10-6pm and then 12-8pm. Every 4 weeks you will work a weekend shift and have days off in lieu on the week prior and after. For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.More about youWe're looking for self-motivated people with a positive attitude. Previous customer service experience is beneficial but not essential, we are looking for the people with the right skills and attitude, you can really forge a career within RMG. It's a given you will be a great communicator, be able to demonstrate empathy and be happy to go out of your way to help both customers and colleagues. Ideally, we're looking for… <ul><li>First class customer service skills, where providing a great service just comes naturally to you! </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal </li></ul><ul><li>Able to carry out instructions quickly and accurately and the confidence to ask if unsure </li></ul><ul><li>Good organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines </li></ul>BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul><li>27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays </li></ul><ul><li>Free onsite parking </li></ul><ul><li>Potential to earn Bonus </li></ul><ul><li>Fantastic reward and recognition scheme that recognises exceptional customer service </li></ul><ul><li>Career Development and extensive opportunities to progress </li></ul><ul><li>Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services amongst other support and advice lines including mental health and financial support </li></ul><ul><li>Access to many discounts and money saving schemes including smart tech and cycle-to-work incentives </li><li>A comprehensive induction / training period – so you know you will be confident when speaking with customers </li></ul>





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Customer Service Advisor

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!PfP Thrive is Places for People's skills and learning academy, designed to develop talent within our organisation and across the housing and construction sectors. We provide high-quality training, apprenticeships, and future skills learning that address sector-wide skills shortages and help our people and partners thrive in a changing industry. More about the roleAs an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA), you will play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of assessment and compliance across our Housing qualifications and apprenticeship programmes. Your expertise will ensure that learners receive exceptional support and that all delivery meets regulatory and awarding body requirements.In this role, you'll oversee quality assurance processes for Housing Diplomas (up to Level 5) and Housing Apprenticeships (up to Level 4), working closely with assessors and trainers to uphold best practice. You'll bring a strong understanding of social housing legislation—including the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, Awaab's Law, and Fit for Habitation—ensuring our programmes reflect current industry standards and legal obligations.Applicants will be within a commutable distance to one of our offices in Debry, Preston or Leeds with the expectation to attend the office frequently. When not on site, you will work from home or will be observing one of our tutors at the relevant site in the UK. Therefore, there will be some travel involvedMore about youEssential criteria:<ul><li>Experience in a similar Internal Quality Assurance role within vocational education, ideally involving Housing qualifications (Diplomas up to Level 5) and Housing Apprenticeship programmes (Level 3 and 4). </li><li>Relevant and up to date understanding of social housing legislation, including the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, Awaab's Law, Fit for Habitation and its implications for housing and tenant rights. </li><li>Knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework (EIF) and DfE funding rules for apprenticeships, including off-the-job training requirements, programme eligibility, and compliance expectations. </li><li>A Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent, a relevant Assessor qualification (CAVA, TAQA, A1)and a Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or equivalent IQA qualification</li></ul>Desirable criteria:<ul><li>Experience delivering or supporting Housing qualifications as a tutor, coach, or assessor, providing insight into curriculum design and learner engagement.</li><li>Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), demonstrating commitment to professional standards and sector development. </li><li>Experience supporting Ofsted inspections or external audits, contributing to evidence gathering, documentation, and continuous improvement planning. </li><li>Strong working knowledge of safeguarding practices in an educational setting</li></ul>BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul><li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li><li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li><li>Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year </li><li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li><li>Training and development </li></ul>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more





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Internal Quality Assurer (Housing qualifications)

North East Derbyshire District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.A vacancy has arisen in the Council’s Streetscene Service for a Gardener/ Groundsperson within the Grounds Maintenance Team.The postholder will assist with a range horticultural and landscape construction and maintenance duties in parks, open spaces, playing fields and fine turf areas.The successful applicant will carry out skilled horticultural operations, including the maintenance and planting of trees, shrubs and hedge cutting as well as daily use and routine care of all vehicles and powered plant/equipment such as mowers and strimmers.To be successful you will need:<ul><li>Knowledge and experience of routine grounds maintenance practices.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in the use of light powered horticultural plant.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in the use of self-propelled ride on mowing equipment.</li><li>Ability to sustain high levels of physical output over prolonged periods.</li><li>Experience of team working.</li><li>Experience of working to pre-targeted work schedules and to tight deadlines.</li></ul><ul><li>Full current clean Driving Licence with licence category groups B (B +E desirable).</li></ul>The successful applicant must be prepared to work at any of the Council’s establishments as may be required.For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.Why work for us?North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: <a href="https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs/working-for-us/why-work-for-the-council#benefits" target="_blank">ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a>Apply today!If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/northeastderbyshire/Index.aspx" target="_blank">North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies</a> or via <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers</a> by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026.Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on (01246) 231111 or emailing: <a href="mailto:Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a>We welcome applications from all sections of the community.For further informationFor an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alan Walker, Parks and Streets Manager (01246) 217276 or email <a href="mailto:alan.walker@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alan.walker@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a>If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.





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Derbyshire County Council

Groundsperson/Gardener

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.Join a thriving school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted – Inspire Excellence in our students!New Mills School is a small 11-16 secondary school in the High Peak, close to the stunning Peak District National Park, yet within easy reach of Stockport and Manchester. Following a very positive Ofsted report rating us ‘Good’ in all areas, we are looking for some exceptional examination invigilators to join our team. Ofsted praised our ambitious leadership, high-quality teaching, and strong student attitudes to learning, and we are now seeking individuals with a keen eye for detail to join our Exams Team. You will find New Mills School a warm, welcoming place, where we are proud of our inclusive ethos, high expectations, and strong sense of community. Our values—Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Team Spirit—underpin everything we do. The school is looking to add to their bank of dedicated Examination Invigilators, who will be employed on a casual basis to supervise students taking both internal and external exams, as necessary throughout the school year. Full training will be provided, and staff will be contacted prior to the exam period to discuss the invigilation schedule in relation to their own availability. We offer a full support and induction programme for all new staff and a commitment to continued professional development. Application packs may be obtained from, and should be returned to Pete Eckersley, Office Manager, New Mills School, Church Lane, New Mills High Peak, SK22 4NR, or via email to <a href="mailto:jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk" target="_blank">jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk</a> or from the school website <a href="http://www.newmillsschool.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.newmillsschool.co.uk</a>.If you would like to discuss the post further, or arrange a visit to the school, please contact <a href="mailto:jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk" target="_blank">jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk</a> and this can be arranged. New Mills School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. New Mills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Please ensure your completed application is returned no later than 9.00am on the Closing Date.





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Exam Invigilators

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.Walton Holymoorside is seeking to recruit a SEND Teaching Assistant for 25 hours per week. The role would be working within both their Y1 and Y5 class. The hours of work each day are 8.30am – 2.30pm. The role is fixed term until 31 August 2026If you are interested in this role, please apply via the below My New Term link. <a href="https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147120/EDV-2026-WHPS-70917" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147120/EDV-2026-WHPS-70917</a>Provisional Interview Date: 3 March 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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SEND Teaching Assistant

Whittington Green School Governors are looking to add to our pool of Exam Invigilators who play an important role in our school. Our Invigilators work casually (as and when needed) during the exam periods throughout the year.You will supervise our students’ taking examinations, preparing exam rooms and helping to distribute and collect exam papers.As a colleague you will need to be organised, vigilant, and reliable and be able to work at short notice. Full training will be given.Hours of work will be between 8.30am and 3.05pm.Whittington Green School:-<ul><li>welcomes applications regardless of age, gender or religion</li><li>is committed to the protection and safety of its students</li><li>undertakes enhanced DBS checks on all applicants</li><li>only accepts applications submitted on approved application forms</li></ul>Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 9 February 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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Exam Invigilator

Are you an ambitious educator ready to lead and inspire across the curriculum? At Holly House, we’re a community that builds ambition to achieve potential. We’re seeking a creative, resilient Teacher (KS2–KS3) to join our specialist team supporting pupils aged 7–14 with SEMH needs. You’ll teach a broad primary and K.S.3 curriculum across KS2–KS3 and have the opportunity to lead a subject area (to be agreed) — shaping its intent, implementation and impact so progression is clear and expectations are high. You’ll see your impact daily: more pupils accessing learning, regulating emotions and achieving ambitious EHCP outcomes. As a pastoral form tutor, you’ll provide daily check ins and restorative support, working with families and professionals to personalise learning and celebrate success. You’ll have access to targeted CPD (e.g., Thrive / Thinking Matters), focused coaching and peer planning time. We offer<ul><li>Small class sizes and excellent resources</li><li>TLR for subject leadership</li><li>Ongoing CPD and space to innovate alongside a collaborative, experienced team</li><li>The chance to shape lives and see your impact every day </li></ul>You are<ul><li>QTS/QTLS with strong KS2 practice and confidence to extend into KS3</li><li>Able to teach a broad primary curriculum using inclusive, evidence informed approaches (structured small steps, rich talk/reasoning, practical enquiry and problem solving) and to lead on a subject area across school</li><li>Skilled at adapting for SEMH/SEND, using EHCPs and evidence informed interventions</li><li>A reflective, emotionally resilient team player who contributes to the wider life of the school</li></ul>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit prior to application, please call 01246 450530 to make an appointment.Provisional Interview Date: 11 February 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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Class Teacher

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join us in the Medway Council Children and Young People with Disabilities team (CYPD).CYPD Occupational Therapist’s work with children and young people 0 – 18 years old and their families throughout the challenges of living with disability, offering guidance, advice on equipment and home adaptation, helping them to build skills, resilience and networks to support their journey to adulthood.The team are close, enthusiastic and support each other in daily work. We will offer you an in-depth, structured induction, regular high-quality supervision, on-going support and career development through annual appraisals.CPD and professional development is important to us and will offer you opportunities for group learning, peer support and regular team meetings, also internal and external training. We understand the need for a good work/life balance and flexibility. If you are committed to providing a safe child-focused service working in partnership with multiple agencies and stakeholders, then we would welcome your application.<h4>About you</h4>You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist (MSc OT /BSc OT / Dip COT) with current HCPC registration.The CYPD OT’s role requires an experienced practitioner who can work independently with good time management skills, resilience and comprehensive knowledge of the legislative frameworks. We work closely with many internal and external agencies such as Housing/housing providers, the Disabled Adaptation Service and NHS and community services and so excellent communication skills are required. Working to support children and their families alongside Social Workers and Family Workers, you will elicit the voice of the child, promoting their active participation indecision-making. You will need to be competent in complex moving and handling assessment and equipment recommendations. <h4>Skills and experience required</h4><ul><li>Qualified Occupational Therapist HCPC registered.</li><li>Competent in moving and handling assessment and equipment recommendation.</li><li>Experience in the assessment and provision of equipment and home adaptation for children diagnosed with a physical disability and/or neurodivergence.</li><li>Experience of Disabled Facilities Grants and writing recommendations for major home adaptations.</li><li>Clear understanding of current legislation regarding safeguarding of children.</li><li>Knowledge of GDPR legislation to ensure clear understanding of confidentiality and the need for data protection.</li><li>IT literate.</li><li>Good communication, empathy, numeracy, and administrative skills.</li><li>Hold a current full UK driving licence, and have access to your own vehicle for work.</li></ul><h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays.</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme.</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking.</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). </li><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><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li></ul><h4>Important information</h4><ul><li>If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact: Alison Golding, Interim Team Manager via <a href="mailto:alison.golding@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">alison.golding@medway.gov.uk</a>.</li><li>Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.</li><li>Please include in your personal statement the reasons for your application, how your skills and experience align with the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Job Description, and what unique qualities and contributions you can bring to this role and our team.</li><li>Applications close on 9th December 2025, and all interviews will be held in person. The date and time for the interview will be conveyed to shortlisted candidates at a later date.</li></ul><h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Occupational Therapist

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamYou will be a vital member of our highly motivated Culture and Heritage team based in Kingston Museum and Library. The Culture team comprises a number of different services including Heritage, Libraries, Music, Arts and Adult Education and is responsible for delivering the borough's cultural programme, in partnership with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. This is an exciting time to join our service as we embark on developing a new cultural strategy and building on the exciting cultural initiatives of the past year. Working in the Arts &amp; Culture Partnership hub you will focus on delivering an engaging learning programme for schools and our diverse communities, as part of our wider cultural outreach activities.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateCreate and deliver a learning and participation offer for Culture and Heritage, focusing on our exhibition programme and heritage collections. <ul><li>Develop an exciting and engaging education offer ensuring the Library, Museum and Archive collections are at the heart of the programme</li><li>Apply frameworks such as the National Curriculum, creating appropriate learning materials and delivering engaging heritage workshops for children and young people.</li><li>Work with local and national partners for example, the BookTrust and GEM (Group for Education in Museums) to support the delivery of key learning programmes</li><li>Support the promotion of the Culture &amp; Heritage in our venues across the borough</li><li>Provide frontline cover at Kingston Museum as required</li></ul>You will have a proven track record of delivering engaging learning programmes in the culture and heritage sector. Working with internal and external stakeholders you will be adept at building successful partnerships and enthusing and inspiring diverse audiences to engage with our activities. Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

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Salary: M1 (£32,916) - UP3 (£51,048) + pension + additional Lift Schools benefits School: Lift New Forest, Long Lane, Holbury, Hampshire, SO45 2PA Hours: Full OR part time Contract type: Fixed term contract Start date: ASAP or April 2026 An exciting Teacher of Food Technology job opportunity for a lovely secondary school that can be full or part time. Your new school Lift Schools is an ambitious MAT of 59 schools and we pride ourselves on providing the best training and career progression. Part of Lift Schools, Lift New Forest is a successful and popular 11-16 academy adjacent to the New Forest National Park. We are proud to serve the Hythe and Waterside community. Our vision is to enable ambitious futures for all members of our academy community. We strive to ensure that expert teaching of our exciting curriculum allows students from all backgrounds to fulfil their academic potential. We achieve this by sequencing the most important and compelling knowledge backwards from ambitious curriculum aims, and adapting what we teach to our local context. We provide exceptional opportunities to develop the unique interests and talents of our students, and to prepare them for life in modern Britain. All staff receive high-quality support which enables them to flourish at work, they are provided with training and opportunities for impactful collaborative work which allow all to thrive in their areas of expertise. Your new role Due to a maternity leave we are looking to recruit a Teacher of Food Technology, you will join a successful and friendly technology team led by a dedicated Director of Art/Technology. There are two modern food classrooms, supported by a dedicated technician. Food is taught to all students in key stage 3 (maximum class size 15), and GCSE Food and Nutrition is taught to students in Year 10 and Year 11. If you are looking for somewhere that believes in giving all teachers the opportunity to be great and will support you both personally and professionally to ensure you reach your full potential look no further. What you'll need to succeed You will be a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with strong subject knowledge in Food Technology, strong classroom management skills and a passion for the subject. You will have a successful track record of improving the education of pupils and know what excellent education looks like in a classroom. Whether you're in your first year of teaching or your tenth, you will be warmly welcomed and supported here. We offer you: Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. Please don't wait until the closing date to apply as we will review applications as we receive them. Interview - we will review applications and interview ASAP so please don't wait to apply! If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school please contact Jessica Billows. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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 Salary: L33-L39, £113,646 - £130,274 (negotiable for an exceptional candidate) + relocation package + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsStart date: September 2026 (or earlier if possible)We're looking for an exceptional Principal to lead Lift Firth Park into its next chapter.This is your chance to shape a school on the rise, one that's proud of its identity, rooted in its community, and ambitious for every child.About the roleThis role is for a leader who can think strategically and act decisively, someone with a strong track record of improving outcomes, building culture, and growing people. You'll work closely with our Regional Education Director, who knows the school inside out, having served as Principal before stepping into their regional role. You'll also have the full backing of our central team and the wider Lift Schools network.Together, we'll make Lift Firth Park a school where every student thrives, every day.About Lift Firth ParkLift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16. The school is at the heart of a diverse Sheffield community and is currently undergoing rapid and sustained improvement. Located in Shiregreen, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language. Lift Firth Park has a strong sense of community and has built very strong partnerships locally, including with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, and many local, community organisations.Our values are: <ul><li>Worldwide: We are cultivating the citizens of tomorrow and developing well rounded individuals.</li><li>Culture: We care about the fundamentals of learning and want learning to be fun and joyous.</li><li>Excellence is a habit: We believe that high expectations lead to children being successful and performing to a high standard.</li><li>Aim High: We don't make excuses for our pupils, our teachers or our leaders - and we don't want them to make excuses for themselves.</li><li>Individuals matter: All pupils, no matter their background, beliefs or identity are equal members of our community.</li><li>Community and family: We put people at the heart of everything we do.</li></ul>We're proud of the progress we're making and we are ready for more. We're looking for a Principal to lead that journey. Why this role is for youYou're someone who:<ul><li>Believes every child can achieve, regardless of background</li><li>Thrives on strategic thinking and visible, everyday leadership</li><li>Builds strong, values-led school cultures</li><li>Has a proven record of improving outcomes</li><li>Can lead a team with clarity and compassion</li><li>Values the power of collaboration across a trust</li></ul>As Principal, you'll:<ul><li>Lead the school's strategic vision and day-to-day operations</li><li>Champion excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum</li><li>Build an inclusive culture of high expectations</li><li>Forge strong relationships across school and community</li><li>Contribute to improvement across the wider Lift network</li></ul>About Lift Schools We are a diverse, inclusive network of 58 schools united by one mission: to deliver an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. We believe every child deserves the best, regardless of background or ability, and we need outstanding leaders to make this happen.How we'll support you<ul><li>At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. You'll benefit from:</li><li>An individual development account of up to £100,000 over five years</li><li>Experiential learning opportunities, including study tours</li><li>One-to-one unlimited executive coaching</li><li>High-quality, evidence-informed professional development</li><li>A year-long induction programme</li><li>The option of a professional sabbatical after five years</li><li>A relocation package if moving for the role</li></ul>Who we're looking forWe want leaders who are:<ul><li>Self-aware - thriving in high challenge, high support environments.</li><li>Network-minded - committed to improving outcomes across all schools.</li><li>Intellectually curious - eager to use evidence-informed approaches to drive success.</li><li>Whether you are an experienced principal or an aspiring head ready for the next step, if you are driven, determined, and committed to creating lasting change, we would love to hear from you.</li></ul>For an informal, confidential conversation, please contact us. Closing date: Sunday 1 February 2026Interview dates: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 (Lift Firth Park - Sheffield) and Wednesday 4th February 2026 (Ed City- London) Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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