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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solutions Practitioner.Family Solutions work holistically with families with multiple and complex needs and children to enable them to see their strengths and build upon these to make positive changes to their lives. This will be achieved through the providing both practical and specialist advice to the family as well as acting as a lead co-ordinator for any additional support services. The Family Solutions Practitioner will undertake assessments with the family and formulate a plan of intervention with the support of relevant partner agencies which will give the child and their family every opportunity to address the identified difficulties with a positive outcome. The role will also include facilitating groups for children and their families.For an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c" target="_blank"> video</a><h4>About You:</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Level 4 or equivalent qualification and have professional work background relevant to the job you are applying for such as early years/family support/youth work/health/education</li><li>Be passionate about changing outcomes for children and young people</li><li>Have good communication skills to engage children and young people and their families</li><li>Have the ability to maintain accurate and update records in line with GDPR and legislations effective case management. You will be respectful and able to build positive relationships in all aspects of the role</li><li>Have knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation</li><li>Experience of working in a multi agency environment</li><li>It is preferable that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4>In return we offer you:</h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>MedPay – opportunity for pay progression</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul><h4>Career Progression Framework</h4>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Family Solutions are seeking a Family Solutions Practitioner to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nikki Lloyd, Group Manager on 01634 338847 or 07736924078 or Michelle Williams on 01634 335633This post is subject to an enhanced children's DBS<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>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h5>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h5>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 onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing dateIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Family Solutions Practitioner

We are recruiting to the post of Self-Directed Support Co-ordinator. In this role you will work directly with and support those individuals that choose to receive their personal budget as a Direct Payment. Working across all disability groups, both children and adults, you will work with individual users and/or their families or representatives to harness community resources, assistive technology, support services and/or recruit and employ personal assistants, in order to achieve agreed social care outcomes. To provide continuous aftercare as and when required and carry out reviews of the direct payment to ensure social care outcomes are still being met and the direct payment is being managed appropriately.To be a champion of the benefits of self-directed support presenting these to potential individuals, professionals and community groupsIn return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation: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.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Self Directed Support Coordinator

Area ManagerWe offer a hybrid working approach, but you'll be expected to spend the majority of your working week within our local communities and neighbourhoods.As an Area Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in the delivery of Peabody’s customer services ambition by managing, supporting and motivating a team of Neighbourhood Managers to deliver a high-performance customer focused housing service to our customers. You’ll embed the Better Together culture and ensure staff follow through our values, demonstrating Simple, Safe and Smart ways of working.You’ll provide housing operations expertise to the housing teams and the wider business, and you’ll use data and insights to really understand the customers in your area. You will be leading on the implementation and delivery of housing management services at Dagenham Green, a new and exciting multi-tenure development in East London. You’ll be an energetic and inspiring leader and manager, and you’ll have a strong track record of delivering excellent customer service, to deliver tangible outcomes. You’ll represent Peabody at relevant forums and lead the development of strong relationships that benefit the interest of Peabody and our customers. You’ll contribute to the continuous improvement of services by taking the lead on projects and ongoing tasks on behalf of the team and ensure your team manage their budget effectively and provide input into the annual budget setting and service charge budgets.If you’re an excellent communicator with strong problem skills and the ability to influence, negotiate and persuade, this could be the role for you. You’ll have experience in managing community safety and tenancies, coupled with knowledge of housing legislations, regulatory standards and good practice, and can diffuse difficult and challenging situations. This role includes out of hours, and you are required to be out on site at least once a week and office based once a week.To be successful in this role, you’re:<ul><li>experienced in staff management or leadership</li><li>able to demonstrate a good level of practical knowledge and skills around problem solving and the ability to defuse difficult and challenging situations</li><li>an excellent communicator, both verbal and written</li><li>understanding of administrative processes and systems, including systematic investigations</li><li>able to demonstrate a professional approach in the knowledge of conflict management</li><li>experienced in using a wide range of IT software packages</li><li>knowledgeable of relevant legislation for dealing with community safety issues and how the law can be applied in different scenarios.</li><li>knowledgeable of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2014, Care Act 2014 and Children’s Act 1989</li></ul>Our Assessment ProcessOur fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process includes an in-person interview and assessment on the 21 November 2025. Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values. Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.We offer:<ul><li>30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Flexible benefits package – including healthcare, dental, and lifestyle discounts.</li><li>4x life assurance.</li><li>Ongoing training and development, including qualifications and apprenticeships.</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year.</li><li>Up to 10% matched pension contribution.</li></ul>Please read before you apply<ul><li>You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.</li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferable</li><li>This role will require a Basic DBS check.</li></ul>If you're a proactive, values-led leader with a strong track record in housing and community services, and you thrive on building relationships and driving performance, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting an anonymised CV along with a short statement outlining why you're the ideal candidate for this role.If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a> 





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Peabody

Area Manager

<h4>The Role</h4>Make a Real Impact – Join Southwark’s Adult Social Work ServicesAre you a passionate social worker ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and people with physical disabilities? Do you value a collaborative, innovative environment where your skills are recognised and your development is supported?If so, we’d love to welcome you to Southwark.At Southwark Council, our Adult Social Work Services are made up of diverse, multi-disciplinary teams who are committed to helping residents live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Our work spans a range of specialisms, including older adults, physical disabilities, dementia care, and support for unpaid carers — and we’re looking for dedicated professionals to join us on this journey.Why Choose Southwark?More and more social workers are choosing the long-term rewards of a permanent role — and Southwark offers the stability, support, and career growth that makes a lasting difference.Here’s what you can expect:<ul><li>Career stability and clear progression pathways</li><li>Funded training and professional development</li><li>Generous annual leave and pension contributions</li><li>Flexible, hybrid working options</li><li>A supportive, inclusive team culture that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion</li><li>Direct access to senior practice leaders, including our Principal Social Worker and Principal Occupational Therapist</li></ul>We’re proud to be a forward-thinking borough that embraces technology, encourages fresh ideas, and is committed to continually improving the way we work — so you can focus on delivering outstanding support to those who need it most.Who We’re Looking ForWe’re seeking qualified social workers who:<ul><li>Are registered with Social Work England and have completed their ASYE</li><li>Are confident in adult social care practice, with an understanding of the Care Act, safeguarding, and strengths-based approaches</li><li>Have experience working with older adults and/or people with physical disabilities</li><li>Are collaborative, reflective, and committed to professional growth</li><li>Embrace new ideas and technologies to improve outcomes</li></ul>Whether you’re seeking a new challenge or looking for a borough where you can grow and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.Please note: If you have applied for this role within the last three months, your previous application would have already been considered as part of our recruitment process. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept repeat applications during this period, and any new application submitted within this timeframe will not be progressed.Apply NowTo apply, please indicate which team you’re interested in joining. Learn more about our teams and what they do <a href="https://www.southwarkadultsocialcarejobs.co.uk/services/" target="_blank">here</a>. Join Southwark and be part of a service where your work truly matters — and where your career can thrive.This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 30th November 2025Interview date/s: To Be ConfirmedThe closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care </li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2568573&amp;ptId=108919" target="_blank">Transfer of Care</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2568575&amp;ptId=108919" target="_blank">Assessment &amp; Intake Team</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2568576&amp;ptId=108919" target="_blank">Immediate Care Team</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2568577&amp;ptId=108919" target="_blank">Case Management</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2594670&amp;ptId=108919" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Social Worker - Adults

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a real difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health crises?Can you use your experience and professional judgement to ensure people receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Adult Social Care Mental Health, AMHP Service is looking for passionate and dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our team and help make a lasting difference today.About the Role:As an AMHP, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred social work to adults with mental health needs. You will:<ul><li>Undertake statutory roles and duties as an AMHP under the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended).</li><li>Coordinate and lead Mental Health Act assessments across a range of settings, including the community, hospitals, police stations, and Places of Safety.</li><li>Use a strengths-based approach to complete assessments and develop outcome-focused support plans that maximise choice, independence, and wellbeing.</li><li>Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and professionals across agencies to provide a whole-systems approach to care.</li><li>Contribute to safeguarding vulnerable adults, ensuring that practice reflects Southwark’s commitment to protection and empowerment.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely case records and reports in line with departmental policy.</li><li>Keep up to date with legislation and professional best practice, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and associated codes of practice.</li></ul>About You:You will be a qualified and registered Social Worker with current AMHP status (or actively working towards it). You’ll bring:<ul><li>Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Care Act 2014, and Mental Capacity Act 2005.</li><li>Experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs.</li><li>The ability to make informed, evidence-based decisions under pressure.</li><li>A commitment to safeguarding, human rights, and anti-discriminatory practice.</li><li>Strong communication, problem-solving, and partnership-working skills.</li><li>A reflective approach to practice and a passion for promoting social justice.</li></ul>About the Team:The AMHP Team sits within Southwark’s Adult Social Care MentalHealth Service, providing statutory assessments and support to adults and children under the Mental Health Act.We are a dedicated, multidisciplinary team made up of experienced AMHPs and social workers who work closely with partners in Health, the Police, Housing, and voluntary agencies to deliver safe and effective interventions.As a valued member of the team, you’ll benefit from:<ul><li>Specialist training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your AMHP practice.</li><li>Reflective supervision and peer support from experienced colleagues.</li><li>A collaborative, learning-focused culture that values innovation and professional growth.</li><li>The opportunity to work in a fast-paced, varied environment where no two days are the same.</li></ul>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jessica Rosen at <a href="mailto:jessica.rosen1@southwark.recruitmail.com" target="_blank">jessica.rosen1@southwark.recruitmail.com</a>Additional Information:This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 10th November 2025Shortlisting date/s: 11th November 2025Interview date/s: 24th November 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2636967&amp;ptId=108939" target="_blank">AMHP JD job description (003) final.docx</a></li></ul>





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Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

<h4>The Role</h4>Step into a Senior Role that Makes a Lasting ImpactAre you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to play a key role in shaping high-quality, person-centred care for adults in Southwark?This could be your perfect next move.We’re looking for Deputy Team Managers – also known as a Senior Social Workers – to join our Adult Social Work Services. This role offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to hold a meaningful, senior position while remaining close to frontline practice and the people we support.You’ll be a vital part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside skilled colleagues to support adults with physical disabilities, older people, adults with dementia, and carers. You’ll bring your expertise and leadership in practice to complex cases, support less experienced team members, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive culture.Why Join Southwark?We understand that more and more professionals are valuing the long-term benefits of permanent roles—like career stability, funded development and the chance to build lasting relationships with the people they support.At Southwark, we offer:<ul><li>a stable, secure role with clear pathways for progression</li><li>generous benefits, including annual leave and pension</li><li>funded training and CPD, including leadership programmes</li><li>flexible and hybrid working, plus the tools you need to thrive</li><li>strong professional support, including from our Principal Social Worker and OT</li></ul>Who We're Looking ForYou’ll be an experienced and confident social worker who is:<ul><li>a qualified and registered Social Worker.</li><li>experienced, with post-qualification training or equivalent expertise in a relevant field.</li><li>knowledgeable about current and emerging adult social care legislation</li><li>skilled in managing complex cases and safeguarding work</li><li>a strong communicator who supports colleagues and promotes best practice</li><li>committed to high standards of care and person-centred support</li><li>ready to step into a senior position within a supportive team</li></ul>Whether you're seeking greater responsibility or looking to deepen your impact without moving fully into management, this role provides the opportunity to grow while staying rooted in practice.To apply, please indicate which team you’re interested in joining. Learn more about our teams and what they do <a href="https://www.southwarkadultsocialcarejobs.co.uk/services/" target="_blank">here</a>.Please note: If you have applied for this role within the last three months, your previous application would have already been considered as part of our recruitment process. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept repeat applications during this period, and any new application submitted within this timeframe will not be progressed.This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2594671&amp;ptId=108920" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Deputy Team Manager - Adults

Job DescriptionSalary: &nbsp;£13.76 per hourGrade: BCasual Contract - Zero HoursSuccessful candidates will need to be available to work as follows: Evenings, Saturdays and school holidaysAs a service we are open to discuss hours and days.The Disabled Children’s Short Breaks and Outreach Service is a children’s centre for disabled children. We provide Short Break sessions for children after school, during weekends and during school holidays.&nbsp; Our befriending groups are made up of small groups of children and young people that meet to access activities in the community. As a befriender you will be working with children aged 8-18 with a broad spectrum of needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Successful applicants will be required to:<ul> <li>To undertake direct work with disabled children of all ages</li> <li>Support disabled children and young people to access community-based activities and sessions within our centres.</li> <li>To oversee medication administration</li> <li>To undertake training considered relevant to the role</li> <li>To support and advise service users and to advocate on their behalf if necessary.</li> <li>To report to the Team Manager of any changes in child behaviour, any noted injuries, accidental/non accidental.</li> <li>To help support and promote independence and life skills with young people</li> <li>Support children to develop their social interaction skills, friendships, life skills &amp; independence skills.</li> <li>Assist the befriending group leader with planning, organising and facilitating safe, enjoying, fun activities for the children in the group.</li> <li>Work as part of a small team to provide a reliable and efficient befriending service to disabled children in Thurrock.</li></ul>The successful applicant will be required to hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent or have at least 2 years’ experience of working with disabled children in a professional setting.DBS: A Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced level with Children's Barred List will be required for this post.Closing Date: 16th November 2025 Interview Date: TBCFor an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Lauren Riddick, Centre Manager or Jackie Harper, Deputy Manager on 01375 652200.To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXUTM44GZiJIlhVTxz1D9gEB2OmcVxKNEfM2imWb1gi4LA?e=qMjm1o" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”Application RequirementsAs part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a> <a>Applicants who hold a </a>Vi<a>sa must provide valid evidence of their right to work in the UK for this role. If you are applying under the Skilled Worker </a>V<a>isa route for supplementary employment, please ensure the role is eligible by reviewing the criteria outlined on the official government website: </a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK</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>&nbsp; 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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Befriender

Job Description Technical Licensing Officer – Licensing Team Salary: £33,531 – £38,052 per annum Number of openings - 5 Grade: D Contract Type: &nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Thurrock Council About the Department The Selective Licensing Team sits in the Private Housing Service within Community Protection &amp; Enforcement Services at Thurrock Council. Our goal is to ensure that private rented housing across the borough is safe, well-managed, and compliant with legal standards. We work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to improve housing conditions and protect residents. As a Technical Licensing Officer, you will play a key role in delivering our licensing schemes and supporting our commitment to raising housing standards. About the Role We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Licensing Officer to join our Licensing Team. You will be responsible for assessing and processing property licence applications, managing a caseload, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Apply housing and licensing legislation, particularly the Housing Act 2004, to assess, process, and determine licence applications.</li> <li>Use digital systems and data tools to manage cases, maintain accurate records, and produce performance reports.</li> <li>Manage an active caseload, ensuring all tasks are completed within statutory and service deadlines.</li> <li>Communicate effectively with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to resolve issues and promote compliance.</li> <li>Support the improvement of housing standards across Thurrock through advice, inspection, and enforcement activity where required.</li> </ul> What We’re Looking For <ul> <li>Experience in housing, environmental health, property licensing, or a related regulatory field.</li> <li>Confidence in working with legislation, data systems, and digital tools.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage caseloads and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.</li> <li>A commitment to improving housing standards and supporting residents across Thurrock.</li> </ul> Additional Information <ul> <li>DBS Check: Standard</li> <li>Informal Enquiries: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dulal Ahmed, PRS Regulation Manager, at <a href="mailto:dahmed@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">dahmed@thurrock.gov.uk</a></li> </ul> Benefits of Working with Us At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development</li> <li>Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment</li> </ul> Important Dates <ul> <li>Closing Date: 09/11/2025&nbsp;</li> <li>Interview Date: To be confirmed</li> </ul> &nbsp;To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EZ9yiM6dI-1AuuZBkZo0UlcB76At_E_vCcvUBjUCllxJ2w?e=UegMgl" target="_blank">&nbsp;Technical Licensing Officer JD</a> &nbsp;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>&nbsp; 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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Technical Licensing Officer

Job Description Licensing Breach Officer Salary: £29,253 - £32,736 per annum Grade: C Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Hours: 37 hours per week&nbsp; DBS Check: Standard Closing Date: 09/11/2025 Interview Date: TBC About the department&nbsp; The Selective Licensing Team sits in the Private Housing Service within Community Protection &amp; Enforcement Services at Thurrock Council. Our goal is to ensure that private rented housing across the borough is safe, well-managed, and compliant with legal standards. We work closely with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies to improve housing conditions and protect residents. As a Licensing Breach Officer, you will play a key role in delivering our licensing schemes and supporting our commitment to raising housing standards. About the Role Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Monitor compliance with property licence conditions through audits, inspections, and document reviews.</li> <li>Investigate breaches such as overcrowding, substandard property conditions, and poor management practices.</li> <li>Issue formal notices and assist in preparing enforcement actions.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to performance monitoring.</li> <li>Support engagement initiatives including landlord forums and awareness sessions.</li> </ul> What We’re Looking For <ul> <li>Knowledge of property licensing and housing enforcement.</li> <li>Experience in regulatory compliance, inspections, or case management.</li> <li>Strong analytical skills to assess evidence and follow due process.</li> <li>Educated to A-level standard or equivalent.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and IT skills.</li> </ul> Benefits of Working with Us <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development</li> <li>Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment</li> </ul> Additional Information For informal enquiries, please contact: Dulal Ahmed – PRS Regulation Manager 📧 <a href="mailto:dahmed@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">dahmed@thurrock.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EVw1h7GMRMJPsNSq3Dr9s54BRhon505XSjra0BZOJ_6Fyg?e=F41cwm" target="_blank">Licensing_Breach_Officer_JD.pdf</a>&nbsp; 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>&nbsp; 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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Licensing Breach Information Officer

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Job Title:&nbsp;Workforce Data Analyst- Workforce Transformation Programme
Language:&nbsp;UK
Company:
Job Location:
Location:
Region:&nbsp;London
Country:&nbsp;United Kingdom
Organisation:&nbsp;Hackney Council Anonymous Apps &gt; Chief Executive's
Job Number:&nbsp;HCAA02649
Service:&nbsp;OD
DBS Required:&nbsp;No
Organisation Logo:&nbsp;Hackney Council
Salary: £58,551 - £59,574
Agreement Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term / Secondment
Work Pattern:&nbsp;Full Time
Contracted Hours:&nbsp;36
Grade:&nbsp;PO6
SCP Range: £58,551 - £59,574
18 Months Fixed Term Contract /Secondment Opportunity
Be the Catalyst for Change
Join the Workforce Transformation Programme at Hackney Council, one of the UK’s most diverse and highest-performing local authorities. This is more than an HR role—it’s an opportunity to inspire real change.
We are looking for a Workforce Data Analyst to be at the heart of one of the most ambitious organisational change agendas in local government. You will report to the Workforce Transformation Programme Head of HR &amp; OD, working to shape a workforce that is dynamic, forward-thinking, and inclusive, reflecting the borough we serve.
As a key member of the Workforce Transformation Programme team, you will support the delivery of our corporate change programme, driving initiatives that improve outcomes for residents and empower our people to thrive.
In this strategic role, you will be responsible for providing the data and insights necessary to embed new ways of working and support cultural change across all Directorates.
Why Work for Hackney Council?
At Hackney Council, your role isn't just a job - it's a chance to make a tangible impact. We are proud of our progressive approach and our unwavering commitment to social justice, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to being a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved.
A Place to Grow and Develop:&nbsp;We look for people who are Proud, Ambitious, Pioneering, Open, Proactive, and Inclusive. Our culture is built on a shared commitment to our goals as an organisation, with staff who are highly dedicated to serving our residents.
Investment in Your Success:&nbsp;We are committed to making sure staff have the right tools to do the job and the best working environments, fostering an open, collaborative, and creative culture for you to succeed.
Driving Local Impact:&nbsp;Your work will ensure our people are equipped to meet the Mayor’s key priorities: a fairer, safer Hackney; a greener, healthier Hackney; and every child supported to thrive.
Embracing Diversity:&nbsp;We work to eradicate discrimination and actively welcome applications from disabled people and those interested in flexible working.
This means you will be involved in:
- Enabling strategic workforce planning and resource allocation.
- Supporting equitable and inclusive employment practices.
- Improving workforce engagement, retention, and performance outcomes.
- Strengthening the council’s reputation as a data-driven, inclusive, and high-performing employer.
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who can inspire confidence at all levels, build strong relationships with trade unions and senior stakeholders, and deliver against high expectations.
- A strong HR and OD background.
- Experience in complex workforce changes.
- A deep understanding of the local government context.
- You will bring integrity, clarity, and a solution-focused approach to everything you do.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.
Closing date for applications: 12 November 2025 (22:59)
Interview date: 27 November 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs.
If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>







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Workforce Data Analyst- Workforce Transformation Programme

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Job Title:&nbsp;Policy &amp; Employee Relations / Change Consultant (Workforce Transformation Programme)
Language:&nbsp;UK
Company:
Job Location:
Location:
Region:&nbsp;London
Country:&nbsp;United Kingdom
Organisation:&nbsp;Hackney Council Anonymous Apps &gt; Chief Executive's
Job Number:&nbsp;HCAA02650
Service:&nbsp;OD
DBS Required:&nbsp;No
Organisation Logo:&nbsp;Hackney Council
Salary:&nbsp;per Min Max In
Agreement Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term / Secondment
Work Pattern:&nbsp;Full Time
Contracted Hours:&nbsp;36
Grade:&nbsp;PO6
SCP Range:&nbsp;£58,551 - £59,574
18 Months Fixed Term Contract /Secondment Opportunity
Become a Policy &amp; Employee Relations / Change Consultant with Hackney Council: Drive Transformation in an Ambitious and Inclusive Borough!
Are you a highly skilled HR professional with expertise in Policy development, Employee Relations and Change Management? Do you want your work to make a tangible impact on one of London's most dynamic and diverse boroughs?
Hackney Council is looking for a Policy &amp; Employee Relations / Change Consultant (Workforce Transformation Programme) to join our team in the Chief Executive Directorate. This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to an organisation that is Open, Inclusive, Ambitious, Pioneering, Proactive, and Proud of what we do.
As a Change Consultant, you will deliver a professional Human Resources Advisory and Policy service to a range of customers. You will be an expert, providing specialist ER advice and guidance to management, enabling them to take informed action in the management of their staff.
Why Work for Hackney Council?
At Hackney Council, your role isn't just a job, it's a chance to make a tangible impact, directly benefiting the residents of Hackney. We are focused on making Hackney a place for everyone, where all residents have a chance to lead healthy and successful lives.
A Place to Grow and Develop: We believe our staff are what makes Hackney Council great. We are committed to fostering an open, collaborative, and creative culture where you can succeed.
Investment in Your Success: We continually invest in making sure our staff have the right tools to do the job and the best working environments. You will be expected to make effective use of systems and technology to improve the delivery of a modern, customer-focused HR service.
High-Performing and Diverse: Hackney is one of the UK's most diverse and highest-performing local authorities. You will thrive on challenge and change.
Meaningful Impact: Your work will support Hackney's mission, ensuring excellent services, thriving businesses, and outstanding public spaces.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Policy &amp; Projects: Work collaboratively across the HR function to deliver HR-wide strategic projects and continuously review and improve people management policy and procedures.
Expert Advice: Act as a lead consultant providing consistent, expert advice on employee relations matters (including grievance, disciplinary, absence management, and performance) and change management (including TUPE and Redundancy)
Consultancy: Advise management in undertaking formal processes, including liaison with Trade Unions and supporting managers in the presentation of cases at hearings or tribunals.
Equality and Diversity: Ensure Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging are embedded in all advice, guidance, and decision making.
What You'll Bring
We are looking for someone with proven experience and knowledge, with the ability to work flexibly to meet demand.
You will have:
Experience in advising and supporting managers through change processes and a wide range of operational HR and employee relations matters.
Strong knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation and policies and procedures, translating this into practical, solution-focused advice.
An understanding of Local Government / Public Sector terms and conditions and experience in working with trade unions in a highly unionised environment is desired.
The ability to build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with management at all levels.
While no mandatory qualifications are required, you should have good generalist HR and/or employee law knowledge, which may be evidenced by being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent.
If you are ready to take ownership of the customer journey, be an employee change consultant, and use your expertise to shape the workforce of a pioneering local authority, apply today!
Ready to start your journey with Hackney? Apply now and help us continue to make Hackney a place where everyone can be proud!
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.
Closing date for applications: 16 November 2025 (22:59)
Interview date: 01 December 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs.
If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>






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Policy & Employee Relations / Change Consultant (Workforce Transformation Programme)

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Job Title:&nbsp;Strategic HR and OD Business Partner (Workforce Transformation Programme)
Language:&nbsp;UK
Company:
Job Location:
Location:
Region:&nbsp;London
Country:&nbsp;United Kingdom
Organisation:&nbsp;Hackney Council Anonymous Apps &gt; Chief Executive's
Job Number:&nbsp;HCAA02646
Service:&nbsp;OD
DBS Required:&nbsp;No
Organisation Logo:&nbsp;Hackney Council
Salary:&nbsp;per Min Max In
Agreement Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term / Secondment
Work Pattern:&nbsp;Full Time
Contracted Hours:&nbsp;36
Grade:&nbsp;PO8
SCP Range:&nbsp;£63,816 - £64,938
18 Months Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity
Are you a highly strategic, expert-level HR and Organisational Development (OD) professional ready to partner with senior leaders to drive significant workforce change?
Hackney Council, one of the UK's most diverse and highest-performing local authorities, is seeking a Strategic HR &amp; OD Business Partner to shape the future of our workforce through the Workforce Transformation Programme!
At Hackney, we don't just talk about change, we live it. We are Open, Inclusive, Ambitious, Pioneering, Proactive, and Proud of our borough and our work. We believe our staff is what makes Hackney Council great, and we thrive on challenge and change. This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role and make a meaningful, tangible contribution to the lives of our residents.
Why Choose Hackney Council?
Working for Hackney Council offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to one of London's most dynamic and diverse boroughs
A Place to Succeed:&nbsp;We are dedicated to fostering an open, collaborative, and creative culture for you to succeed. As a Strategic HR &amp; OD Business Partner, you will be a supportive, objective-focused coach/critical friend to local leaders, ensuring every corner of the organisation gets the best out of their people.
Invested in You:&nbsp;We continually invest in making sure staff have the right tools to do the job and the best working environments. We encourage managers toward management independence by streamlining processes, creating toolkits, and maximising ICT functionality.
Strategic Impact:&nbsp;Your role is a chance to move beyond transactional HR. You will be a Change Ambassador, challenging conventional thinking, and influencing the planning and approaches to service design to help shape and adapt operating models. You'll use people analytics data to provide robust evidence that supports leadership decision-making.
Growth and Development:&nbsp;Hackney Council is a place where you can grow and develop. You will be working at a highly developed and complex level of knowledge, leading and contributing to the continuous development of HR and OD provision and corporate planning
As a Strategic HR &amp; OD Business Partner, you are the lead conduit between the business and the wider HR &amp; OD teams. You will be responsible for partnering with specific council departments to provide strategic leadership with a people/HR &amp; OD focus.
Your main accountabilities include:
Strategic Partnership: Working in partnership with local leaders, you will provide advice, guidance, and support on the full range of HR and OD activities
Workforce Transformation: Lead on and support the people implications of change, including supporting managers with restructures and business re-engineering, and providing guidance for local change projects to ensure corporate strategies are adopted and embedded.
Professional Leadership: Lead on HR-wide strategic projects,contributing to strategic thinking and planning across the HR and OD service. You may also be required to plan the workload of a Change Consultant
Data-Driven Decisions: Share workforce data through a dashboard to help inform Directorate level people plans and actively advise services on their performance against key HR Metrics
What You'll Need to Succeed
We are looking for a highly credible and experienced HR professional with the ability to inspire, motivate, and influence at the most senior levels.
Experience:&nbsp;You'll need significant experience in advising all levels of management on HR and/or OD disciplines, including applying judgment to non-standard employee relations cases. Proven experience in building strong partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, including working effectively with Trade Unions is essential
Knowledge:&nbsp;You will possess a highly developed, in-depth understanding of employee relations, people management, and organisational development and its contribution to managing and developing the workforce. An excellent working knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, and the ability to identify areas of risk is a must
Skills:&nbsp;Strong analytical skills are required to interpret complex data and legislation, and develop creative and workable solutions. You must be able to work quickly and accurately, prioritising work with conflicting deadlines, and adapting quickly to changing circumstances.
If you possess a Master’s degree, MCIPD, or equivalent experience, and are ready to be a role model for good management practices, we encourage you to apply!
Ready to use your strategic expertise to drive organisational transformation? Apply today!
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
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Closing date for applications: 05 November 2025 (22:59)
Interview date: 20 November 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>






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Salary: £51,893 - £61,664 plus Inner London Weighting Grade: (Soulbury EP Scale A points 5 – 10) Scale can be extended to point 13 with SPA points Existing SPA 1 &amp; 2 will be honoured Location:&nbsp;5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG&nbsp; Hours per week:&nbsp;36 Contract Type: x 2 Permanent &amp; x 2&nbsp;Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months Closing Date:&nbsp;Tuesday 18^th November 2025 at 23:59 Interviews to be held: Wednesday 26^th &amp; Thursday 27^th November 2025&nbsp; We are looking for a circa January 2026 start as well as for&nbsp;1^st September 2026 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved Are you looking to work in an innovative Educational Psychology team in a Central London borough?&nbsp; Camden Educational Psychology Service (EPS) is looking for a HCPC registered Educational Psychologist (or Year 3 trainee anticipating registration) to join our innovative, vibrant and creative workforce. We have expanded to deliver capacity building work in relation to Trauma Informed Practice and enhancing inclusive practice in mainstream schools though working with the Autism Education Trust and Partnership in Neurodiversity in Schools (PiNS). We are seeking to ensure we can continue to deliver a service through the broad range of secondments and our well received wellbeing offer in a variety of settings, including schools.&nbsp; We offer excellent CPD opportunities and work in partnership with CAMHS, Early Help, Social Care, specialist teachers and health teams supporting children borough-wide and beyond. You will be able to develop your skills Dynamic Assessment, VIG, VERP, and technology-based assessment using Q-interactive and Q-Global. Camden has a dynamic and collaborative education community with good and outstanding schools. You will work at different levels, from individual children and young people to supporting strategic developments at a borough wide level. Camden values early intervention and the contribution that educational psychologists make in a wide range of contexts This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click&nbsp;HEREor copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers):&nbsp; <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10915774/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10915774/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for this post it is essential that you hold a qualification in Educational Psychology (e.g. Doctorate or Masters), which permits Graduate Registration with the British Psychological Society, alongside a current HCPC Registration&nbsp;or&nbsp;you are a Year 3 trainee anticipating HCPC registration in the autumn term.&nbsp;&nbsp; The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of psychological frameworks and their application in a range of contexts, across the 0 – 25 age range. They will feel confident working in a range of community settings. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of SEND and Equalities legislation and a sound knowledge of children's psychological development, together with skills and experience in delivery of psychological interventions. They will also contribute skills in consultation, assessment and supporting settings to deliver interventions and review outcomes for vulnerable children, including those with SEN and Disabilities and children who are Looked After.&nbsp; If you’d like to have an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Dr Neelam Kumar via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:neelam.kumar@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">neelam.kumar@camden.gov.uk</a> 020 7974 6863 or&nbsp;Dr John Cadman (Senior EP) via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:john.cadman@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.cadman@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;0207 974&nbsp;2782 What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Asking for Adj

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Salary: £38,766 - 60,092&nbsp; Grade:&nbsp;Qualified Teacher&nbsp;Status Upper &amp; Main Pay scales Location:&nbsp;Langtry Nursery, 11-29 Langtry Road, London NW8 0AJ Hours per week:&nbsp;5 days per week (10 sessions), term time (teacher’s terms and conditions) Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent/Full Time/Term Time over 39 weeks&nbsp; Closing Date:&nbsp;Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 23:59 Interview: Tuesday 9th &amp; Wednesday 10th December 2025&nbsp; About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved As a Nursery Teacher, DfE Teacher Qualified Status in Langtry Nursery, you will&nbsp;lead on the planning, implementation and evaluation of a high quality early years curriculum which includes a full commitment to anti-discriminatory practice. This will include daily, weekly and termly planning to meet children's needs and interests. The role is key within the nursery leadership team, you will&nbsp;promote children’s development within a secure, safe and stimulating environment, and with reference to good practice curriculum guidance appropriate to the ages and stages of development of the children. The Nursery Teacher will act as an advisor and have lead responsibility&nbsp;for the assessment of children’s overall development, including carrying out observations, recording children’s achievement, and maintaining developmental records to a high standard. A key aspect of this is planning and implementing interventions for children with SEND and additional needs. Day to day work will be due regard to Child Protection and safeguarding procedures and to report matters of concern to the Head. You will work in partnership with a range of&nbsp;professionals both within the centre, children parents/carers and members of the public, the children’s centre multiagency team and other council services e.g. inclusive intervention team as well as community services and resources e.g. local schools and community groups.&nbsp; The contract is offered within the teachers’ pay and conditions act.&nbsp; This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers): <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11447332/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11447332/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for this exciting opportunity it is essential that the successful candidate holds a&nbsp;DfE&nbsp;Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Teacher Reference number alongside&nbsp;proven experience of&nbsp;working directly with young children in a group day care situation. You will be experienced Qualified Nursery Teacher&nbsp;who has worked within a busy nursery environment. You will work with flexibility to frequently changing demands. A proactive and, solution focused member of a multi-disciplinary team of staff. Communicating and working with colleagues to create an environment in which children’s development is fostered and in which good relationships grow. The working day is between 8am and 6pm with an agreed shift pattern. On occasions and with notice, work may be needed outside these hours.&nbsp; The right candidate will have knowledge and awareness of child protection and safeguarding policies &amp; practice and working with families with complex needs. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information on our commitment. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, ple

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Solution Architect&nbsp; London Borough of Havering&nbsp; Contract: Permanent / Hybrid&nbsp; Pay: Grade 10 – £59,511 to £63,966 per annum&nbsp;&nbsp; The London Borough of Havering is looking for an experienced Solution Architect to play a key role in shaping the future of our digital services. You will design and govern end-to-end solutions that are secure, scalable, aligned with the council’s strategic goals and helping to deliver modern, intuitive services that make a real difference to residents, businesses and staff.&nbsp; About the Role&nbsp; As a Solution Architect, you’ll translate business and user needs into robust, sustainable technology solutions. Working closely with colleagues across user-centred design, product, engineering and cyber security, you’ll ensure our services are resilient, compliant and future-ready. You’ll also help embed good architecture practice across the organisation and act as a trusted advisor on design decisions.&nbsp; Key Responsibilities&nbsp; Lead the design of effective, end-to-end solution architectures that meet user, business, and technical requirements.&nbsp; Ensure solutions align with the council’s enterprise principles, data strategy, and relevant government standards (DDaT, SFIA, WCAG).&nbsp; Govern delivery through design reviews, risk assessments and non-functional requirements such as resilience, performance and operability.&nbsp; Make build vs buy recommendations (SaaS, COTS) and select appropriate integration patterns (APIs, events, ETL).&nbsp; Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver secure, sustainable services.&nbsp; Share knowledge, mentor colleagues and contribute to the council’s architecture standards and patterns.&nbsp; About You&nbsp; We’re looking for someone who brings:&nbsp; Proven experience designing and governing solutions within a complex organisation.&nbsp; A strong background in cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), integration and security-by-design.&nbsp; Familiarity with enterprise architecture methods such as TOGAF (or equivalent).&nbsp; Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.&nbsp; A degree or equivalent experience,with relevant certifications in architecture or digital strategy welcomed.&nbsp; As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.&nbsp; From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.&nbsp; This role will be carried out via hybrid working, consisting of a combination of remote working and office-based engagement. Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Norbert.Stawczyk@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Norbert.Stawczyk@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 19/10/2025, however, interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.&nbsp; You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Grade 10- &nbsp;£59511- £63966pa About the Role&nbsp;
 The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Family Therapist to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team. The aim of this post is to introduce systemic thinking and casework into the social work service to children and their families in Havering. The intention is to locate a family therapist within a team of social workers and other practitioners to provide advice and guidance and therapeutic interventions alongside the social work intervention.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 If successful in your application for the role of Family Therapist, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:&nbsp;
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<li>Provide a systemic therapeutic service, for the most complex case, to children and their families through the provision of direct work and assessments of therapeutic need, and provision of consultation and advice to colleagues providing a service to children&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Help prevent family or placement breakdown by providing therapeutic input through the provision of evidenced based early interventions.&nbsp; This will include direct work with families in their homes or other community settings.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>To have regard for the particular needs of children from black and minority ethnic groups and unaccompanied asylum seeking children, ensuring that the work processes and the overall ethos of the therapeutic service is reflective of their requirements and needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>To ensure high standards of record keeping in line with the developed systemic expectations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>To contribute to the assessment of risk and protective factors in cases where there are issues of risk of harm to children, and to lead on the clinical assessment in high risk cases.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>To respond to child protection concerns that arise in the course of interventions, in line with child protection procedures and guidance, and to take responsibility for their own decision making in high-risk cases, within the supervisory framework.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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<li>Qualified with a Masters in Systemic and Family Therapy or about to qualify&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Why Choose Havering?&nbsp;
 Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;
 Flexible Working Options – including hybrid and remote arrangements&nbsp;
 Generous Annual Leave – with the option to buy additional days&nbsp;
 Professional Development – minimum 10 days of learning annually&nbsp;
 Health &amp; Wellbeing Support – including mental health resources&nbsp;

 Inclusive Culture – guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone&nbsp;
 We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride—we want to hear from you.&nbsp; Please view Job Profilehere
 For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Andy.Robson@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Andy.Robson@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 23/11/ 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp;
 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Warm Homes Project Manager Salary: £54,267 - £57,042 per annum pro rata Fixed Term until March 2028 Part - Time 28.8 hrs per week London Borough of Newham is committed to delivering comfortable, healthy and climate-resilient homes for its residents. As part of this ambition, it aims to bring all Council-owned homes up to minimum of EPC C by 2030 and deliver on the three principles of Newham’s Just Transition Plan: increasing equity, reducing emissions and building future resilience. It is also prioritising action on housing issues such as damp, condensation and mould, rising energy costs and fuel poverty.&nbsp; In 2025, the Council secured £1.5 million through the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 (WH:SHF Wave 3) to retrofit 359 homes between 2025 to 2028. This is being delivered through the London Council’s Strategic Partnership, a consortium formed of 27 organisations set up to support the coordinated delivery of grant-funded retrofit works to thousands of homes across London. This funding presents a significant opportunity to improve energy performance, support resident wellbeing and reduce household energy bills in some of the borough’s highest priority homes.&nbsp; As Warm Homes Project Manager, you will lead on the delivery of the Warm Homes programme and represent Newham in the London Councils’ Strategic Partnership Delivery Group East. Job Context&nbsp; <ul>
<li>The post holder reports to the Head of Retrofit.&nbsp;</li> <li>This is a part time contract equivalent to 0.8 FTE or a 28.8 hour working week. There is some flexibility regarding working days and hours.&nbsp;</li> <li>The contract is fixed term until end of March 2028.&nbsp;</li> <li>The post holder will have management of the WH:SHF Wave 3 programme within defined time and budget parameters and in line with grant funding conditions. The programme will conclude at the end of FY 2027/28.&nbsp;</li> <li>The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays, in order to meet service requirements and specifically to carry out consultation and representational tasks with residents and other stakeholders.</li> </ul> Please view JD here closing date: 16th November 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Assistant Director of Children’s Social Care and Safeguarding&nbsp; Permanent - Full Time Pay Grade: £77,610 - £98,436 SMR C Newham Dockside, E16 2QU Closing date: 09/11/2025 23:59 Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape practice and improve outcome for our children and families based on the national reforms and other government initiatives. We are looking for a committed and compassionate leader who has substantial experience of working in Children Social Care to apply for our Assistant Director of Family Help and Prevention post.&nbsp; About us Our ambition is for Newham to be a place where every child and young person enjoys the best possible opportunities in life – through outstanding education; first-rate youth services; exceptional family support and social care services that ensure no child is left behind. Newham is a unique place. The youngest and most diverse borough in London – with almost a quarter of residents aged under-18 and more than 100 languages spoken – it is an exciting and challenging place to work with children. Despite its extraordinary potential, this is a borough that experiences huge socio-economic challenges, deprivation and unemployment; with more than half of children living in poverty and stark inequalities. Role You will provide strategic leadership across shaping our Family Help offer in Newham including the ongoing development of Family Hubs. You will oversee the Family Help, MASH, EDT and the NRPF Teams. You will lead on the development of strategic plans and implementation of new statutory legislations or guidance linked to the national reforms.&nbsp; You will oversee Newham’s development of Best Start Family Hubs, as part of the government’s ambitious plan to give every child the best start in life.&nbsp; You will work collaboratively with partners, residents and colleagues across the Council to deliver our key priorities based on the national reforms, statutory guidance relating to Family Hubs, leading by example and demonstrating the positive values and behaviours necessary to achieve the Department and the Council’s vision.&nbsp; The job description is attached for your information.&nbsp; Equality and diversity We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all our employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote our Equality and Diversity policy in the course of their work. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit your CV and supporting statement with no more than 2 A4 sides explaining what experience, knowledge and skills equip you for the role, including the key objectives listed above and how you would be successful in the role. Consider the core essential criteria for the role and identify how you meet this.&nbsp; If you are interested in this role and would like an informal conversation with our Director of Early Help and Safeguarding, please email Mahfuzul Khan at <a href="mailto:mahfuzul.khan@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">mahfuzul.khan@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date is Sunday 09/11/25 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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To apply, please visit <a href="https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com" target="_blank">https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com</a> and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.



Crownfield Junior School
White Hart Lane, Collier Row, Romford, RM7 8JB
Tel:&nbsp;01708 747070
Executive Head Teacher:&nbsp;Mr C. Brown
Head teacher:&nbsp;Mrs G. Horne
Learning Support Assistant (SEN and General)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week x 38 weeks per year (Term Time)
Grade:&nbsp;Grade 1/2 Spinal points 2-5
Salary: £21,352 - £22,271 actual salary pro rata (based on £28,221 - £29,436 full time equivalent p.a.)
Required: ASAP
At Crownfield Junior, we believe in working as a team for the children that we are responsible for and care for. We believe that our children are at the centre of all we do and we encourage and support them to be the best that they can be. We treat the children as individuals and understand that their needs are unique to them. We consider ourselves to be an inclusive school with all children having the right to belong.
We are looking for someone to join our ever-growing Support Team. We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, pro-active, organised person who has experience in supporting students with particular learning, behavioural and social/emotional needs, to enable them to fulfil their full potential within our school environment. Some will have more complex needs. They may also be taking intervention groups. Previous experience of working with young children, preferably KS2, is essential as is a good standard of Literacy and Numeracy.
 Our Ofsted Report in July 2023 stated:
'Pupils at this school are kind, polite and hard-working. In lessons they listen to their teachers and to each other.'
‘Pupils with SEND are quickly identified and are very well supported to study the same broad curriculum as their classmates. Teachers and leaders work together to identify strategies that best meet these pupils’ needs.’
‘Staff feel well-supported by leaders.’
 We are lucky to be set in beautiful grounds. Our children are great to work with: polite, enthusiastic, hard working with a sense of fun! &nbsp;We have a very stable staff who work together for the good of the children – they have a sense of humour too! &nbsp;We are a four-form entry school.
The LSA would work under the direction of the Senior Management Team and the SENCo. At all times, the LSA will work within a Year Group as a part of their support team and plan alongside them, reporting to the Head of Year on an agreed system of supervision and management. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 Please E mail us at <a href="mailto:head@crownfieldjunior.co.uk" target="_blank">head@crownfieldjunior.co.uk</a> if you need further information or a tour around the school. You may also wish to look at our website.
Please apply online.
Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2025
Interviews: W/C 17th November 2025
Interviews may include a task.

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St. Ursula’s Catholic Primary School
Straight Road
Romford RM3 7JS
Tel:&nbsp;01708 345200 &nbsp;
Email: <a href="mailto:office@stursulasprimaryschool.co.uk" target="_blank">office@stursulasprimaryschool.co.uk</a> &nbsp;
Website: <a href="http://www.stursulasprimaryschool.co.uk" target="_blank">www.stursulasprimaryschool.co.uk</a>
Headteacher:&nbsp;Mr K. Ashburn
Teaching Assistant
Hours: 31.25 hours per week 5 days per week. 8.30am – 3.30pm x 39 weeks per year
Salary: Scale 3 Spinal Points 5-6.&nbsp;Pro rata salary of £21,954 - £22,267 p.a. (FTE £29,436 - £29,856 p.a.)
Required for January 2026 start or Sooner
St Ursula's Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and thriving educational community located in the outer east London borough of Havering. Rated "Good" by Ofsted in July 2023, our school serves the community of Harold Hill and embodies a warm, inclusive Catholic ethos.
Our mission statement, "With God at the heart of our St Ursula's family, we welcome all as we learn and grow together," guides everything we do.
We are seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and make a meaningful difference in pupils' educational journeys.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Support class teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons</li>
<li>Provide individual and group support to pupils</li>
<li>Be a positive role model demonstrating kindness and patience</li>
<li>Contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment</li>
</ul>
Essential Requirements &amp; qualities
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<li>Commitment to supporting children's learning</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff</li>
<li>Proactive and flexible approach</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Empathy and patience</li>
<li>Willingness to provide personal care support</li>
<li>Passion for education</li>
<li>Ability to show initiative</li>
</ul>
Why Choose St Ursula's?
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<li>Supportive and caring school culture</li>
<li>Commitment to staff development</li>
<li>Opportunities for personal and professional growth</li>
<li>"Pupils' behaviour is excellent" - Ofsted July 2023</li>
</ul>
“Pupils’ behaviour is excellent. This is because the school’s core values, including kindness and forgiveness, are part of the culture. Expectations of conduct are understood and consistently applied by all... Behaviour in classrooms and around the school is exemplary. This is because all staff have consistently high expectations. Pupils take pride in earning rewards. Low-level disruption is very rare. If it does occur, it is tackled swiftly allowing pupils to concentrate on their learning.” Ofsted July 2023
“Mental health and well-being have a high status. Adults provide exceptional support to pupils in managing their emotions and feelings.” Ofsted July 2023
Please apply online.&nbsp;
Closing date: 12pm on Thursday 13th November 2025
Shortlisting notification: Friday 14th November 2025
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 20th November 2025

Teaching Assistant

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Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about delivering excellent public service? We are looking for a Senior Land Charges Officer to join our Land Charges team and play a key role in maintaining the Land Charges Register and processing search applications. This is a fixed term contract covering a period of maternity leave for up to 12-months.&nbsp;
<h4>About the Role</h4>
As a Senior Land Charges Officer, you will:
<ul>
<li>Oversee and verify search applications, ensuring accuracy in details and payments.</li>
<li>Record local land charge search applications using our electronic TLC system.</li>
<li>Maintain and improve databases, ensuring accurate records for search completion.</li>
<li>Liaise with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate responses to search enquiries.</li>
<li>Final-check completed searches and update the Land Charges Register via HMLR and TLC/Agile systems.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Why Join Us?</h4>
We offer:
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<li>A supportive and collaborative team environment.</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and training.</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.</li>
<li>A role where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills make a real impact.</li>
<li>The chance to contribute to a vital public service.</li>
</ul>
We offer flexible working arrangements, giving you the choice to work remotely, in our Kings Hill office, or in a hybrid pattern that combines both. While the majority of your duties can be carried out remotely, some office attendance will be required to support team collaboration and key meetings.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling Borough&nbsp;Council&nbsp;</a>
Interested? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Head of Legal, Joy Ukadike (<a href="mailto:joy.ukadike@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">joy.ukadike@tmbc.gov.uk</a>). (Direct candidates only, no agencies)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Senior Land Charges Officer

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Dartford Borough Council are looking for a Policy and Performance Officer to work within the Community Development team.
The successful applicant will:
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<li>Advise the Council on relevant government legislation.</li>
<li>Research policy issues and where appropriate produce reports and briefing documents.</li>
<li>Support the development of a new approach to community development in the Borough, including the arts.</li>
<li>Support the development and implementation of the Council’s Corporate Plan.</li>
<li>Develop the Council’s approach to performance management.</li>
<li>Support the development of the Council’s approach to consultation and engagement.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure that the Council is meeting its duties under equality legislation</li>
<li>Ensure that the Council is meeting its duties relating to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.</li>
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Attendance at regular evening, Member level committee meetings is required
A candidate pack with full details about the role, including the job description, is available below.&nbsp;

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<h2>Job description</h2>
<h3>Contract terms</h3>
Starting salary: HC2 (£83,345 – £98,346) Work location: Wood Green Customer Service Centre, 187-197A High Road, Wood Green, N22 6XD Hours per week: 36 per week Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Sunday, 16th November 2025 at 23:59 Expected interview date: W/c 1st December 2025
<h3>About Haringey</h3>
Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.&nbsp;
Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.&nbsp;
<h3>About the role</h3>
In this role, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership for our customer-facing services, with a focus on driving transformation and continuous improvement. Leading a large, multi-site team across phone, face-to-face, social media, and digital channels, you’ll ensure every resident receives the right support, first time. You’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering a new operating model and brand for Customer Services, overseeing change initiatives and digital transformation to empower residents and promote self-service. The role involves building strong partnerships across the council to design effective customer journeys, using data and performance metrics to drive service excellence, and championing accessibility and inclusion. You will also manage budgets, contracts, and resources to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery. Being physically present at the frontline of service delivery is key, and so a minimum of three days a week on site is a must.&nbsp;
<h3>About the team</h3>
In this role, you will report directly to the Delivery Director for Tackling Inequality and will have three direct reports: two Operations Managers—one overseeing face-to-face service delivery and the other responsible for telephony and processing—and a Business Change Manager. You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, gaining significant exposure across the organisation.
<h3>About you</h3>
We’re looking for a visionary leader with a passion for delivering the best possible customer experiences. You’ll bring substantial experience in managing large, complex, customer-facing operations, and have a proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams. You’re data-driven and analytical, with the skills to translate insight into meaningful action. With a strong track record of driving change, innovation, and efficiency—particularly through digital transformation—you’re a confident communicator and collaborative partner. Above all, you’re committed to equality, diversity, and ensuring residents remain at the heart of everything we do. You may not have direct local government experience, but you need to understand how councils work, and our social, economic and political drivers.&nbsp;
<h3>Working for Haringey</h3>
At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.&nbsp; Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.  &nbsp; &nbsp; Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders.  Please continue to check these through the application process.  If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact <a href="mailto:ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk" target="_blank">ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk.</a>
If you would like an informal chat about the role with the Delivery Director for Tackling Inequality before you apply, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:angela.moukouta@haringey.gov.uk" target="_blank">angela.moukouta@haringey.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;to arrange.&nbsp;

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Temporary Accommodation and Hostel Officer
Salary - £41,133 - £43,680 per annum
Permanent, Full time, 36 hours per week
About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce, and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have a thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
<a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20037/working_for_the_council" target="_blank">If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.&nbsp; Read more about these here.</a>
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Services which adopts a preventative approach across the housing, health and social care agendas. You will be a frontline professional delivering a first class, modern and flexible service to some of the most vulnerable people in the Borough.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
This is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. The service is developing and progressing our agenda to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and achieve more upstream prevention outcomes.
1. If you want to work in the public sector and be part of a progressive team, this is a unique opportunity for you as we are interested in what you can bring to help us improve and develop our services for our customers.&nbsp;
2. This role is to fulfil the council’s statutory homelessness assessment and decision-making function, with particular focus on those in emergency and temporary accommodation. You will proactively prevent and resolve crisis across the housing, health and social care agendas, utilising support services, discretionary funds and assistance and ensuring that accommodation is affordable.
3. You will complete detailed holistic assessments of housing and support needs and devise and progress personalised housing plans, and you will provide interventions, support and referrals to minimise the time spent in temporary accommodation.
About You
You have extensive knowledge and experience of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, working with vulnerable people, and experience of working within a multi-disciplinary housing teams and work involving complex needs and diverse client groups and an expert knowledge of homelessness and associated legislation.
1. You have experience of multi-disciplinary working involving complex and diverse client groups and an understanding of complex legislative frameworks including homelessness, social care, mental health, immigration and welfare benefits.&nbsp;
2. You are a great communicator to engage effectively with a broad range of people to influence, negotiate and persuade and you quickly build trusting relationships with complex individuals to develop a comprehensive understanding of issues faced by vulnerable people.
3. You act with integrity, take personal responsibility and handle stress effectively while maintaining high levels of motivation and enthusiasm to achieve successful corporate preventative outcomes, using proactive and creative solutions.
4. You work independently, proactively and flexibly, being an expert problem solver demonstrating excellent analytical skills, to seek out and implement bespoke solutions to complex issues and make decisions confidently.
5. You are a high performing individual who works collaboratively with others, adapting to meet a range of changing needs while achieving targets and service objectives and make the team the very best it can be.
6. You can travel independently around the Borough to carry out home visits and meet other professionals in community settings.
Essential for the Role
Standard DBS check is required for the role.
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
<ul>
<li>Are you passionate about customer services?</li>
<li>Are you an experienced homelessness professional?</li>
<li>Are you looking to working in a forward thinking and progressive housing department?</li>
</ul>
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Paul.Nally@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Paul.Nally@hounslow.gov.uk</a>
Interview will be held on 17th and 19th November 2025.
Closing date – 5th November 2025

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Assistant Director, PeoplePermanent, Full TimeUp to £104,843 per annum Location: ChelmsfordWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Anywhere worker</a>Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November (23:59)Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy the freedom to work from home while still benefiting from in-person collaboration at our Chelmsford office, typically around 2 to 3 days per week dependent on business need One of the most exciting leadership roles in local government. Essex County Council is seeking a visionary and strategic Assistant Director, People to help shape the future of our organisation and the communities we serve. This is a rare opportunity to lead the delivery of a brand-new People and Organisation Development plan, driving improvements in core people practices that will benefit our employees, enhance organisational performance, and positively impact the residents of Essex.About the RoleAs Assistant Director, People, you'll work closely with Executive Directors and senior leaders to deliver high-impact, innovative, and compliant people services. You'll lead expert teams across:<ul>
<li>Business Partnering</li>
<li>Reward and Recognition</li>
<li>People Performance</li>
<li>Employment Practice</li>
</ul>You'll be instrumental in developing and aligning people policies with strategic priorities, and embedding people solutions into the council's planning framework, gaining organisational buy in to strategic workforce planning outcomes over the short and medium term This role demands confident leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence at the highest levels-corporate and political.In February 2025 , Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about this here <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://workingforessex.com/roles?source=workingforessex.com&amp;data=05|02|Sharon.Burrus2@essex.gov.uk|2f58d1d5968946d6f86a08dd7029c06e|a8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f|0|0|638790046808311814|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&amp;sdata=RWho6LqejkQVDN7KrRNgcfWGSUqBWz4muq14BcdeAJ4=&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank"> devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR </a> ). This role will be fundamental in delivering this once in a lifetime governmental change, ensuring that our people and those from wider Greater Essex organisations are best equipped to navigate the change. Collaboration will be vital, as you work alongside colleagues and leaders both internally and externally to meet the high ambitions Greater Essex has for our future.You'll also:<ul>
<li>Represent the People function at key strategic meetings</li>
<li>Lead the development of workforce planning methodologies</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement and innovation</li>
<li>Deliver benchmarked performance targets</li>
<li>Champion a collaborative, service-first culture</li>
</ul>Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceWe're looking for a dynamic and experienced HR leader who brings:<ul>
<li>A degree-level qualification (RQF Level 6) or equivalent experience</li>
<li>Chartered CIPD status (or equivalent) with deep expertise in Employee Relations, Reward, and People Analytics</li>
<li>Deep subject matter expertise in managing the workforce implications of transformational change in complex, matrix management organisations</li>
<li>Proven experience in leading HR performance, strategic planning, and programme delivery</li>
<li>Excellent analytical skills and data governance knowledge, including statutory reporting</li>
<li>Experience developing high-performing HR Business Partner teams and integrated specialist functions</li>
<li>Ability to coordinate functional expertise to deliver cohesive, organisation-wide people solutions</li>
<li>Senior leadership experience in matrix environments, advising corporate and political leaders</li>
<li>Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills across all levels</li>
</ul>Why Essex County Council?At ECC, we're committed to delivering the best outcomes for our communities. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, inclusion, and professional excellence. We offer:<ul>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working arrangements</li>
<li>A strong focus on professional development</li>
<li>Access to a wide range of employee benefits</li>
<li>The opportunity to make a real impact at scale</li>
</ul>As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost.Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working, excellent development opportunities, and the chance to work with a supportive team that's passionate about what they do, Essex is the ideal place for you. Ready to lead the future of people services and make a lasting difference? Apply now and help shape a modern, high-performing council.If you have a query on this role or require anything further, please email <a href="mailto:faye.robertson@essex.gov.uk" target="_blank">faye.robertson@essex.gov.uk</a> Please note successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview at our County Hall offices week commencing the 24th November 2025.

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