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Job Description Senior Practitioner/Practice Manager - Thurrock’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Salary: £45,624 to £52,038 per annum Grade: F Permanent Contract 37 Hours per week We are seeking an exceptional, engaging and committed individual to join us as a Senior Practitioner/Practice Manager within Thurrock’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).&nbsp; This person must be a Qualified Social Worker at Senior Practitioner level and will be supporting the MASH Team with Early Help.&nbsp; The role is a unique and exciting opportunity to support the MASH team in a secure environment to assess risk to children and young people in Thurrock, consider threshold for intervention and work alongside key agencies to appropriately information share and promote the welfare of children.&nbsp; The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all child protection, children in need cases and Early Help cases are responded and signposted to the appropriate service in a timely manner. Requirements;&nbsp; <ul> <li>Be registered with Social Work England and hold a social work degree/masters</li> <li>Be at Senior Practitioner level</li> <li>Subject to an enhanced DBS&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience within a multi-agency/front door team</li> <li>Extensive understand of threshold and intervention</li> <li>Knowledge of universal support and Early Help Services&nbsp;</li> <li>Be present in the office for a minimum&nbsp;of two days per week</li> </ul> Key Dates:&nbsp; Redeployment only Closing Date: 28th August 2025 Internal &amp; External Applications: 7th September 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 15/09/2025 Additional Information If you have any questions about this role, please contact the MASH Team Manager;&nbsp; Amy Crumpler&nbsp; Telephone: 01375 652802 or email: <a href="mailto:ACrumpler@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">ACrumpler@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EdaeoHVJFX9DrcppsaBRcyYBBGjsANaz2vkvODSVopUzww?e=WCpNb8" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements&nbsp; As 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&nbsp;</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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Customer Services Champion Contact Centre Customer Services&nbsp; Full time 36hrs 1 year fixed term Grade 5 - £35,520 - £38,739&nbsp; About Us The Customer Services Contact Centre provides a wide range of Council services across a variety of channels. Our aim is to deliver excellent customer service, resulting in high customer satisfaction and a positive experience for all service users and we work closely with other departments to create positive outcomes for the residents of Havering. About the job If you have proven customer service skills, can communicate clearly and effectively and have experience of working in a busy contact centre, we would like to hear from you.&nbsp; In addition, you must have the ability to work well in a busy team environment and be able to demonstrate excellent grammar, numerical and I.T. skills.&nbsp; Also essential is experience in dealing with a diverse customer range and extensive experience of dealing with enquiries including those related to regulatory, statutory and/or legally based disciplines.&nbsp; You will receive and handle enquiries relating to Council Tax and Benefits, therefore a detailed knowledge of both services is essential. This contact will be through a variety of access channels including but not limited to telephone, web and face to face, aiming to achieve first contact resolution for the customer. We promote a hybrid model of working for our Contact Centre staff. In this role, the successful candidate will be required to work from our town hall campus on a regular basis, working in the Appointment Centre and Town Hall reception supporting the various customer channels including, online, telephony and face to face. About you: Experience will be required in the handling and accurate resolution of enquiries and service requests, including data processing and problem solving, all by using initiative, judgement and discretion.&nbsp; You will be part of a large group and therefore need to work well with others in a team environment.&nbsp; You will be required to build strong links to our service providers and have the opportunity to take part in other service areas when appropriate. You will also be required to support the other members of the team as required. &nbsp;Experience of working as part a Contact Centre environment is essential, as is a detailed working knowledge of Council Tax and Benefits. Applicants must be experienced in using multiple software systems for processing business tasks and information and the handling of financial information. In particular, the use of the Capita Academy, NEC, Civica/Civica PCI, QMatic, is essential. Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sharon.Basford@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sharon.Basford@havering.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Mary.OConnell@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mary.OConnell@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 3^rd September 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; Tests and interviews will be carried out during September.&nbsp; Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. 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&nbsp;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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Customer Services Champion

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Route Co-Ordinator Location: Central Depot, Hornchurch Salary: Grade 5 (£34,416 - £37,536 annual) &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent About Us At the London Borough of Havering’s Passenger Travel Services, we pride ourselves on being creative and self-driven. With our main objective of providing a quality run, cost effective service to all our clients / users. The services main purpose is the conveyance by accessible buses of Adults or Children with learning or physical difficulties to Day Centre's or Schools and then returning them home.&nbsp; &nbsp; Our aim is to provide a safe quality driven customer focused service, whilst maximising fleet availability, achieving positive outcomes and reducing waiting times, route times with efficient route scheduling. About the Job Transport Route Co - Ordinator&nbsp;role is to carry out the following: We require skilled and experienced Route Co-Ordinators to join our operations team based at Central Depot in Hornchurch. Route Co-Ordinators are required to plan, monitor routes, for all Internal and external contracted work including ad-hoc work. Allocating drivers and passenger assistants to the correct identified vehicles to various in borough / outer borough trips / locations. Manage staff levels for contracted routes&nbsp; Provide route cover at short notice This is a 36hr per week contract Mon to Friday About You <ul>
<li>Experience in route scheduling and planning (UK &amp; Europe)</li> <li>Knowledge of UK &amp; European Transport (LAW)</li> <li>Knowledge of specialist Data bases such as Tranman,Transys &amp; Flexiroute.</li> <li>Knowledge &amp; experience of Microsoft products (Word &amp; Excel)</li> <li>Experience of conveying or working with Vulnerable clients (Adults &amp; Children)</li> <li>Experience of Driving PCV vehicles (Large &amp; Small) and the usage of Tail lifts.</li> <li>Ability to maintain high safe performance standards and be part of a large team.</li> <li>Must be able to communicate clearly across the company, its clients and its customers</li> <li>Must be able to have good clear writing skills</li> <li>Be practical, efficient and able to prioritise workload in a busy working environment</li> <li>Be enthusiastic about joining a&nbsp; dynamic local authority and be</li> <li>proactive in identifying opportunities to improve quality and productivity</li> <li>Flexible approach to working hours including O/T</li> <li>Holder of a (clean) minimum category D1 small PCV&nbsp;license</li> <li>Desirable – Holder of a Digital Tacho Card</li> <li>Desirable – Holder of a DQC (Drivers Qualification Card) must be gained within 12 months –successful candidates will receive training</li> <li>Desirable – Holder of a Passenger CPC</li> </ul> For an informal discussion about the post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Simon.Blake@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Simon.Blake@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29th Aug 2025&nbsp;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.&nbsp; Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Please view&nbsp;Job Profile&nbsp;here&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&nbsp;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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Mini Bus Driver Grade: 3&nbsp;(£28,521 - £30,189pa) - pro rata term time only (25 hours per week split shift £16,145) Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Location:&nbsp;Central Depot or Havering Town Hall About Us At the London Borough of Havering’s Passenger Travel Services, we pride ourselves on being creative and self-driven. With our main objective of providing a quality run, cost effective service to all our clients / users. The services main purpose is the conveyance by accessible buses of Adults or Children with learning or physical difficulties to Day Centres or Schools and then returning them home.&nbsp; &nbsp; Our aim is to provide a safe quality driven customer focused service, whilst maximising fleet availability, achieving positive outcomes and reducing waiting times, route times with efficient route scheduling.&nbsp; About the Job Transport Mini Bus Drivers&nbsp;role is to carry out the following: We require 1 Mini Bus Driver to join our operations team based at Central Depot in Hornchurch. Drivers will be assigned to routes with the main objective of safely conveying (Children and Adults with disabilities) with a passenger assistant in attendance, to various in borough / outer borough locations. Drivers can also be assigned to Ad-hoc work which can be out of borough trips. This is a 25hr per week Term Time only contract on a split shift Mon to Friday About You <ul>
<li>Experience of conveying or working with vulnerable clients (Adults &amp; Children)</li> <li>Experience of Driving Mini Buses and the usage of Tail lifts.</li> <li>Ability to maintain safe performance standards and be part of a large team.</li> <li>Must be able to communicate clearly across the company, its clients and its customers</li> <li>Must be able to have good clear writing skills&nbsp;</li> <li>Be practical, efficient and able to prioritise workload in a busy working environment</li> <li>Be enthusiastic about joining a&nbsp;dynamic local authority and be&nbsp;</li> <li>proactive in identifying opportunities to improve quality and productivity</li> <li>Flexible approach to working hours including O/T&nbsp;</li> <li>Holder of a (clean) minimum category D1 licence</li> <li>Desirable - evidence of any Training courses attended e.g. First Aid, Safe Guarding Vulnerable Clients, etc.</li> </ul> Please&nbsp;Job Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Simon.Blake@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Simon.Blake@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29th August 2025&nbsp;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&nbsp;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. Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

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This is a 12 month secondment with an opportunity to support young people who are care experienced to gain suitable accommodation and reduce the risk of becoming or actually being homeless.
This position has been classed as an anywhere worker role but has an expectation that the successful candidate will attend the office, in Chelmsford 2-3 day per week, with the remaining time for remote working if desired, in line with the organisation’s needs
Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting time to join us having received our 2nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row.
To read more about our business area, please visit: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/role/children-families?source=workingforessex.com" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families</a>
Please take a look at our&nbsp;<a href="https://vimeo.com/475853823/dd8949f748" target="_blank">‘No Magic’ Children &amp; Families video</a>
The Opportunity:
This post is funded by the DFE and supported by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for 12 months to provide specific interventions to aid good housing outcomes and a reduction in homelessness for young people who have exited care.
The purpose of the Homelessness Personal Advisor is specific to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping for care leavers and support those care leaves that are homeless to access suitable accommodation. It is a non-case holding position and work is generated through referral from the allocate worker.
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency.&nbsp; Driving licence and car with business use insurance or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.
Accountabilities: 
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<li>Work alongside the allocated worker to support, facilitate, negotiate appropriate accommodation across Essex County Council and attend all Leaving &amp; After Care Team locations – Harlow, Basildon, Chelmsford and Colchester.</li>
<li>Provide practical, personal and emotional support to children, young people in order to meet assessed need; to maintain and promote their health, physical, emotional development and well-being in relation to their accommodation. This may include domestic tasks and transporting where necessary.</li>
<li>Specifically support and advise young people leaving care in key areas that will impact on their Accommodation/Housing.</li>
<li>Facilitate, directly and indirectly the assessment of need, engaging with the ongoing monitoring and reassessment over time</li>
<li>Identify and support young people to overcome barriers to accommodation, enable and empower young people to make decisions in their lives and to self-advocate, as well as advocate on behalf of young people who do not have the skills to do this.</li>
<li>Contribute to the Pathway Plan held by the allocated worker, from the assessment which creates a viable response to established need over time.</li>
<li>Be prepared to work in a variety of ways, apart from direct work with individuals, for example in groups, running sessions at “Drop ins” etc.</li>
<li>Work alongside colleagues both within Social Care and from other agencies, and to engage with significant people in the young person’s life (members of the family, community etc).</li>
<li>Develop improved joint working between Leaving Care Services, Housing and other key Local Authorities and third sector services.</li>
<li>Offer consultation to Leaving and After Care staff on accommodation.</li>
<li>To develop good links with Housing Officers to assist in timely problem solving and decision making.</li>
<li>Collation and completion of Quarterly Monitoring Return to MHCLG with support from L&amp;AC Housing Lead.</li>
<li>Maintain records and write reports as required in accordance with Directorate Policy and Procedures.</li>
<li>Attend meetings as required by the Line Manager, e.g. reviews, planning meetings. NEST.</li>
<li>Maintain an awareness of relevant information and resources that may assist children, young people and their support network.</li>
<li>Keep abreast of practice developments through reading and attending training courses.</li>
<li>Be aware of and act within the Essex Child Protection Guidelines.</li>
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Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
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<li>At least obtained a NVQ Level 3 that relates to children and young people.</li>
<li>Experience of working with looked after children/ care leavers, in a statutory setting.</li>
<li>Experience in collaborating with other professionals and agencies for the benefit of the service user.</li>
<li>Experience of housing issues for young people who are care experienced.</li>
<li>Knowledge of adolescents and adolescent issues and an understanding of trauma informed practice.</li>
<li>A commitment to working relationships which promote and support the service users’ developing into independence.</li>
<li>A commitment to one’s own personal and professional development.</li>
<li>Familiarity with the principles of the Children’s Act 1989 and the Children Leaving Care Act 2000 and Children and Social Work Act 2018.</li>
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This job description is not intended to be exhaustive.&nbsp; The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to these duties which may have to be varied after discussion, subject to the needs of the service. This may take the post holder out of hours on various occasions.
Please note Personal Advisor will not:
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<li>Have an allocated caseload.</li>
<li>Be named as key worker in a Child Protection case.</li>
<li>Have sole responsibility for assessment and review – they should contribute to assessment, undertake specific assessment tasks and monitor identified issues in conjunction with social work staff.</li>
<li>Work in an unsupported or unprotected way.</li>
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To read more about us please visit: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.workingforessex.com%2Frole%2Fchildren-families&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C8bd29953e7aa4eb2c5a808dab7f387aa%7Ca8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f%7C0%7C0%7C638024553815833055%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Fg91tifhEHztT2i%2BG0kwGv4z%2FdQufvo5pWTU4IETZrc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families</a>
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency.&nbsp; Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.
Why Essex?&nbsp;
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 options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
We’re also committed to interview all&nbsp;veterans&nbsp;and&nbsp;care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service.&nbsp; The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate.&nbsp; This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.&nbsp; For further information on the DBS update service please go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href="https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&amp;utm_medium=Advert&amp;utm_content=Job_Advert" target="_blank">The Essex Talent Community</a>
Follow us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Further details can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/" target="_blank">careers page</a>.

Personal Advisor - Leaving & After Care

Medway is a Good-rated Local Authority by Ofsted, and we are seeking an experienced Fostering Form F Assessor to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background and interest in fostering services, particularly in completing robust Form F assessments and supporting the recruitment of foster carers.Experience or knowledge of Private Fostering and the Supported Homes would be advantageous.<h4>About the role</h4>We are looking for a candidate with a sound and through understanding of fostering recruitment and assessment process, and ideally some experience in managing Private Fostering cases and Supported Homes Host. We are looking you to bring an innovative approach to engaging and assessing prospective foster carers, along with a working knowledge of fostering regulations and standards.The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for prospective foster carers, so the ability to deliver a professional and welcoming first impression is essential. You will:<ul><li>Undertake Form F assessments</li><li>Participate in marketing and recruitment events</li><li>Handle initial enquiries and Initial Home visits and registration of interest</li><li>Provide clear, factual information and guidance to prospective carers</li><li>Support individuals in understanding the impact of fostering on their personal circumstances</li><li>You will also be responsible for managing duty enquiries, ensuring timely responses, conducting initial home visits, and supporting the monitoring of applications and Stage 1 and Stage 2 processes. Taking them to panel.</li><li>Facilitating pre panel and post panel trainings and inductions.</li><li>Additional knowledge and experience on Private Fostering and Supported Homes is helpful.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>Qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent)</li><li>Registered with Social Work England</li><li>Demonstrable post-qualifying experience working with children and families</li><li>A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes</li><li>If you are enthusiastic, proactive, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.</li></ul>For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Alemao, Team Manager, via email at <a href="mailto:karen.alemao@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.alemao@medway.gov.uk</a><h5>#MakeItMedway</h5><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><ul><li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</li><li>This post is subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS check.</li></ul><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view 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.





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Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment and Assessment

<h4>🌟 Join Our Team: Assistant Youth Development Worker</h4>Location: Medway, Kent Contract Type: Fixed Term until March 2026 with the opportunity to extend Hours: Flexible, including evenings and weekends Salary: £29,791 Closing Date: 19th September ‘25Make a Difference in Young LivesMedway Council Youth Service are developing an exciting new Wrap Around Support Project and we are looking for a Assistant Youth Development Worker to join our dedicated team.This innovative project supports young people working with Medway Children’s Services, age 11-18 yrs, helping to reduce risk and vulnerability while promoting personal growth, resilience, and positive engagement with education, home life, and the wider community. Your Role<ul><li>Build trusted relationships with young people to reduce risk and promote stability.</li><li>Deliver tailored support before, during, and after school, including evenings and weekends.</li><li>Strengthen home and educational placements through consistent, meaningful engagement.</li><li>Improve access to out-of-school activities that develop personal, social, and relational skills.</li><li>To make sure the young person voice is heard and they understand at Children matter in Medway.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Significant experience working with vulnerable young people.</li><li>Knowledge of issues such as gang involvement, criminal/sexual exploitation, and care system challenges.</li><li>Ideally, a Level 2 or 3 youth work qualification (or equivalent)—but we welcome diverse training and experience backgrounds.</li><li>You will hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.</li></ul>Why Medway?Medway is a vibrant and diverse area in the South East of England, offering excellent transport links, green spaces, and a strong sense of community. As a unitary authority, we deliver a wide range of services to over 250,000 residents—and you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about making a real difference.We Offer<ul><li>A supportive and inclusive working environment</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Opportunity to join a pension scheme</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and training</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice and counselling service</li></ul>Apply NowIf you’re committed to empowering young people and want to be part of a transformative new initiative, we’d love to hear from you. To apply and view the full job profile, visit: <a href="https://recruitment.medway.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=601" target="_blank">https://recruitment.medway.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=601 </a> For more information, contact: Sharon McCauley, Team Leader 07773194492Our 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.





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Assistant Youth Development Worker (Wrap Around Team) 

Medway Public Health are looking to recruit someone who can lead and develop the Medway Teenage Pregnancy Agenda. They will take a wider determinants approach to develop a Medway Teenage Pregnancy Strategic Action Plan. The evidence-based strategic action plan will aim to equip young people to make well informed choices, reduce unplanned pregnancies in under 18’s and support young parents. They will develop and deliver a group programme for Medway teenage parents, supporting those who are not in regular contact with our Hubs. Over the last 25 years the under-18 conception rate has fallen by over 60% with all councils achieving reductions, but inequalities remain. Teenage pregnancy has been linked to poor health and social outcomes for both the parent and the child, and Medway Council and Medway NHS Providers share key Local Area Agreement targets to reduce teenage pregnancy rates and improve outcomes for teenage parents and their children. With recent announcements from government on the Best Start in Life strategy to Improve support for families from pregnancy through age five; the NHS 10-year plan includes a broader focus on children's health, aiming to halve the gap in healthy life expectancy between the richest and poorest areas and raise the healthiest generation of children ever and Medway’s move to be a Marmot City it will be an exciting time to be in this role.The Job Description will tell you about thus exciting new role. You will be joining an established and highly productive programmes team who understand the benefits of collaborative working across organisational boundaries and disciplines. You will be a key member of the Public Health team and have a critical role in supporting effective communication and stakeholder engagement between members of the Medway Teenage Pregnancy Strategic Action Plan Implementation Group, Young Parents, and the wider communities in Medway.Your role will support and foster strong relationships with members of the multi-agency Medway Teenage Pregnancy Strategy and Implementation Group. A central part of the role will be working with young parents’ groups to ensure action is grounded in the experiences of young parents in Medway. You will have plenty of opportunity to work with the Public Health team to take a life course approach to health.You will use your excellent communication, negotiation, consultation and influencing skills to meet the needs of a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. Fostering strong relationships with members of the multi-agency Medway Teenage Pregnancy Strategic Action Plan Implementation Group.You will use your experience of collaborating to create new solutions to complex problems by promoting innovation and the sharing of ideas, practices, resources, leadership and learning. You will have a critical role in supporting effective communication and stakeholder engagement between members of the Medway Teenage Pregnancy Strategic Action Plan Implementation Group, Young Parents, and the wider communities in Medway.You will use your skills and experience of working with young people to develop and deliver a group programme for Medway teenage parents, supporting those who are not in regular contact with our Hubs. The programme will provide relevant and meaningful group work, play sessions and access to key local services. In the application form you will be asked to provide us with a Personal Statement of why you think you have the knowledge, skills and experience to really succeed at the role. It helps usmake a decision about inviting you to interview if you provide examples that evidence the criteria outlined in the job description.We will be particularly looking out for knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of strategy and action plans; partnership and collaboration skills; experience of research, evaluation and report writing, evidence of improving health for children; partnership working across disciplines; evidence-based practice; and obviously extensive knowledge of teenage pregnancy and young parents. If you would like more information and an informal chat about the role, please contact Sofie Wheeldon – <a href="mailto:sofie.wheeldon@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sofie.wheeldon@medway.gov.uk</a>The successful post holder will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are seeking a Senior Public Health Project Officer (Teenage Pregnancy) 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. 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. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. 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.





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We are currently recruiting a Senior Practitioner to join our 16+ Care Leavers Service. You will support children in care aged 16+ whilst you prepare them for transition to a personal advisor at 18 and into independence.As a senior practitioner in our 16 plus Care Leavers Service you will support the team manager within the team and provide high quality case advice and guidance to colleagues focusing on the wellbeing of children in care and care experienced young people and supporting them on their journey to independence. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the learning and development of others either through acting as a Practice Assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area. You will be able to demonstrate expert and effective practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, including contextual harm, and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers. As a registered social worker with 3 years’ post qualifying experience, you will be expected to have knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance relevant to working with children and young people and be experienced in child protection, looked after children processes and court work.<h4>Our offer</h4>In addition to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200257/our_childrens_social_care_staff_benefits" target="_blank">excellent benefits package</a> including:<ul><li><a href="https://medwaysocialcarejobs.jgp.co.uk/children/pay-benefits/" target="_blank">Market Premia Payment</a> of £6,000 per annum (paid in equal monthly instalments).</li><li><a href="https://medwaysocialcarejobs.jgp.co.uk/children/pay-benefits/" target="_blank">Retention Payment</a> of £3,000 per annum (paid annually in April each year).</li><li>Career progression scheme to support your pathway of professional development.</li><li>Essential Car User Allowance with option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months.</li><li>Excellent local government pension scheme.</li><li>Free car parking.</li><li>Access to a confidential information, advice and counselling service.</li><li>Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.</li></ul>For an informal discussion please contact Debbie Taylor, Service Manager on 01634 337229.<h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the Southeast 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><ul><li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</li><li>This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.</li><li>Candidates must have a valid driving licence for use in the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.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.





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Senior Practitioner - 16+ Care Leavers Service

Admin options: <a href="index.cfm?fa=jobs.login">Login</a><h4>Finance Business Partner</h4>Location: Castle Point Borough Council Job Title: Finance Business Partner Full Time – 37 hours per week Grade 10 – SCP Range 42-46 - £51,802 to £56,692 paCastle Point Borough Council is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance Business Partner to join our Finance &amp; Procurement Service, supporting the Corporate and Customer Directorate.Key Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Strong consulting and negotiation skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Ability to build influential relationships with a broad range of stakeholders</li><li>Skilled in translating complex financial concepts for non-finance audiences</li><li>Proficient in financial modelling, options appraisal and business intelligence tools</li><li>Able to provide robust challenge and support to budget holders and senior managers</li><li>Committed to continuous improvement and service transformation</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Extensive experience in public sector budgeting and accounting, preferably within a Local Authority</li><li>Proven track record in financial modelling and strategic financial planning</li><li>Experience in managing or supervising staff</li><li>Demonstrated ability to support service transformation and value for money initiatives</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>CCAB or CIMA qualified</li><li>Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>27 days annual leave</li><li>FREE gym membership</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working arrangements</li><li>Access to the Council’s Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Lance Wosko , Assistant Director, Finance &amp; Procurement - <a href="mailto:LWosko@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">LWosko@castlepoint.gov.uk</a>.Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer Focus Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/618/Finance Business Partner Job Profile.pdf">Finance Business Partner Job Profile.pdf</a> (165kb)</li></ul>





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Finance Business Partner

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Business Administration Apprentice - Trading Standards Salary:&nbsp;Based on National Minimum Wage according to Age Contract Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term&nbsp;- 18 months Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week This apprenticeship would suit anyone looking for a career in business administration, whether you’re a school leaver, or looking for a career change. No qualifications are required to apply as full training will be given.&nbsp; The apprentice position is for a minimum of 12 months, and involves the apprentice learning the skills and gaining relevant experience to achieve the Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Business Administration (level undertaken will depend on assessment and existing qualifications). You’ll be provided with a wide variety of work experience opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in a number of office based activities as required by the qualification.&nbsp; You’ll be part of the Trading Standards Team who are friendly and supportive and will offer a varied and interesting workload. Although our office base is at the Civic Offices, New Road, Grays there will be a requirement to work from home on a regular basis.&nbsp; The Trading Standards Team enforce various laws in relation to consumer protection to ensure that members of the public are not ripped off by unscrupulous traders and ensure unsafe or illegal items are not being sold.&nbsp; Main responsibilities <ul> <li>Provide a “reception service” for the team, dealing with all phone calls, emails, and post.&nbsp;</li> <li>Accurate and timely data entry.</li> <li>Minute taking and maintenance of spreadsheets.</li> </ul> About you The successful applicant will be able to display the following: <ul> <li>Willingness to learn</li> <li>Well presented</li> <li>Works effectively in a team</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail</li> <li>Works on own initiative</li> <li>Good professional telephone manner</li> <li>Good time management</li> <li>Organised, flexible and able to multi task</li> <li>Confident communicator</li> <li>Methodical and self-motivated</li> <li>IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel</li> </ul> The apprenticeship The Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship requires you to achieve&nbsp; <ul> <li>Level 1 functional skills qualification in both Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A to E)</li> <li>Level 1 Diploma in Business Administration</li> </ul> Or The Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship requires you to achieve&nbsp; <ul> <li>Level 2 functional skills qualification in both Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A to C)</li> <li>Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration</li> </ul> Training will mainly take place at the Civic Offices, but you may be asked to attend an alternative training facility from time to time. &nbsp; Working hours 37 hours per week. Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm, Fridays with a 30 minute lunch break.&nbsp; Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments, workbooks, online training etc. as required by the qualification.&nbsp; DBS Check:&nbsp;Basic Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;28th August 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;7th September 2025&nbsp; Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Charlotte Edwards - Trading Standards Team Manager Email: <a href="mailto:trading.standards@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">trading.standards@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EfsMZRPW4yJBpm-1zs0blOkBhOF92xAvY7BRpYFTzs-t5Q?e=sekIey" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&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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Apprentice - Trading Standards

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Principal Engineer&nbsp;- Highways Development Management Salary:&nbsp;£53,460&nbsp;– £61,638&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;G&nbsp; Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent &nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week&nbsp;&nbsp; The Highways Department is responsible for the development and implementation of a range of key transport related projects and policies, ranging from development of Thurrock’s Local Plan through to highways improvement schemes, to development of key transport policy The post is within the Highways Development Management that is responsible for: <ul> <li>The development and implementation of new transport infrastructure schemes</li> <li>The development of the future highway improvement programme for the Local Plan</li> <li>Transportation Policy development</li> <li>Planning advice for new development</li> </ul> The post holder will join a busy and dynamic working environment as Principal Engineer, responsible for the leading of a team to fulfil the delivery of key targets. Ensuring development proposals take place with adequate transport infrastructure to enable continued growth and compliance with the Council’s corporate objectives and policies. About the Role&nbsp; As a&nbsp;Principal Engineer, you will&nbsp;be responsible for:&nbsp; <ul> <li>The management of the Highways Development Team&nbsp;</li> <li>Providing expert advice for planning service</li> <li>Highways adoptions&nbsp;</li> <li>Development of Highways &amp; Transport related Policy&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp; We’re&nbsp;looking for someone who has:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Ability to assess complex reports and Transport Assessments</li> <li>Provide expert advice both verbally and in written form&nbsp;</li> <li>At least 5 years experience at a senior level of Transport planning and/or development management</li> </ul> Essential qualifications:&nbsp;Relevant vocational qualifications (MSc / BEng / BSc / HNC and HND or equivalent) DBS Check:&nbsp;not required Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;28th August 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;7th September 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Matthew Ford - Transport Development Manager <a href="mailto:mford@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">mford@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EbWHg3kVBypOtmWtSOdXet8BMJOMvD8yh255tmQEu1jwJQ?e=OHFUqQ" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&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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POST TITLE: Principal Democratic Services Officer (MATERNITY COVER)
SECTION: Democratic &amp; Electoral Services
SALARY: Grade 10 £39,391 to £43,044 pa
Location:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Contract:
Maidstone, KentFull time/ Fixed Term 12 months
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic person with initiative, drive and a passion for good governance and scrutiny to lead our Democratic Services team. You will lead the team in supporting the democratic processes, civic and mayoral functions and the governance of the Council; ensuring that decisions are taken effectively and lawfully. This will involve co-ordinating the work of the team to ensure the Council’s Committees, meetings and Members receive high quality support. You will also be leading on civic support for the Mayoralty, working with the Democratic and Electoral Services Manager on Civic Events.
Key to the role will be working directly with Councillors and Senior Officers, giving advice, and responding to requests whilst providing direct support to the committees you will be responsible for.&nbsp; In particular, we are looking for someone with Overview and Scrutiny experience who can advise, support and develop the scrutiny function working with the team member who supports the committee.&nbsp; This is an opportunity to make your mark in a short period of time and embed good scrutiny practice into the team.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week, on a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave. You will also regularly be required to attend evening meetings.
About Maidstone Borough Council 
Maidstone Borough Council is a confident and forward-thinking organisation, committed to delivering high-quality services to our residents and local businesses. We are ambitious in our goals to make the borough an attractive place to live, work, and invest, while supporting a thriving local economy.
We continue to build on our strengths—our assets, knowledge, expertise, and a strong track record of innovation and improvement—to ensure a financially sustainable future that supports our long-term vision.
Our success depends on the talent, dedication, and hard work of our people. We invite you to be part of our journey. In return, we offer support, training, and fair rewards, along with opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to a positive, forward-looking working environment. Your ideas for improvement will be valued, and we are committed to managing change effectively as we embrace new ways of working.
At Maidstone Borough Council, we recognise the importance of flexible working and the benefits it brings to both our staff and the organisation. By offering a range of flexible working options, we aim to enhance wellbeing, engagement, and productivity. Our highly flexible hybrid working model, alongside flexi-time and other flexible working policies, empowers staff to shape their working patterns and achieve a better work-life balance.
Our Offer:
A range of benefits including:
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<li>Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities</li>
<li>7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time.</li>
<li>Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential &amp; independent information and access to counsellors</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.</li>
<li>Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Annual flu vaccine</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping</li>
<li>Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals</li>
<li>A professional fee payment, if required for the role</li>
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About You:
Applicants for the post will need Democratic Services experience, particularly Overview and Scrutiny experience, political awareness and the ability and skills to communicate effectively at all levels. Interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, and you will need to be flexible as you will regularly be required to attend evening meetings, for which payment will be made.
Training and support for the successful applicant will be provided on the job.
The Council considers this to be a customer focused role and the ability to converse at ease with customers adapting communication style to suit differing audiences and provide advice in accurate spoken English is fundamental to the role.
Selection Process: 
Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.
Maidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Ryan O’Connell on 01622 602503.
To apply for the position, please click on the apply link above and complete the online application form or apply by phone on 01622 602555.
Closing Date:&nbsp; Sunday 7 September 2025 
Interview Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025

Principal Democratic Services Officer

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THE CAMPION SCHOOL
A Catholic Science College
11-18 Boys' RC Comprehensive VA School
Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3BX
Telephone:&nbsp;01708 452332 Fax: 01708 456995
E-mail:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:contact@thecampionschool.org.uk" target="_blank">contact@thecampionschool.org.uk</a>
Website: &nbsp;<a href="http://www.thecampionschool.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.thecampionschool.org.uk</a>
Kitchen Assistant
Salary: Scale 1 Point 2
Hours: 20 hours per week
Contract: Temporary - Maternity Cover
The Campion School is committed to providing the best possible learning and working environment for both pupils and staff.&nbsp; The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for preparing and serving food and beverages to students during the school day as well as maintaining a clean and healthy kitchen environment.&nbsp; The kitchen serves breakfast and lunch to for students including sixth form students.
Candidates are expected to have the relevant experience and should be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with members of the school community, showing initiative and independence when needed.&nbsp; Excellent communication skills and a willingness to respond to and be involved in the daily life of the school are essential.
This role will initially be a maternity cover until 1st February 2026. A competitive salary will be offered in accordance with experience and qualifications -Scale 1 (Spinal Points 2) Actual Salary £10,313 per annum (subject to pay award) This is based on 20 hours per week and working 30 weeks per year, term time only from September to May each year.
You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team that has cultivated a genuinely cohesive working environment – sharing ideas, best practice and resources.
<h4>About us</h4>
When joining The Campion School, you’ll find a friendly environment that is geared to ensure that both staff and pupils are happy and equipped for success. &nbsp;Our staff tell us they enjoy working here and this is evidenced by our low staff turnover rates.
Working here, you’ll find that you’re supported in your career and given ample opportunity to continue learning and thrive. Whilst we are a Catholic school, we are very proud to have a diverse team that supports the ethos of the school. &nbsp;This contributes hugely to creating what we feel to be an incredibly welcoming place of work.
Outside the classroom, there is plenty of opportunity to get involved further. We have a keen focus on sport, music and charity work and all staff are welcome to get involved should they wish.
Any queries or for more information please contact the school <a href="mailto:contact@thecampionschool.org.uk" target="_blank">contact@thecampionschool.org.uk</a>
Please apply online.&nbsp;
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 29th August 2025.&nbsp; 
Interviews will take place week commencing 1st September 2025.

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Grade 4- £31,611- ££33987pa&nbsp; About Us At the London Borough of Havering’s Estates Services, we pride ourselves on being an innovative organisation with a commitment to the needs of residents living in the borough, with a firm focus on caretaking duties on a daily basis and achieving positive outcomes. About the Job&nbsp; To contribute to quality of life for estate residents by maintaining a safe and secure estate, ensuring that the estate is clean and well maintained. This will assist in preserving the estates assets in a proper manner. Caretakers will visit estates on a daily basis ensuring there is a presence on site, acting as a focal point for information queries and complaints, seeking to report or resolve issues swiftly to the satisfaction of estate residents. As part of our estate services, we ensure communal areas in and around flats and maisonettes are kept clean and tidy, addressing any environmental issues such as rubbish and recycling. We remain vigilant for the wellbeing of elderly and vulnerable residents, swiftly removing health hazards like syringes and arranging for the prompt removal of graffiti—especially offensive content, which is cleared within 24 hours. We report communal repairs and work closely with Resident Services and Anti-Social Behaviour Teams, we help tackle anti-social behaviour. Our duties also include sweeping, litter picking, removing fly tipping, responding to emergencies, assisting sheltered housing schemes with bulk item clearances, and coordinating targeted estate clearances in partnership with other services. About You The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to the diverse needs of others using appropriate methods. It involves building and maintaining positive relationships with tenants, being open to new ideas, and valuing different perspectives. The individual should act as a role model, demonstrating good equalities practice and adhering to relevant Health and Safety legislation. Practical cleaning duties must be carried out efficiently, with the ability to work independently, plan and prioritise tasks, and meet specific targets. The role also demands effective problem reporting, both written and verbal communication skills, and familiarity with IT systems and apps. Teamwork is essential, along with basic numeracy and literacy, to successfully fulfil the responsibilities outlined in the job description. The role requires a full manual UK driving license. Please viewJob Profilehere For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tony English on 01708 434883 The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29th August 25, 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. Interviews are scheduled for w/c 1st September 25. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. 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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Team Manager – Safeguarding Team (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Grade 10- £59511- £63966&nbsp;per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation.&nbsp; Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the role&nbsp; Team Managers are integral to our office. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families. As the Team Manager you will be responsible for: Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance. Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child. Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate. Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective. Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required Ideally you will be a Team Manager with some experience of working within Safeguarding.&nbsp; If successful you will be: •&nbsp;Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance •&nbsp;Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child •&nbsp;Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate &nbsp;&nbsp; • Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective&nbsp; •&nbsp;Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required&nbsp; &nbsp; Please see Job Profile Here We promote a&nbsp;hybrid model&nbsp;of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus&nbsp;when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice. 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. 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. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on <a href="mailto:Lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk</a> . This advert will close at 23:59 on the 7th September 2025 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.&nbsp; 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.

Team Manager - Safeguarding Service (Starting Well)

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Grade 9- £54267-£58461pa About the Job The main duties and responsibilities of this role are: <ul>
<li>Leading the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for secure information and records management.</li> <li>Designing and implementing information security control frameworks to protect the Council’s systems and data from cyber threats.</li> <li>Driving the Council’s security management strategy, ensuring alignment with best practice and regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Monitoring and maintaining assurance across the availability, integrity, authenticity, confidentiality, and non-repudiation of organisational records.</li> <li>Delivering training and awareness programmes to embed a culture of security and privacy across all staff.</li> <li>Overseeing network security monitoring, breach investigation, and regular system testing to ensure continuous protection.</li> <li>Reporting on the Council’s information governance and security posture to senior leadership, with clear risk assessments and mitigation plans.</li> <li>Advising on information risk in major business proposals and coordinating with external agencies on cyber security matters.</li> </ul> About You Experience: The ideal candidate will possess: <ul>
<li>A degree or equivalent work-related attainment or experience.</li> <li>Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001).</li> <li>Proven experience in developing and implementing policy and strategy in information governance and security.</li> <li>Expertise in information assurance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.</li> <li>Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage and mitigate organisational risk.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex security concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.</li> </ul> Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Jenna.Brophy@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jenna.Brophy@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29th August 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 .&nbsp; 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.

Information Governance Specialist (Information Security and Governance)

Working as a member of the parking services team, the post holder will be a front-line operative for the council assisting members of the public with information, offering advice and guidance on parking restrictions. Ensuring correct use of both off-street and on-street parking spaces, in accordance with the relevant Parking Orders and Traffic Management Act 2004. Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO) will also be required to issue Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles parking in contravention of the parking regulations, which may incur some negative verbal interaction. Written reports will need to be completed by the post holder recording details of any incidents. On a daily basis CEO's will walk their allocated route, which could be up to 10/12 miles, assessing road signage and road lining for compliance purposes; informing their supervisor of any issues or concerns. CEO's must ensure all incidents are brought to the attention of the Supervisor immediately – providing written statements and reports. They may also need to attend court or adjudication panels when required, as well as to submit evidence when called upon. Medway Council's equipment procedures must be adhered to – ensuring that all equipment is given due care and protection, daily start of shift checks should be carried out for faults and damaged equipment to be immediately reported to the Supervisor. CEO's will be required to assist with the clearing of snow from Medway car park surfaces as directed, if the weather inhibits the issuing of Penalty Charge Notices.The post holder will work on a shift pattern basis to ensure that the parking service is operational 7 days per week, from 07:00am – 10:15pm hours (including bank holidays).A uniform is required to be worn for this role at all times. This should be worn and used in a professional manner. Staff are responsible for their own uniforms, and this remains the property of Medway Council. Other duties may be required to be undertaken within the scope of this post as and when required. The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Suraj Soyinka on 01634 331650.Previous applications need not to apply. 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.Parking Enforcement are seeking a Civil Enforcement Officer 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. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. 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.





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1-year fixed term contract - This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).Public Health are seeking a Public Health Programme Manager (Health Protection) 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. To lead the development and implementation of a range of Health Protection interventions, advocating, creating opportunities and facilitating partnerships to deliver against the Public Health, Health protection service plan, including specific high priority programmes such as Vaccine delivery and outbreak management. These programmes are high profile for the organisation and managing the council’s reputation is a critical element, so the post holder will be heavily involved in developing the strategy for these programmes and delivering the outcomes with the partners.Reviewing national policy, understanding best practice, and setting local policy will be an integral part of this role, for all programmes within the portfolio. There will also be responsibility for maintaining active external relationships with others involved in similar work across the country so that Medway’s work can inform, and be informed by, emerging best practice. Represent the service at all senior level meetings locally, nationally, and regionally, including delivering formal presentations.Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/onemedwayplan" target="_blank">One Medway Council Plan</a> and embeds our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200783/our_values_and_behaviours" target="_blank">values and behaviours.</a>Accountabilities and outcomes:Manage complex programmes, assessing and taking account of known risks, adapting to changes and problems along the way in order to ensure that aims and objectives are achieved and deliver defined outcomes.Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate evidence-based public health programmes that focus on the delivery of outcomes and ambitions set out in national and local strategies to improve and to work within professional and ethical boundaries while promoting population health and wellbeing and addressing health inequalities.Oversee the development and provision of high-quality community-based services, business cases and reports, service specifications, analyses of need, demand, spend, and performance data, working within the legislative framework that underpins public service provision to maximise opportunities to protect and promote health and wellbeing. Build sound and productive working relationships with colleagues and staff groups, engaging others in a credible, persuasive way and maintain active external relationships with others involved in similar work across the country so that Medway’s work can inform, and be informed by, emerging best practice.Represent the Council at local, regional, and national steering groups, networks and other meetings, ensuring adherence to professional codes of conduct, occupational membership codes, employer behaviour frameworks and practice standards.Collate and critically appraise evidence including ensuring compliance with relevant procedures for governance, risk and control, including assuring the quality of all required information for the governance structure. Analyse and interpret varied and complex information or situations, developing solutions and/or strategies that take more than a year to formulate.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described aboveIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Karen Chukwukaodinaka on <a href="mailto:karen.chukwukaodinaka@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.chukwukaodinaka@medway.gov.uk</a>.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. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. 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.





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Advanced Practitioner - Adoption Recruitment &amp; Assessment Service (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Grade 9- Advanced Practitioner £54267- £58461pa &nbsp;with an additional Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the role&nbsp; The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit Advanced Practitioners to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations. If successful in your application for the role of Advanced Practitioner, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be: <ul>
<li>Directly&nbsp;manage&nbsp;and&nbsp;supervise&nbsp;a&nbsp;small&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;qualified&nbsp;and&nbsp;non-social&nbsp;work staff.</li> <li>Manage&nbsp;a&nbsp;caseload&nbsp;of&nbsp;complex&nbsp;and&nbsp;challenging&nbsp;cases.</li> <li>Support&nbsp;team&nbsp;manager&nbsp;in&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;and&nbsp;developing&nbsp;high&nbsp;professional standards across the team.</li> <li>Have&nbsp;specialist&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;area&nbsp;of&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;practice&nbsp;with&nbsp;children&nbsp;and families that can be used across the service. To represent the service in developing key service provision or local strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Take responsibility for developing skills, expertise and knowledge for a wide range&nbsp;of&nbsp;practice&nbsp;issues&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;provide&nbsp;consultation,&nbsp;coaching&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentoring within the team, including effective case management, purposeful evidence- based interventions, analytical assessments and high quality written work.</li> <li>Support&nbsp;team&nbsp;development&nbsp;and&nbsp;recruitment&nbsp;process.</li> <li>Recruiting, preparing and assessing prospective adopters.</li> <li>Linking and matching approved adopters with children.</li> <li>Supporting prospective adopters following the placement of children &amp; up until the point an Adoption Order is granted.</li> <li>Preparing reports for adoption panel and court.</li> <li>Co-presenting training and events to prospective adopters and professionals</li> <li>Assessing non-agency adopters (previously step-parent approvals).</li> </ul> Please see &nbsp;Job Profile here We promote a&nbsp;hybrid model&nbsp;of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus&nbsp;when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice. 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. 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. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Luke.scillitoe@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Luke.scillitoe@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31st August 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 . 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.&nbsp; 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.

Advanced Practitioner - Adoption Recruitment & Assessment Service

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>To be responsible for a wide range and complexity of development schemes from the point they are handed over from the New Business Team (NBT) through to conclusion of the Final Account/End of Defects Liability Period. Of paramount importance is the requirement that all schemes are project managed in such a way as to ensure they are delivered on time, to agreed budget and required design and quality standards.<h4>Salary:</h4>£45,000 to £50,000<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>35<h4>Contract:</h4>Permanent <h4>Probation Period:</h4>6 Months<h4>Notice Period:</h4>1 Month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>"I’ve worked in the Development Team for over 6 years now, overseeing a number of our housing development projects. It’s important to me to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone can excel and feel confident in sharing new ideas and ways of working.Outside of work, I enjoy running and playing video games, which often inspire my approach to problem-solving."Fernando Temprano - Head of Development and Construction<h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES•Be responsible for providing day-to-day project management on a diverse and, sometimes complex, range of developments, as directed by the Head of Development &amp; Construction.•Liaise with solicitors, contractors and local authorities to ensure legal documents are agreed and signed within the required timescales (include s106, s104, s38, S278, Nominations Agreements, Bonds and Sureties, Collateral Warranties, Wayleaves and Easements). Negotiate to remove or alter planning conditions where necessary.•Represent the organisation at monthly site meetings with contractor, architect and employer’s agent and other external parties and make appropriate decisions to progress the scheme.•Monitor the contractor’s progress and performance on site against programme and act to achieve improvement where necessary.•Assume the Client Role and responsibilities under the CDM 2015 Regulations: review Pre-contract Health &amp; Safety File and liaise and co-operate with Principle Designer and CDM Advisor during and post contract to ensure contractor and all consultants comply.•In liaison with Employers Agent be responsible for all risk management aspects of individual projects.•As schemes progress, negotiate changes and/or upgrades to specification by having due regard for (and reviewing) the original plans, working drawings and budget control. Ensure continued compliance with all Homes England and TCHG requirements.•Monitor and control scheme expenditure against the agreed contract sum, scheme and cash flow forecasts. Inform the Head of Development and Construction and the Finance Team of deviations from agreed financial parameters. If necessary, re-appraise the scheme, using the Group’s financial appraisal model and seek a new Delegated Authority prior to proceeding. •Local Authority Partners etc, advise on scheme progress, forecast completion and handover dates, prepare quarterly illustrated Progress Reports, participate and/or Chair regular liaison meetings and organise site visits as necessary. •Chair regular liaison meeting with internal stakeholders. advise on scheme progress, forecast handover dates and respond to queries raised at meetings. •Provide information for Love Living Homes Team to assist early marketing of all home ownership and rented properties.•Ensure all properties are acceptable for handover at Practical Completion and that all required documentation is in place, (e.g. H&amp;S Files, Operating Manuals, As Built Drawings, HUG’s, Keys, Meter Reading etc), prior to accepting handover on behalf of the Group.•Participate and contribute to scheme design proposals and discussions, assisting the New Business Team (NBT) as appropriate to ensure compliance with all Homes England funding requirements, Design &amp; Quality Standards, the Group’s Design Guide &amp; Technical Brief and regulatory requirements. •Ensure all new business opportunities are highlighted to the NBT at the earliest opportunity.•Keep accurate scheme information recorded on internal platforms (Pamwin, Dynamics) to allow for accurate financial and programme forecasting for internal stakeholders.•Monitor contractor performance during Defects Liability Period and co-ordinate End of Defects Inspections with EA to ensure satisfactory resolution on behalf of the Group and our customers.•Negotiate the settlement of outstanding defects at the end of the Defects Liability Period and keeping other departments (Housing and C&amp;C, Asset Management) informed of progress•Initiate Customer Satisfaction Surveys following Practical completion/handover. Respond to survey comments with resident, in order that issues can be addressed. •Agree the Final Account, any deductions and/or release of retention monies as appropriate. Keep the Finance Department informed of progress. •Undertake Contractor and consultant post contract reviews and pass details to the Procurement Manager for monitoring purposes.•Prepare for, organise interviews/viewings and attend scheme audits, as required by Homes England and/or the Group’s Internal Auditors.•Undertake a final scheme audit and appraisal and archive files and contract documentation as appropriate.•Actively promote the Group’s Equal and Diversity Policies in all aspects of duties relating to staff, residents, contractors, consultants and external agencies. •Compile and maintain accurate scheme files required for charging and auditing purposes and prepare, scheme progress and KPI reports. •To work always within the Group’s risk management framework and contribute to the identification and management of risk at both a team and organisational level. •Represent and promote TCHG at meetings and events with contractors, consultants, Local Authorities, and residents etc<h4>General</h4>General:•To adhere to the Group’s equal opportunities policy and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.•Recognise, respect and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the Group.•To actively contribute towards the Group’s key performance indicators and professional standards. •Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly.•To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.•To participate in training and attend other meetings and staff events as required.•To complete formal complaints in line with TCH complaints policy. •To undertake other such duties as may be reasonably expected from time to time.•Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group.This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive and does not form part of the contract of employment.<h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4>•Good standard of general education to degree level or equivalent experience •Have or working towards a professional Qualification in a Project Management/Building related discipline (Desirable)<h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4>•Detailed knowledge and understanding of housing development process•Experience in project managing diverse and complex developments•Experience in communicating and liaising with solicitors, contractors and local authorities within time scales•An understanding of contracts and procurement practices. (Desirable)•Understanding of common and emerging design and construction defects and how to avoid them (Desirable)<h4>Behaviours</h4>•Excellent project management skills. •Excellent financial and numerical skills including budget and cashflow management.•Excellent communication skills •Excellent customer service skills. •Strong organisational skills•Aptitude to plan and prioritise workloads•Ability to write reports.•Possess a clean driving licence and a car available for the role<h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Monday, 28 July 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4>Tuesday, 5 August 2025<a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/wyoOJcPf" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Project Manager (Delivery)

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>You will drive, support and guide on operational Health &amp; Safety issues across TCH’s portfolio - initially prioritising our repairs, maintenance and construction teams. This involves delivering health and safety excellence through the development of our health and safety management system, creating and implementing robust risk and safety assessments, safe systems of work, training, coaching, health and safety promotions, inspections, accident/incident prevention and investigations, and building a great health and safety culture.Responsible to: TCHR General ManagerResponsible for: All repairs related health and safety, environmental, management framework, policies and procedures. <h4>Salary:</h4>£56,053<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>35<h4>Contract:</h4>Permanent <h4>Probation Period:</h4>6 Months<h4>Notice Period:</h4>1 Month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4>Core accountabilities •Implement and manage the new Information Management System for H&amp;S •Deliver on health and safety management, behaviours and cultures •Establish and deliver robust health and safety requirements for our repairs, maintenance and construction works. •Compile reports and generate effective action plans to rectify any deficiencies found •Establish risk assessments in place for TCHR activities and ensure control measures are understood, implemented and monitored •Establish safe systems of work for high/medium risk operations and ensure effective implementation •Ensure robust risk management solutions and controls for lone working, PPE, manual handling, CoSHH, driving for work, working at height, work equipment •Implement and ensure robust personal safety arrangements (encompassing lone working and violence and aggression) and monitor understanding and effectiveness •Assist with the compilation, review and distribution of health and safety policies and procedures •Undertake regular inspections in line with the health and safety audit plan, and compile reports and generate effective action plans to rectify any deficiencies •Investigate accidents, incidents and health &amp; safety concerns (including RIDDOR) and ensure appropriate control and prevention measures in place •Develop and deliver a range of toolbox talks, practical and technical health and safety related training courses •Develop and deliver formal and informal health and safety communication programmes •Support local management and safety support staff e.g. safety coordinators, fire wardens &amp; first aiders •Manage the health and safety systems and portals e.g. accident/incidents, lone worker and intranet •Review and monitor contractor health and safety selection, assessment, management and control •Create health and safety data and dashboards •Monitor health and safety performance compliance and control •Work with Heads of Services, Line Managers and Team leaders to drive positive health and safety cultures and behaviours within TCHR teams •Provide support and guidance to key stakeholders e.g. Compliance, Asset Management, Epsom DLO and External Contractors •Provide regular updates to the General Manager of TCHR on health and safety risks, concerns, opportunities and wins across the group sites.Other Key responsibilities •The H&amp;S Manager will act as Principal Designer for all repair work •The H&amp;S Manager will be responsible for compliancy under the Construction, Design &amp; Management (CDM) Regulation 2015 within TCHR •Awareness of fire safety, wellbeing, personal safety <h4>General</h4>•To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. •Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals. •To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards. •Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. •To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. •To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required. •Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group. •Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements. •Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately. •Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role. •Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role. •Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly. •This role will involve visiting other offices and stock and you will be required to have your own car and full driving licence. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected.<h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4>•Health and Safety Degree, NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ L6 Diploma or equivalent •CMIOSH status or working towards •GCSE standard or equivalent education •Competent user of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, and Excel) •IMaPs (APS Accreditation)<h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4>•Experience of document management and diary co-ordination •Knowledge of the housing sector would be an advantage •Experience of delivering advice and complex information often in challenging situations •Ability to manage expectations and act as a gatekeeper •Knowledge of risk management/assessment frameworks •Preferable to be a recognised internal or lead auditor qualification •Experience of health, safety and environmental management systems (e.g. ISO45001, ISO14001)<h4>Behaviours</h4>•Excellent verbal and written communication skills •Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills •Good numerical and analytical skills •Proven ability to organise and prioritise work, meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle a number of tasks simultaneously and accurately. •Proactive approach to solving problems •Able to work as an effective team member with minimum supervision •Ability to multitask and anticipate assignments while maintaining meticulous attention to detail •Demonstrates resilience in pressured and stressful situations •Ability to deal with sensitive information, maintaining discretion and confidentiality •Ability to create an environment of trust, fairness and openness. •Ability to lead and motivate a team. •Able to work with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. •Committed to continuing personal and professional development.<h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Monday, 21 July 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4>Friday, 1 August 2025<a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/ke7SdIkZ" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Health Safety Environmental and Compliance Manager

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>To make a measurable, positive difference to TCH residents and help meet organisational and regulatory objectives by championing resident engagement and co-creation of services with residents ensuring the ‘resident voice’ features in all customer-facing and non-customer facing services.<h4>Salary:</h4>32,205<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>35<h4>Contract:</h4>Permanent <h4>Probation Period:</h4>6 Months<h4>Notice Period:</h4>1 Month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>“I have been with TCH for just over two years now and it is lovely to work with an organisation who understands the importance of resident engagement.Our role is to make measurable, positive differences to residents and to help meet business objectives by championing resident engagement and co-creation of services with residents thereby ensuring the ‘resident voice’ features in all customer facing and non-customer facing services.I believe that by knowing our residents, and by including their voice in everything we do, we can deliver excellent services. It is also currently an exciting time for resident engagement with the introduction of the new Consumer Standards, which formally places residents at the centre of everything we do. There is lots to do!"Sarah Tickner - Resident Engagement Manager<h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4>•Lead on engagement activities, promoting innovation and good practice across the organisation, including any approaches such as co-creation in the design of service improvements. •Support in the promotion and production of marketing and advertising materials for engagement events. •Facilitate resident involvement events in collaboration with operational teams. •Provide support to TCH staff in dealing with and understanding resident engagement feedback by sharing good practice and ensuring awareness of key trends and themes to support performance and service improvement. •‘Close the loop’ by tracking, evidencing and reporting on impact made to services from resident engagement activity. •Support compliance with Equality and Diversity legislation by working with teams to ensure understanding of resident groups, accessibility, and satisfaction and working to identify and engage underrepresented and harder to reach groups and individuals. •Target all engagement events to meet the diverse needs of our residents, removing barriers to engagement and in doing so help TCH meet regulatory requirements. •Support formal engagement structures and new initiatives to ensure greater numbers of residents get involved. •Support local engagement groups, including associations, clubs, focus groups, community events and other local similar groups and events. Engagement and Insight •Promote, develop, and sustain effective resident engagement by increasing the impact of engagement activities. •Assist the Resident Engagement Manager and data and insight team in the collection, collation, analysis and reporting of all customer insight, using methods such as tailored Surveys, WordNerds and CX Feedback. •Produce Feedback Delivery Plans / Service Improvement Plans in collaboration with relevant Manager. •Support reporting on all progress being made against Feedback Delivery Plans/Service Improvement Plans, •Assist the Resident Engagement Manager with identifying resident insight projects •Lead in the production of feedback outcomes to be included in newsletters, the website and on social media platforms, including “You Said, We’re doing …”, and main themes being identified by resident feedback. <h4>General</h4>GENERAL•To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. •Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals. •To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards. •Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. •To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. •To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required. •Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group. •Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements. •Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately. •Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role. •Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role. •Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly. •This role will involve visiting other offices and stock and you will be required to have your own car and full driving licence. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected.<h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4>Minimum A level/NVQ qualification. (Desirable) •Housing Qualification or GCSE level passes Grade C or above, or equivalent and a willingness to work towards professional qualifications as required. <h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4>•A good understanding of customer experience. •Experience of delivering resident engagement/empowerment to generate continuous improvement. •Knowledge and understanding of a range of community engagement systems and techniques. •A working knowledge on how to deliver projects (project management) •Excellent, evidenced customer care skills and a “people” focussed approach to service delivery and track record of engaging with customers. •High level IT skills, including the use of web-based systems. •High quality communication skills, particularly in relation to report writing and with customers. •Ability to design and deliver events and training activities for a variety of audiences. •A record of high-quality service delivery. •Experience in a frontline service environment. •Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. (Desirable) •Experience in a housing environment. (Desirable) •An understanding of vulnerability and support services. (Desirable)<h4>Behaviours</h4>•A flexible approach to work, including evenings and weekend work. •Excellent influencing and problem-solving skills. •Ability to develop positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels. •Excellent organisational skills. <h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Monday, 30 June 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4>Wednesday, 16 July 2025<a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/avOKGlVF" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Resident Engagement Officer

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>To work with our TCH stakeholders to design, deliver and evaluate user training for IT applications delivered and supported by IT. <h4>Salary:</h4>£35,412 per annum<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>35 hours per week<h4>Contract:</h4>12 month fixed term contract<h4>Probation Period:</h4>Six months<h4>Notice Period:</h4>One month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>“I have worked in the IT department for the last 8 years and have made it my mission to raise the profile of the department and services. As the IT Service Delivery Manager I feel I can take this to a new level and bring the quality I have shown in my front line work to the wider business. Do you have the passion and drive to join me on this adventure?"Ricky Brown, IT Service Delivery Manager<h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><ul><li> Develop and deliver IT training materials on a wide range of software applications (e.g., session plans, user guides, videos, and other interactive content). </li><li> Create impactful resources and update training manuals and handouts, such as user guides, manuals, and hints-and-tips tailored to our staff. </li><li> Support technology change initiatives through tailored training solutions as part of projects and development release cycle and ensuring usage of systems is optimised. </li><li> Maintain relevant business applications knowledge and associated business policies, processes, and procedures. </li><li> Analyse individual and group training needs by gathering information pertaining to work procedures, workflow, and reports, understanding job specific functions and tasks and working directly with users to support adoption, understand the effectiveness of applications and identify opportunities for improvement. </li><li> Design, organise and effectively deliver training courses on IT applications to meet the needs of all staff, using technology and pre-developed learning assets (e-learning, recorded webinars, videos, user guides, etc.). </li><li> Monitor, evaluate and review the effectiveness and quality of training and learning programmes for continuous improvement. </li><li> Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support the delivery of IT training services. </li><li> Collaborate with teams and individual stakeholders to enhance processes, identify skill gaps, and deliver innovative solutions. </li><li> Identify business process improvements and liaise with stakeholders to support delivery of business process improvements. </li><li> Operate as an effective member of the team, working within the agreed project delivery methodology. </li><li> Be the Subject Matter Expert for IT systems training, acting in an advisory and supporting capacity for business change projects and initiatives (e.g., training needs analysis, determining most appropriate training delivery methods, etc.). </li><li> Ensure effective communication across the business regarding system usage best practice, training courses and resources available. </li><li> Co-ordinate the administration of training courses, including diary management and database management. </li></ul><h4>General</h4><ul><li> To adhere to equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible. </li><li> Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals. </li><li> To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards. </li><li> Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. </li><li> To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. </li><li> To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required. </li><li> Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group. </li><li> Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements. </li><li> Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately. </li><li> Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role. </li><li> Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role. </li><li> Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly. </li><li> This role will involve visiting other offices and stock and you will be required to have your own car and full driving licence. </li><li> To work onsite at least 4 days a week but the nature of the role could require a willingness to be flexible and be onsite daily. </li></ul><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li> GCSE standard or equivalent education. </li><li> Competent user of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, and Excel). </li><li> Professional training or teaching qualification. </li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li> Sound experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training materials and programmes for business applications software (IT training experience). </li><li> Experience of working with in-house development teams, 3rd party application developers and solution providers. </li><li> Experience of designing and delivering IT skills training courses and materials to a wide range of users. </li><li> Good knowledge of project and programme management planning. </li><li> Ability to readily gain in depth knowledge and experience of use of multiple business IT systems and associated business working practices. </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li> Able to present and communicate effectively on training related matters to a broad range of technical and non-technical colleagues. </li><li> Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills. </li><li> Good numerical and analytical skills. </li><li> Proven ability to organise and prioritise work, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and handle a number of tasks simultaneously and accurately. </li><li> Proactive approach to solving problems. </li><li> Able to work as an effective team member with minimum supervision. </li><li> Ability to multitask and anticipate assignments while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. </li><li> Demonstrates resilience in pressured and stressful situations. </li><li> Ability to deal with sensitive information, maintaining discretion and confidentiality. </li><li> Ability to create an environment of trust, fairness, and openness. </li><li> Team player with a passion for technology and the ability to lead and motivate users. </li><li> Able to work with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. </li><li> Committed to continuing personal and professional development. </li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Friday, 12 September 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4>Thursday, 18 September 2025<a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/QyF09JN3" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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IT Trainer

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>To design, specify and manage domestic building works with the aim of adapting and repairing the homes of our customers to enable them to live safely and independently.Please note:<ul><li> We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable applicant is found.</li><li> This role involves coverage of the Medway area and is therefore ideal for candidates located nearby. </li></ul><h4>Salary:</h4>£45,505 per annum<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>35 hours per wekk<h4>Contract:</h4>Permanent<h4>Probation Period:</h4>Six month<h4>Notice Period:</h4>One month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>“I have been in the team since 2017, and we work across the Medway area to support people to apply for, and access, local government grant funding to provide essential adaptations to their homes. I feel it is so rewarding for the team and I to be a part of this invaluable service knowing that we are having a direct impact to help people to remain living independently in their own homes.”Sharon Mann, Team Manager <h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4>Technical<ul><li> Inspect and survey customer’s homes providing a technical assessment and advice regarding repairs and improvements. Provide guidance to enable customers to make informed decisions around independent living, health, and wellbeing. </li><li> Prepare accurate and clearly produced drawings, specifications, and schedules of rates to agreed timescales. </li><li> Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of legislation and law to include Building Regulations, CDM regulations, statutory consents, Health &amp; Safety Regulations and Party Wall matters. </li><li> Agree timetables, work programmes with builders. </li><li> To demonstrate a working knowledge of contract law in respect of standard forms of building contract. </li><li> To inspect and certify building works for purposes of valuation and payment of contractor’s invoices. </li><li> Instruct building contractors in respect of variations to specified work and assess and agree associated costs. </li><li> To accept or refuse building works based on a technical assessment of quality and compliance with contract documentation. </li><li> Monitor and report upon the performance of building contractors as part of the Agencies continuous improvement programme. </li><li> Carry out risk assessments regarding personal safety and that of others within proximity of working environment. </li>Administrative<li> Hold a dynamic caseload of projects from initial inspection to completion and to manage it to ensure as far as is possible that performance targets are met. </li><li> Hold case meetings as required to identify and resolve problems to assist with the smooth and efficient flow of cases. </li><li> Provide technical information and reports as required to internal and external contacts. </li><li> Investigate and respond to customer enquiries and complaints in a timely and efficient manner. </li><li> Keep accurate records in respect of cases are kept and that all records are factual and free from personal opinions and where appropriate, are clearly identified as confidential. .</li></ul><h4>General</h4><ul><li> To adhere to the equal opportunities policy and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible and recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the business</li><li> To actively contribute towards key performance indicators and professional standards. </li><li> Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly. </li><li> To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives. </li><li> To take responsibility for your own development and professionalism, ensuring that you keep up to date with new developments and continuously expand and build on your knowledge. </li><li> Attend and participate in training and other meetings and staff events as required. </li><li> Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the business. </li><li> This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required. It is not comprehensive, and it is expected that other duties will be undertaken as this role develops and as may be reasonably expected. </li><li> This role requires the individual to travel to various sites across Hastings &amp; Rother in East Sussex and it is expected that an individual in this role has a full driving licence and access to a car with relevant insurance.</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Evidence of a good educational standard, including GCSE English and Maths. </li><li> Recognised qualification such as BTEC in Building Construction.</li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li> Experience of managing a caseload. </li><li> Managing/supervising contractors carrying out adaptations and repairs in domestic housing. </li><li> Designing and planning extensions and major adaptations to domestic buildings including all surveys, calculations, statutory applications, design statements and detailed tender documents. </li><li> Accurately produce drawings using AutoCAD. </li><li> Successfully preparing works for Planning and Building Regulations approval. </li><li> Well organised with excellent time management skills, able to arrange and manage workload demands, determine priority tasks, meet tight deadlines, and achieve goals. </li><li> Knowledge of energy efficiency measures. </li><li> Experience of domestic construction and building repairs and maintenance. </li><li> Knowledge of up-to-date grants and loans available for customers. </li><li> Knowledge of related services provided by the statutory and voluntary sector. </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li> Flexible and problem-solving abilities essential. </li><li> Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity and a genuine desire to help people with disabilities and/or support needs. </li><li> Self-reliant and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision as well as part of a team. </li><li> Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues. </li><li> Comprehensive IT skills to include use of Microsoft Office and ability to maintain electronic records, with attention to detail. </li><li> To be able to work outside your normal office hours as required. </li><li> To be willing to train and gain qualifications to enhance own ability to undertake role. </li><li> Able to work in other office locations as required. </li><li> You will need to be able to drive and have access to suitable means of transport. Personal vehicles need to be insured for business use. </li><li> An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.</li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Monday, 1 September 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4>Tuesday, 2 September 2025<a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/h87bNHpX" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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