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Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO1-PO4&nbsp;£39,855 - £50,574 Retention Bonus: £2000 Contract Type: Full Time&nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 hours per week, 8am - 4.15pm&nbsp; Application Deadline: 10/07/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1779 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; Reporting to a Practice Manager, the social worker in ASC will provide a professional social work service to adults, their families, and carers in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Care Act. Engage with individuals, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene, using a strength-based approach and professional judgement to employ a range of interventions promoting choice, control, wellbeing and independence.. To be a member of one of the following social work teams in Adult Social Care: <ul> <li>MASH/Rapid Response (Willow House/Woodbury)</li> <li>The Rapid Response Team is a multi-disciplinary community health service run by NELFT. It is a key part of the local system’s offer to residents to support them to stay out of hospital when they do not need acute medical care. It provides an Admission Avoidance pathway that also delivers Adult Social Care support to adults over 18 who have eligible needs under the Care Act.</li> </ul> <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Social%20Worker%20Adults%20(1779).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; To support the aims and objectives of the Adult Social Care interface with the Rapid Response Team, you will be required to:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Build positive working relationships with health colleagues from a range of professional disciplines.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist health colleagues to develop a good understanding of Adult Social Care policies and procedures (including formal safeguarding arrangements).</li> <li>Promote a strength-based approach to assessing the health and social care needs of residents who are at imminent risk of preventable hospital admission.&nbsp;</li> <li>Adopt whole systems thinking in order to sustain throughput and achieve good health and social care outcomes for vulnerable residents.&nbsp;</li> <li>Apply the principles of multi-disciplinary working by providing a “team around the person” approach that is person-centered and puts the resident in control of managing their own health and care needs as far as possible. &nbsp;</li> <li>Complete holistic Care Act eligibility assessments with residents.</li> <li>Complete Mental Capacity assessments where necessary.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assess and manage risk in a way that will promote independence and prevent admissions to hospital (or other institutional care settings). &nbsp;</li> <li>Attend regular team meetings with Rapid Response Team colleagues.</li> <li>Contribute to quality improvement discussions that will help to develop the service in line with the team’s remit.&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage and prioritise your workload effectively in an integrated working environment. &nbsp;</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; Professional registration with Social Work England (SWE) Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or area &nbsp;Terms and conditions:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; Continued professional body registration;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Luan Mills Adult MASH Team Manager at <a href="mailto:Luan.Mills@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Luan.Mills@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Social Worker

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<h2>Good Growth</h2>
Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.
<h2>About the role</h2>

The Mayor wants to make London a zero-carbon city by 2030, while at the same time protecting the most disadvantaged by tackling fuel poverty. Londoners currently face one of the greatest cost of living challenges we have ever seen due to record energy prices. Through his programmes, the Mayor is scaling up energy efficiency retrofit, increasing renewable power generation, helping to cut energy bills, reducing fuel poverty, and planning for the smart flexible energy system of the future. This post will play a crucial role in achieving this.
The post holder will support the delivery of a portfolio of environment and energy projects and programmes through data analysis and advice. We expect the post holder to provide cross-cutting data analysis for the Energy Unit to inform policy, strategy and programme delivery. The role will also entail managing two GLA owned datasets (e.g., London Building Stock Model, London Solar Opportunity Map) and delivering improvements to these datasets in order to better to support the delivery of energy projects from both within and beyond the Energy Unit and the GLA.
We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and knowledge.
What your day will look like
<ul>
<li>Lead on energy data analysis for the Energy Unit to inform policy design, project delivery and reporting/evaluation of net zero projects across the Energy Unit’s portfolio.</li>
<li>Maintain and manage the London Building Stock Model and the London Solar Opportunity Map – including scoping out potential improvements, stakeholder engagement and delivery.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with the Local Area Energy Planning team and GIS officers in the Infrastructure Coordination Service team to ensure coordination and effective data sharing/use across policies and programmes.</li>
<li>Engage with and support Energy Unit and other GLA teams to use energy-related datasets in their work.</li>
<li>Source, select and appoint consultants and contractors to carry out relevant work in accordance with relevant public procurement and GLA procedures, policies and Code of Ethics and Standards and ensure delivery within the allocated budget/to time/quality.</li>
<li>Manage the activities of programme and project delivery contractors, act as required to achieve delivery within the allocated budgets and contracted time-scales and standards of performance in respect of quality/specification.</li>
<li>Build new, and maintain existing partnerships, to assist in delivery of initiatives to implement the Mayor’s policies and programmes.</li>
<li>Provide advice and where necessary responses, written and oral, to the Mayor and his staff, senior managers, Members of the Assembly, and Functional Bodies, GLA staff, government departments, London-based and national organisations on environmental and energy matters, making recommendations on policy and strategy options.</li>
<li>Present the results of the work on the Mayor’s policies, objectives and concerns at conferences, seminars and meetings to external bodies and organisations.</li>
<li>Utilise a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams</li>
</ul>
<h2>Technical requirements/experience/qualifications</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following criteria:
Essential
<ol>
<li>Strong numerical and analytical skills, demonstrated through a degree in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science) or equivalent professional experience.</li>
<li>Proven ability to analyse and interpret large, complex datasets to generate actionable insights.</li>
<li>Proven ability to innovate and devise new ways of generating insights from data.</li>
<li>Experience translating business or user needs into data-driven solutions, particularly for non-technical stakeholders.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly, to a range of audiences, through written reports, presentations, and data visualisations.</li>
<li>Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools, such as Excel, Python, R, or GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS or QGIS).</li>
</ol>
Desirable
<ol>
<li>Experience processing, analysing and gaining insights from energy data.</li>
<li>Understanding of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and how this influences data processing and data sharing.</li>
<li>Ability to quickly research and learn new data analysis tools and techniques.</li>
<li>Knowledge of environmental and energy issues, energy systems and decarbonisation technology.</li>
</ol>

<h2>Behavioural Competencies</h2>

Research &amp; analysis
… is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.
<h6>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</h6>
<ul>
<li>Expands networks to gain new information sources for research and policy development</li>
<li>Identifies and implements methods to ensure intelligence is of a high quality</li>
<li>Encourages others to analyse data from different angles, using multiple perspectives to identify connections and new insights</li>
<li>Tailors research investment in line with likely impact for Londoners and policy priorities</li>
<li>Retains a bigger picture view, ensuring research recommendations are appropriate and practical for the GLA and its stakeholders</li>
</ul>

Problem Solving
… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.
<h6>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance</h6>
<ul>
<li>Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding</li>
<li>Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice</li>
<li>Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issues</li>
<li>Initiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes</li>
<li>Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Planning and Organising
… is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
<h6>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance</h6>
<ul>
<li>Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables</li>
<li>Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones</li>
<li>Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work</li>
<li>Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standard</li>
<li>Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met</li>
</ul>
Communicating and Influencing
… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us.
<h6>Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance</h6>
<ul>
<li>Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally</li>
<li>Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way</li>
<li>Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Persuades others, using evidence-based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively</li>
</ul>
Building and Managing Relationships
… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
<h6>Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance</h6>
<ul>
<li>Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals</li>
<li>Develops new professional relationships</li>
<li>Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement</li>
<li>Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action</li>
<li>Fosters an environment where others feel respected</li>
</ul>

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
<h2>How to apply</h2>
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
<ul>
<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the technical requirements and competencies outlined above in the advert.</li>
</ul>
Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Ruxanda Profir would be happy to speak to you. Please contact her at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ruxanda.Profir@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ruxanda.Profir@london.gov.uk.</a>
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is: w/c 28th July (exact dates tbc)
<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion&nbsp;</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.&nbsp;We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check" target="_blank">Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>
Secondment Opportunity
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>
<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>
<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy.&nbsp;This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy.&nbsp;Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. &nbsp;For further information, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077" target="_blank">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>.
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application
This role is also open to external secondments from other organisations.
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.
Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. &nbsp; The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework.
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.&nbsp;
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Senior Project Officer - Energy Data

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<h2>Good Growth</h2>
Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.
<h2>About the team</h2>
The domestic decarbonisation team is responsible for delivering the Mayor’s objective to accelerate and upscale housing retrofit in London in partnership with London Councils. boroughs, housing associations and other key partners.&nbsp;A&nbsp;new joint endeavour of the GLA and London Councils, Warmer Homes London, has been established to accelerate the pace and scale of quality retrofit across the capital.
<h2>About the role</h2>
ECO is a process that supports low-income and vulnerable and fuel poor households through installation of insulation and heating measures. ECO4 is the latest phase of this. ECO4 Flex is a household referral mechanism within the wider ECO4 Scheme, which enables Councils to widen the eligibility criteria for ECO, allowing them to tailor energy efficiency schemes to their respective sector.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated, ideally with expertise in the ECO scheme, delivering programmes and a strong knowledge of the built environment and or home energy efficiency and renewable energy delivery approaches, policy and financing mechanisms. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, a well-informed and creative approach to problem-solving, the ability to operate in a busy and complex political environment and experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
The post holder will have a good record of project and programme development and delivery and will be required to contribute to a portfolio of programmes built around the key objectives of the Energy Unit.
<h2>What your day will look like</h2>
<ul>
<li>Developing opportunities to expand the uptake of ECO in London</li>
<li>Establish and maintain communications on technical and policy matters</li>
<li>Maintaining up-to-date awareness of legislative, technical and policy changes</li>
<li>Provide advice and briefings</li>
<li>Working with internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Managing external service provision</li>
<li>Liaising with Ofgem</li>
<li>Contributing to the wider domestic decarbonisation agenda</li>
</ul>
<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
<ul>
<li>Strong organisational skills.</li>
<li>A track record of effective project management, including strategizing and initiative taking.</li>
<li>Ability to liaise and build relationships with multiple stakeholders to drive growth in a project.</li>
<li>Ability to analyse and interpret environmental issues in relation to urban areas, their causes, effects, and possible solutions, utilising software to an advanced level to assist in such analysis.</li>
<li>Evidence of success in undertaking project-based work and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for a range of different audiences.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the Energy Company Obligation programme and London energy efficiency needs</li>
</ul>

Behavioural Competencies&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Problem solving&nbsp;(Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance)</li>
<li>
Research and Analysis&nbsp;(Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance)</li>
<li>
Planning and Organisation (Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance)</li>
<li>
Building and Maintaining relationships&nbsp;(Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance)</li>
<li>
Communicating and influencing&nbsp;&nbsp;(Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance)</li>
</ul>

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
<h2>How to apply</h2>
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
<ul>
<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
</ul>
Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to speak to someone about the role, the hiring manager&nbsp;Paul Youngman&nbsp;would be happy to speak to you. Please contact him at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:paul.youngman@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.youngman@london.gov.uk</a>.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is:&nbsp;w/c 28th July ( exact dates tbc)
<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.&nbsp;We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.
Secondment Opportunity
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>
<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>
<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy.&nbsp;This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy.&nbsp;Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. &nbsp;For further information, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077" target="_blank">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>.
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application
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If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.
Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. &nbsp; The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework.
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.&nbsp;
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme

Senior Policy & Programme Officer - ECO Coordinator

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: SO2 £38,934 - £40,755 Contract Type:&nbsp;There are three roles, one full-time permanent role and two fixed term 12 month Working hours per week:&nbsp;36 hoursApplication Deadline: 03/07/2025Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;wc: 07th July 25 Reference: 1782About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;As a Personal Advisor, you will play a vital role in helping young people transition to independence with confidence and resilience. Your support will cover practical life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and managing tenancies, while ensuring young people remain engaged in education, employment, or training opportunities.You will work closely with young people through regular visits, building trusting relationships and delivering hands-on support tailored to their individual needs. You will also take the lead in completing Pathway Plans, creating clear, achievable goals that empower young people on their journey to independence. &nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Leaving%20Care%20Coach%20(1688).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;Develop and deliver personalised Pathway Plans focused on essential independence skills including financial management, practical skills and problem solving, and tenancy responsibilities.Maintain regular, meaningful contact with young people through home visits and outreach, ensuring ongoing guidance and encouragement.Work collaboratively with key partner agencies such as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), housing teams, rent management, and the Virtual School to coordinate support and access vital resources.Monitor and support young people’s engagement with education, employment, or training, helping them to set and achieve career and learning goals.Ensure accurate and up-to-date completion of Pathway Plans, tracking progress and adapting support as needs evolve.Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp;Level 3 qualification like BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent. &nbsp;This includes English and Maths.Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check; &nbsp;Suitable driver’s license would be desirableAs a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Abada Quyyum, Team Manager at <a href="mailto:abada.quyyum@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">abada.quyyum@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Leaving Care Coach

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest&nbsp;Directorate: PlaceGrade: &nbsp;Scale 6 - PO1 (career graded role)Salary: £32,925 - £40,833 PA &nbsp;(depending on experience)Market Supplement / Retention Bonus: yesContract Type: Full-time/PermanentDBS: Enhanced BarredWorking hours per week: 36Application Deadline: &nbsp;24/06/2025Proposed Interview Date(s): TBCReference: 1777Previous applicants need not apply.About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. A great example of this commitment recently saw the release of a number of homes that were made available to people who live or work in the borough at discounted market rents.The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;4 x Posts availableThis is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable residents in the borough. Are you pro-active, resourceful, customer-resolution focused? Then this role might be for you.&nbsp;As a Housing Options &amp; Assessment Officer, you’ll be working in a busy and often challenging environment, where you will be supporting our vulnerable residents, some of whom may have complex needs. If you join our team, you’ll be focused on preventing residents from becoming homeless, as well as providing&nbsp;tailored support and interventions when prevention is not an option.The successful candidate will have at least 2 years experience of working within a busy Prevention and Assessment Service, as well as being enthusiastic, resilient and self-motivated.The ability to provide a high standard of housing advice and guidance to residents and landlords is essential.&nbsp; Great organisational, communication and negotiating skills are a must.For more information please visit our website page - <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/explore-career-housing" target="_blank">Explore a career in Housing | London Borough of Waltham Forest</a>&gt;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/2020_housing_options_officer_sc6-po1%20.pdf" target="_blank"> Click here to download the Role Profile</a> &lt;&lt;&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Deliver a high quality and collaborative assessment of the housing requirements and options for people in housing need.</li> <li>Understand the abilities and the complex, multiple needs of individual residents/households.</li> <li>Motivate and empower residents to find and sustain new housing through the creation of Personal Housing Plans.</li> <li>Assessing residents against the prevention, relief and main duties in the Homelessness Reduction Act.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>3 A levels or equivalent through experience</li> <li>Demonstrable ability in written English and basic mathematics</li></ul>Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;</li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;</li> <li>Suitable driver’s license; &nbsp;is desirable not essential</li></ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;REDEPLOYEES ONLYInterested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-…</a>.Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sharron Stewart, <a href="mailto:sharron.stewart@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharron.stewart@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or Gbemi Tinubu-Pratt <a href="mailto:gbemi.tinubu-pratt@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">gbemi.tinubu-pratt@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice.





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Housing Options and Assessment Officer (4 jobs available)

Job Title: Qualified Childrens Consultant Social Worker Starting Salary: £46,731per annum + £6,924 market enhanced payment, progressing to £51,802 per annum + £6,768 market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings. Contract Type: Permanent / Secondment/FTC - 1 year Directorate: Childrens ServicesAll roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role'<h4>About the service</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity &amp; Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&amp;D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.<h4>About the role</h4>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. This role will include holding a small caseload of complex work and supports development into a management role in the future. This will include conducting supervision meetings and supporting other members of the team and providing management cover in the Team Manager’s absence.<h4>About you</h4>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.It is essential that all Consultant Social workers who apply have the following:<ul><li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li><li>Experience of staff supervision and management</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of the challenges associate with working with Children and their Families</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li><li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li></ul>Please note there may be additional specific criteria depending on the team.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo read more about&nbsp;our service and opportunities available visit our&nbsp;Childrens Social Work pageRecruitment timeline: we are checking applications regularly and will arrange ad hoc interviews - please check your emails for updates.Benefits of working for us &nbsp;Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul><li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li><li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms &amp; conditions apply)</li><li>Lease Car Scheme</li><li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li><li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li></ul><h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Consultant Social Workers (Children's)

Job Title: SEND EHC Coordinator Starting Salary: £33,366 pa with the opportunity to progress to £36,124 per annumHours: 37 per week Contract: PermanentThings are changing in SEND for Hertfordshire County Council. We are making SEND everyone's business.Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? We’re continuing to invest in our statutory SEND workforce.<h4>About the teams</h4>EHC coordinators are aligned to one of several functional teams and we have opportunities for you to specialise in:<ul><li>Early Years SEND (based in Stevenage): responsible for children aged 0-5 (up to and including reception year) with an EHCP</li><li>Services for Young People (based in Stevenage): responsible for young people age 16 and over with an EHCP: who attend a college (or other further education settings), who are completing an apprenticeship, are in training or a supported internship or who are not in education, employment or training. Also support care leavers age 18 and over with an EHCP</li><li>Interim Provision (based in Apsley): children and young people educated outside of school with an EHCP – including EHE, EOTAS and alternative provision</li><li>Virtual Schools (based in Stevenage): champions the education of Hertfordshire’s Children Looked After, Previously Looked After, and those in Kinship Care— supporting over 1,000 pupils across 600+ settings, and funding interventions to close attainment gaps and raise aspiration</li></ul>You can select your team preference on the application form.<h4>About the role</h4>The Education Health &amp; Care Coordinator (EHC Coordinator) role is highly process-driven. The role involves managing and processing EHC plans within a complex legal framework to tight timescales. It involves implementing legal requirements as part of a meticulous review of documents, then creating, reviewing and amending plans. Whilst the role does involve communication and ongoing dialogue with practitioners, parents and carers, this is primarily related to statutory processes. The role involves virtually no direct interaction with children or young people.Being an EHC Coordinator, you’ll be delivering casework that coordinates professionals across education, health and care as well as the family, to deliver EHC assessments, plans and reviews to time and high quality, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.​ This includes:<ul><li>Developing the highest standards of achievement and inclusion for children and young people with SEN through effective casework within the policy and budget framework of the Council, ensuring a focus on preparing for adulthood from the earliest ages.​</li><li>Taking responsibility for the preparation of information for parents, children, young people and schools, which provides the right information at the appropriate time, in a simple to use way, which engages partners in understanding what our responsibility is to children, families and schools. ​</li><li>Managing and processing statutory casework within legal and internal timelines ​</li><li>Working collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services​</li><li>Ensuring effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.​</li><li>Participating in resource decisions, taking the lead where appropriate, for example decision making processes relating to whether or not assessment or plans are written, or whether specialist provision is agreed, ensuring that resource decisions are in line with local authority policies, procedures and eligibility criteria. This could include chairing or attending panel meetings.​</li><li>Participating, as required, in a range of meetings with other professionals and​parents/carers in relation to individual children with complex needs, including representing Children’s Services at annual review, chairing reviews, attending and chairing multi-agency meetings as appropriate.​​</li><li>Contributing to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children’s needs, which includes maintaining an up-to-date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members.​​</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people known to the EHC assessment and review team.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Extensive knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014</li><li>Extensive experience working with children and young people with SEND, relevant to the team chosen</li><li>Educated to A level or equivalent.</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>The ability to work to deadlines and under pressure</li><li>High level of literacy to support good case recording and quality EHC plans.</li><li>Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience working in schools to deliver SEND provision or experience with other stakeholders including parents, education, care and health</li><li>Previous experience with casework management</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Family, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SEND EHC Coordinator

Job Title: Support Assistant Starting Salary: £24,404 progressing to £24,790 Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesThis post is only available to Female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010<h4>About the team</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you!Do you want to support someone to live their best life and build a great career at the same time?Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your development.St Michaels House is a short break service predominantly for adults with physical disabilities though adults with learning disabilities also attend. We support a variety of different people with different needs so every day is different.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Helping the people we support meet their basic daily needs and achieve their goals</li><li>Supporting with personal hygiene, eating and drinking</li><li>Support with keeping the service clean and tidy.</li><li>Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community</li><li>Ensuring that the people we support and their families enjoy their time away from home and get a well earned break.</li><li>Support people with personal care, in some cases, this involves using moving and handling equipment</li></ul>Our roles also involve shift work on either day, including weekends and bank holidays. You may be asked to complete sleep ins as part of your role to support in evacuation purposes only.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Passion for supporting people to live fulfilled lives</li><li>Good computer skills to be able to update support plans</li><li>Good level of written English to update notes.</li><li>Good communicator with listening skills.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Have completed the Care Certificate, hold or working towards Level 2 HSC award (NVQ/RQF/apprenticeship).</li><li>Organisational skills.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:jade.richmond@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jade.richmond@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 10 July 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Crew Leader (Lead Climber) REF: 2127 SO1: £39,150 pa rising in annual increments to £40,344 pa inc LW.&nbsp;&nbsp; Plus very generous standby allowance and out of hour’s emergency call out payments. Permanent - Full Time About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: This is an exciting opportunity to join Lambeth’s Tree Services team, offering a wide range of tree management services in house and to private clients locally and further afield. Post holders will be part of a forward thinking and dynamic team including climbers, ground staff, tree officers and the wider Lambeth Landscapes operation. You can expect excellent training opportunities and career development within Lambeth Council.&nbsp; About the Role: The successful candidates will be required to carry out a range of duties including being the lead climber, whilst taking overall responsibility for managing the work of a small crew undertaking tree surgery operations. You will be experienced and able to undertake tree surgery and climbing operations on very large trees, on a daily basis where required by your line management, ensuring that work is carried out to best practice standards and specification and that all health and safety protocols are followed. You will also be expected to carry out and assist with other duties such as grounding, driving and towing plus other specified tree management duties where necessary.&nbsp; You will also be expected to take responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all types of tree work equipment for your crew, including chainsaws, chippers and stump grinders.&nbsp;&nbsp; The role will require you to carry out physically demanding work such as climbing very large trees, undertaking heavy manual work, sometimes in challenging terrain and you must have a willingness to work outside in all weathers.&nbsp; Contracted working hours are 35 per week Monday to Friday, and candidates must also be available to participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.&nbsp; As well as good rates of pay, generous annual leave entitlement, a final salary pension scheme, successful applicants will be provided with full PPE and kit provided, excellent training and opportunities for developing your career within the tree service team and wider Lambeth Landscapes operations.&nbsp; If you are self-motivated, hard-working, and committed to delivering arboricultural services to the highest standards, then we would love to hear from you.&nbsp; To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:&nbsp; Core values and behaviours demonstrating equity, kindness, accountability and ambition.&nbsp; You will have experience and knowledge appropriate to the position, including:&nbsp; Relevant NPTC/CS certificates or equivalent:&nbsp; <ul>
<li>CS30 Maintain and Operate the Chainsaw&nbsp;</li> <li>CS31 Felling of Small Trees&nbsp;</li> <li>CS38 Climb Trees and Perform Aerial Rescue&nbsp;</li> <li>CS39 Use of the Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness&nbsp;</li> <li>CS40 Carry out pruning operations&nbsp;</li> <li>Lantra Brushwood Chipper NPTC A06&nbsp;</li> <li>The operation and maintenance of all types of tree work equipment, including chainsaws and chippers and&nbsp;</li> <li>a full UK driving licence and be willing to undertake C1 + E entitlement.&nbsp;</li> <li>Physically able to undertake tree work operations including climbing and carrying out tree surgery operations in very tall, large trees&nbsp;</li> <li>Minimum 3 years’ experience as a climbing arborist&nbsp;</li> </ul> We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the&nbsp;positive&nbsp;action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.&nbsp; For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Durkin – <a href="mailto:sdurkin@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">sdurkin@lambeth.gov.uk</a>, 07514 539614 or Andy Golds – <a href="mailto:agolds@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">agolds@lambeth.gov.uk</a>, 07523 803566.&nbsp; Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 20th July 2025 Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hybrid Working ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Employee Assistance Programme &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Discount at local restaurants ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cycle to Work Scheme ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trade Union Membership ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here. In addition, you will also be requ

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Crew Leader (Tree Climbing)

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Please forward your completed application form by email to Lisa Jobson, Office Manager: <a href="mailto:lisa.jobson@oliveacademies.org.uk" target="_blank">lisa.jobson@oliveacademies.org.uk</a>



Olive Academies
Olive AP Academy - Havering
Inskip Drive,&nbsp;Hornchurch,&nbsp;RM11 3UR
Tel:&nbsp;01708 478892
Website:&nbsp;aphavering.oliveacademies.org.uk&nbsp;&nbsp;
Headteacher:&nbsp;Mr Tony Machin
Assistant SENDCO
Salary: NJC 26-33 (Outer London Weighting)
Hours: Full time, term-time only
Start date: September 2025
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and dedicated individual who will support the academy’s SEND practice, developing partnerships with external agencies and parents/carers in supporting pupils with SEND.
All of our staff have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people and have a role to play in the success of our academy. If you are someone who believes in the potential of all young people and are looking for your next challenge, we look forward to receiving your application.
How to apply
The job pack, application form and details of how to apply can be found on our website: <a href="https://oliveacademies.org.uk/assistant-sendco" target="_blank">https://oliveacademies.org.uk/assistant-sendco</a>
Please send your completed application form to Lisa Jobson, Office Manager: <a href="mailto:lisa.jobson@oliveacademies.org.uk" target="_blank">lisa.jobson@oliveacademies.org.uk</a>
All contractors, volunteers or agency staff will be required to complete an OA application form which will be made available upon request.
 Closing date and time: 9am, Monday, 30 June 2025
Interview Date: Friday, 4 July 2025
Olive Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, both an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Barred List check are required for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

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