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Role: Team Manager – Family Support and Protection Salary: Grade L - £56,733 - £59,772 (pay award pending) plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and travel allowance of £1,280 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.Team Managers are integral to our offer. 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 in Borough. The RoleWe are recruiting Team Managers in the Family Support and Protection teams in the Supporting Families Division. We provide the longer term service for children in need and those in need of protection.We have 10 Family support and protection social work teams, and as the Team Manager for one of the teams you will be responsible for leading Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners in your teams in their intervention with Child in Need, Child Protection or Children in Care family’s. You will ensure that the team is supported and all interventions being undertaken are planned, purposeful and focussed. Fundamentally making sure that risk is managed well and intervention is in the child’s best interests.<ul>
<li>You will manage and support workers who work with our most vulnerable children, young people and families. Your expertise will support families; help keep children safe and enable them both to thrive.</li>
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You will oversee and manage the team with a clear emphasis on purpose, outcomes, and adherence to the no-delay principle.</li>
<li>Ensure the team meets desired outcomes, maintaining attention to children and families, and continually identifying the needs of the client group.</li>
<li>Achieve&nbsp;positive&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;for&nbsp;children&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;social&nbsp;care&nbsp;system,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;that&nbsp;children&nbsp;are&nbsp;safeguarded&nbsp;through&nbsp;effective decision&nbsp;making and&nbsp;practice</li>
<li>Ensure&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;intervention&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;lives&nbsp;of&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;families&nbsp;is&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;consistently&nbsp;high&nbsp;standard and&nbsp;meets&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;Tower&nbsp;Hamlets&nbsp;diverse&nbsp;communities.</li>
<li>You will work to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;equality&nbsp;of&nbsp;access&nbsp;to&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;services</li>
</ul>See attached JD for full details About the Role<ul>
<li>Provide leadership and management of the Team ensuring there is a clear focus on purpose and outcomes</li>
<li>Ensure the Team(s) achieve the required outcomes, including a strong focus on children and families, to include the ongoing identification of the needs of the client group.</li>
<li>Achieve positive outcomes for children within the social care system, ensuring that children are safeguarded through effective decision making and practice</li>
<li>Ensure social work intervention in the lives of children and families is of a consistently high standard and meets the needs of Tower Hamlets diverse communities.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of the service and assist team manager colleagues when need arises.</li>
</ul>&nbsp;About You<ul>
<li>Have a good knowledge of legal frameworks and understanding of child protection practices, including public law outline requirements as well childcare proceedings.</li>
<li>Provide direct line management and supervision to practitioners including ASYEs who work with children and young people under statutory obligations</li>
<li>Manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability</li>
<li>Be responsible for and report upon the teams’ budgetary position, ensuring effective use of resources</li>
<li>Establish and maintain positive relationships with key partner agencies in order to develop and support children and families who are in need</li>
<li>Support children to achieve permanency when children become looked</li>
<li>Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth</li>
<li>Support the team and the organisation through change.</li>
</ul>&nbsp;Requirements<ul>
<li>Working knowledge of the legislative framework within which Social Care operates, inclusive of regulation, national guidance and procedures specific to this post.</li>
<li>Thorough understanding of quality assurance an ability to integrate this understanding into practice</li>
<li>A nationally recognised or other Social Work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Social work experience and experience of supervising/mentoring others</li>
<li>Proven experience in long term child protection work with a strong understanding of the importance of timeliness and maintaining child focused approach</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience and expertise in working within Child Protection teams.</li>
<li>A commitment to working transparently; in partnership with children, young people, families, and partner agencies</li>
</ul>&nbsp;See attached JD for full details&nbsp;Our OfferWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We are committed to developing excellent managers and practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you choose to work with us, you will benefit from:<ul>
<li>&nbsp;A competitive salary - £56,733- £59,772 (pay award pending) plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</li>
<li>Up to 31 days annual leave rising to 32 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>Zone 2-3 travel card, season ticket loan</li>
<li>Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Good quality, regular, reflective supervision</li>
<li>Manageable caseloads for your team</li>
<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme/Rent deposit scheme/Access to free eye tests</li>
<li>Discounted gym/Costco membership &amp; You at Work discounts&nbsp;and many others</li>
</ul>We have fantastic transport links –Tower Hamlets Town Hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, which is a minute away. Whitechapel is an interchange station which serves Hammersmith &amp; City, District, Overground, with quick access to central line DLR and Jubilee lines. We also have the Crossrail Elizabeth line with links to Canary Wharf, Shenfield/Abbey Wood/Heathrow and Stratford, which is the best-connected hub in London.How to Apply:Please complete our online application form.Closing date:&nbsp;26th August 2025 (midnight)Shortlisting: 27th August 2025Interviews: 3rd September 2025Please hold these dates. If you would like any further&nbsp;information about the role, please contact Jaishree Bisht at <a href="mailto:jaishree.bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">jaishree.bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Priti Soni at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:priti.soni@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">priti.soni@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).<h2>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</h2>

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Salary: NJC 12-17: £27,711 - £30,060 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year (all year round). Monday - Wednesday 10:30am - 6:30pm Contract: Permanent Start date: Immediate start dateAre you passionate about creating a good environment for our students to learn in? We're looking for a dedicated School Facilities Manager to join our hard working team at Broadlands Academy. The role of the School Facilities Manager is to ensure that the school functions safely and effectively on a daily basis. The role is key to ensuring that school facilities are available and fit for purpose at all times. Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the site is clean and tidy, items are moved to the appropriate place, minor repairs are made and contractors are effectively monitored whilst on site. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.In our school: Broadlands Academy in Keynsham is a small secondary school (452 students) that is embarking on a period of lasting transformation. Staff are motivated, passionate and committed to delivering an outstanding education. Our students are a pleasure to teach; we have a fantastic senior leadership team and a staff body who are driven, welcoming and committed. Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you: <ul>
<li>Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li>
<li>Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
<li>Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you. The role is due to commence immediately. This is a part time, permanent position. Closing date: 01 September 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page. Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.

School Facilities Manager

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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.&nbsp;
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it.&nbsp;Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the role
This role is critical to shaping and advancing our insights &amp; analytics function, ensuring we harness the full potential of our digital, CRM, and data warehouse assets.
By building and leading a high-performing team and collaborating closely with the head of data, this role will set a clear strategic direction and embed a culture of test-and-learn, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
It will drive the development of robust measurement frameworks, increase automation, and empower teams to self-serve insights, ultimately enhancing decision-making across the organisation.
With a strong focus on data quality, literacy, and best practices, this role will be instrumental in transforming how we understand and engage with our supporters.
About you
We’re seeking a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to head our insight &amp; analytics function. You’ll bring a strong blend of technical expertise, people leadership, and a passion for data-informed decision-making. With broad experience across charity CRM data and data warehousing and a good understanding of digital analytics, you’ll also be curious about how social listening can enrich our insights. You’re recognised as a trusted expert in your field, known for setting high standards and building supportive, high-performing teams. You’ll be energised by the opportunity to help us shift from a product-first to an audience-first approach, deepening supporter engagement. You’ll bring ideas for increasing data literacy across Breast Cancer Now, adapting your approach to meet the needs of different teams.
You’ll make complex data accessible and meaningful, working collaboratively to build understanding and confidence across teams—so everyone, regardless of their data expertise, can use insights to make informed, impactful decisions.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home. &nbsp;&nbsp;
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.If you’ve any immediate questions please email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@breastcancernow.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@breastcancernow.org</a>
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Closing date
Tuesday 26th August 2025 09:00 am
Interview date
First round: week commencing 1st September 2025
Second round: week commencing 9th September 2025

Senior Insight Manager

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



Rainham Village Primary School and Nursery
Upminster Road South,
Rainham
Essex
RM13 9AA
Telephone: 01708 552482
<a href="http://www.rainhamvillage.havering.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.rainhamvillage.havering.sch.uk</a>
Head Teacher: H.R Harrow
SENCO/Inclusion Manager
Salary: Upper pay Scale + TLR
Full time, non-class based SENCO
The school would consider two candidates who would job share each working 3 days (0.6) per week
Contract term: Permanent
Required for January 2026
Rainham Village Primary School &amp; Nursery is an inclusive primary school situated in Rainham, Essex. The school aims to provide a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum within a happy learning environment. As a school we strive to support all children including those who need a high level of personalised planning and who find it difficult to access subject specific learning. The successful candidate must view behaviour as a form of communication.&nbsp; As a school, this is central to our ethos. Building relationships are key to being successful in our school and you must be committed to the well-being and welfare of pupils and staff.
We are looking for someone with the passion, drive and expertise to ensure that our pupils are given the best opportunities to maximise their development and to reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, to join a thriving school and share in our mission to prepare children for the best possible life.
You would be responsible for our SEND model and the quality of provision for all pupils on the SEND register, ensuring that all pupils are able to engage effectively in school life and learning, whatever their needs, and, where appropriate, make progress from their starting points.
As a good classroom practitioner, you will support quality first, inclusive teaching. You will ensure our school continues to benefit from and contributes to local networks, disseminating guidance and training. You should be organised, IT efficient and passionate about improving outcomes for our vulnerable children.
We are looking for a candidate who will:
<ul>
<li>Lead by example and inspire, motivate, challenge and support an committed team of support staff</li>
<li>Be committed to and champion inclusion for all children.</li>
<li>Have a commitment to delivering and receiving professional development and be reflective on their practice</li>
<li>Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN and Inclusion policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability</li>
<li>Have a good knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice, its application within schools and interventions for a range of SEN</li>
<li>Have experience of working with external partners, relevant agencies and parents to effectively support and improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils and families</li>
</ul>
We would welcome applications from experienced teachers who want to make a significant contribution to the provision and outcomes for our vulnerable pupils. We would expect the successful candidate to have completed the&nbsp;National award for SENCO accreditation/NPQ for SENCOs or be prepared to undertake this qualification. Previous experience of the role within a primary setting is essential.&nbsp;
References will be sought prior to interview.
For further details, please read the attached job description.
An informal visit to the school is strongly encouraged.
Please contact the school on: 01708 552482&nbsp; to arrange an appointment with the Head Teacher.
Please apply online.
Closing date: Thursday, 9th October 2025 noon
Interview date : Monday 20th October 2025

SENCO/Inclusion Manager

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Our Private Sector Housing Team is looking for a motivated Private Sector Housing Support Officer (6-month fixed-term contract) to help make homes across the district safer, more accessible, and better maintained.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a varied and rewarding role, supporting residents and contributing to the delivery of vital housing services. Whether you're building on previous housing experience or bringing strong administrative skills to a new challenge, this role offers the chance to make a real difference.
Everything You Need to Know
As a Private Sector Housing Support Officer, you’ll provide technical and administrative support to ensure residential accommodation – including Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) – meet statutory standards. You'll play a key role in helping vulnerable residents access essential home adaptations through Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and other housing renewal initiatives.
From carrying out means testing and processing invoices to supporting inspections and updating our internal systems, you'll be a crucial part of a fast-paced, supportive team dedicated to improving homes and lives across the district.
What You’ll Be Doing
<ul>
<li>Supporting the Private Sector Housing Team in ensuring properties across the district meet housing standards</li>
<li>Assisting with the administration of Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) and other housing renewal grants</li>
<li>Supporting officers with Sketch Up drawings and Schedules of Works for home adaptations</li>
<li>Helping to organise inspections, maintain accurate records, and input data into systems (Uniform, IDOX, Excel)</li>
<li>Liaising with a range of professionals – from Occupational Therapists and contractors to housing associations</li>
<li>Assisting with mobile homes licensing and supporting annual inspections</li>
<li>Carrying out means testing using Renovator software, including home visits when necessary</li>
<li>Maintaining financial records, chasing unpaid fees, and contributing to reports and statistical returns</li>
<li>Assisting in promotional activities and maintaining website content related to housing services</li>
</ul>
What You’ll Bring to the Role
<ul>
<li>A customer-first approach with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically</li>
<li>Great organisational skills and the ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload</li>
<li>Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to quickly learn new systems</li>
<li>Confidence when working with vulnerable or challenging residents and external agencies</li>
<li>A keen eye for detail and the ability to contribute to service improvements and efficiencies</li>
</ul>
What You’ll Need
<ul>
<li>Education to GCSE A-C standard or equivalent, including English and Maths</li>
<li>Experience in a customer-facing or administrative role</li>
<li>Clean driving licence and access to a car</li>
<li>Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g. CAD, housing regulations)</li>
</ul>
What’s in It for You
This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career in local government, develop specialist knowledge, and support people in real need. You’ll join a welcoming and experienced team that will invest in your training and growth.
We are proud holders of the Platinum Investors in People accreditation – a recognition of our commitment to developing our people, creating inclusive teams, and continuously improving how we work.
Other benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Enhanced annual leave of 25 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits include discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more, the Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to the BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
</ul>
Would you like to learn more about the role?
For an informal discussion about the role, please get in touch with Alison Simmons, Head of Strategic &amp; Private Sector Housing, on +441732227272
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17 August 2025
Interviews: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 29 August 2025

Private Sector Housing Support Officer

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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Join Us as a Microsoft 365 IT Trainer – Empower Staff, Drive Innovation, and Shape the Future of Work
Are you passionate about helping others unlock the full potential of technology? Do you thrive on sharing knowledge and inspiring learning? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a real impact at&nbsp;Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
We’re looking for a&nbsp;Microsoft 365 IT Trainer&nbsp;to lead the way in transforming how our staff use the M365 suite. You’ll be the go-to expert, delivering engaging training sessions, building communities of digital champions, and driving adoption of powerful tools like Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and more.
What You’ll Do
<ul>
<li>Design and deliver tailored training programs across the M365 suite, with a focus on core applications.</li>
<li>Promote best practices and innovative ways of working using M365 tools.</li>
<li>Build and support communities of practice to share learning and foster collaboration.</li>
<li>Work closely with digital, transformation, and ICT teams to guide staff toward smarter, more efficient workflows.</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in developing and delivering M365 training.</li>
<li>Strong track record of driving technology adoption and measuring impact.</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 capabilities and features.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills – able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.</li>
<li>Relationship-building skills and a collaborative mindset.</li>
<li>Problem-solving abilities and adaptability in fast-paced environments.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us?
At Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, we value our people and invest in their growth. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team that’s committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
Benefits include:
<ul>
<li>26 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years of continuous service)</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (CARE)</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training opportunities</li>
<li>A friendly, inclusive workplace culture</li>
</ul>
For an informal chat, contact:
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<li>
Lynne Tatam, Learning &amp; Development Manager – 01892 554422 /&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lynne.tatam@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynne.tatam@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>
</li>
</ul>

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

IT Trainer for Microsoft 365

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Please apply online via the link provided by completing our application form. Please note, we do not accept CVs for this position.



At Epsom &amp; Ewell Borough Council, we are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our community. Our Community and Wellbeing Centre provides vital services to older and vulnerable residents, including those living with dementia. We are now seeking a compassionate and driven Senior Co-Ordinator to lead our Wellbeing Daycare services and help shape the future of community care in Epsom &amp; Ewell.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for the day-to-day management of the centre and its services, including the Dementia Hub, Community Transport, and Meals at Home. You will lead a dedicated team of Coordinators, Care Assistants, and Service leaders, Driver Technicians and volunteers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care and support.
You will:
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<li>&nbsp;Lead and support a multidisciplinary team</li>
<li>&nbsp;Oversee service delivery and compliance with health and safety standards</li>
<li>&nbsp;Manage budgets, set fees, and contribute to business planning</li>
<li>&nbsp;Engage with clients and families to ensure personalised, holistic care</li>
<li>&nbsp;Promote the centre and community services to the wider community</li>
<li>&nbsp;Coordinate events, activities, and volunteer support</li>
</ul>
You will have:
<ul>
<li>&nbsp;Proven leadership and team management experience</li>
<li>&nbsp;Experience working with older people and vulnerable adults</li>
<li>&nbsp;Strong organisational and communication skills</li>
<li>&nbsp;A person-centered approach with a focus on wellbeing and independence</li>
<li>&nbsp;IT literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office and databases</li>
<li>&nbsp;A relevant qualification in health, social care, or community services (IOSH desirable)</li>
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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional and committed team and we look forward to receiving your application. For further details please contact Katie Charman 01372 732484 or Linda Scott 01372 732487
Closing date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 September 2025
Interviews/ assessments:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 16 September 2025

Community and Wellbeing Centre - Senior Coordinator

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<h1>Summary</h1>What you'll doWorking across all Directorates and reporting into the Chief Governance &amp; Risk Officer, As the Director of legal you will lead the provision of legal services across the Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) Group to deliver an outstanding service through the provision of inhouse and external legal advice and representation. You will work alongside other Directors, as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in ensuring that our people have the right training and competence in place to do the right thing for our customers, legal and regulatory obligations.How you'll do it<ul>
<li>Provide a focal point for the organisation's legal matters and oversee the provision of all legal services, managing and maximising value for money from the efficient and effective use of legal resources, inhouse and/or externally as well as ensuring the effective instructions of solicitors on all legal work in accordance with policies and procedures. </li>
<li>Be accountable for business assurance activities in relation to the legal functions ensuring appropriate identification, monitoring, and mitigation of legal risks and the provision of legal advice to protect and sustain the business.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with the EB, SLT and other key stakeholders to promote and deliver robust risk management across governance and legal arrangements in line with best practice. </li>
<li>Act as Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP), Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA) or Solicitor Regulation Authority (SRA) Training Principal as may be required, ensure that the Group is compliant with all legal practice and other regulatory requirements including Solicitors' Accounts Rules compliance duties.</li>
<li>Lead on the development and/or review of new policies and procedures and ensure existing ones are updated where legal input is required.</li>
<li>Undertake legal casework to serve the best interests of the organisation, providing excellent legal advice and assistance in areas as may be required. </li>
<li>Keep up to date with emerging regulation and legislation and advise on changes and best practice, working with stakeholders across the business to ensure documentation and processes meet legal and regulatory needs you identify.</li>
<li>Develop excellent relationships across the group to help support colleagues to deliver on the outcomes of the corporate strategy.</li>
<li>Represent NHG at external meetings and build relationships with key external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Collaborate with HR to design and implement effective recruitment, induction and training programmes. </li>
</ul>Responsibilities <ul>
<li>Design and deliver arrangements for the provision of a centralised legal services function within and across NHG which provides excellent legal advice and support while achieving value for money. </li>
<li>Work collaboratively with operational or other teams to ensure that they make the best use of the legal services to ensure residents are supported to live their lives well and that organisational risks are mitigated.</li>
<li>Maximise cost effectiveness of the legal budget by managing the NHG legal services framework and inhouse centralised legal services team, working with procurement colleagues as required, to ensure all cases are quickly evaluated and actioned with success.</li>
<li>Being appointed to act as COLP, COFA and SRA Training Principal, as may be required. </li>
<li>Working with relevant colleagues, ensure the design and delivery of legal training and other support as may be required.</li>
<li>Monitor the external legal environment, horizon scanning, assessing development in government policy at national and local level, as well as changes in guidance and best practice issued by regulators, professional associations, membership groups and other bodies driving service improvements. </li>
<li>Work with the EB and SLT to ensure that expert advice and guidance is delivered to develop and implement strategic policies, practices and action plans.</li>
<li>Ensure that NHG has appropriate policy framework in place to meet regulatory and legal requirements and to assist the organisation with its operational goals.</li>
</ul>The ideal candidateWe believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. Essential:<ul>
<li>Qualified solicitor of England &amp; Wales with PQE of at least 8 years, Legal Practice Management Qualification or equivalent qualification.</li>
<li>Qualified and experienced as COLP, COFA and SRA Training Principal</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of the relevant legislation, statutory and regulatory requirements and the environments in which they operate, including applicable SRA requirements for inhouse legal practices.</li>
<li>Evidence of working in an environment of managing &amp; mitigating risk.</li>
<li>Leadership skills to engage, motivate and grow talent, building a culture of high performance.</li>
<li>Experience in training and competency. frameworks and evidencing these to ensure colleagues are best equipped &amp; compliant.</li>
<li>Effective IT skills including basic/intermediate MS Office skills.</li>
</ul>What's in it for you?Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. Benefits include: <ul>
<li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li>
<li>Generous pension scheme </li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li>
<li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li>
<li>Health cash plan </li>
<li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li>
<li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>
<li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li>
</ul> All about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection ProcessStep 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 25 August 2025.  Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to complete a technical assessment.Step 3: Psychometric assessment Step 4: Invited to an interview Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. This role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route (SOC Code 1139)NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Notting Hill Genesis

Director of Legal

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About us&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.&nbsp;
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it.&nbsp;Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the role
This role will manage the delivery of services for people with primary breast cancer. You will be responsible for implementing business plans, maximising access and take-up of services, and ensuring high quality delivery. You will manage the work of a team of Breast Cancer Now staff and contracted facilitators based across the UK. Current services include Moving Forward in-person and online services, and our Speakers Live service. 
About you
You care that people with breast cancer are supported to live well. You’ll be experienced in managing people (including dispersed staff), you’ll have the confidence and skills to lead and drive forward growth. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with others and can communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, both orally and in writing. You’ll have experience of managing support services and implementing protocols and processes, striving to implement and maintain the highest standards.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package. 
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home. 
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.If you’ve any immediate questions, please email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@breastcancernow.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@breastcancernow.org</a> 
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support. 
Closing date Wednesday 27 August at 9am
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity. 
Interview date
First round: 8 September (in person)
Second round: 12 September (online)

Services Manager, Primary Breast Cancer

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Job Opportunity: Paralegal at Mid Sussex District Council
Location:&nbsp;Mid Sussex District Council, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Position:&nbsp;Paralegal
Type: Full-time, Fixed Term, 6 Month Contract
Salary: £32,061 - £35,412 per annum&nbsp;
About the Role: We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Paralegal to join our growing legal team at Mid Sussex District Council on a fixed term, 6 month basis. This role is pivotal as we expand our legal services to better support our community and client departments. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality legal services, ensuring our operations comply with the law, and protecting the Council from legal challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Support and assist in the provision of legal advice and conduct casework on a wide range of matters.</li>
<li>Provide a high-quality legal service to client departments, enabling them to implement decisions within the law and protect the District Council against prosecution and challenge.</li>
<li>Undertake research and provide briefings on legal issues.</li>
<li>Prepare documents and court bundles.</li>
<li>Assist the Data Protection Officer in collating documents for disclosure.</li>
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Skills and Qualifications:
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<li>Enrolled on a Qualifying Law Degree or other degree or have successfully completed two years of a Law Degree.</li>
<li>Basic understanding of the legal context of local government and how it is organised.</li>
<li>Experience of working in a legal practice or equivalent.</li>
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Why Work for Us?&nbsp;
Working for Mid Sussex District Council offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in your community. As part of our team, you will contribute to the development of the local area, ensuring that our services are delivered effectively and within legal frameworks.
Benefits:
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Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample time off, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li>
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Pension Contributions: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme.</li>
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Learning and Development:&nbsp;We are committed to your professional growth, offering a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and development.</li>
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Agile Working Opportunities:&nbsp;Benefit from flexible working arrangements that help you balance your professional and personal life.</li>
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Join Us:&nbsp;If you are passionate about law and eager to contribute to your community, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded.
How to Apply:&nbsp;Please submit your CV and a cover letter.
Closing Date: 24th August 2025, 5pm

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Paralegal

<h4>About Southwark</h4>The team have challenging inspection and enforcement targets and deal with a variety of unusual food items as well as various types of food businesses. From illegally imported food to illegally produced meat known as ‘smokies’, every day in the role is different. However, you will be rewarded by the specialist and unique learning and development experience you will gain dealing with these businesses which will take your career to the next level. You will also get job satisfaction knowing that you are making a valuable contribution to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all who lives and work in Southwark including visitors to the borough. The work includes inspection of food business across all the risk categories, supporting more senior officers with complex casework such as hygiene emergency prohibitions and approval of relevant establishments, contributing to the delivery of various project and promotional work to showcase the service as well as working with our partners both internal and external on local/regional priority initiatives. The role also involves reactive work dealing with service requests and complaints such as the investigation of food poisoning allegations, other concerns about food and food premises and following up infectious diseases Notifications. You will identify contraventions, and execute appropriate enforcement action based on assessed risk, and where necessary, prepare reports and evidence for legal proceedings including giving evidence in court. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.This role is designated essential car user and an additional payment as well as mileage is made if you use your own vehicle to carry out your work. A staff parking permit is also provided which allows you to park at various locations in the borough.<h4>Join Our Team as a Food Safety Officer at Southwark Council!</h4>Following movement in the team, an exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint a full time and permanent food safety officer. As a knowledgeable and enthusiastic field officer, you will be an important part of this very busy team which is responsible for regulating food business undertakings in the borough and deliver appropriate infectious disease control functions. The role involves the provision of expert advice, guidance and support to both new and existing food businesses, enforcing a variety of food legislation and taking prosecutions to secure high standards of food hygiene and food law compliance. About You We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and driven Environmental Health Officer or Food Safety Officer with current or recent experience in food law regulation to carry out the full range of food safety, hygiene and food standards enforcement work. Ideally, you will hold registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB), its equivalent or successor. To succeed in this role, you will possess the following: • Knowledgeable of food safety matters, have a sound knowledge of food law regulation and satisfy the qualifications and competency requirements for individuals responsible for undertaking official food controls. • Have relevant enforcement experience around food safety with a demonstrable track record of delivering quality work. • Commitment to continuing professional development necessary to deliver the duties of the post. • Excellent communication skills, and the ability to prepare legal documents and case files. • Ability to show initiative in problem solving and decision making, along with sensitivity handling contentious issues. Additionally, you will be focused on ensuring that we deliver the highest standards of customer care and contributing to the council’s local priorities while fulfilling the statutory responsibilities linked to the role.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing Date – Sunday 14th SeptemberShortlisting – W/C 15th SeptemberInterviews - W/C 29th SeptemberPlease note: If you have applied for this role within the last three months, your previous application would have already been considered as part of our recruitment process. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept repeat applications during this period, and any new application submitted within this timeframe will not be progressed.To request an informal discussion about the post please contact us via <a href="mailto:ohs@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">ohs@southwark.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:raveena.purewal@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">raveena.purewal@southwark.gov.uk</a>.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2433385&amp;ptId=106764" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety)

<h4>The Role</h4>We are seeking to recruit an experienced Parking Appeals and Representation officer on a 2-year fixed-term contract to assist the Estate parking team in continuously improving our parking service. The post is based in London Bridge at our Tooley Street offices.You will contribute to achieving quality customer care, including providing excellent customer service to our residents using your detailed knowledge of parking and traffic enforcement.You will use your IT, people skills and knowledge to carry out a variety of activities, including dealing with representations, parking appeals and customer complaints at other stages of the statutory process and providing feedback on issues raised to management and contractors.The aim is to ensure that service targets are met, and continuous improvement is achieved.An essential part of the role is to keep up-to-date with knowledge of the legal framework surrounding parking and traffic enforcement, including Government guidelines and statistical returns.This key role has one clear aim – to develop a sense of pride and passion and a ‘can do’ attitude, to reduce the number of complex investigations being completed and focussing staff on providing services ‘right first time’. In this demanding and challenging role you'll be responsible for investigating parking representations made against parking enforcement on the Council’s housing estates and de-regulated car parks. Handling a wide range of administrative duties, you’ll undertake the role of a representations officer and make decisions on the appropriate course of action required.To succeed, you’ll need to carry out the role in line with the Council’s overall vision, values and strategic aims, ensuring that excellent customer service is delivered. You'll be the main point of contact and will act as lead officer to our parking contractor on the management of parking enforcement on the council’s estate land.About Southwark: We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.<h4>Additional Details</h4>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert closing date: 25/08/2025Shortlisting date: 01/09/2025Interview date: 22/09/2025Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application. Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2582959&amp;ptId=106760" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Estate Parking  Representation Officer

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives in Southwark?Does the sound of leading a team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families appeal to you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!About the Role:As a MASH Team Manager, you will provide leadership, management and professional guidance to your team. You will promote excellent social work practice, ensuring timely assessments, purposeful interventions and effective safeguarding measures.Through one to one and group supervisions, you will challenge and motivate the team to deliver outstanding services to our vulnerable children, young people and their families while upholding high professional standards.To be considered for an interview, your application will clearly evidence the following:<ul><li>Current registration with Social Work England and a recognised social work qualification</li><li>Extensive knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance, and child development</li><li>Proven experience in professional leadership, driving practice improvements, and preparing formal reports</li><li>Strong analytical and decision-making skills to evaluate complex information</li><li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and addressing inequality</li><li>Ability to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent supervision and support staff development</li></ul>We are looking to recruit a Team Manager for our MASH Service to play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy. Come and join us at Southwark and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and families.About Us:Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change.Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted noted that “children are at the heart of practice in Southwark”.Additional Information:<ul><li>A competitive base salary (£52,674 - £59,772 per annum)</li><li>Welcome Payment of £2,500 (£1,250 on appointment and £1,250 paid after successful probation</li><li>Retention payment of £2,400 per year for your first two years, and £3,600 after three years.</li><li>Full time, 36 hours per week.</li><li>Location: Sumner House, SE15 5QS</li></ul>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.How we can support you:We have a diverse range of training courses, practitioners and teams to help support you so you can provide the best outcomes. We work alongside a clinical service that specialises in delivering intensive therapeutic services to families.We are co-located with agencies which reflect the needs of the community to support and promote quality work at the start of the child’s journey. We also have MASH Information Officers who offer administrative support, including providing training on our database.Contact Details:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Avion Grant via email at <a href="mailto:Avion.Grant@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Avion.Grant@southwark.gov.uk</a>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Recruitment Timeline:<ul><li>Advert close date: We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis.</li><li>Interview date/s: We have weekly interview slots available.</li></ul>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul> We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2583333&amp;ptId=106780" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification - Team Manager MASH</a></li></ul>





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Team Manager - MASH

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamThis is an exciting new opportunity for a Housing Officer to join Housing Landlord Services as a Housing Officer for Cambridge Road Estate which is undergoing Regeneration. The Regeneration of the Estate will see 2,000 new homes built over 10 years.&nbsp;We are looking for an experienced Housing Officer to deliver frontline housing management services across a designated property patch. This onsite, community-based role requires strong housing expertise and experience working within a local authority or registered social landlord.We’d love you to join us at the Royal Borough of Kingston. Our Team is deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents. We are a friendly team of 8 housing officers with a can do culture, we have a total of 4500 plus properties within Kingston. &nbsp; About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateTo deliver a high-quality housing management service with a strong focus on exceptional customer service and efficient service delivery. Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, actively engaging with tenants to ensure a responsive and consistently excellent housing management experience.About You<ul><li>Have excellent communication skills i.e. Communicating clearly, confidently and&nbsp; appropriately with residents, partners and colleagues using the best methods of&nbsp; communication&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge on Housing Regulator Consumer Standards&nbsp;</li><li>Able to attend evening meetings&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Carrying out tenancy audits with residents in their homes, ensuring compliance with health and safety inspection, fire risk assessment, void inspections, estate inspections with residents and stakeholders,&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Housing management casework including Anti-Social behaviour, domestic abuse, abandonment and hoarding</li><li>Taking appropriate action regarding breaches of tenancies</li><li>Have a track record of using IT systems and automation successfully to enhance the&nbsp; delivery of housing/tenancy management. .</li></ul><ul><li>Identifies the need for and promotes Resident engagement/ participation and&nbsp; community development initiatives. This includes attending residents’ meetings.</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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<ul><li>Reference: EC5 </li><li>Division: Crawley Homes </li><li>Salary: £57,579.00 - £65,417.00 per annum </li><li>Contract type: Permanent </li><li>Posted on: 08 August 2025 </li><li>Interview date:17 September 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Housing </li><li>Grade: M - N </li><li>Working hours: 37 per week </li><li>Closing date: 07 September 2025 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul><a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> About the role </h4>Crawley is a great place to work, with a vibrant town centre and excellent transport connections. By joining us you can also benefit from the following:<ul><li>working in a modern state-of-the-art, grade-one office</li><li>agile working allowing for a combination of home and office working</li><li>access to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>flexible working hours</li><li>payment of professional fees</li><li>supportive work environment and great team working</li></ul>We are a stock retained authority with 8,300 general needs homes plus leasehold, hostels and sheltered housing schemes under our management. The stock is managed by the Crawley Homes division of the Council which has just gone through its first inspection with the Regulator of Social Housing and has been awarded a C2 grading, this is the second highest grade a landlord can achieve, which is great news but means we have further improvements to make. We are well on our journey to transform our service and continue making improvements to fully align with the Consumer Standards and are looking for someone who can support us to continue with this. The Regulator of Social Housing said that:“We saw evidence that Crawley BC is delivering an effective, efficient and timely repairs service, however, there are some weaknesses in its approach. Tenants report good levels of satisfaction with the repairs service, and we saw evidence of learning from feedback and complaints, as well as a transactional approach to tailoring service delivery to meet tenants’ diverse needs”“There is positive evidence of progress being made in some areas and we have assurance that there is strong organisational commitment to ensuring improved outcomes for tenants”.&nbsp;As the Operations and Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Responsive Repairs Team, Repairs Contact Centre, Voids and Garages Team and Cleaning and Clearance Team and will need to ensure these services are delivering to high standards. You will also need to continue to embed a new structure for the Responsive Repairs Team that came to fruition during 2024, ensuring that the desired outcomes of that restructure are achieved. Furthermore, you will need to review and identify areas for improvements in other teams which are under your direct management. This is a great opportunity to shape services to ensure they are fit for purpose under the new regulatory environment, this will include working with our Policy and Engagement Team to ensure the tenant voice is heard when deciding how to shape service delivery and policy.&nbsp;We are looking for someone who has experience of working in the housing repair environment.&nbsp;You will also need to able to lead, motivate both yourself and others, be resilient, have a positive attitude and align with our core values and behaviours. You will also need to have a strong track record of delivering service improvements.We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.<h4> Additional information </h4>You need to have a relevant qualification, ideally we would like you to be RICS qualified but if you are not then a commitment to achieving this. As part of the senior management team you may also need to undertake additional qualifications in line with the Conduct and Competency Standard that is due to come into force in 2026, further training will be dependent on existing qualifications you hold.You will need a current and valid UK driving licence as you will need to drive for work purposes.You will need to be willing to work outside of normal office hours from time to time, this may include attending resident events and meetings and Cabinet meetings. You will also be part of an on-call rota.Participation in the Standby Scheme – Category D (currently under review).<h4> Employee benefits </h4>We offer a generous employee <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits">benefits package</a>, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.<h4> Our way of working </h4>Our shared <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/values-and-behaviours">values and behaviours</a> reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.<h4> Safer recruitment </h4>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.<h4> How to apply </h4>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email <a href="mailto:amanda.kendall@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">amanda.kendall@crawley.gov.uk</a>, Head of Crawley Homes or call on 01293 438521.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> Related documents </h4><ul><li><a href="/sites/default/files/document_webform_uploads/operations-and-maintenance-manager-job-description.pdf"> Operations and Maintenance Manager job description (PDF, 173.28 KB) </a></li></ul>





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Senior Lead for Musical Progression (Job Ref: 3720) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary:&nbsp;£55,520 Grade:&nbsp;Soulbury Consultant/ Soulbury SCP 11 - 14. Location:&nbsp;Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1BD (Main office)/ 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG/ Hybrid Hours per week:&nbsp;36 Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Closing Date:&nbsp;Sunday 7^th September 2025 at 23:55 Interview:&nbsp;Friday 12^th September 2025 Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today, and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide on a better future for us all.&nbsp; Camden Music is a vibrant, inclusive service committed to helping children and young people experience, enjoy, and learn music. We work in partnership with every school in the borough, including primary, secondary, and special schools, to ensure access to high-quality music education for all. Each year, thousands of students take part in our diverse programme, which includes instrumental and vocal tuition, Saturday music academies, and ensembles ranging from steel bands and choirs to rock bands and orchestras. Our flagship event, the Camden Schools’ Music Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, brings together over 1,800 young musicians to celebrate creativity and achievement. We support access and equity through affordable instrument hire, subsidies, and bursaries, and we collaborate with schools, educators, and partners, including Camden Music Trust, to deliver innovative projects and professional development. We believe in the power of music to inspire, connect, and transform. #WeMakeMusic Find out more at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.camdenmusic.org&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">www.camdenmusic.org&amp;nbsp</a>; What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved This is a key leadership role at the heart of Camden Music’s out-of-school programme. You’ll be responsible for shaping a rich and inclusive offer that includes Saturday music centres, ensembles, holiday courses and major events such as the Camden Schools’ Music Festival at the Royal Albert Hall. Working closely with tutors, schools and partners, you’ll develop new ideas, strengthen systems and grow participation. You’ll lead teaching and learning in group and ensemble settings, support tutor development and champion youth voice and peer leadership. The role also involves leading on communications and outreach, helping to raise the profile of the service and build strong relationships with families, schools and cultural partners. You’ll manage a Music Centre Manager and a large team of freelance tutors, while contributing to service-wide planning, evaluation and reporting. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note that Camden also offers the DBS update service. All About You We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring music leader with a strong track record of working with young people in group and ensemble settings. You’ll understand the power of music to build confidence, creativity and community, and be passionate about making that accessible to all. You’ll bring strategic insight and practical experience, with a background in designing and delivering music programmes that support progression and broaden participation. Leading teams, managing events and building partnerships will come naturally to you. As a clear communicator and collaborative problem-solver, you’ll be able to lead with purpose, adapt to challenges and inspire others. You’ll also be digitally literate, well-organised and reflective, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to inclusive practice. A teaching qualification is welcome but not essential. What matters most is your ability to lead with integrity, connect with others and make things happen. To view the Job Profile, please click&nbsp;HEREor copy and paste the URL below into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers):&nbsp; <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11140365/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11140365/file/documen…</a> To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work-life balance is extremely important, so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pension scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equality and justice remain at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp;

Camden Council

Senior Lead for Music Progression

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Business Improvement and Performance Officer £47,532 - £50,574 per annum&nbsp; We are seeking a dynamic and motivated&nbsp;Business Improvement &amp; Transformation Officer to join our team at oneSource. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by driving service improvements and leading on strategic projects across the oneSource partnership. Key Responsibilities: &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support the development and implementation of customer relationship management, performance management, and service improvement strategies. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead and deliver business improvement projects using methodologies like LEAN, Agile, or Systems Thinking. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiencies and implement evidence-based change initiatives. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Develop and maintain a business improvement toolkit, providing training and mentorship to staff. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promote continuous improvement in customer experience using innovative business practices and the latest technology. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create and manage a presence on multimedia platforms to promote commercial opportunities and customer engagement. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage allocated budgets for specific projects and deliver results within agreed timelines. About You: We’re looking for someone with: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Strong project management and analytical skills. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proven experience in service design, business improvement, or transformation. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A collaborative mindset, with the ability to mentor and support colleagues. What We Offer: &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An exciting role where you’ll directly influence organisational change. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opportunities for professional development and training. &nbsp;&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A supportive and collaborative work environment. If you’re passionate about delivering meaningful improvements and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please view JD here closing date: 24th August 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Business Improvement and Performance Officer

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Target 1000 Care Coordinator £41,442 – £44,331 per annum Remote, flexible working – Newham Dockside &amp; NEL boroughs&nbsp; The London Borough of Newham Adults, Health and Communities directorate has fast developed a national reputation for creative and innovative approaches to improving outcomes for residents.&nbsp; We passionately believe the best way to improve outcomes for residents is through adopting&nbsp;public health, strengths based&nbsp;and&nbsp;trauma informed&nbsp;approaches. These qualities are at the heart of successes so far: <ul>
<li>The award winning Health and Wellbeing Strategy,&nbsp;50 Steps to a Healthier Newham,</li> <li>Praise from the Secretary of State relating to supporting Rough Sleepers,</li> <li>Innovative strategies to Domiciliary Care and Trusted Assessors</li> <li>Food security work, ensuring all residents can access affordable healthy food</li> <li>Well Newham, our preventative programme to deliver a paradigm shift in our approach to prevention</li> </ul> We are on a mission to drive up quality and improve outcomes as a means of meeting our financial challenges.&nbsp; We are looking for coordination of health budgets to identified cohort of rough sleepers, working in close partnership with Local Authorities, service providers, health organisations, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) advisors and the Greater London Authority (GLA). If you want to make a real difference to support residents in one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, supported by a progressive and compassionate political administration, then Newham is the place for you.&nbsp; Apply now, and be part of our success. &nbsp;ABOUT THE JOB North East London Integrated Care System has secured additional funding through the Rough Sleeping Initiative to “get people off the street more quickly, secure move on accommodation, help individuals to sustain their tenancies and provide bespoke support for those furthest away from leaving rough sleeping for good.”&nbsp; The PHB project has evidenced positive outcomes during its pilot year and as it continues to grow, there a real opportunity to further embed learning and best practice to help support some of the most vulnerable adults across NEL.&nbsp; You would be joining the team at a key and exciting time, with an ambitious transformation plan agreed by Cabinet in place for this area and a passionate and dedicate team in place to deliver change. ABOUT YOU “We are Newham”! We're looking for dynamic individual with the skills to build networks across NEL and various stakeholders to help improve outcomes for rough sleepers, use innovative approaches and working flexibly with a range of partners is crucial. Ability to adopt good practice and overcome challenges by problem solving is essential.&nbsp; You have experience and an understanding of working within a diverse, urban community; and share our ambition and energy in embracing new ways of working. You have high working standards and ready for challenge. We’re looking for coordinator who is curious, creative and courageous and have a genuine interest in radically improving outcomes for residents across NEL. For more information on working within our Commissioning Team, please contact the Homelessness &amp; Rough Sleeping Strategic Lead&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Saleena.A.Sreedharan@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Saleena.A.Sreedharan@newham.gov.uk</a> Please view JD here Closing date: 29th August 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Allocations Manager £52,584 - £55,620 per annum&nbsp; Reports to the Head of Allocations &amp; Choice Homes UK Management responsibility for: 6 Lettings Officers + 1 Rehousing Coordinator To ensure the service is efficiently progressing property allocations key-to-key within stipulated performance time frames whilst making every conceivable effort to ensure effective liaison with key colleagues departments and partner organisations around works completions dates and voids availability in order that the team can meet the needs of those living in overcrowded, insecure or inadequate housing.. Ensuring a fair service delivery so that those most in need of social and Council housing are bidding for, and moving into, properties that suit their needs. To make sure Officers are receiving the support and development necessary to correctly and efficiently progress property allocations including the verification process, advertisements, organising viewings, management of refusals, processing special schemes nominations, processing decants and processing under-occupation transfers. Ensure all LLP objectives are met. Provide management with regular performance information in-line with role and responsibility. Ensure allocation service contracts are effectively monitored. &nbsp;&nbsp; Ensuring Officers make decisions in accordance with the appropriate legislation and Government Codes whilst ensuring the local authority’s allocation policy is adhered to. The post holder must be innovative, dynamic and solutions focused to put into place practices to ensure the efficient allocation of properties to maximise yield including adequate acknowledgements to applicants regarding any updates or status changes with their cases. In addition to this the post holder when appropriate will be required to develop, design and implement new operating environments to develop the wider Lettings Agency taking a joined up approach with the voids and temporary accommodation teams (and the homelessness prevention and advice team when required). &nbsp; Along with a comprehensive knowledge of the relevant legislation relating to the housing register and the allocation scheme you will bring knowledge of relevant case law and a comprehensive understanding of the housing and support needs of vulnerable applicants such as those with medical conditions or those fleeing domestic abuse. You will possess experience of delivering a high quality housing service in a related area for a large local authority or comparable organisation – bringing a full understanding of the housing issues facing a high demand service and leading a team through periods of change, ensuring adequate training and benefits realisation. Experience of leading, motivating and managing services with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve significant, sustainable improvements and positive outcomes through internal and external partnerships, with a significant emphasis on performance management. Understanding of the challenges faced working in a political environment, with demonstrable evidence of managing such demands. Please view JD here Closing date: 24th August 2024 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Assistant Cook Mawney School Kitchen - Salary - £16,947.95pa pro rata per annum - (£28,521 - £30,189 per annum) - 25hrs per week,Mon to Fri, term time only + 4 cleaning days in school holidays About us HES Catering Services are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough Of Havering, working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award winning meals and services.&nbsp; We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward – We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare ‘Healthy, Fresh, Vibrant &amp; Tasty’ meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15,000 meals per day in our schools.. About the job Kitchen Assistant&nbsp; Grade 3:- £16,947.95 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 25 Hours per week, term time only To undertake the preparation, simple cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements. About you The post holder reports to:&nbsp; Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative The post holder has line management responsibility for:&nbsp; No direct staffing responsibilities The post holder will be required to work:&nbsp; As defined on Staffing Profile Hours of work 25 hours per week&nbsp; Additional Information For any further information and/or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Denise Clark <a href="mailto:denise.clark@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">denise.clark@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for this vacancy is&nbsp;Friday 15^th August 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. 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.

London Borough of Havering

Assistant Cook Mawney School Kitchen

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Job Title: Tree Officer Location of work: Earlswood Depot Salary: £ 35,820 - £41,925 (dependant on experience) Basis: Permanent, Full time – Mon – Fri 36 hours
 About the Role Are you looking for a new career opportunity in a fast developing, forward thinking, ambitious, and commercially focused organisation?&nbsp;
The Tree Officer is an exciting role within the Greenspaces team, designed to complement and support the Council’s existing teams. This role will provide expert guidance and professional input across all aspects of Council-managed greenspaces.
The role includes inspecting and assessing the condition of trees on Council owned land, support in the delivery of the forestry and planning application process, promoting biodiversity and ecological benefits and identifying and mitigating risks posed by diseased or unstable trees.
About the Person&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience in tree surveying and associated activities, such as identification of diseases/conditions • &nbsp; &nbsp;Completion of technical-based higher education qualification relating to arboriculture. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, together with strong organisational ability and accurate attention to detail. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge of the biology and management of trees in public greenspace settings • &nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge of current environmental practices and policies • &nbsp; &nbsp;Able to collect, accurately record, process and present a range of information, manually and electronically to agreed timescales • &nbsp; &nbsp;Self-motivated and able to plan and organise own workload
Staff Benefits In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.&nbsp;
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information For an informal discussion about the role, please call Michael Hill, Greenspaces Manager on 01737 276391
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: Wednesday 27th August 2025 Interview date: w/c 8th September&nbsp;
Values and Behaviours Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Are you organised, customer-focused, and looking to make a difference? Our Revenues and Benefits partnership between Dartford and Sevenoaks Councils is looking for a detail-oriented Benefits Assistant to join our dedicated team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a role that has a direct impact on the lives of local residents. Whether you're looking for your first step into local government or want to grow your career in public service, this role offers the chance to build valuable experience in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Everything You Need to Know
As a Benefits Assistant, you’ll help residents understand and manage their Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefit claims. From assessing changes in circumstances to providing advice and support, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the right support reaches the right people – fast and fairly.
Working closely with our Senior Benefit Team Leaders and Benefit Team Leaders, you’ll develop knowledge of key legislation, systems, and procedures, while contributing to a team that values accuracy, efficiency, and excellent customer service.
What You’ll Be Doing
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<li>Processing changes in Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims with accuracy and care</li>
<li>Supporting applicants by phone, email, and in person with helpful and empathetic advice</li>
<li>Liaising with internal departments and external partners (e.g. landlords, government agencies)</li>
<li>Spotting and escalating potential fraud cases</li>
<li>Supporting Benefit Assessors with general administrative tasks and customer communication</li>
<li>Keeping systems updated and completing follow-up actions on cases</li>
<li>Helping residents access wider support by signposting to relevant organisations (e.g. HERO, CAB, KCC)</li>
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What You’ll Bring to the Role
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<li>A commitment to excellent customer service and a desire to help people</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and the ability to work calmly under pressure</li>
<li>Good IT skills and confidence using email, spreadsheets, and digital systems</li>
<li>A team-player mindset, with the ability to work independently when needed</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain things clearly</li>
<li>A flexible and proactive approach to your work</li>
<li>A genuine interest in supporting your local community</li>
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What’s in It for You
This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career in local government, develop specialist knowledge, and support people in real need. You’ll join a welcoming and experienced team that will invest in your training and growth.
We are proud holders of the Platinum Investors in People accreditation – a recognition of our commitment to developing our people, creating inclusive teams, and continuously improving how we work.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of 24 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits include discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more, the Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to the BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Would you like to learn more about the role? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Heather Gaynor, Benefits Manager, on 01732 227435 or Jeremy Carlton, Senior Benefits Team Leader, on 01732 227214.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 31 August 2025
Interviews: Thursday 11 September 2025

Benefits Assistant

At Medway Council, we have bold ambitions for the future across everything we do. We are ambitious for our children and young people to ensure they have the very best start in life and can achieve their full potential.As a Head of Service, you will report to the Assistant Director of Children’s Services, providing strategic leadership, vision and direction within your service area, ensuring practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.You will also work closely with our key partners across education, health and police to influence across the system.A qualified social worker, you’ll be a collaborative team player with the ability to build and sustain strong staff teams. You will also have a relentless focus on practice and keeping children at the centre of our thinking and planning as we work together to achieve positive outcomes.Following the recent appointment of our permanent Assistant Director, we are now recruiting to three Heads of Service roles:<ul><li>First Response</li><li>Children’s Social Work Teams</li><li>Children and Young People with Disabilities</li></ul>This advert is Head of Service - First Response.<h4>Why Medway?</h4>Supportive culture: You’ll join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. Medway invests in its people—offering mentoring, training, and clear pathways for career progression.Leadership that listens: Senior leaders are visible, approachable, and genuinely invested in creating a culture of openness and accountability. Your voice matters at Medway.Recognition &amp; impact: Your work will not go unnoticed. Medway celebrates success and encourages innovation, giving you the platform you need to make a real impact.<h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including</h4><ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays.</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme.</li><li>Free car parking.</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). </li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000.</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent.</li><li>Be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>NVQ level 5 in Management or equivalent management qualification.</li><li>Extensive management experience including the management of change. </li><li>Significant experience directly related to the area of specialism.</li><li>Experience in successfully planning for and contributing to the Ofsted inspection process.</li><li>Extensive understanding of the legislative and policy framework around providing services to children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Experience of working within a Signs of Safety framework.</li><li>Evidence of continuous professional development.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li></ul><h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<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.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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This is Medway

Head of Service - First Response team

Children Matter in Medway - that was the feedback following the Inspection by Ofsted of Medway's Children's Services, who were recently rated 'GOOD'.Medway Council has recognised the need to build upon the current in-house services and develop its own residential children's home and workforce providing a stable, caring environment where children feel safe, secure, valued, and supported.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new children's home. The property is set in a beautiful location in Upnor, offering the perfect setting for the home.We have recruited a strength-based management team and are looking to the next phase of recruitment. Our priority is to recruit a team of Support Workers, with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match that of the management team and the wider workforce that is Medway Council. It is not essential to have direct experience of working in a children's home, but experience of working with children and young people would be beneficial.You must have a desire to work with children and young people and want to make a positive impact on their lives. The role is challenging and rewarding, and you will need to be resilient and empathetic as well as being a positive role model.No two days are the same, the work is varied, and the children are individuals with individual needs but as a general rule you will enjoy taking part in a wide variety of activities, encouraging of hobbies and interest, supportive of positive behaviour, show a keen interest in the children's education, promote healthy lifestyle and wellbeing, be a good listener and provide appropriate advice and guidance and encourage the development of life skills in preparation for adulthood and much more!The working environment is exceptional, with excellent facilities including a large garden with vegetable plots and a small orchard; there is ample car parking for staff and visitors. The interior has been renovated to a high standard and provides space for children to engage in a variety of activities.This is a fantastic opportunity to join Medway Council and all that working for a local authority has to offer. If you believe you have skills and are willing to learn and develop as a practitioner and are ready for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this role 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. Eden House are seeking to appoint Residential Support Workers. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>Educated to GCSE standard.</li><li>NVQ 3 – Level 3 Diploma (QCF) qualified in Children and Young People’s workforce (or equivalent) is desired but not essential, a willingness to work toward this qualification is essential.</li><li>Have experience of working with children and young people</li><li>Ability to develop an understanding of trauma informed care.</li><li>You will hold a full driving licence.</li><li>In return we offer you:</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice and counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk</a></li></ul>Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including Upnor and 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. Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of a workforce, working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of children.To ApplyPlease complete an online application.If you would like to email: Jessie Hammell, leaving a contact number and Jessie will call you for an informal chat.<a href="mailto:Jessie.Hammell@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jessie.Hammell@medway.gov.uk</a> Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in person.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a><h4>Important Information</h4>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>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.<h4>How to apply</h4>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Residential Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Councils successful Corporate Debt Team. The successful applicant would be expected to be proactive and motivated to: <ul><li>Collect outstanding debt due to the council specifically Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Sundry Debt via appropriate collection methods through a variety of communication channels.</li><li>Deal with Council Tax and Business rates debt from Liability Order stage onwards making decisions on appropriate action.</li><li>Contacting residents and making payment plans in accordance with procedures.</li><li>Respond to residents’ enquiries via email, telephone and face to face.</li><li>Identify vulnerable customers and referring to help and support via the Councils Benefit and Financial Welfare team.</li><li>Collecting overdue income and reducing debt.</li><li>When required meeting residents either via Teams or face to face at Council premises to support and assist them. </li><li>Attending Liability Order Court hearings and dealing with resident’s enquiries. </li><li>Reviewing and monitoring different stages of debt and making decisions on the next steps.</li></ul>It is essential you have experience of working within a financial services environment such as Revenues and Benefits, credit control, account reconciliation or a similar related office environment. Additionally, you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. Interviews will be held on 11-12 SeptemberIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Karen Powell on 01634 333732Career 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.Revenues and Benefits are seeking a Debt Recovery Assistant 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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