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About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamThe Design and Delivery Department is made of 25 staff delivering planned capital projects onto the ground from start to finish. The team is a multidisciplinary team of highway designers, planned maintenance engineers, street lighting engineers, traffic order officers, land surveyors and traffic survey officers.The team coordinates to deliver projects of varying sizes on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Sutton.This is an amazing opportunity to work in a highway design team that covers all facets of delivery, from initial feasibility through detailed design to site supervision and contractor management.This is an unusual blend that the right candidate will flourish in.The newly created Design and Delivery Team allows synergy working with the capital renewals and street lighting teams with team members able to learn all aspects of delivery in a highway environment.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateYou will be part of a team managing the commissioning, design, delivery and management of Highways and Transport projects and services.The role has no direct line management or budgetary responsibility, but you will need to work with colleagues to manage scheme delivery.As an Engineer you will work across the multi disciplines in the highways team.&nbsp;This is a perfect opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the highways service!About You&nbsp;As a highway/traffic design engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing highway engineering and traffic management schemes. Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in turning concepts into reality through detailed design, analysis, and optimisation. Your main responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Creating design drawings using AutoCAD and related software. (Extensive experience of AutoCAD, Autoturn, KeySign, Keyline, Key accident etc.)</li><li>Performing data analysis to ensure designs meet national standards and customer requirements.</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet project objectives.</li><li>Conducting design reviews and presenting findings to key stakeholders.</li><li>Identifying and resolving design issues and recommending improvements.</li><li>Producing accurate documentation, including instructions to contractors and preparing bill of quantities.</li><li>Supporting senior staff with preparation of bids and fee proposals.</li><li>knowledge of CDM regulations and its application in scheme delivery, undertaking health, safety and welfare and fulfilling designer duties under CDM 2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;</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 or Sutton</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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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Highways Engineer

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThis role is in the Financial Planning and Business Partnering (FPBP) team within the Shared Finance Service (SFS). The SFS for Sutton and Kingston Councils has the ambition to ‘Add value, inspire success’, which it does through the following objectives:<ul><li>Translate business intelligence into business success by delivering clear professional advice and insight.</li><li>Safeguard the financial health of our Councils.</li><li>Empower our customers to manage their finances.</li><li>Learn, improve and exceed; supporting each other to develop our talent and achieve more.</li></ul>The FPBP team has 18 roles and is brimming with talented individuals. This vacancy is a great opportunity to join a high performing team and work alongside brilliant colleagues. Whilst this is a team within the SFS, the team and this role only support Sutton Council.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleIn this role, you will join the FPBP team, providing essential financial support and advice to budget managers across Sutton Council and to schools. You will act as a critical friend, delivering insightful financial analysis to support business improvement and change in a challenging financial environment.&nbsp;Working closely with Strategic Finance Business Partners (SFBPs), you will offer robust financial management support throughout the core financial cycle, from budget setting and monitoring to the closing of accounts. Your work will be crucial in managing financial risk, ensuring financial planning is aligned with Council priorities, and protecting the overall financial health of the Council.&nbsp;Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting and advising budget holders in the day-to-day financial management of revenue and capital budgets.</li><li>Providing high-quality professional advice and translating business intelligence into successful outcomes.</li><li>Challenging and supporting budget holders to manage within limited and reducing resources.</li><li>Liaising with colleagues in Cognus to support the financial management of SEND services and working with schools to meet the requirements of the schools' finance manual.</li><li>Supporting the review of business cases, committee reports, and briefing notes.</li><li>Assisting in the completion of statutory returns and drafting responses to Freedom of Information Requests.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Proven ability to analyse and interpret financial and non-financial information clearly and concisely.</li><li>Excellent digital skills, including the use of Google applications and other software to record and manipulate data.</li><li>Knowledge of how to support budget managers through budget setting, monitoring, and closing of accounts.</li></ul>Desirable attributes include:<ul><li>Being part-qualified or studying towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g., AAT, CIPFA, CIMA).</li><li>Experience providing finance based services.</li><li>Knowledge or experience of Children’s Social Care, Education, or Schools finance.</li></ul>If you are a commercially astute individual with a creative approach to problem-solving and a passion for public sector finance, we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute to a finance service that adds value and helps achieve the Council's priorities.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, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking 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;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the 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.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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Finance Officer (Business Partnering)

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThe team works with tenants to develop financial capability and independence by offering:<ul><li>The delivery of a proactive service offering an appointment to new tenants at the beginning of their tenancy.</li><li>Free impartial advice and support on a range of welfare benefits and tax credits.&nbsp;</li><li>Face to face appointments offered to support tenants with their welfare benefit or debt issues.</li><li>Assistance with housing benefit disputes and back dates.&nbsp;</li><li>Guidance and support when making benefit appeals.&nbsp;</li><li>Advice concerning Universal Credit.</li><li>Expected to manage casework for an average of 30 households/individuals&nbsp;</li><li>Money guidance advice and signposting to specialist agencies when necessary.</li><li>To provide monthly statistics on performance and financial outcomes for those we support.</li></ul>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleThe role of Financial Inclusion Officer is to provide an in depth income maximisation and money management service to Kingston Council tenants to support them to sustain their tenancy.Within the role of financial inclusion officer you will be expected to:<ul><li>Achieve income maximisation including the completion of welfare benefits applications.</li><li>Provide support and advice on money management and effective budgeting.</li><li>Complete income and expenditure forms to support tenants to set up affordable repayment plans for outstanding debts.</li><li>Complete welfare benefits mandatory reconsiderations and appeals.</li><li>Work collaboratively with both internal and external departments and partner agencies to support tenants to manage their finances in the best way possible.</li></ul>Our Ideal CandidateThe essential qualifications for the role of financial inclusion officer is a minimum of 5 GCSEs.&nbsp; Additionally it is essential that you have full in depth knowledge of welfare benefits and are able to evidence providing money management and budgeting advice in a previous role.We are also looking for candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills who are able to provide detailed and clear case recording.You will be expected to work empathetically with financially vulnerable tenants who may present with a range of support needs.We offer our tenants face to face appointments in Guildhall 2 so it is essential that you are able and willing to attend our offices in Guildhall 2, Kingston for a minimum of 2 days per week.It would be desirable if you have completed Citizens Advice Adviser training .&nbsp; Along with this a knowledge of NEC/Iworld and Civica systems would be advantageous but full training will be provided if required.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, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking 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;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the 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.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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Financial Inclusion Officer

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

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C&amp;SH Scheme Manager - Culverton CourtAbout the roleAre you passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments? Join us as an experienced Scheme Manager to review support plans, supervise staff, manage change, and bring creative ideas to enhance our service.Culverton Court is a property consisting of 24 purpose-built one-bedroom flats. The scheme was purpose-built to provide support for individuals living with a mental illness. It is located in the small town of Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, which provides access to many community opportunities for the people we support in order to develop individual personal goals. With the support of the staff that are located onsite 24/7, a plan is created considering a trauma-informed and psychologically informed environment (PIE).These are exciting times to join Hightown, with the imminent rollout of a new support plan and assessment tool (Nourish). As the Scheme Manager, you will be expected to lead with a positive approach to introduce change. Ideally, you will have experience of working in mental ill health and have a good understanding of best current practice and approaches. You will be flexible to ensure that a person-centred approach is offered that meets the needs of the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.The Scheme has been rated as Excellent by PAMMs inspectors over a long period, and it will take a special leader to work alongside the experienced staff team to continue and expand on this performance.Experience of a multi-agency approach and joint working with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes is important. This includes the ability to challenge decisions that you do not agree with and suggest alternative solutions in a professional way. Knowledge of supporting individuals with autism, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and a wide range of clinical diagnoses without judgment would be beneficial, but full training will be provided.You will be responsible for managing the scheme rota and budgets and recruitment and induction of new staff.This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts.It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.We are keen to recruit an individual who shares and demonstrates our values, which are:<ul>
<li>Putting our residents and service users first</li>
<li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li>
<li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li>
<li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li>
</ul>The benefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>
<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>
<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

Hightown Housing Association

Scheme Manager

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Are you looking for a fulfilling role that involves collaborating with different departments across the council?
Are you self-motivated with a good eye for detail?
At Elmbridge Borough Council we procure goods, services and works in order to deliver the best services to our residents. We have a vacancy working in procurement to assist on tenders and record keeping, ensuring value for money and transparency.
You will ideally have a background in procurement, as well as being highly organised, structured and able to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines. You will be able to demonstrate working with a high degree of accuracy and will possess excellent communication skills.
About us
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Flexibility:we know you have to juggle work and life commitments and our approach to hybrid working is there to support you.</li>
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Wellbeing:when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
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The package:Not forgetting our excellent pension, discounts with various local businesses, and free employee parking at the Civic Centre. Plus, your birthday off and time off between Christmas and New Year, no annual leave required.</li>
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Join us if you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
For more information about the role please contact Rupert Boyle, Procurement Business Partner&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rboyle@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">rboyle@elmbridge.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: &nbsp; 31 July 2025
Interview Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TBC
Salary range
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Elmbridge Borough Council

Procurement Assistant

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Brighter Futures for Children

Assistant Home Manager – Cressingham

About us
Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service. 
We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help &amp; prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools. 
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
 About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Cressingham Residential Children’s Home. 
Cressingham is an expanding and thriving short break service offering overnight support, independence clubs, and after school visits to children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex needs and learning disabilities. We provide a home from home setting where children can make friends and feel safe. 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable and growing Children’s Services provider and to work in a home rated Outstanding by Ofsted! 
This position would suit someone who is currently working as a Team Leader or Deputy Manager in a Children's Service with at least 18 months experience of leading a team and looking for career progression.
 Key areas of responsibility include:
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<li>Assist Registered Home Manager in delivering a specialist service (e.g. residential or short break) over a 24-hr period, to children and young people with profound and multiple learning/physical disabilities and sensory impairments, in accordance with legislative requirements.</li>
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<li>Under the direction of the Registered Home Manager, give strong clear and informed leadership, supervision and general management to motivate a team of Residential Child Care Practitioners, enabling them to support and empower young people through high standards of professional practice.</li>
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<li>To support the team to provide positive outcomes for children/young people and their families.</li>
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<li>Under the direction and in the absence of the Registered Home Manager, to take responsibility for the efficient and effective operation of the home, ensuring that all BFfC systems, policies and procedures are adhered to</li>
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&nbsp; Minimum Requirements for this role are:
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<li>Level 4 Diploma in childcare or equivalent professional qualification</li>
<li>An undertaking to complete a relevant management qualification</li>
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Experience in residential or short break care services</li>
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Experience of working in the area of disability</li>
<li>Experience working with Social Services and Families</li>
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<li>Experience of effective risk assessment and risk management</li>
<li>Experience of supervising and managing a direct line team</li>
<li>Experience of the legal and social care policy framework</li>
<li>Experience of quality performance and auditing systems</li>
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 For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>
<li>Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>
<li>Season train ticket loans</li>
<li>Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>
<li>A range of local shopping discounts</li>
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Inclusion and Diversity
We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. 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 children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for Adjustments
Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.
If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.
Closing date: 27th July 2025 Interview date: 6th August 2025
 We look forward to hearing from you!

Brighter Futures for Children

Assistant Home Manager

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Job Title:&nbsp;Support Mentor (Nights)
Location:&nbsp;Latimer Road, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) - Short walking distance from Latimer Road underground station (Circle and Hammersmith and City Lines)
Unfortunately this location does not have step free access
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a 6 week rolling rota which includes at least one day shift per week, weekends, and bank holidays. Hours can vary between 21:00 - 09:00 and 11:00 - 20:00
About the role
Our residents in this service have experienced long-term street homelessness and have faced significant challenges including with their mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency, and struggled to sustain engagement with support services. That's why they're here, to make a change and gain the support they need to enable greater independence and recovery.
As a Support Mentor, you will work within a 24 hour service which provides person centred support to our residents, you will work to ensure safety and wellbeing of our residents. You will support mainly the night shifts to ensure the service runs smoothly at night, being a point of contact for residents, engaging with them to ensure their safety comes first, and running various evening activities for engagement. You will build trusting and professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through one to one sessions, group sessions, and general wellbeing check ins. During quieter hours, you will be responsible for ensuring administration is up to date, the service is kept clean and tidy, and will support with additional ad hoc tasks.&nbsp;
About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion for what we do as an organisation, and particularly in supporting those who have faced homelessness and may have other complex needs. Our residents needs are at the forefront of service delivery, so someone who can build trusting professional relationships is key. You will be adaptable, proactive, and able to use your initiative to resolve challenges, and keep the night service running smoothly. You will be able to work within a team, and have previous knowledge of the needs our residents may have. Each support plan is tailored to the individual, putting their needs first for the team to be able to deliver support to their needs. What are we looking for:
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<li>Understanding of the needs of those who have faced homelessness and have various complex needs including mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency</li>
<li>Ability to use IT systems to record case notes, email relevant people, and use other software required within the role</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>
<li>Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback</li>
<li>Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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