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Children’s Residential Support Worker – Waking Night
Wokingham Borough Council has a range of fantastic opportunities for established, or aspiring Children’s Residential Support Worker’s to join our brand-new residential children’s home.
As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will be a crucial part of the team providing a professional, child-centered service in accordance with the relevant regulations, legislation, and policy and procedures.
You will take on the role of a corporate parent, ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people, and provide high-quality support to ensure the best outcomes.
We have a number or roles available, so we are interested in hearing from candidates who are experienced support workers with a children or young people background, as well as those who have the transferable skills and drive to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
We can provide ongoing support and training, as well as the option to complete your QCF Level 3 once your probationary term is successfully completed.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ And much more
Key Responsibilities
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<li>To take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our children and young people with love and direction.</li>
<li>The ability to connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives.</li>
<li>To take immediate action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is at risk.</li>
<li>Delivery of high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for children in placement.</li>
<li>To be flexible and willing to support the smooth running of the home.</li>
<li>To be able to support children and young people to feel safe in their home and support their settling during the night.</li>
<li>To take pride in the environment that the children and young people live and support the home in always looking its best.</li>
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Candidate Requirements
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<li>Professional qualification in (recognised and current) QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent. Or willingness to work towards this within the statutory timescales.</li>
<li>The ability to engage with children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs.</li>
<li>2 years’ experience in Social Care is desirable.</li>
<li>Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays.</li>
</ul>
For an informal discussion, please contact Diana Reid - <a href="mailto:diana.reid@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">diana.reid@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Isabel Prinsloo - <a href="mailto:isabel.prinsloo@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">isabel.prinsloo@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday 27th July 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

Wokingham Borough Council

Waking Nights - Children's Residential Support Worker

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The Role:
Join our vibrant HR team at New City College! We are dedicated to excellence in education and professional development. We are seeking an HR Systems, Reporting, and Data Coordinator to manage and enhance our HR systems which include iTrent and Business Objects among others. This role will ensure data integrity and providing valuable insights and comprehensive reporting. This role can be based in either our Hackney or Havering hub, however, this role does span across our college group and will require some travel.
Application Close: 6th July 2025 - we may close this role early if sufficient applications have been received. We encourage you to apply early.
Who You Are:
You possess extensive experience with HR Systems, including system configuration, maintenance, and module development. Knowledge of Business Objects and HR systems is essential, involvement with iTrent and Power BI is desirable, but would highly benefit your application. You have advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel), attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. You are self-motivated, customer service-oriented, able to handle a demanding workload, and maintain confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Systems Management: Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and security of the college HR systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations. Data Processing: Manage the processing of employee data, system upgrades, and patches, ensuring thorough testing and seamless integration. User Support &amp; Training: Provide support and training for HR, payroll, and college staff, developing user guides and training materials. Reporting &amp; Analysis: Design and build HR and payroll reports using Business Objects, providing regular and ad-hoc reports to support decision-making. System Development: Lead HR system projects, implementing new modules and improving processes to maximise efficiency.
What We Offer:
Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube). On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks. Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting. Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program. Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel. Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.
For further information please contact Human Resources on 020 7510 7712. E-mail: <a href="mailto:recruitment@ncclondon.ac.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ncclondon.ac.uk</a>.The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
About New City College
New City College is proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding college — the largest in England to receive this top rating. With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, and two language schools, we are a sector leader in further education.
Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students and communities. We offer industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strong partnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills and technology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education or employment, and employers trust us for staff training and development.
Following the merger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK’s most influential FE providers, offering sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, 20,000 students and 2,000 staff, we are a major force in the sector.
We are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we look ahead, we remain committed to investing in our people and resources to provide an excellent, supportive learning environment that meets the needs of both students and employers.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a check of the Children’s Barred List if engaged in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. Failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of your DBS certificate may result in the withdrawal of your offer of employment. The College's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available upon request.

Havering Sixth Form College

HR Systems, Reporting and Data Coordinator

Job Title: Automation Developer Starting Salary: £37,035 opportunity to progress to £40,476 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage/Hybrid&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about automation and innovation? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and excel at independent working? Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) is looking for an enthusiastic Automation Developer to join our General Applications Team. Be part of a forward-thinking group that drives digital transformation and delivers cutting-edge automation solutions, enabling real impact for the organisation and career growth for you!<h4>About the role</h4>The purpose of this role will be to create and maintain bespoke automations using the preferred tool as selected by HCC. You will assist with any new initiatives or projects where automation will play a role for HCC’s future.&nbsp; You will be responsible for working with HCC’s wide-ranging departments and service delivery teams to&nbsp;build automation solutions following specifications and solution designs that have been provided.You will take ownership of and resolve any incidents as and when they are reported. Alongside this you will contribute to project meetings and work with Project Managers and the business to provide robust, future-proof and bespoke applications that follow the standards set out by HCC.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Efficient scripting and programming</li><li>At least 18 months’ experience in automation tools such as MS Power Automate, Robotic Process Automation (RPA)</li><li>Version control; familiarity with source code control (e.g., Git) </li><li>Problem solving and critical thinking; analytical skills and debugging skills</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Software development lifecycle experience with methodologies such as DevOps, Agile</li><li>Advanced programming in multiple languages</li><li>Database management; knowledge of working with SQL databases </li><li>Cloud technologyskills, such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365</li></ul>The General Applications Team is supporting an organisation-wide transformation programme, focused on maintaining quality service provision by the most efficient means. In this role, you will be developing automations that contribute to making people’s day to day work more efficient, enabling staff to concentrate on more complex issues and, in turn, improve Hertfordshire residents’ lives. If you would like to make a difference to both the working day of HCC staff and the residents of Hertfordshire by providing great automation solutions then this job is for you!We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Hannah.Sheffield@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Hannah.Sheffield@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 17th and 18th July 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Automation Developer

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An exciting opportunity to join Brent as an Advisory Teacher for Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment.
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Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. &nbsp;
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
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The Post This is an exciting opportunity to join our Vision Impairment Service which is committed to meeting the needs and reducing the barriers faced by children and young people with a vision impairment, as well as supporting their families and others who work with them. We are particularly interested in a teacher who would be keen to work with children in primary/secondary settings and ideally have experience in teaching Braille, but very much welcome applications from all teachers who are interested in working with children with a vision impairment.
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A mandatory qualification in vision impairment or multi-sensory impairment is desirable but support will be offered for an experienced and committed teacher wishing to train for the mandatory qualification (QTVI). For an informal discussion about this post please contact Tina Murray, SEND Outreach Service Manager, on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tina.murray@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">tina.murray@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
The Person
The post-holder will hold the mandatory qualification to teach either visually impaired or multisensory impaired children or have extensive experience in teaching children with special educational needs and willing to study for the mandatory qualification (QTVI). We are looking for someone who can empathise with parents and support them in a practical way. The person appointed will have the necessary skills to train educational staff and influence them in their practice. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for helping children and young people to fulfil their potential.&nbsp;
Closing date: 7 July 2025 (23:59)

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Additional Information&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. &nbsp;
The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>

Brent Council

This is Brent

Advisory Teacher for Visually Impaired

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A Rewarding Opportunity… &nbsp;
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

 The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

 The Post
Are you passionate about empowering communities and making a real difference in people’s lives? Brent Council is looking for a dynamic and motivated&nbsp;Community Engagement Officer&nbsp;to join our Community Engagement team.
In this exciting role, you’ll lead and support a wide range of community engagement and consultation initiatives across one of London’s most diverse boroughs. From organising&nbsp;Brent Connect Meetings&nbsp;to promoting resident participation through the&nbsp;Go Vocal platform, you’ll be at the heart of shaping how we connect with our communities.
Key Responsibilities include to:
<ul>
<li>Deliver inclusive and high-quality engagement activities across the borough.</li>
<li>Organise and manage community events, including logistics and promotion.</li>
<li>Support and guide council teams in delivering meaningful consultations.</li>
<li>Promote and monitor participation in council grant programmes.</li>
<li>Act as a key liaison with community groups and voluntary organisations.</li>
<li>Collect and analyse data to showcase the impact of engagement work.</li>
</ul>
The Person
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We are looking for someone with proven experience in community engagement, outreach, or public consultation. You will have the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends and strong organisational and communication skills. You will also be a collaborative team player with a passion for diversity and inclusion and be confident in using digital tools and platforms like Microsoft Office and MS Teams.
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Closing date: 8 July 2025 (23:59)

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Additional Information&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

 The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>.

 Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
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As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>

Community Engagement Officer

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A Great Opportunity to deliver real change for Brent’s communities&nbsp;
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. &nbsp;
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.&nbsp;
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The Post
Brent Council’s Procurement Team is entering an exciting new chapter – putting data, contract management, and social value at the centre of how we deliver for our communities.
We’re looking for a Contract Management Lead&nbsp;to help ensure our suppliers deliver on their promises – from performance outcomes to the added social value that makes a real difference to Brent’s residents.
The role will involve:
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<li>supporting stakeholders to implement the Council’s Contract Management Framework</li>
<li>tracking supplier performance and agreed social value commitments</li>
<li>producing reports and dashboards that help improve outcomes</li>
<li>auditing social value delivery and helping showcase its impact</li>
<li>providing guidance and feedback to colleagues and suppliers</li>
<li>helping shape smarter ways of working using data and insight</li>
</ul>
The Person
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You will play a vital role in ensuring our £450m+ annual spend is tracked, measured, and held to account. From managing our Contract Management Framework to capturing and reporting on social value delivery, this role is perfect for someone who’s organised, data-savvy, and purpose-driven. &nbsp;
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Our ideal candidate will have:
<ul>
<li>Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups – macros a bonus)</li>
<li>Strong organisational and time management skills</li>
<li>Confidence in working with complex data sets and drawing out insights</li>
<li>A good communicator with stakeholder management experience – comfortable with challenge and collaboration</li>
<li>Understanding of contract and supplier relationship management</li>
<li>A passion for social value and improving outcomes</li>
<li>Familiarity with Power BI or a strong willingness to learn and apply it</li>
</ul>
This is your chance to combine data skills with purpose – helping Brent deliver on its social, environmental and commercial goals. If you're motivated by making a measurable difference, we want to hear from you.
Closing date: 13 July 2025 (23:59) &nbsp;
Additional Information&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. &nbsp;
The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>

Contract Management Lead

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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 Crowlands School kitchen&nbsp; Grade 1:- pro rota £5,996 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 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 10 hours per week&nbsp; You will be required to work in different schools in Romford. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Sherry.Smith@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sherry.Smith@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4/7/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed.&nbsp; Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Kitchen Assistant Crowlands School Kitchen

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!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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Highways Engineer

Are you an experienced professional in democratic services and/or electoral administration, ready to step into a senior, strategic role? Are you looking for an opportunity to shape decision-making at a high level and play a key part in delivering well-run elections and transparent governance?If the answer’s yes, we have the role for you.We are looking for a Senior Democratic and Electoral Services Officer within our Democratic Services Team to take on a leading role which:<ul><li>places you at the centre of the Council’s political and decision-making process, working directly with senior councillors, officers and stakeholders.</li><li>gives you the opportunity to influence and lead on the planning and delivery of key electoral events, including national and local elections, and the annual canvass.</li><li>allows you to develop and improve democratic services, committee support and electoral administration, drawing on your existing experience to support innovation in a high-profile team.</li></ul>About the roleAs a senior member of the team, you’ll:<ul><li>lead and manage key functions of democratic services and elections.</li><li>advise elected members and senior officers on complex governance and procedural issues.</li><li>oversee the delivery of key projects across elections and democratic services.</li><li>contribute to the continuous improvement of democratic processes, including digital innovation and public engagement.</li><li>support the Democratic and Electoral Services Manager in team leadership and service planning.</li></ul>Who we’re looking forWe’d love to hear from you if you:<ul><li>have experience of working in democratic services and/or elections.</li><li>are confident operating at a senior level, working closely with members and officers.</li><li>have strong political awareness, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a high-profile environment.</li><li>are an excellent team player, pro-active and dynamic.</li></ul>What we offer&nbsp;When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority.We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park, helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable.&nbsp;We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking.In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.Please visit our website for more information about working for us&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs&nbsp;and" target="_blank">www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs&nbsp;and</a> download our Working for Tandridge guide.&nbsp;Diversity statement&nbsp;At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.Want to know more?If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.If you’d like to find out more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Alex Berry, Democratic and Electoral Services Manager, at <a href="mailto:aberry@tandridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">aberry@tandridge.gov.uk</a> or call on 01883 732968.Local Government ReorganisationSurrey is part of the government’s plans for local government reorganisation. This means the current two tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Tandridge, will be replaced with larger councils, which handle all local services. &nbsp;Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, this process will take several years and during that time we still need to provide services. &nbsp;When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council which may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety as part of a larger organisation. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc.





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Senior Democratic and Electoral Services Officer

A great opportunity to be involved in ensuring high quality development and place making is achieved within the District. This will ensure the beautiful nature of our rural area is maintained and enhance which is in east Surrey, bordering Kent and the London Boroughs to the north. We are a Green Belt authority with two National Landscapes in the District.&nbsp;We know there are many things that residents love about Tandridge District including our fantastic location, our countryside and the community feel of our towns and villages. We think you will love Tandridge too.The RoleWe are seeking a Technical Support Officer to add to our high performing Development Management team. The Development Management team is committed to delivering high quality placemaking through the planning system and being part of the team, you can assist in making a positive contribution to a beautiful local authority on the edge of London.The Technical Support Officer plays a vital role in the Development Management function being at the forefront of the planning application process. The role plays a crucial part validating planning applications, ensuring they meet the national and local validation requirements. This ensures there is the necessary information for planning officers to determine applications in a timely manner so the high performance of the team can be maintained. The role provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and skill base in a friendly and supportive working environment with a great opportunity to pursue a career in planning if so desired.&nbsp;What we Offer&nbsp;When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority.We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park, helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable.&nbsp;We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking.In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.Please visit our website for more information about working for us <a href="http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> and download our Working for Tandridge guide.&nbsp;Diversity statement&nbsp;At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.Want to know more?&nbsp;If you’re looking for a new and exciting professional challenge, a collaborative, flexible/hybrid working, and the chance to develop your career, please do get in touch for a chat by e-mailing Adiba Choudhury, <a href="mailto:achoudhury@tandridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">achoudhury@tandridge.gov.uk</a>.Local Government ReorganisationSurrey is part of the government’s plans for local government reorganisation. This means the current two tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Tandridge, will be replaced with larger councils, which handle all local services. &nbsp;Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, this process will take several years and during that time we still need to provide services. &nbsp;When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council which may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety as part of a larger organisation. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc.





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