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<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic children across Southwark?Can you use your teaching expertise to empower schools to create inclusive, supportive learning environments?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Autism Support Team (AST) is looking for a passionate and dedicated Specialist Teacher to join our amazing team and help make a difference today!About the Role:The Southwark Autism Support Team (AST) is a peripatetic advisory service based within the SEN Department of Children’s and Adults’ Services. We provide guidance and training to all Southwark primary schools, supporting staff to develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence in meeting the needs of autistic pupils.As a Specialist Teacher, you will:<ul><li>Offer advice and practical strategies to SENCOs, teachers, and support staff to enhance inclusion and learning outcomes.</li><li>Model effective classroom strategies and support schools in implementing best practice.</li><li>Deliver training as part of the team’s wide-ranging professional development offer, including the Autism Education Trust (AET) programmes.</li><li>Work collaboratively with other professionals to promote consistent, evidence-based approaches across the borough.</li></ul>This is a role where your specialist knowledge and enthusiasm can have a borough-wide impact on inclusive education.About You:We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and inspirational qualified teacher who is passionate about supporting autistic children and ensuring they thrive in education.You will bring:<ul><li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and proven classroom experience.</li><li>Specialist expertise in autism and inclusive teaching strategies.</li><li>An understanding of the barriers autistic pupils may face and how to overcome them.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to challenge, motivate, and inspire SENCOs, teachers, and support staff.</li><li>The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong organisational and time management skills.</li><li>A commitment to equality, inclusion, and working effectively within Southwark’s culturally and linguistically diverse community.</li><li>A high standard of written and spoken English.</li></ul>About the Team:You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team of professionals committed to improving the educational experiences of autistic children. The team has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice, training, and support. As an AET Training Partner, we offer a comprehensive training portfolio to schools and professionals, ensuring Southwark continues to lead in inclusive education.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Meg Newman (Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist) at <a href="mailto:Meg.newman@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Meg.newman@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li><li>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 12th November 2025Shortlisting date/s: 13th November 2025Interview date/s: 20th and 21st November 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.





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Southwark Council

Specialist Teacher - Autism Support Team

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. The successful applicant will be part of the Road Safety Team providing an invaluable role in the community, helping keeping the children safe on their journey to and from school.The patrol will be located on St Michaels Road/Hale Road Widnes. It is 5 hours per week, term time only with a working pattern of 8.30am-9.00am and 15.00-15.30pm Monday to Friday. Full uniform and training will be provided.Your Contributions:You will be responsible for crossing children and adults safely across the road on their journey to and from school each day.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Car leasing schemes</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Ros Wong or Michelle Simpson on 0151 511 7630 or 07795978387Interviews will take place on 1 week after closing dateAt Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

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Job Title: Business Support Officer Starting Salary: £25,583 opportunity to progress to £28,412 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: up to 37 hours per week Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent support to your team? Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised individuals who can ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.You’ll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you’ll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>Our Business Support Service supports a range of departments. If you are particularly interested in an area, please specify in your application. If we do not have any vacancies for your preferred area at this time your application will be held in a talent pool, and you will be contacted when a vacancy arises.All roles tend to be hybrid, which will mean that you will be expected to work within one of Hertfordshire County Council’s offices on a regular basis as well as working from home. The hiring manager will discuss the details for each particular vacancy.Children’s ServicesYou will be supporting services across Childrens Safeguarding, Specialist, Education, Skills &amp; Inclusion who ensure Hertfordshire families, children &amp; young people have the right support, guidance and advice, some roles may involve exposure to sensitive information &amp; a DBS may be required for roles working in buildings where children or young people may be present.This is an opportunity to work with teams who are committed to changing the lives of children and families in Hertfordshire and you will be a key in supporting this work. This could be of interest to someone who is keen to start working within Children's Services and would like opportunities to see the work of teams firsthand and build their knowledge and skills to progress their careers.Adult Care ServicesACS focusses on enabling people to live a full and active life as independently as possible in the community. We have Older People’s and Sensory Services, Adult Disability Services, Safeguarding, DoLs and Learning &amp; Development, along with Integrated Discharge and Transfer of Care Teams, Day Opportunities and Supported Living Services. As a Business Support Officer you will undertake a variety of administrative duties depending on the service including data entry and analysis, meeting support and minute taking, receiving and making telephone calls. You may be in contact with those that use our services, and a DBS may be required in these settings.Some of the roles will not be office based but maybe in the Hosptial Teams or Supported Living Units.Public HealthYou’ll be supporting our statutory Public Health teams dealing with confidential and sensitive matters and undertaking a range of administrative duties such as meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, answering telephone calls, managing surveys and providing information as a first point of contact.Growth &amp; EnvironmentYou’ll be supporting services such as Passenger Transport, Libraries, Property undertaking a range of administrative duties including meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, raising purchase orders, managing invoicing and payments processes, maintaining database information and providing information as a first point of contact.<h4>About you</h4>ResourcesYou’ll be supporting services across our Resources Directorate, such as our Libraries and our Property Services, undertaking a range of administrative duties including meeting support, creating agendas, note and minute taking, raising purchase orders, managing invoicing and payments processes, maintaining database information and providing information as a first point of contactLegalYou’ll support Legal teams across Commercial, Property, AEH, CLU, Dispute Resolution, and Environment, handling confidential matters and acting as a first point of contact. Duties include minute-taking, filing, scanning, bundling court documents, preparing engrossments, and binding contracts. Legal Services follow strict standards set by the Law Society, SRA, Lexcel, and HCC policies. Accuracy and meeting deadlines are essential to prevent data breaches.We currently have the following vacancies:Childrens Services&nbsp;1 x Full time, Stevenage1 x Full time, Hemel Hempstead, Office Base 5 days a week Essential:<ul><li>Experience in minute or note taking</li><li>Proven experience in an administrative or support role</li><li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li><li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li><li>GCSE or Vocational equivalent, strong numeracy, and literacy skills.</li><li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li></ul>This job role is within the, level 6 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesClosing Date: This is an ongoing advert and you may be required to start work before the closing date specified.Interview Date: Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.Vacancies are being progressed regularly which may mean that a vacancy at a particular team may be filled before a candidate is put forward, however there are ongoing vacancies.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.Benefits 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. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Business Support Officer

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If you believe you have the right qualities to join our innovative and remarkable school as a Speech and Language Therapist, we invite you to complete a school application form, available to download above. Completed application forms should be sent to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@abbeyschool.com" target="_blank">recruitment@abbeyschool.com</a> with a covering letter addressed to:
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<li>Mrs J Thomas- Allied Health Professions Lead</li>
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Alternatively, application forms with covering letters can be sent by post to Abbey School, 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU. Please be advised that we only accept fully completed application forms.
Additional notes
The School will complete an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If any incidents or issues have happened that are publicly available online, the school may wish to explore this at interview.
Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Child safer recruitment procedures operate and the post is subject to references and an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list checks.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marriage/civil partnerships, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.



Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist passionate about empowering children and young people with SEND? If you’re motivated by making a meaningful impact and align with our vision and values, we’d love to hear from you.
Speech and language therapy support for all classes is an integral part of the Abbey School model and part of meeting our values of:
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<li>Belonging and connection</li>
<li>Autonomy and control</li>
<li>Gifts and talent</li>
<li>Speaking, listening and a sense of self</li>
</ul>
About the role:
<ul>
<li>Onsite, full-time during the school year (39 weeks, and no travelling between different sites)</li>
<li>Permanent contract</li>
<li>Start Date:&nbsp;January 2025</li>
<li>Salary: £36,445 - £43,959 (points 28-35 on the Abbey School Professional Pay Scale). Salary is dependent on qualification and number of years post qualification experience.</li>
<li>Salary is not pro-rata – although onsite hours are term time only, salary is split evenly across 12 months and paid the same every month.</li>
<li>You will work within our trans disciplinary team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Behaviour Analysts</li>
<li>Small caseload – you will be responsible for a small number of classes with 6-7 pupils per class. You will work closely with the class-based staff and other onsite professionals in a pupil centred model.</li>
<li>Hands on - you will see your classes every week and&nbsp;maintain continual support of pupils in your caseload across the school year&nbsp;without pressure to discharge</li>
<li>Please note&nbsp;this role is not suitable for newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists</li>
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Key responsibilities:
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<li>Deliver specialised speech, language, and communication support to children and young people (aged 4-19) with complex autism, learning difficulties, and behaviours that challenge, within a school setting. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure every pupil's needs are understood, accurately planned for, and closely monitored.</li>
<li>Empower teaching staff with expert advice to support pupils' communication development, driving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.</li>
<li>Provide both direct and indirect therapy to individuals and groups of pupils, ensuring tailored care and support.</li>
</ul>
If you’re ready to make a profound impact, download our recruitment pack for a full job description and person specification. The ideal candidate will meet the essential criteria listed.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative team – contact us today!
If you would like an informal chat about the job role, or a tour of the school to find out more, then please call the main school office to arrange this.
Why join Abbey School?
Join Something Exceptional:&nbsp;Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupil-centred care.
State-of-the-Art Resources:&nbsp;Join our team and benefit from cutting-edge facilities to support our pupils, and innovative tools designed to support and enhance your professional growth.
Professional Development:&nbsp;Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, along with ongoing CPD opportunities to propel your career forward.
Inspiring Location:&nbsp;Discover the unique quality of life in Chester, where a vibrant cultural scene meets rich history, scenic beauty, and a thriving economic hub. Chester offers professionals an idyllic setting to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle
Additional Benefits:
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<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme</li>
<li>Technology appropriate for your job</li>
<li>Comprehensive staff training programme</li>
<li>Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.</li>
<li>Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits</li>
<li>Refer-a-friend bonus scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others</li>
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For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:office@abbeyschool.com" target="_blank">office@abbeyschool.com</a>.

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Job Title:&nbsp;IT and Data Support Officer
Location:&nbsp;Based within Islington (Please note, there is no step free access). You will also work flexibly across multiple services including Elephant and Castle, Havering and central office, as well as some home working might be possible
Salary:&nbsp;£28,560
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Flexibility may be required as per requirements of the service/department
About the role
We are looking for an IT and Data Officer to join our central team, working in collaboration with our services which are our Independent Approved Premises (IAP). You will maintain and support our data systems and IT infrastructure across our services, responsible for managing CRM systems and supporting with first line IT queries which could include ticketing requests, troubleshooting, technical issues, and liaising with internal and external partners to ensure consistent and timely data reporting.
You will work across multiple projects to ensure performance metrics are accurately tracked and communicated, proactively identifying and addressing any data or system related issues. You will support with continuous improvement for the service and wider organisation.
About you
We're looking for someone who is passionate about IT and data, able to utilise this within a practical working environment. You will be confident in using various tools and software with transferrable skills. We're looking for someone who understands SIG and what we do as an organisation, with a judgement free mindset, and comfortable working within any of our services, able to build good professional relationships with our staff internally, our residents, and external partners. We look for:
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<li>Skills in data input, extraction, and reporting</li>
<li>Skills in online platforms and systems, ideally Power BI, Trello, Inform, and Microsoft Office</li>
<li>Familiarity in externally used systems by Ministry of Justice is highly desirable</li>
<li>Ability to translate and present technical knowledge and information to non-technical teams</li>
<li>Ability to deliver training to staff at all levels in reference to use of systems and develop training videos/materials</li>
<li>Working knowledge of business intelligence/reporting and database</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver a rounded customer service experience both written and orally, and build effective relationships with others at all levels</li>
<li>Ability to problem solve, use own initiative, and work in a proactive manner</li>
<li>Ability to manage own time and determine priorities with competing tasks and meet deadlines</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>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
</ul>
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;
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. 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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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Assistant Support Worker - West Wycombe Road 74Make a Real Difference Every Day - Join Our Team at West Wycombe Road 74!We currently have an opportunity for a part time (22.5 hours per week) Assistant Support Worker at our scheme, West Wycombe Road 74, in High Wycombe.West Wycombe Road 74 offers a welcoming and independent environment for individuals who require day support. The people we support lead fulfilling lives with minimal assistance, so your role will focus on empowering them to maintain their independence.As an Assistant Support Worker, you will;<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to individuals who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence, this can include lone working</li>
<li>Promote life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build supportive relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and are able to commit to an established rota over a two-week period.No Experience? No Problem - We will Support You Every Step of the WayWe are looking forself-motivated, proactive individuals who genuinely care about others and bring a common-sense, can-do attitude to everything they do. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you. You will need to be able to understand and respond to the needs and wishes of vulnerable adults, using a variety of communication methods tailored to everyone.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£14,742 pa for a 22.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Assistant Support Worker

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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.



Safeguarding Adults &amp; Community Safety Board Business Manager
We have a brand-new opportunity available for a Safeguarding Adults &amp; Community Safety Board Business Manager to join our team here at Wokingham Borough Council on a full time, permanent basis.
Are you ready to shape the future of adult safeguarding and community safety in a council area that’s ambitious, innovative and partnership focussed?
We are looking for a Safeguarding Adults &amp; Community Safety Board Business Manager, based in our newly established Boards Business Unit, dedicated to driving synergy and excellence across adult safeguarding and community safety.&nbsp;
As the Business Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our Safeguarding Adults &amp; Community Safety Board, leading the coordination, management, and administration of the Board’s activities. This pivotal role empowers you to enable the Board to meet its statutory responsibilities to safeguard adults at risk and deliver our community safety priorities. You’ll champion multiagency collaboration, support strategic priorities, and help us deliver real impact for residents in Wokingham.&nbsp;
At Wokingham, we’re proud to be a forward-thinking council, recently recognised as one of the top-performing local authorities in the country and rated as Good, with elements of Outstanding (including in Partnership) in our latest CQC Local Authority Assessment. We have strong partnerships with Health Partners, Police, Fire and Probation Services as well as across the voluntary sector and are committed to collaborating to achieve excellent outcomes for our residents.
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 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ 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
Key responsibilities: 
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<li>Provide strategic support to the Safeguarding Adults and Community Safety Board, including the development and implementation of business plans, annual reports, and board-wide policies.</li>
<li>Oversee Safeguarding Adult Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews, adult safeguarding and community safety audits, and learning processes, supporting partners to act on recommendations and embed best practice.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain robust information management systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR and relevant legislation across safeguarding and safety workstreams.</li>
<li>Act as a central contact for Board members, stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring effective information sharing and collaborative working across adult safeguarding and community safety issues.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain professionals and public facing web enabled platforms across adult safeguarding and community safety workstreams.</li>
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Candidate requirements: 
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<li>Significant experience in safeguarding, community safety, partnership working, within health, social care, policing or relevant sectors.</li>
<li>Comprehensive understanding of adult safeguarding legislation, community safety statutory guidance and effective multiagency working.</li>
<li>Professional integrity, discretion, and a strong commitment to promoting the wellbeing and safety of adults at risk and the wider community.</li>
<li>Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g. social work, public administration, criminology, community safety) is desirable.</li>
<li>Advantageous for candidates to have experience of working strategically within Local Government, Health, Police, Fire or Probation</li>
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Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Or for an informal discussion, please contact Lorna Pearce, Service Director of Safeguarding, Quality and Governance via email <a href="mailto:Lorna.Pearce@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lorna.Pearce@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date:&nbsp;9th November 2025, 11pm
Interview Date:&nbsp;Week commencing 17th or 24th November 2025 (Subject to change)
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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) We cannot stop anyone using AI to help write application content. Used right it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Safeguarding Adults & Community Safety Board Business Manager

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Highways Engineer to join our Highways Development Management team at West Northamptonshire Council. This is a senior role leading on the assessment, negotiation, and delivery of highway works linked to new developments, with a strong focus on Section 38 and Section 278 agreements, design reviews, and the adoption of new infrastructure into the public highway network.Knowledge of the planning process would be highly beneficial, as there may be a need to assist colleagues in responding to planning applications from a highways perspective. This could include reviewing transport assessments, travel plans, and layout designs, providing technical advice, and working with developers to help secure suitable mitigation and infrastructure improvements.You will take highway agreements through the full lifecycle — from pre-application advice and technical review of designs, through to approval, construction oversight, inspection, and final adoption. This will involve scrutinising detailed submissions to ensure they meet required standards, protecting the council’s interests and ensuring long-term maintainable assets for the public.As a senior member of the team, you will also provide expert technical advice on complex or high-profile schemes, lead negotiations with developers and consultants, and mentor junior engineers. Collaboration across planning, legal, and highways colleagues will be central to your success in ensuring that growth in West Northamptonshire delivers safe, high-quality, and sustainable highway infrastructure<h2>Additional information</h2>You will be a skilled and motivated highways professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure. Ideally, you will bring significant experience in highways development management, highway agreements (S38/S278), design reviews, and the adoption process, along with the confidence to lead on complex schemes.We are looking for someone who can:<ul><li>Demonstrate a strong understanding of highways engineering principles, standards, and design guidance.</li><li>Manage and progress highway agreements through the full lifecycle — from initial negotiation and technical approval to inspection and adoption.</li><li>Provide clear, pragmatic technical advice on development proposals and infrastructure design.</li><li>Build effective relationships with developers, consultants, contractors, and internal colleagues, negotiating positive outcomes for the council and community.</li><li>Communicate confidently and professionally, both in writing and verbally.</li><li>Mentor and support junior colleagues, helping to develop the wider team’s skills and capability.</li></ul>Knowledge of the planning process would be beneficial, as you may be required to assist in providing highways input into planning applications and related discussions.This role is suited to someone who is proactive, organised, and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance technical detail with the bigger picture of supporting sustainable growth across West Northamptonshire.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Principal Engineer - Adoptions

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of our towns and communities?&nbsp;We are seeking a proactive and dedicated professional to join our Planning Service team and help deliver high-quality planning services that make a real difference.We need you to take charge in shaping the future of our community by delivering high-level, expert planning policy guidance and insight to the Council—driving decisions in alignment with Town and Country Planning legislation and beyond. Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? In this dynamic role, you will play a vital part in supporting the effective delivery of our planning functions, working positively and flexibly to help achieve the Council’s strategic objectives. You will be at the forefront of providing excellent customer service, engaging with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders—including members of the public, Councillors, and MPs—ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to responsiveness, professionalism, and care.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting the smooth and timely handling of customer enquiries, feedback, and complaints.</li><li>Assisting with the maintenance and analysis of planning data to help meet and exceed performance targets.</li><li>Contributing to the development and implementation of Local and Neighbourhood Plans, Supplementary Planning Documents, and broader planning policy.</li><li>Providing up-to-date research and advice on national and regional planning frameworks, ensuring the Council remains aligned with statutory requirements and best practice.</li><li>Playing a central role in delivering the Council’s place-shaping vision—facilitating the right developments in the right places at the right time.</li></ul>About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Senior Planning Policy Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Are you passionate about shaping the future of our towns and communities?&nbsp;We are seeking a proactive and dedicated professional to join our Planning Service team and help deliver high-quality planning services that make a real difference.We need you to take charge in shaping the future of our community by delivering high-level, expert planning policy guidance and insight to the Council—driving decisions in alignment with Town and Country Planning legislation and beyond. <h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Please apply by contacting <a href="mailto:sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk</a>



Shared Lives is a care and support service which offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network. It can be described as a bit like fostering, but for adults. People are matched based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. Shared lives offer a rewarding and flexible way to support someone in your family home.
The people we support attend day service, work placement, volunteer or have day support from another carer Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for supporting an individual, who is carefully matched to your family, with daily living skills on a day-to-day basis. This post provides day support for individuals who may not be suited to day centres or work placements. This can be in the community or in your own home.
The role is very flexible, and you would only provide day support when you are available to do so. This is not a domiciliary care position, and this is not rostered. Many support bookings are for a minimum of 3 hours. As a shared lives carer, you could support- People with Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental health issues, ABI, Mum and baby, Dementia or people who need support after living in a Domestic Violence environment. All you need to be a shared lives carer is an open heart.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Shared Lives Day Support Carer

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Please apply by contacting <a href="mailto:sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk</a>



Shared Lives is a care and support service which offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network. It can be described as a bit like fostering, but for adults. People are matched based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. Shared lives offer a rewarding and flexible way to support someone in your family home.
The people we support attend day service, work placement, volunteer or have day support from another carer Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for supporting an individual, who is carefully matched to your family, with daily living skills on a short-term basis. This is a post to provide respite support for full time Shared Lives carers and unpaid carers in your own home. The role is very flexible, and you would only provide respite when you are available to do so. As a shared lives carer, you could support- People with Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental health issues, ABI, Mum and baby, Dementia or people who need support after living in a Domestic Violence environment. All you need to be a shared lives carer is a spare room and an open heart.

Shared Lives Respite Carer

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Please apply by contacting <a href="mailto:sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk</a>



Shared Lives is a care and support service which offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network. It can be described as a bit like fostering, but for adults. People are matched based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. Shared lives offer a rewarding and flexible way to support someone in your family home.
The people we support attend day service, work placement, volunteer or have day support from another carer Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for supporting an individual who is carefully matched to your family with daily living skills. Placements can be short or long term. As a shared lives carer, you could support- People with Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental health issues, Acquired Brain Injury, Mum and baby, Dementia or people who need support after living in a Domestic Violence environment. All you need to be a shared lives carer is a spare room and an open heart.

Shared Lives Carer

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Fixed Term to 31/08/2026 (maternity cover)
1 FTE
MPS
Required from 05/01/2026
Bedford Drive Primary school is seeking to recruit an inspirational, dynamic and highly motivated teacher to fulfil the role of Foundation 1 Class Teacher.
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wishes to develop further expertise and experience as part of their career path. We are looking for someone who is ambitious and has the drive to make a significant change within our school.&nbsp;
The successful candidate must be an outstanding practitioner and will need to provide our pupils with an outstanding education, as well as building positive relationships with the children, staff and our community. You must be able to engage fully with the core values of our school, be a positive role model and lead by example. You must be passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for our children and ensure they are motivated to be the very best they can be.
We are seeking a candidate who has an organised and methodical approach to work, can demonstrate a passion for continual improvement and achievement, with an ability to inspire the confidence of pupils, parents and colleagues with their enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
In addition, you will: Be an experienced EYFS teacher Have successfully taught in EYFS and have evidence of impact on outcomes Have successfully taught phonics and early reading Have high expectations of pupils and be committed to the school's aim of achieving excellent outcomes for all learners Be an excellent team player, who is highly organised Be consistently graded ¿Good or Outstanding¿ in lesson observations Be able to implement and lead change in a subject or aspect area Have good understanding of developing and delivering a quality primary curriculum and learning experience&nbsp; Have a flexible, fair and empathic approach and will be able to meet the changing needs of our children Have strong communication skills with the ability to build effective and positive relationships with both pupils, parents and staff Have the ability to develop excellent working relationships across the school, providing support, guidance and inspiration to all staff Have a strong belief that every child has unique gifts and can and should achieve their maximum potential
In return we can offer: A Headteacher and school leadership team that are highly committed to developing staff, with a commitment to support your professional development and aspirations A hard working and enthusiastic team that are committed to tackling the challenges facing our local community A proactive and supportive governing body A new build high quality school environment&nbsp; Wonderful pupils with a thirst for learning!
If you feel you have the drive and experience necessary for this exciting and rewarding, yet challenging role then please contact the school to arrange a visit.
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone: 0151 645 1561 or email <a href="mailto:r.sh@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk" target="_blank">r.sh@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk</a> to arrange this.&nbsp;
Safeguarding is taken very seriously and appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced Level DBS.
The interview process for shortlisted candidates will include an observation of you teaching.&nbsp;
Interviews and lesson observations will take place during week beginning Monday 17th November 2025.
The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Please return completed application forms with supporting letter to the Headteacher, Mrs Laura Horton via Rachel Sheehan, Headteachers PA.

Fixed-Term Foundation 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Leave Cover)

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Job purpose We are seeking an Asbestos Surveyor to join the Compliance Service within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services (HNB) Directorate. The role will have responsibility for asbestos management across our varied 17,000 housing portfolio and 900 corporate buildings. Candidates must be enthusiastic, good communicators and qualified asbestos surveyors with experience of undertaking asbestos surveys and managing asbestos across a variety of assets. What is the role? Siting within the Housing, Neighbourhoods and Building Services directorate, you will be directly reporting to and supporting the Asbestos Manager to ensure that PCC are meeting their statutory duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Tasks may include but are not limited to: •	Asbestos Surveys - Carrying out management surveys, refurbishment surveys, demolition surveys and reinspection surveys. •	Asbestos Management - Support with the management of asbestos in accordance with the Corporate Asbestos Management Policy and the Housing Asbestos Management Policy. •	Asbestos Audits - Undertake audits on our asbestos consultants, term service contractors and project contractors. •	Asbestos Advice - Provide asbestos advice to site managers, contractors and staff as appropriate. Skills: The ideal candidate is someone who will: 1.	Hold specialist qualification related to asbestos including P402 - Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings or equivalent. 2.	Be an experienced Asbestos Surveyor with extensive experience. 3.	Be able to conduct a variety of asbestos surveys including management surveys, refurbishment surveys, demolition surveys and reinspection surveys, including sampling and recording asbestos information. 4.	Have knowledge and experience of construction related health and safety legislation and application. Specifically, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. 5.	Have the ability to evaluate different options with asbestos management and remediation and preparing specification of works. 6.	Have relevant experience of using Microsoft packages and demonstrate practical IT skills using Excel spreadsheets to analyse data or Word when writing reports, letters or specifications and be able to use various other software packages to accurately update data as part of undertaking the surveying role. 7.	Analytical skills to be able to interrogate, analyse and evaluate stock data. 8.	Have planning skills and demonstrate the ability to be organised and methodical when undertaking surveys, preparing and managing repairs and remediation works to ensure effective time management. 9.	Have communication skills (verbal and written) and demonstrate the ability to be a good communicator developing relationships with clients and customers, understanding their aspirations, managing expectations and ensuring that excellent communication occurs to ensure that they are fully informed regarding the repairs and maintenance of their assets, particularly as most repairs and maintenance work is undertaken in occupation whilst our residents are living in their homes or commercial buildings are operational. 10.	You will be required to provide and deliver asbestos training to staff colleagues and contractors as appropriate. 11.	Full driving licence and provide a car for work, as you will be visiting various sites across housing and corporate portfolios and will need to travel effectively between them.

Asbestos Surveyor

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Assistant Support Worker - 223 College Road Part-time (15 hours) availableHourly Rate: £12.60Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? 223 College Road, a warm and welcoming 3-bedrooms supported living service, is currently home to two adults with learning disabilities and social care needs. We provide 24-hour care tailored to individuals with a range of support requirements, including epilepsy, dementia, autistic tendencies, and behaviours that may challenge.We are currently seeking acompassionate, confident, and competent Assistant Support Worker to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will support service users with personal hygiene, medication administration, attending health appointments, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and engaging with the local community. You will also play a key role in managing and escalating emergency situations with calm professionalism.About YouNo previous experience in care? No problem! We provide a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.We are looking for people who are:<ul>
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Passionate, with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference</li>
<li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li>
<li>Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support
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</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li></ul><ul><li>Full-time (15 hours/£9,828 pa) available</li></ul><ul>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Completed application forms are to be returned by email or post to Mrs S Middlehurst, School Business Manager. Email <a href="mailto:admin.stwilliamofyork@schools.sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">admin.stwilliamofyork@schools.sefton.gov.uk</a> Address St William Road, Thornton L23 9XH Please note, we do not accept CVs, please add a covering letter to your application form.



Job Requirements The Governors of St William of York Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, patient and caring Teaching Assistant to work with and contribute to our successful and hardworking team. The post is fixed term for one year as it is subject to SEN High Needs funding. This will continue depending on satisfactory performance &amp; continuation of funding. The post is to work with and support a child/children with specific needs on a one to one basis in Key Stage 2. The hours of work are;
8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday with half an hour for lunch&nbsp;&nbsp;
Start Date asap/ Term Time only&nbsp;
The successful candidate will have: • Relevant qualifications and experience suitable for working with children in a Primary School setting. • An ability to work as part of a close and friendly team. • A high level of patience and understanding. • Enthusiasm and passion about working with children to support their needs and help them reach their potential. • Excellent basic skills in literacy, numeracy and good spoken English.
We are looking for someone who:
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<li>Is able to support the care and welfare of children;</li>
<li>Will regularly report on pupil progress and will contribute to observation and assessment;</li>
<li>Can work effectively as part of a team, has excellent communication skills and is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff;</li>
<li>Able to support pupils who have complex special needs.</li>
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We will offer you:
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<li>A caring, happy school with a pupil centred ethos for learning;</li>
<li>Well behaved, aspiring pupils who are keen to learn and whom take pride in their school;</li>
<li>A highly committed staff who are very willing to help each other, share good practice and work together as part of a team.</li>
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We are really proud of our school and encourage you to explore our school website <a href="http://www.stwilliamofyork.co.uk" target="_blank">www.stwilliamofyork.co.uk</a>. As an employee of the school you will have a responsibility for and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
St William of York Catholic Primary School is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). &nbsp;The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.&nbsp;
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabili…</a>;
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education, St William of York Catholic Primary School is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we Trust might want to explore with you at interview.&nbsp;
Interviews: Friday 7th November 2025

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Senior Support Worker - Rosemont/WatersideWe have an opportunityfor a full time (37.5 hours) Senior Support Worker at our supported living services, Waterside (Chesham) and Rosemont (Princes Risborough). You will be working an equal split across both schemes.Both Waterside and Rosemont are shared supported living homes which are home to five and four people respectively aged between 31 and 63.Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Senior Support Worker is to assist the manager to promote high standards of practice and appropriate support. You will provide leadership, direct line management supervision and support to a number of care &amp; support staff and provide frontline support delivery to the people we support, whilst covering shifts on a rota basis.About you:We are looking for someone withexperience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.You will also need to:<ul>
<li>Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences</li>
<li>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>This role also includes one shift per week of completing a sleep in.</li>
<li>Work well as part of a team and independently</li>
<li>Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care</li>
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Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work which includes business insurance</li>
</ul>It is essential that you have strong IT skills, hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£27,828 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Assistant Support Worker - Aplin RoadWe currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours) Assistant Support Worker at our supported living scheme, Aplin Road, in Aylesbury.Aplin Road is a supported living service, providing care and support to people with a variety of physical health conditions, mental health conditions and learning difficulties. At Aplin Road, we provide compassionate, high-quality care every day and help people reach their goals and live their best lives.What You will Do:As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li>
<li>Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way</li>
<li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li>
<li>Organise trips to local amenities</li>
<li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li>
<li>Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing</li>
</ul>As an Assistant Support Worker you will:<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>Provide personal care but your role will also involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
</ul>No Experience? No Problem - We Will Support You Every Step of the WayYou do not need previous experience in the care sector to thrive with us. We offer astructured induction, comprehensive training, and ongoing on-the-job support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You’ll also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown’s wider care and support network.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£24,570pa for a 37.5 hour per week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Principal Engineer - Urban Traffic Control (UTC)A bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:<ul><li>Liverpool City Council’s Network Management Team are recruiting to a number of exciting new positions - offering you the chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovative network management and urban development</li><li>We are seeking a skilled Principal Engineer to support the UTC Team Leader in leading the UTC team.&nbsp;You will play a key role in keeping the city moving through good management, maintenance and programming of traffic signals across the city</li><li>The ideal candidate for the role of Principal Engineer will possess a qualification in Engineering and / or significant experience in the design, installation, commission and management of citywide traffic signal controls and in the procurement, management and delivery of highway improvement, ITS and / or other engineering projects. They must also have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and motivate a team</li><li>If you meet all of the essential criteria and are ready to make a real impact in shaping the future of Liverpool’s highways and transportation infrastructure, apply today!</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working - a 'Flexibility First' approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight Sunday 9th November 2025 Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 10th November 2025 Interview date: planned W/C Monday 24th November 2025 Interview type: face to face competency interviewWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Dave Smith via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:david.smith@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.smith@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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Liverpool City Council needs you!

Principal Engineer - Urban Traffic Control

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Leadership 4 - 8
Full time
Permanent
About the Role:
Prenton Primary School is seeking a dynamic and visionary Assistant Headteacher to join our committed Senior Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the school, drive outstanding teaching and learning, and ensure every pupil achieves their full potential. While the role is largely leadershipfocused, the successful candidate will teach for half a day each week. The successful candidate is required from 1st January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
 As a highly visible and supportive leader, you will champion inclusive education and the needs of all learners, including those with SEND. You will take responsibility for key areas of whole-school leadership, and as a subject lead, you will oversee the development and delivery of your subject, ensuring high standards of learning,engagement, and communication across the school. You will support and inspire staff to deliver innovative and effective lessons while promoting consistent progress and achievement for all pupils.
 The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with pupils, families, governors, and external partners, inspiring and challenging the school community to continually improve and achieve excellence. If you are a strategic,forward-thinking leader with a passion for education and a commitment to every child's success, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer:
Prenton Primary School offers a warm, inclusive, and welcoming community where every member is valued. The Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team are committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth, providing opportunities for leadership development and progression. Staff work collaboratively in a culture that is focused on high standards and pupil success, and the school celebrates its diversity, ensuring it remains a vibrant and inspiring place to work and learn.
Key Dates:
The cloing date for applications is Monday 10th November 2025 at 12:00pm. Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 11th November interviews will be held on Tuesday 18th November
Visits to the school are welcome on Thursday 23rd October at 10am or Friday 24th October at 2pm. Please contact the school office to book a visit on 0151 608 2958. Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.
All applications should be emailed to <a href="mailto:recruitment@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@prentonprimary.wirral.sch.uk</a> for the attention of the headteacher, Mr Currie.
Safeguarding:
Prenton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race, or disability.

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The Housing Regeneration Team contributes to the strategic development of the Council’s HRA portfolio and takes the lead on borough wide housing development projects and partnerships. The team is responsible for driving the corporate housing development programme and small sites programme by identifying and working up project opportunities that meet the Council’s vision and values and deliver the required outputs. Such schemes may individually extend to developed values of well over £100m per project. The purpose of this job is to have responsibility for managing projects within the Housing Development Programme and, thereby, contribute to the delivery of new homes in support of the Council’s objectives to deliver over 3,500 new affordable homes. The role of the Housing Enabling Manager presents an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, forward thinking and pro-active team. 
The role is to drive action to accelerate the supply of housing in the Borough at pace. It recognises that historical supply is below requirements and that step change is needed to drive and support delivery. The role will also actively promote internally and externally the need for housing delivery at pace and provide information, advice and guidance to those with land to bring forward schemes. It will have a leading role in supporting the multi-disciplinary Regeneration and Development teams which will provide a governance structure to support the work programme. 
Contact Details: 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Aneesh Maini at <a href="mailto:aneesh.maini@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">aneesh.maini@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Elizabeth Loizou at <a href="mailto:elizabeth.loizou@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.loizou@enfield.gov.uk</a> or at 020 8132 1615. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

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Female Support Worker - St Barnabas (Supported Living)We are currently recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Female Support Worker at our service, St Barnabas Court in Hemel Hempstead. The role is based in Hemel Hempstead with some travel to locations in St Albans.St Barnabas provides supported living homes for people with learning disabilities. We have 8 supported living homes for people with 24-hour support on site provided. We also provide outreach support for people with learning disabilities in the community.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. As part of the role, you will:<ul>
<li>Assess needs and develop personalised support plans</li>
<li>Promote independencethrough life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li>
<li>Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect</li>
<li>Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans</li>
</ul><ul><li>Induct and assist in the mentoring of new staff </li></ul><ul><li>Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals</li></ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid).About you:We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.You will also need to:<ul>
<li>Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences</li>
<li>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>This role also includes one shift per week of completing a sleep in.</li>
<li>Work well as part of a team and independently</li>
<li>Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care</li>
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Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work which includes business insurance</li>
</ul>We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract or £13.26 per hour</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Support Worker

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and Team You will be part of the Culture and Heritage team within the Council working within the Library Service, working on an exciting programme making the borough a destination place for culture and heritage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kingston Library Service is continually transforming.&nbsp; We have updated our frontline services and are now changing the way we engage with Kingston residents, communities and partners.&nbsp; We are actively looking to help engage, enable and empower our communities, working collaboratively with partners.&nbsp; Part of this work is the development of the Community Hubs initiative which you will play an active part in. It has been acknowledged that culture is critical to health and wellbeing, the local economy and regeneration projects.We have an extensive activities programme for all ages, which you will play a critical role in designing, supporting and running.&nbsp; You may also need to lead on activities such as Rhyme times, class visits etc&nbsp;We are always looking at new ways of working, new technologies to help support our customers and give an efficient service.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities.&nbsp; To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;The role reports directly to the Outreach and Engagement Manager - Libraries<ul><li>Kingston Library is a vibrant hub with many community activities, the successful candidate will develop and build upon what is happening already</li><li>There are weekly Rhyme Time sessions for the under 5s which are run by library staff</li><li>A monthly dementia choir, Reading and book groups, craft and knitting groups, monthly repair cafe, and a collection of board games for everyone to use</li><li>The successful candidate will be experienced in working with community groups and running activities and events for all ages</li><li>You also have experience and skills in team leadership and will be working in partnership with colleagues across the library and wider council</li></ul>About You&nbsp;Qualities / Skills<ul><li>Demonstrate Agility and Adaptability in mindset and ways of working</li><li>Demonstrate innovation and creativity</li><li>Actively engage in positive cross organisational communication</li><li>Work successfully with key stakeholders within and outside of the Council</li><li>Demonstrate commitment to your own personal development to meet the changing demands of the role.</li><li>Ability to problem solve and use your initiative&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Good Organisational skills</li></ul>Essential Experience<ul><li>Excellent Customer Care skills and Communication skills</li><li>1 year experience of either working in a library setting or experience in working in a customer facing role e.g. retail</li><li>Team leadership</li><li>Working with communities and community organisations to create activities and events</li></ul>Desirable Experience<ul><li>Managing a building and dealing with health &amp; Safety</li></ul>Minimum / Essential requirements<ul><li>Ability to understand, communicate and interact confidently with customers, Colleagues and stakeholders&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge, experience of using IT equipment and software&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to situations being the main point of contact</li><li>Ability to carry and shelf stock at high and low levels and to move furniture when necessary</li><li>Community engagement experience, delivering community events &amp; activities for the residents.</li><li>Customer service experience</li><li>Able to deliver group activities for young and older residents</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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</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>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. 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 and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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 also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

New Malden Supervisor

Estate Services Caretaker – Help Keep Brentford’s Newest Neighbourhood SparklingReady to be part of something exciting? We’re looking for a hands-on, people-focused Estate Services Caretaker to join our team at Signet Square, part of the vibrant Brentford Project—a new residential quarter reconnecting the high street with the waterfront. Think buzzing cafés, riverside strolls, entertainment, and a growing community that needs your help to keep it looking its best.You’ll be the friendly face residents rely on to keep communal areas clean, safe, and welcoming. From lighting checks to litter picks, you’ll take pride in making a visible difference every day.What you’ll do<ul><li>Carry out caretaking and cleaning duties across communal areas</li><li>Perform lighting checks and replace bulbs as needed</li><li>Keep bin stores tidy and safe</li><li>Use powered equipment to keep things spotless</li><li>Be a visible, helpful presence for residents and visitors</li><li>Work closely with your team to keep everything running smoothly</li></ul>What you’ll need<ul><li>Experience in caretaking or cleaning</li><li>Confidence using powered equipment</li><li>A friendly, can-do attitude and pride in your work</li><li>A Basic DBS check (we’ll help with this)</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer<ul><li>30 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>£250 referral bonus when you refer a friend to join Peabody</li></ul>Please read before applyingThis is a site-based role at Signet Square, part of the exciting Brentford Project. You’ll need to be physically fit and confident using cleaning equipment. Interviews will be ongoing for this role until no later than Friday 31st October. Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a>





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