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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Personal AdvisorA 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 by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &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!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The Role:<ul>
<li>As a Personal Advisor for our Leaving Care Service, you will be working with a group of amazing young people who come from diverse backgrounds and who have a range of life experiences</li>
<li>The Personal Advisor will hold at least a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent and have strong direct experience working with vulnerable children and young people within or leaving the care system.&nbsp; You will have sound understanding of legislation, as well as financial and benefit entitlements for care leavers</li>
<li>The Personal Advisor will have the drive and motivation to deliver excellent services and improve outcomes to ensure a positive difference and brighter future for our children and young people</li>
<li>As a Personal Advisor you will need to have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to motivate young people and to inspire them to make the most of their potential.&nbsp; You will creatively source appropriate support with regards to suitable accommodation, education and employment opportunities as well as provide them with the emotional, social and practice skills to promote independent living</li>
<li>The Personal Advisor will work closely with our Permanence Service to provide tailored support, accurate guidance and advice on transition planning for young people leaving care.&nbsp; You will be confident, proactive and able to work in partnership with all multi-agencies to ensure you achieve the best outcomes&nbsp;</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 (role dependent) - 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 –&nbsp;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 Thursday 11 September 2025 Shortlisting date: Friday 12 September 2025 Interview date: Monday 22 September 2025 &amp; Tuesday 23 September 2025We 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 Harriet Cadman, Recruitment and Retention Lead, <a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a> or Rachael Burke, Service Manager Leaving Care <a href="mailto:rachael.burke@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachael.burke@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 <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 <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>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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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<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>Make a Difference as an EHC Caseworker – Supporting Children and Young People with SEND&nbsp;West Northamptonshire Council’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) Team is expanding to meet the increasing demands within the SEN sector and is seeking passionate, dedicated EHC Caseworkers to support children, young people, and their families through statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities processes.You’ll work closely with professionals across education, health, and social care to create high-quality, person-centred Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) that focus on positive outcomes and preparing for adulthood.This is a dynamic, rewarding role where you’ll take responsibility for progressing individual cases, driving multi-agency collaboration, and managing the administration of EHC Plans across West Northamptonshire.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Additional information</h2>We are looking for individuals who:<ul>
<li>Have experience working with children, young people, and families in a professional capacity.</li>
<li>Can demonstrate empathy, resilience, and the ability to guide families through complex processes.</li>
<li>Are confident in interpreting professional advice and producing clear, outcome-focused documentation.</li>
<li>Possess excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.</li>
<li>Have a good understanding of SEND legislation and person-centred planning (or are eager to develop knowledge ).</li>
</ul>Interview PreparationWe know interviews can be daunting, so we will let you know exactly what to expect on the day.&nbsp;Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview where they will be assessed against the person specification.&nbsp;Please come prepared to discuss your experience, demonstrate your understanding of SEND processes, and respond to scenario-based questions.Shortlisted candidates will also be provided with a task on the day of the interview for which preparation is not required.&nbsp;Shortlisting and InterviewsShortlisting will take place the week commencing 8th September 2025Interviews will take place on the following dates:Tuesday 23rd September 2025Wednesday 24th September 2025&nbsp;Friday 26th September 2025&nbsp;Important Please ensure that you check all email folders including your junk for information relating to an application you have made.If you would like to discuss this position, please email <a href="mailto:Kimberley.Moorman@westnorthants.gov.uk;" target="_blank">Careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a><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>.&nbsp;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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To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply Online” link.
If you are not already on Waverley Borough Council's website for this vacancy, you will be redirected to our website's jobs page.&nbsp; Either click "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page, or at the top left hand side under Waverley Borough Council click either the "Log in" button (if you are already registered) or the "Register" button.
You will be redirected to the JobsGoPublic system, which manages our online recruitment process. Once you have registered with JobsGoPublic (which is free to use) you can log in to your application at any time and keep track of where you are in the recruitment process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you are unable to use this service or would like assistance, please contact us via <a href="mailto:hr@waverley.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr@waverley.gov.uk</a> or call the Human Resources team on 01483 523388.



Are you good with numbers and people?
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people in our local community?
Do your skills currently include: Excellent customer service, good communication and a can-do attitude?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Waverley Rent Accounts team, to maximise Waverley’s income and minimise the risk of bad debts, evictions, and homelessness.
The successful candidate will work with tenants, other Council teams and stator agencies. They will provide support, advice, and signposting to tenants, to maximise their income and make payment.
This is the perfect opportunity to use your customer service and negotiation skills, deliver a responsive service and acquire new knowledge.
We are looking for candidates with the ability to understand the needs of our local community, tenacity to pursue targets and the enthusiasm and ability to learn.
This post is a full-time role, 37 hours per week.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Deborah Harding (Rent Account Manager) on 01483 523 137.
We do not accept CV’s without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.
Closing date for applications: 15th September 2025 at 9.00am
Interview date: 17th September 2025&nbsp;

Income Officer

<h4> Location </h4> Force Headquarters, Forcewide, Leicestershire <h4> Business Area </h4> Information Management <h4> Department </h4> DB - Information Management. <h4> Rank </h4> N/A <h4> Grade </h4> 3 <h4>Salary</h4>£26,106 - £29,109<h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Full Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 37 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> RV <h4> Description </h4>Ensure the efficient and effective management of police informationAs Review Retain and Disposal Officer for our Information Management team, you will be actively engaging with the storage, review and disposal of police information and records. This role requires a high level of organisation and the ability for you to make risk-based decisions.Part of this position will see you participating in providing advice and guidance to police officers and staff, partnership organisations and the wider community.The role holds core working hours between 7am – 7pm, Monday – Friday.What you’ll be doing<ul><li>Assisting the Records Management Officer with the training of new starters</li><li>Aiding the Records Management Officer with the delivery of training to all Officers and Staff relating to records management subjects</li><li>Ensuring the efficient and effective storage, review and disposal of police information and records</li></ul>The must haves<ul><li>Educated to A Level standard or equivalent or have experience of working to this standard.</li><li>A working knowledge of legislation and national guidance associated with the management of information.</li><li>Experience of working in a role requiring the data searching and retrieval of high volumes of information from computerised databases, whilst paying attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks.</li><li>To hold a full driver’s licence and able to travel across the Force area *.</li></ul>* Reasonable adjustments will be considered under the Equalities Act 2010What’s in it for you? At Leicestershire Police, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/what-we-can-offer-you" target="_blank">reward and benefits</a> available to all our employees.What’s next Please click APPLY to complete your application.To support you with your application we’ve provided some <a href="https://sway.office.com/f7vdBgaEUUPYS6db?ref=Link&amp;loc=mysways" target="_blank">application guidance</a> and the <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/find-your-place-in-the-force/supporting-force/police-staff-recruitment-process" target="_blank">recruitment process</a>.<ul><li>Vacancy closes on 31st August 2025 at 23:55.</li></ul>For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team: <a href="mailto:talent@derbyshire.police.uk" target="_blank">talent@derbyshire.police.uk</a>.Who we areAt Leicestershire Police it’s not just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire. To understand how you can make a difference visit our <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/" target="_blank">careers website</a>.We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.<h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-5/xf-65ade721acc8/candidate/download_file_opp/8922/56782/1/0/e9df8d4d20b11546f972895d7a75c71c0e75a137" target="_blank"> Review Retain and Disposal Officer.pdf – 256KB </a> 





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Review Retain and Disposal Officer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Lay Members - HSABHarrow Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) is recruiting Lay Members:<ul><li>Are you interested in safeguarding adults in need of protection or care?</li><li>Are you confident in challenging safeguarding partners to achieve good outcomes for adults in Harrow?</li><li>Are you looking for a volunteering role where you can make an impact?</li><li>Could you help the HSAB to address local issues that affect how adults are protected in Harrow?</li></ul>Harrow Safeguarding Adults Board want to recruit lay members to support and challenge local agencies in their work of protecting adults across our community. Multi-agency Safeguarding in HarrowIn Harrow, the statutory functions for safeguarding adults are overseen by the Harrow Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB), a multi-agency group of leaders from Health, Police, Social Care, voluntary and community agencies and other partners who work to ensure multi-agency co-ordination to keep adults safe and supported.It has been proven over time across the UK that strong multi-agency safeguarding partnerships feature Lay Members, who provide independent challenge and insight into how to keep adults safe. The role of Lay Member is crucial in holding safeguarding agencies to account and to support the HSAB as it continually strives to improve multi-agency safeguarding outcomes for adults in Harrow. About You Key Activity - Lay MembersThe successful candidate will partake in:<ul><li>Quarterly whole partnership meetings (where all agencies involved in safeguarding are present) or;</li><li> Smaller quarterly sub-groups which:<ul><li>do deep dive quality assurance work</li><li>review our safeguarding learning and development and</li><li>review individual serious safeguarding cases.</li></ul></li></ul>Key Qualities - Lay MembersThe successful candidate will:<ul><li>have a keen interest in child or adult safeguarding and in achieving good outcomes for children or adults through effective partnership working;</li><li>be confident in taking opportunities to constructively to challenge senior leaders and shape multi-agency safeguarding decision-making;</li><li>be committed to regularly attending and supporting the HSCP and HSAB as Lay Members.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=22844&amp;hashed=-609758023" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB)

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 TeamHealth &amp; Adult Social Care in Kingston has a key vision - Working together to make a positive difference. This includes how we work to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Listen and understand our residents, focusing on their strengths, maximising prevention and independence</li><li>Value and support our workforce&nbsp;</li><li>Work in collaboration, delivering joined up care and support&nbsp;</li><li>Innovate and learn&nbsp;</li><li>Promote financial sustainability&nbsp;</li></ul>The key component to this is putting residents at the heart of what we do. &nbsp;As the Principal Social Worker, you will be a key member of the senior management team, acting as a change agent and contributing to the strategic leadership of services. You will report directly to the Director for Adult Social Care Operations and Transformation, with a dotted line to the Executive Director of Health and Adult Social Care.You will have three reporting lines including the Learning and Development Officers and Practice Lead. Your role will lead on practice development, service learning and development, quality assurance and workforce.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAre you an experienced and skilled social work leader looking for a challenging and rewarding role? We are seeking a Principal Social Worker &amp; Head of Workforce Development, Practice &amp; Quality Assurance to join our team in Kingston. This is a permanent position.As the statutory Principal Social Worker (Care Act S1.27), you will be accountable for ensuring the highest standards of social work practice are embedded across the service.A core part of the role is ensuring adherence to complex social work functions related to The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act, and the Mental Health Act. You will also play a strategic leadership role in preparing for and adhering to the CQC regulatory assurance framework. This will involve leading on practice quality assurance and workforce development.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead adult social work practice and adult social care practice for other professionals.</li><li>Develop, lead, and implement robust quality assurance systems and processes.</li><li>Lead on the professional development of all social care staff, including social workers and managers.</li><li>Advise senior leadership on complex safeguarding, as well as other complex and potentially controversial cases.</li><li>Champion the rights of citizens and lead on effective anti-racist and anti-discriminatory practice.</li><li>Act as an ambassador for the Council, forming strategic alliances and developing effective working relationships locally, regionally, and nationally.</li><li>Oversee the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) program and the Social Work Apprenticeship program.</li></ul>About YouThe ideal candidate will have a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have extensive post-qualifying experience. You will need strong leadership skills, a high level of confidence, and the ability to challenge and influence at all levels. The role requires detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, research, and professional competency frameworks. You should also have management experience across a range of roles and experience as a practice educator or supervisor.You must be able to work in a complex and challenging environment, demonstrating analytical skills, sensitivity, and political awareness. Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to find solutions where conflicting factors exist are essential.If you are a dynamic and experienced leader ready to make a significant impact on adult social care, we encourage you to apply. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact katie.o'<a href="mailto:driscoll@kingston.gov.uk" target="_blank">driscoll@kingston.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; 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 in the process of updating our payscales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025 therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position.We 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

Principal Social Worker & Head of Workforce Development, Practice & Quality Assurance

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Lay Members - HSCP Harrow’s Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP) is recruiting Lay Members:<ul><li>Are you interested in safeguarding children in need of protection or care?</li><li>Are you confident in challenging safeguarding partners to achieve good outcomes for children and families?</li><li>Are you looking for a volunteering role where you can make an impact?</li><li>Could you help our multi-agency safeguarding partnership address local issues that affect how children and families are protected?</li></ul>Harrow Safeguarding Children Partnership wants to recruit lay members to support and challenge the work of local agencies in their work of protecting the most vulnerable children and families in our community. Multi-agency Safeguarding in HarrowIn Harrow, the statutory functions for safeguarding children are overseen by the Harrow Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP), a multi-agency group of leaders from Health, Police, Social Care, voluntary and community agencies and other partners who work to ensure multi-agency co-ordination to keep children safe and support families.It has been proven over time across the UK that strong multi-agency safeguarding partnerships feature Lay Members, who provide independent challenge and insight into how to keep children safe. The role of Lay Member is crucial in holding safeguarding agencies to account and to support the HSCP as it continually strives to improve multi-agency safeguarding outcomes for children and families in Harrow. About You Key Activity - Lay MembersThe successful candidate will partake in:<ul><li>Quarterly HSCP partnership meetings (where all agencies involved in safeguarding are present) or;</li><li>Smaller quarterly sub-groups which:<ul><li>do deep dive quality assurance work</li><li>review our safeguarding learning and development and</li><li>review individual serious safeguarding cases.</li></ul></li></ul>Key Qualities - Lay MembersThe successful candidate will:<ul><li>have a keen interest in child safeguarding and in achieving good outcomes for children and families through effective partnership working;</li><li>be confident in taking opportunities to constructively to challenge senior leaders and shape multi-agency safeguarding decision-making;</li><li>be committed to regularly attending and supporting the HSCP as Lay Members.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=22844&amp;hashed=-609758023" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP)

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join our Children and Young Adults with Disabilities Team. You would be working in the children's (0-18) Team. The post holder will provide advice and support to social workers and care managers in the team on casework, in addition to the social worker on duty, so that incoming concerns are acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner.You will also support the Team Manager by acting as the Manager as required and act as Duty Manager when needed.Furthermore, you will undertake some complex enquiries, liaising with both internal and external colleagues as appropriate, and be required to record actions and decisions in a clear and robust way on the Mosaic database. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Extensive knowledge of the legislation/policies that relate to the Children's agenda (details recorded on the role profile)</li><li>Detailed working knowledge of the London multi-agency guidance/procedures for safeguarding children.</li><li>Significant experience in carrying out safeguarding childrens’ enquiries</li><li>Experience of providing professional supervision to social workers, care managers, and/or students</li><li>Experience of presenting cases at Strategy Meetings/Case Conferences</li><li>Ability to present information about safeguarding childrens’ cases </li><li>Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)</li><li>Registration with Social Work England</li><li>Commitment to working occasional unsocial hours </li><li>Ability to travel for business purposes</li></ul>This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=12283&amp;hashed=-1693206995" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Senior Practitioner - Learning Disabilities & Mental Health

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview We’re delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Finance and Assurance Division as Assistant Director of Collections and Benefits. In this pivotal leadership role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the collection of Council Tax, Business Rates, and Parking Income, as well as managing Parking Appeals and the assessment and distribution of Housing and Council Tax Benefits. You’ll play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and operational delivery of these essential public services, ensuring they are aligned with our Corporate and Service Plans. As a member of the Finance Directorate Management Team, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the organisation to drive innovation, enhance service performance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our financial operations. If you’re a forward-thinking leader with a strong background in public sector finance and a passion for making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. About You We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in public service management, particularly in areas related to collections and benefits. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a commitment to excellence in public service delivery. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial operations, contributing to the overall success of our organisation.If you are a dynamic and experienced professional ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=19134&amp;hashed=-476691733" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Assistant Director Collections and Benefits

Working as a member of the parking services team, the post holder will be a front-line operative for the council assisting members of the public with information, offering advice and guidance on parking restrictions. Ensuring correct use of both off-street and on-street parking spaces, in accordance with the relevant Parking Orders and Traffic Management Act 2004. Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO) will also be required to issue Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles parking in contravention of the parking regulations, which may incur some negative verbal interaction. Written reports will need to be completed by the post holder recording details of any incidents. On a daily basis CEO's will walk their allocated route, which could be up to 10/12 miles, assessing road signage and road lining for compliance purposes; informing their supervisor of any issues or concerns. CEO's must ensure all incidents are brought to the attention of the Supervisor immediately – providing written statements and reports. They may also need to attend court or adjudication panels when required, as well as to submit evidence when called upon. Medway Council's equipment procedures must be adhered to – ensuring that all equipment is given due care and protection, daily start of shift checks should be carried out for faults and damaged equipment to be immediately reported to the Supervisor. CEO's will be required to assist with the clearing of snow from Medway car park surfaces as directed, if the weather inhibits the issuing of Penalty Charge Notices.The post holder will work on a shift pattern basis to ensure that the parking service is operational 7 days per week, from 07:00am – 10:15pm hours (including bank holidays).A uniform is required to be worn for this role at all times. This should be worn and used in a professional manner. Staff are responsible for their own uniforms, and this remains the property of Medway Council. Other duties may be required to be undertaken within the scope of this post as and when required. The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Suraj Soyinka on 01634 331650.Previous applications need not to apply. Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Parking Enforcement are seeking a Civil Enforcement Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Civil Enforcement Officer

1-year fixed term contract - This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).Public Health are seeking a Public Health Programme Manager (Health Protection) to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. To lead the development and implementation of a range of Health Protection interventions, advocating, creating opportunities and facilitating partnerships to deliver against the Public Health, Health protection service plan, including specific high priority programmes such as Vaccine delivery and outbreak management. These programmes are high profile for the organisation and managing the council’s reputation is a critical element, so the post holder will be heavily involved in developing the strategy for these programmes and delivering the outcomes with the partners.Reviewing national policy, understanding best practice, and setting local policy will be an integral part of this role, for all programmes within the portfolio. There will also be responsibility for maintaining active external relationships with others involved in similar work across the country so that Medway’s work can inform, and be informed by, emerging best practice. Represent the service at all senior level meetings locally, nationally, and regionally, including delivering formal presentations.Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/onemedwayplan" target="_blank">One Medway Council Plan</a> and embeds our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200783/our_values_and_behaviours" target="_blank">values and behaviours.</a>Accountabilities and outcomes:Manage complex programmes, assessing and taking account of known risks, adapting to changes and problems along the way in order to ensure that aims and objectives are achieved and deliver defined outcomes.Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate evidence-based public health programmes that focus on the delivery of outcomes and ambitions set out in national and local strategies to improve and to work within professional and ethical boundaries while promoting population health and wellbeing and addressing health inequalities.Oversee the development and provision of high-quality community-based services, business cases and reports, service specifications, analyses of need, demand, spend, and performance data, working within the legislative framework that underpins public service provision to maximise opportunities to protect and promote health and wellbeing. Build sound and productive working relationships with colleagues and staff groups, engaging others in a credible, persuasive way and maintain active external relationships with others involved in similar work across the country so that Medway’s work can inform, and be informed by, emerging best practice.Represent the Council at local, regional, and national steering groups, networks and other meetings, ensuring adherence to professional codes of conduct, occupational membership codes, employer behaviour frameworks and practice standards.Collate and critically appraise evidence including ensuring compliance with relevant procedures for governance, risk and control, including assuring the quality of all required information for the governance structure. Analyse and interpret varied and complex information or situations, developing solutions and/or strategies that take more than a year to formulate.At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described aboveIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Karen Chukwukaodinaka on <a href="mailto:karen.chukwukaodinaka@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.chukwukaodinaka@medway.gov.uk</a>.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Public Health Programme Manager - Health Protection

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’. Our Team:We have an exciting opportunity for x6 Education Support Practitioners to join our Virtual School and Early Help TeamOur Team work closely with partners, young people and their families to create, implement and review support plans which meet their assessed needs. Acting as Educational Support Professionals, where appropriate, colleagues determine what additional needs families may have and prevent these needs from escalating wherever possible. .The post will be based in our Family Hubs in Runcorn and Widnes. Please be aware that the successful applicants will be required to travel between sites and local schools.Hours: 37 per week Monday – Friday. Please be aware that successful applicants may be required to attended meetings outside standard working hoursTemporary for 12 months - Grant FundedAbout the RoleAs an Education Support Practitioner, you will work closely with schools, families, and partner agencies to identify and address barriers to learning and wellbeing. Your role will be to provide timely, targeted support that helps children and young people stay engaged in education and achieve positive outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will:<ul><li>Work directly with children, young people, and families to assess needs and develop support plans.</li><li>Provide one-to-one and group interventions to address issues such as attendance, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and family challenges.</li><li>Liaise with schools, social care, health services, and other partners to coordinate support.</li><li>Monitor progress and review outcomes to ensure effective support is in place.</li><li>Promote safeguarding and ensure all work is in line with child protection policies.</li></ul>Your Contributions:Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and families? Do you have the skills to provide early intervention and support to help young people thrive in education? If so, we’d love to hear from you!We are looking for someone who has:<ul><li>Experience working with children, young people, and families in an educational or community setting.</li><li>Strong understanding of early help, safeguarding, and multi-agency working.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.</li><li>It is essential that you have an NVQ L2 or above, or relevant experience of working with children, young people and families, as well as a minimum of 3 GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above. This must include maths and English or you must be able to demonstrate the appropriate level of skills or experience. or you must be able to demonstrate the appropriate level of skills or experience.</li></ul>As this role involves regular travel across the borough and sometimes further afield, a driving license and access to a vehicle are essential requirements. Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act.<ul><li>Our Offer:</li></ul>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><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>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</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 <a href="mailto:joanne.dunning@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanne.dunning@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place W/C 22/09/2025At 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

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Education Support Practitioner 

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’. Our TeamAs part of the continuing effort to ensure that we provide an excellent quality of services and are able to meet all of our statutory responsibilities in terms of timescales, we are looking for a Principal Manager to support our Hospital Discharge and Intermediate Care Services across the Borough. The Principal Manger will have operational responsibility for the Services within this area and will support the Head of Service in ongoing Service developments. The Principal Manager will work closely with Health colleagues and provider organisations in the Borough in providing excellent care to residents whilst in our Services. Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:The Principal Manager will have experience of working collaboratively with a range of different services and teams including Health, Children’s Services, the Voluntary and Private Sector as well as commissioned service and in house services/teams to achieve positive outcomes for the people we support. As the Principal Manager, you will support the Head of Service in ensuring that the council’s aims and objectives are operationally implemented, and deputise when required. You will have good interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible approach and a willingness to work in a fast paced and multi-faceted Service. You must hold a full driving licence.Your role will include the supervision of the Practice Managers across the Service and you will be part of a strong and supportive management Team with access to career development and training opportunities.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Market supplement of £4000 per annum</li><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>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</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 Steph Haddock, Head of Service - Urgent Care <a href="mailto:stephanie.haddock@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">stephanie.haddock@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place in October 2025At 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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Principal Manager- Hospital Discharge Teams

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you an experienced social worker looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in complex situations, value collaboration, and have a passion for leading best practices in children’s services? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic and dedicated Children Looked After team as a Senior PractitionerIn this vital position, you will work closely with children, young people and their families to provide high-quality support and protection, particularly for those facing complex challenges and risks. You will also contribute to developing and shaping our practice, mentoring colleagues and supporting service improvement initiatives.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Carrying out in-depth assessments, statutory visits, parenting assessments, and planning multi-agency interventions.</li><li>Working in partnership with internal teams and external agencies to develop and deliver holistic, child-centred support plans.</li><li>Supporting the development of procedures and practices aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li><li>Mentoring and coaching less experienced social workers to build skill and confidence across the team.</li><li>Leading joint casework and multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated, effective responses.</li><li>Supporting service managers in monitoring performance against key indicators and ensuring quality of service delivery.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re seeking a confident, compassionate, and experienced professional who can bring leadership, insight, and clarity to complex and challenging cases.You’ll need to have:<ul><li>A Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience in social work, particularly in children and family services.</li><li>A strong working knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and relevant legislation, guidance, and standards.</li><li>The ability to make professional judgements within a multi-agency context, including working under pressure and with minimal supervision.</li><li>Confidence in managing cases involving vulnerability and risk, including significant harm.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to engage a variety of audiences including children, families, and professionals.</li><li>Sound analytical skills with the ability to assess need, evaluate risk, and plan appropriate interventions.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying gaps in services and advocating for improvements.</li><li>Experience leading or chairing multi-agency meetings and negotiating for resources effectively.</li></ul>You’ll also bring:<ul><li>A strong understanding of child development, family dynamics, and the impact of social deprivation.</li><li>The ability to work independently and use your initiative to drive positive outcomes.</li><li>A collaborative and inclusive approach to service delivery.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1593408&amp;ptId=11695" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1593416&amp;ptId=11695" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Senior Practitioner - Children Looked After

<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £7.55 a hour Hours per week: 37 Contract type: ApprenticeshipKickstart your career in housing advice and homelessness prevention! Join our team as a Housing Solutions Advisor (Apprenticeship) and play a key role in delivering high-quality housing options advice, helping to fulfil our statutory duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Housing Act 1996. You’ll work directly with individuals—by phone and in person—to prevent homelessness wherever possible, or support them in finding suitable accommodation in either the private or social housing sectors.In this hands-on apprenticeship, you’ll assist in assessing cases promptly, referring to specialist teams when duties are triggered, and helping to create and maintain personalised housing plans. You’ll gain valuable experience in tenancy law, possession proceedings, harassment and illegal eviction cases, disrepair issues, and tenancy sustainment, ensuring you can offer the best housing solutions and advice.You’ll also support a range of vital administrative tasks, including rent deposit applications, financial assessments, and referrals to hostels, all while working towards your Housing and Property Management Level 3 Apprenticeship and a Chartered Institute of Housing qualification. Applicants must have lived in the UK, Gibraltar, EEA, Switzerland, or EU overseas territories for at least the past three years.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>Bring your people skills and problem-solving abilities to a role where you can make a real difference. We’re looking for a confident communicator who can engage with the public in fluent, accurate English—whether face-to-face, over the phone, or in writing. You’ll be able to plan and prioritise your own workload, manage complex cases, and work with clients and families who have multiple needs, using tact and resilience to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.You’ll need excellent written skills, a clear telephone manner, and the ability to quickly understand and explain complex information in an accessible way. Strong organisational skills are essential, as you’ll be recording accurate case notes, producing documentation, and managing case files efficiently.We value calm professionalism when dealing with challenging situations, and you’ll be adept at empowering individuals to take steps towards resolving their housing issues. Good numerical skills will help you carry out affordability assessments and recommend financial support, while your ICT skills will support your use of case management systems and other digital tools.An understanding of equality legislation and the ability to apply policies in service delivery is important, alongside knowledge of relevant housing legislation and procedures. You’ll hold Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths—or be willing to complete them during your apprenticeship. A flexible, proactive approach, the ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and the willingness to travel between sites are all essential.To be eligible, applicants must have resided in the EEA, Switzerland, Gibraltar or the UK for at least the previous 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing EnglishIf you’re ready to start your career helping people find safe and secure housing, we’d love to hear from you—apply today and make a difference from day one.<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.<h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons including access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers&nbsp; - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1605970&amp;ptId=11697" target="_blank">download: Housing Solutions Advisor - Apprenticeship Jan 25.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1605981&amp;ptId=11697" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Housing Solutions Advisor Apprenticeship

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is 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.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamThe team is very diverse in regards to professional backgrounds including Social Work, Youth Work, Youth Justice,Education, Health and Early Years.Restorative practice is deeply rooted in our approach to supporting children and young people which ensures that all of our families feel that we are working with them and not doing to them; feedback from families tells us we are doing this well.Prevention is at the heart of our work. We work with children and young people to prevent level of need escalating to a point where a family may require support from statutory social care.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe are seeking applications from people with experience of working directly with young people as well as people with experience of whole family support.&nbsp; A professional qualification is desirable but is not essential as we believe that experience is equally important.&nbsp; We need you to have demonstrable experience in working with children, young people and families that are vulnerable and require specialist support to prevent their situations escalating.We need you to be creative and flexible in your approach and an expert in building relationships quickly with children, young people and families.&nbsp;Assessment writing and planning is key identifying need and planning for change therefore you must have experience in both of these areas.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 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable 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.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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London Borough of Sutton

Specialist Support Worker - Targeted Early Help Service

Vac DescriptionCognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.Cognus are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative member of staff to support the School Admissions Team. The key focus of the role is to coordinate in-year secondary school applications, tracking children into education effectively. Sutton works as part of a pan London admissions process and the role is also support the main admissions rounds for starting school, junior school and transfer to secondary school, ensuring exchanges of accurate data to enable the allocation of places to run correctly.The successful candidate will need to be able to communicate effectively, handling telephone and email enquiries, to provide support to those accessing our services. They will also have a good IT and data literacy, using Microsoft Office products, and maintain accurate information in our pupil database.&nbsp;For more information and to apply click <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">here</a>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateCognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.Cognus are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative member of staff to support the School Admissions Team. The key focus of the role is to coordinate in-year secondary school applications, tracking children into education effectively. Sutton works as part of a pan London admissions process and the role is also support the main admissions rounds for starting school, junior school and transfer to secondary school, ensuring exchanges of accurate data to enable the allocation of places to run correctly.The successful candidate will need to be able to communicate effectively, handling telephone and email enquiries, to provide support to those accessing our services. They will also have a good IT and data literacy, using Microsoft Office products, and maintain accurate information in our pupil database.&nbsp;For more information and to apply click <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">here</a>





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School Admissions Officer (In-Year Secondary, Main Round Support)

About the role:As a Grade 3 BSS Officer you will contribute to the provision of an efficient, and consistent professional Support Service that meets the needs of the business.There are 2 post available:- Full time 36.50 hours per week Part time 18.25 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday &amp; Wednesday) The primary focus of this role is to provide support to frontline social work staff within Citywide CIC, managing and prioritising workload via inboxes, supporting with the allocation of note taking, monitoring a rota, and amending when required, updating Eclipse, ensuring deadlines within the service area are being met and dealing with complex queries. Assisting in the recruitment, set up and training of new workers. Providing advice and support to Business Support Assistants in the team on a day-to-day basis and providing statistical information as directed.We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.About you:You will need to be a pro-active team player, with the ability to work to deadlines, and able to manage several conflicting priorities. Due to the nature of the role, you will also need to have attention for detail. You will work flexibly and as part of a team to provide continuity of service, and you will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. You will need to be on-site for a minimum of 2 days per week either at Lifford or One Avenue.You must have experience of working in a busy and diverse team environment, the ability to multi-task, and have first-rate attention to detail. The ability to work to tight deadlines with a positive outlook in a fast-moving environment is essential. Interviews will take place week commencing 8th September Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

x2 Business Support Officer

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
An exciting opportunity to join the parking administration team, supporting the Parking Services back-office team, has become available.
The Parking Services team in Woking contributes a healthy revenue amount each year to the Council and we are looking for somebody who can share their skills to help the Council develop and expand on its services and provide excellent support to the public.
The role of Parking Administrator will work to support the management and daily delivery of parking service to the wider public. This role provides an excellent opportunity to hone and develop skills in a multitude of different areas and you will be making a positive difference within the team immediately. Your primary role will be the full range of administration for the Parking Services department. For further details please see the job description but a summary includes:
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<li>Transaction processing which includes invoicing, refunding, taking payments, and raising purchase orders.</li>
<li>Reconcilliation of a variety of income sources including parking payment machines, permits and Penalty Charge Notice payments.</li>
<li>To assist with notice processing tasks such as responding to challenges, moving cases to the next appropriate stage, and scanning and printing documents.</li>
<li>To assist with the day-to-day delivery of parking permit administration such as vehicle registration changes, creating physical and digital permits and reviewing documents.</li>
<li>Assist the public with parking enquiries by phone and email.</li>
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It will be an interesting and varied role, needing someone self motivated with a good eye for detail. We have a fantastic Parking Services team and we are looking to add to this. Full support and training will be provided. The starting date for the role will be as soon as possible.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health, and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.&nbsp; An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.

Who to contact for informal discussion:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Felipe Da Silva, Parking Operations Manager on 01483 743734 or via email: <a href="mailto:felipe.frazaodasilva@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">felipe.frazaodasilva@woking.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 7 September 2025 at 23.359
Interview Date: Week Commencing: 8&nbsp;September 2025
Woking Borough Council is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Parking Administrator

Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead - South covering Watford, Three Rivers &amp; HertsmereContract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We are seeking an Adolescent Practitioner to join Hertfordshire’s Youth Justice Service to work with children aged 10-18 who have received either a diversionary resolution (pre-Court) or Court Order.Hertfordshire Youth Justice Service is undergoing an exciting transition, evolving from its integration within children's social care to becoming a centralised youth justice service.This role provides the opportunity to work with a skilled, motivated and dedicated workforce, who are passionate about supporting children to desist from offending through robust assessment and delivery of tailored interventions which achieve positive change for children and keep them and wider communities safe.<h4>About the role</h4>The role of Adolescent Practitioner is to build relationships with children based on their individual needs, responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and self-identity enabling them to achieve positive change and be safe. The role involves:• Working in partnership with Children’s Services staff and other statutory and voluntary agencies, to provide robust programmes for children subject to out of court and court orders requiring skilled case management, to meet National Standards to reduce and manage risk to the public and prevent further offending.• Managing a caseload of children open to Youth Justice on an Out of Court (diversion) or community-based Court Order.• Through appropriate assessment of risk and risk management, develop, provide, co-ordinate and monitor programmes of intervention for children to prevent further offending in accordance with evidence-based practice.• Contributing to the delivery of the full range of services for children, their families and victims within Youth Justice Services.• Working in partnership with other professionals and with the parents/carers and families of children to ensure consistency with programme arrangements and to maximise the benefits of individual programmes for children.• Maintaining accurate and timely comprehensive case management information on ChildView and comply with deadlines and statutory standards and requirements.• Providing high quality reports e.g. Referral Order reports based on an AssetPlus assessment.• Liaising with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies to exchange, provide, gather, collate and evaluate information and data as may be required for monitoring the compliance of children, maintaining the positive benefits of individual intervention programmes.• Participating in wider team activities such as operational duty, court cover, including evenings and weekends of programme operation.<h4>About you</h4>Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Relevant qualifications in youth work, criminology or criminal justice or relevant experience of providing interventions and working as part of a child focused multi-disciplinary team.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to meaningfully engage and communicate effectively with children as well as a range of individuals including parent/carers, victims, wider professionals and external agencies.</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of the child first approach and proven experience of building positive relationships with children and parent/carers.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong IT skills to maintain confidential and accurate records on both case management systems and Excel spreadsheets.</li><li>Experience of dealing with conflict and problem solving.</li><li>Good IT, organisation and communication skills are essential as you will need to record information on a case management information system, coproduce intervention plans, produce reports, and correspond with children, parent/carers and partners.</li><li>Diving Licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of youth court and crown court work is desirable.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of developing and delivering engaging programmes of groupwork to children.</li><li>Experience and a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to victims, children and their families within the youth justice service.</li></ul><ul><li>Self-motivated and able to organise and effectively manage own workload whilst maintaining high quality standards.</li></ul>This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives at a critical time. As an Adolescent Practitioner, you will be on the front line, helping children navigate challenges, make better choices, and find a path towards a brighter future.Your work will directly impact not only the children you support, but also their families and the wider community.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Robert.Samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Robert.Samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Lydia.Phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lydia.Phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 8th and 9th SeptemberBenefits 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.Please ensure you include a short supporting statement within your application to give us a little more information about how your skills, knowledge, and experiences meet our criteria.<h4>Additional information</h4>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.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

Adolescent Practitioner

Job Title: Senior Enablement Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time)&nbsp; Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services£1000 welcome payment, relocation package &amp; lease car scheme* terms apply<h4>About the team</h4>The Enablement Occupational Therapy Team provide support to older people and adults with a disability. We promote personalisation through our assessment process, focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Our Enablement Occupational Therapists deliver enabling programmes. Their input is time-limited, with intervention generally between 4 -6 weeks, this can be extended up to 12weeks where identified goals require this. The care management is completed externally to the enablement team allowing our Occupational Therapists to focus solely on their Occupational Therapy interventions.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Working collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services</li><li>Developing innovative support plans</li><li>Promote and support strength based assessment and practice approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health and well being to prevent or reduce the need for Adult Social Care</li><li>Working creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence</li><li>Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team</li><li>Supporting other Therapists and Community Care Officers</li><li>Provide information and advice to enable an individual to confidently and safely participate in their daily life, includes grading of tasks and activities and adapting their environments</li><li>You will undertake a specialism eg Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice educator</li><li>Designing personalised programmes that enable, and encourage the individual to relearn skills and regain abilities.</li><li>Reviews of moving and handling, provision of specialist equipment, &amp; minor adaptations to support identified goals.</li><li>Supporting people in the community and on discharge pathways from acute hospital settings</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist</li><li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist</li><li>Knowledge and experience in social care sector</li><li>Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations</li><li>Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of Care Act 2014</li><li>Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This is an ongoing advert, applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as and when.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. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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We’re looking for a motivated Trades Supervisor to join our responsive repairs and maintenance team. This is a key role ensuring the delivery of high-quality building maintenance and repair works that meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant health and safety standards. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: The role will be based at our depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0QX As our Trades Supervisor, you’ll take the lead in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a team of skilled trade operatives and sub-contractors. Your main goal? To ensure that repairs and maintenance work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. You’ll be responsible for:
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<li>Allocating and programming repair jobs to the right staff at the right time</li>
<li>Supervising trade operatives on-site, ensuring compliance with health &amp; safety procedures</li>
<li>Monitoring quality, performance, and productivity, and identifying training needs</li>
<li>Managing sub-contractors and ensuring their work meets our standards</li>
<li>Conducting toolbox talks, 1:1s, skills assessments, van stock checks and regular site visits</li>
<li>Supporting apprentices and trainees with hands-on development</li>
<li>Assisting in budget monitoring and providing feedback for service improvements</li>
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This is a varied and rewarding role offering you the opportunity to shape the delivery of services that directly improve homes and lives across Reading. About You: You’ll be a qualified trades professional with a recognised apprenticeship or City &amp; Guilds qualification (or equivalent), and substantial experience in your trade. You’ll bring practical knowledge of building construction techniques and relevant legislation, including a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations—especially CDM requirements. While an SMSTS or IOSH qualification is desirable, it’s not essential. As a natural team leader, you’ll have experience supervising trade operatives or sub-contractors, with the ability to motivate, guide, and assess the work of others. You’ll be confident delivering toolbox talks, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring that work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You’ll also be comfortable liaising with a range of people—from contractors to customers—and capable of handling complaints with tact and professionalism. Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills are essential. You’ll be able to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and support apprentices and trainees as they learn on the job. A flexible and proactive approach is key, along with a valid UK driving licence and access to transport, as the role will involve travel between sites. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Sean Donaghue – Assistant Housing Repairs and Maintenance Manager – <a href="mailto:sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Interview Process: Formal interview, basic written and practical test Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Trades Supervisor - Housing Repairs Team

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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.&nbsp;
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it.&nbsp;Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the role
We’re set to launch a new organisational strategy in the autumn, and as part of this, we have ambitious plans to grow both our brand awareness and our income; to support the impact we can have for people affected by breast cancer.&nbsp; We’re recruiting for a senior marketing and communications planning and measurement manager to join the charity’s newly created brand, marketing and communications directorate and play a critical role in achieving these strategic ambitions. This new role will be pivotal in supporting our ambitions to build brand awareness, drive income and engagement.
It's an exciting time to be joining this talented and ambitious team in this new role and to deliver a new way of working across marketing and communications; to manage the development, implementation and measurement of an integrated marketing and communications plan.&nbsp; It will take a centralised view across the organisation, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that our marketing and communications reflect and deliver on our strategic ambitions and fully align with our brand persona the ‘determined leader.’&nbsp;
This role will be the principal contact for our media agencies to ensure all activity is strategically aligned, well-timed and has maximum impact.&nbsp; Within this, the role will have a focus on our digital marketing, ensuring we are maximising the value of our investment, horizon scanning and building digital marketing capability across the charity.&nbsp;
About you
This is an important role for Breast Cancer Now and one which requires relevant experience and passion for planning integrated, multi-channel marketing and communications strategies.&nbsp;
The role provides a great opportunity to work with communications channel specialists and marketing stakeholders across the charity, to coordinate and align outputs to our integrated plan.&nbsp; You’ll also act as the key contact to our media agencies, ensuring briefing, optimisation, measurement and evaluation processes are robust.&nbsp;
To work truly cross organisationally, you’ll possess excellent interpersonal and consultative skills and be adept at building and managing positive working relationships with people at all levels.&nbsp; You’ll also have strong project management experience, to support the implementation of new planning processes.&nbsp; &nbsp;And you’ll be experienced in using audience data and insight to develop successful marketing and communications strategies, along with performance data to monitor and maximise impact.
But most of all, you’ll be as passionate and ambitious as we are about making a significant difference for people affected by breast cancer.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home. &nbsp;&nbsp;
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.If you’ve any immediate questions please email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@breastcancernow.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@breastcancernow.org</a>
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date
Monday 1 September 2025 5pm
Interview date
First round interviews: Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 September 2025
Second round interviews: Week commencing 15 September 2025
We reserve the right to close this advert early and subject to volume of applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Senior marketing and communications planning and measurement manager

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Are you a MCIPS qualified procurement professional ready to lead high-performing procurement practices across the council? &nbsp;&nbsp;
Following a restructure of our procurement team we have already filled several roles, and are now recruiting for a Procurement Business Partner for our Place and Resources directorate to complete the team. &nbsp;
<h3>About you…</h3>
As a Procurement Business Partner, you will work closely with Heads of Service supporting them in making decisions around commissioning, procurement, and contract management activities. You will also work on improving forward planning and procurement pipelines, whilst managing demand and prioritising contracts appropriately.&nbsp;
You will be responsible for managing a Procurement Officer and supporting them to create and apply procurement strategies and deliver a range of procurements - directly supporting the council’s most strategic contracts and promoting sustainable, effective procurement practice.&nbsp;
You will be personable and self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build strong and positive relationships internally with your stakeholders.&nbsp;
As our Procurement Business Partner, you will also have a detailed understanding of the procurement and commissioning lifecycle, be able to adopt a strategic business partnering approach to support the development and delivery of a strategic sourcing pipeline, whilst managing demand and prioritising contracts appropriately.&nbsp;
<h3>About the team…</h3>
We are a supportive team, looking for someone who is highly adaptable and looking for a challenging and rewarding role with previous experience in either a Construction or Professional Services category focused procurement position.
At Bracknell Forest Council we embrace hybrid and flexible working so you can be based at home or in the office, depending on your preference, however you will need to be within a reasonable commute of Bracknell for meetings in the office as and when required.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Key responsibilities...&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>Providing a business partner approach to support the development and delivery of a strategic sourcing pipeline for defined departments and services.</li>
<li>Devising appropriate procurement strategies.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Engaging with stakeholders at all levels to support the delivery of projects on time and within defined budgets.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Providing comprehensive, relevant and high value insight into all procurement and commercial aspects for specific departments and services.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Promoting sustainable, effective procurement practice across the council.</li>
<li>Managing a Procurement Officer in supporting defined areas.&nbsp;</li>
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For more details, see the full job description and person specification.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our Values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date &nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held week commencing 15th September 2025, by mutual agreement.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question? &nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: &nbsp;
Alistair Little - Head of Corporate Procurement
Email: <a href="mailto:Alistair.little@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alistair.little@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Tel.: 01344 351896&nbsp;
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that 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.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Procurement Business Partner - Place and Resources

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<h3>How to apply</h3>
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;no later than the closing date shown below.
If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/cvs-and-cover-letters/" target="_blank">advice about how to write your cover letter</a>.
If our documents are not accessible to you, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://myaccount.chesterfield.gov.uk/anonymous/s/guest-form?service_ref=CBC_Accessible_document_request&amp;wherefrom=Job_Vacancy_-_CBC25059_-_Senior_Structural_Engineer" target="_blank">request a different format here</a>.



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Closing date:&nbsp;1 September 2025 Provisional interview date:&nbsp;10 September 2025



Reference:&nbsp;CBC25059 Salary details:&nbsp;£46,142 to £49,282 per annum Job term:&nbsp;permanent Appointment type:&nbsp;full time Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Location:&nbsp;Town Hall, Chesterfield Department:&nbsp;Corporate Property and Estates
<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/vijp02yg/senior-structural-engineer-job-description-and-person-specification.pdf" target="_blank">CBC25059 - Job description and person specification.</a>
If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/contact-human-resources/" target="_blank">contact the Human Resources team</a>.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
Do you have significant structural engineering experience in commercial and residential property?&nbsp;
Are you passionate about delivering first class customer service, experience, and ensuring resilient operations within a commercial property portfolio that includes but is not limited to leisure centres, commercial lets, office units, theatres, and shopping complexes, and residential?&nbsp;
Look no further, we are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and contribute to the efficient delivery of first-class corporate facilities maintenance services.&nbsp;
As the senior structural engineer, you will principally support the corporate property team in delivering an excellent structural maintenance service, as well as develop, deliver, and oversee repairs and maintenance of our council’s commercial property portfolio. On occasion there will also be the opportunity to support colleagues in the residential team to ensure our housing stock is structurally sound.
Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our commercial facilities are well maintained and operate at their optimum capacity.&nbsp;
This is a diverse role in a busy team and the applicant will need to have significant and broad experience of managing structural issues and requests for reporting, organising inspection schedules and following up actions, repairs and planned maintenance.&nbsp;
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge and contribute to the efficient management of our council’s commercial property portfolio, we want to hear from you!&nbsp;
Apply now and be part of our dynamic team. You will need to be a driven self-starter, organise your own workload and have excellent communication skills with customers and within the team, plus a proven track record in working on commercial and residential property in a senior structural engineer role.&nbsp;
For a discussion about this post please contact Matt Godber via email at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/mailto:matthew.godber@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.godber@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or for further information please view the job description and person specification attached.&nbsp;

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