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Please complete&nbsp; the online&nbsp; application form and return to Mrs Beth Brice, Crossens Nursery School, Preston New Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8PA or email to <a href="mailto:admin@crossensnursery.sefton.org.uk" target="_blank">admin@crossensnursery.sefton.org.uk</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; Visits to our Nursery are warmly welcomed! Please contact the school office on 01704 228624. We look forward to meeting you!



We are looking for a friendly, positive person to support children with additional needs here at Crossens Nursery School. You will be enthusiastic, engaging and experienced in working with 3- to 4-year-olds. From personal care to learning inspirer, you will be an integral person in the lives of our children and you will help them to build on their skills and enjoy their learning here at Nursery. A key aspect of this role will be personal care, implementing actions as set on support plans and speech and language plans, and ensuring that our children access the garden and the setting safely.
We are a warm and welcoming setting and we look forward to meeting you as our potential new team member!
This is an exciting opportunity to work with us at Crossens Nursery School, where we strive for our children to be happy, confident learners. This post reflects how important Inclusion is to our ethos and how we want YOU to join our committed, energetic and enthusiastic team in our mission for inclusive and effective learning in the Early Years. Experience of working with children with SEND would be very beneficial and having the patience and kindness to support all children who need that ‘little bit extra’ will be essential.
As per KCSIE 2025, we will complete online checks prior to shortlisting and all shortlisting will be carried out in accordance with the latest Safer Recruitment guidance.&nbsp;
This is a temporary post until July 2025.&nbsp;
Closing date: Noon - Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 10th December 2025 (provisional)
Start Date: Monday 5th January 2025

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 Why work for us? •	Make a difference to your community •	Join a large and dynamic organisation •	No weekend or bank holiday working •	Local government pension scheme What is the role? •	Carrying out inspections on blocks of flats, communal areas, play sites, parking sites and garages ensuring they are maintained in a safe, clean, and tidy condition, identify and report repairs that are required; routinely carrying out minor repairs to housing communal areas, such as changing light bulbs which will require the use of ladders. •	Communicating with residents in person, on the phone and in writing. •	Using word templates to issue letters to residents, following correct procedures regarding letter and report writing. •	Reporting and logging incidents of anti-social behaviour. •	Responding to calls and listening to residents to gain an understanding of the situation / circumstances. •	Reacting to problems appropriately and when necessary challenging resident behaviour. •	Speaking to tenants and leaseholders regarding the correct disposal of black bags and bulk items with a view to re-educating those who are not disposing of these items in the correct way. Educating residents about recycling. •	This is not an office-based role, and you will need to be able to walk up several flights of stairs, move refuse bins and access bins to investigate waste. •	This is a varied and challenging role that involves dealing with a wide section of the local community and other external agencies such as the police as well as putting you in close contact with numerous departments within Portsmouth City Council, so your ability to work in partnership with others will be paramount. Skills: Who is the person? You need to: 1.	Have experience of working with the public and be comfortable visiting customers in their home. 2.	Have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels from residents to Councillors, social services, and staff across Portsmouth City Council. 3.	Have a proactive approach when dealing with and identifying issues in the area, engaging with customers, in a calm and tactful manner, and challenging behaviours when necessary. 4.	Be able to work independently and as part of a team, using your own initiative and judgement in order to find appropriate and effective solutions. 5.	Be able to identify or consider other resources available to you to help you achieve results for our customers. 6.	Be able to carry out minor repairs to housing communal areas, such as changing light bulbs which may require the use of ladders. 7.	Be able and prepared to help support our customers as needed, for example, climb stairs and move refuse bins and bulky items. 8.	Be comfortable using a variety of IT systems such as Word, Outlook, and Excel. 9.	Be prepared for or have experience of a physically challenging role where you will mostly be travelling the estate on foot, moving items of furniture, and carrying out repairs. 10.	The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

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The Customer Relations Officer (CRO) provides comprehensive support to Portsmouth Homes Landlord services across Area Housing Offices. Most of the communication is front facing with tenants and leaseholders, so there is always a need to present Portsmouth Homes positively and professionally. There will also be a need to communicate with other teams within Portsmouth Homes, PCC and external partners/organisations, such as Social Services, HNAS, Building Services, Finance &amp; Treasury, I.T, HR, the Police etc. CRO's must respond to customer/resident enquiries at the reception counter, by phone, respond to emails and where necessary refer matters to the right resource. CRO's also arrange appointments for customers where necessary with other officers or teams to ensure that Portsmouth Homes meets it obligations under the Consumer Standards and for Compliance matters. Skills: 1.	Have previous customer service experience preferably through dealing with members of the public by telephone and in-person. 2.	Have good communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide variety of customers in a sensitive and emphatic manner. 3.	Be well organised, able to prioritise tasks and manage your own workload. 4.	Able to work as part of a team to ensure a smooth delivery of the service and be flexible in being able to adapt to the needs of the team. 5.	Be numerate and able to handle money accurately as part of the cashiering role 6.	Have a positive attitude towards work and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to customers 7.	Have good IT skills including accurate data entry and use of software applications. Training will be given on the specific systems used in housing 8.	Have an awareness and understanding of the Data Protection Policy as you will be dealing with confidential information 9.	Be able to work from any of the area housing offices when required

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Join Portsmouth City Council as anApprentice Transport Delivery Assistant! You will be part of the team that helps keep the city moving. From supporting traffic regulation orders to assisting with transport projects, you will learn how things work behind the scenes.You will gain experience in transport delivery as well as developing your technical and administration skills. You will work with different teams to make a difference for Portsmouth residents, all while gaining a Business Administration level 3 qualification.Who is the Person?Regardless of your age, previous experience or qualifications (although you must be at least 16 years of age and not in full-time education), we welcome applications from those that show potential, determination and a drive to succeed.We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Organised with good numerical skills.</li><li>A clear communicator who enjoys working with people</li><li>Customer-focused and keen to learn</li><li>Experienced in using Microsoft Office and IT systems</li><li>Ready to take initiative and manage tasks working to agreed timeframes.</li></ul>If you’re proactive, creative, and want to start a career in transport delivery then we would love to hear from you!Please download the Job profile below for the full details and expectations of this roleAs part of the application process, we would like you to answer the following two questions. Please copy and paste the questions along with your answers into the Personal Statement section of the application form.Question 1<ul><li>What do you consider to be some of your key strengths that will help you within this role?</li></ul>Question 2<ul><li>How do you prioritise tasks when everything seems urgent?</li></ul>Our recruitment processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/support-for-applicants/" target="_blank">Support for applicants - Careers portal</a>We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2 days a week (pro rata for part time) depending on the role and business needs.When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement. You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile. Please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements.We are looking for talented candidates who resonate with our <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/our-values/" target="_blank">core values</a>. Authenticity and honesty in your application is vital to determine whether you are a good fit for the roleWe are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer youPortsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Transport Delivery Assistant

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Child Death Review Hub Co-ordinator/Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP) (Full Time/Fixed Term 14 months covering maternity leave) £40,182 - £42,060&nbsp;per annum &nbsp;

 The Child Death Review Hub covering Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, City and Hackney (WELC) is recruiting for a co-ordinator to join this friendly team, employed by London Borough of Newham based at Newham Dockside. You would be expected to come to the office 1-2 days per week usually Tuesday or Thursday) This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 This is an administrative role to work as part of the Child Death Review (CDR) Hub team to co-ordinate the CDR System, such that the system functions efficiently and effectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 We are looking for candidates who have extensive experience in an administrative role using a digital/online system and have experience of working with public agencies such as local authorities and NHS trusts. &nbsp;You must have excellent administrative and IT skills and be competent with digital systems. You may also be required to work independently at times although you will be well supported with full training. This role requires you to be an integral team member, be motivated and flexible. &nbsp;You will be able to communicate well in a variety of ways and build and maintain good quality, ongoing and one-off, relationships with professionals and their organisations who need to participate in the child death review process. Knowledge and understanding of the Child Death Review process would be useful.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 &nbsp; Whilst experience in this area would be beneficial, as long as you are willing to learn, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge in a specialist area in a challenging yet very important and rewarding role.&nbsp;&nbsp; Needs be able to demonstrate investigation skills and have a questioning attitude for this role. For more information please see full Job Description attached.&nbsp;&nbsp; Please view JD here Closing date 24.11.25 Interviews to be held on Thursday 27th November 2025

 For an informal discussion or to find out more please email Nicola Needham &nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicola.needham@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicola.needham@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;in the first instance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 &nbsp;Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Child Death Review Co-ordinator (fixed Term Contract 14 months)

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Education Sufficiency Team Leader&nbsp;£57,402 to £60,573 per annum&nbsp;Help Build a Fairer Newham&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Newham is a vibrant inner-city borough in the heart of East London with excellent transport links to the rest of the Capital and South-East England. Home to the Olympic Park, the Royal Docks and City Hall, it is also one of the youngest and most diverse councils in the country, with a mission to Build a Fairer Newham for all of its Residents.&nbsp;We are looking for a highly experienced and dynamic individual to join the&nbsp;Education Access and Sufficiency service&nbsp;to ensure that a range of services are in place to enable all children to access a suitable education, including ensuring a sufficient supply of high-quality early years, school and 16-19 places.As the Education Sufficiency team leader, you will be responsible for the production of accurate projections for early years, primary, secondary, SEND and post-16 pupil numbers, ensuring the local authority meets its statutory responsibility of providing sufficient high quality school places.&nbsp;As part of being a senior manager in the Education Sufficiency Team you’ll work to achieve the following Service objectives;&nbsp;<ul><li>To take the operational lead on carrying out complex analysis of the Council’s pupil place planning methodology ensuring best practice in the analysis of relevant data and providing a strategic overview of the methodology used, which will impact on planning and policy development in other Council Departments including SEND, Asset Management, Finance, and Housing.&nbsp;</li><li>You will act as the Council’s specialist key officer for all school-based projections in the Local Authority. and interpret related information to schools including Assistant Directors, Directors, and the DfE.&nbsp;</li><li>To be responsible for the regular review of a comprehensive annual pupil place planning report, analysis of complex data and financial information including providing place planning recommendations in support for the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and Places for All Strategy.&nbsp;</li></ul>This role leads on providing high level and granular analysis of 0-25 SEND provision which is crucial in the delivery and commissioning of additional specialist provision across Newham.To be suitable for this role you need to have a proven experience in pupil place planning and school organisation, with a strong track record of effective analysis and management of complex data, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate information. &nbsp;As well as your technical skills, you will need excellent communication and negotiation skills to build constructive relationships with diverse and large stakeholder groups including early years providers, schools and other local authorities. The ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver within statutory timescales will be key to your success in this role.You should bring a strong understanding of 0-19 education and 0-25 SEND provision, including expert knowledge in school organisation and admissions guidance &amp; legislation&nbsp;Experience of working with Admissions, SEND, and Planning officers is essential, alongside the ability to analyse complex data and produce clear, well-evidenced reports.We are looking for someone with a proactive and collaborative approach, who can combine technical knowledge with a focus on building strong relationships with schools, senior officers within the children and young people’s directorate and key partners.For more information or for a confidential discussion, please contact Ada Egot on 020 3373 8064.Please view JD hereClosing date 05.12.25Additional InformationWe are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Cook - RussetsSalary:Band: 5, £26,473 - £28,239 pa, pro rata (£16,098 - £17,172 for 22.5 hours) plus a 7.5% shift allowance.An average of 22.5 hours per week. Hours will be worked over 2 week rota which may include weekends and bank holidays. Do you love cooking and want to make a real difference in people’s lives by providing nourishing, home-style meals. We are looking for a cook to join our team preparing and serving meals to the residents of our care home.About RussetsRussets provides full time residential care for up to 7 people and respite care for up to 11 people with learning disabilities, in one adapted building. There are 2 flats within the building, one accommodates 4 people and the other accommodates 3 people. The rest of the building providessupportto those people receiving respite care. Respite care is short term.What is the role?As Cook you will be planning and producing a varied and exciting menu which is nutritionally based, including special dietary requirement, whilst managing a set budget. You will be responsible for preparing food on a daily basis with the help of a kitchen assistant and the overall Health and Safety in the kitchen including induction of any new staff.Following the stock ordering process, you will liaise with various suppliers and check with the delivery of supplies whilst arranging appropriate storage. You will report any concerns to the senior team whilst ensuring all kitchen records are kept up to date, and policies and procedures are being followed. In addition, you will be required to organise catering for special events. Who is the person?You will need anadvanced qualification in catering, for example, City and Guilds 701/702 and a basic food hygiene certificate (or be working towards a suitable qualification). You will have experience of ordering stock and the ability to keep within a set budget whilst cooking for a large number of people. You will be required to have a good knowledge of food and nutrition requirements for our specific service, including a good range of special dietary requirements. You will have a knowledge and understanding of food safety including IDDSI and food intolerances or allergies. (IDDSI training will be provided).With good interpersonal and communication skills you will be flexible to enable you to adapt to changing workloads and requirements of the unit, an ability to organise and lead kitchen staff and an understanding of the policy regarding safeguarding vulnerable people.About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures. Additional Information:How to apply: Please read the job profile for the full details of this role. We anonymise applications during application and short listing to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application we ask that you complete a statement which is crucial and is where you must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Our managers will use this information to shortlist your application form and measure your suitability and determine if you have the right skills, abilities and experience that meet the criteria of this role.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Due to minimum salary requirements, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. For more information please visit the UK visa and immigration website.We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800.

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Educational Psychologists Up to £66,748&nbsp; All Soulbury scales plus inner London weighting and SPA points will be honoured Newham is a unique, vibrant, diverse borough located in the heart of East London. Our premises are located at Dockside with easy access to London City Airport and the Olympic Park.&nbsp; We are proud of our inclusive ethos in Newham and determined to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for Newham to be a place where every child and young person enjoys the best possible opportunities in life – through outstanding education and services that ensure no child is left behind. As a consultation service, we prioritise collaboration with parents and other professionals to ensure psychology is accessible to all. If you share our commitment to supporting children and young people’s aspirations, celebrating their achievements and guaranteeing children with SEND get the education, encouragement and support they deserve, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, and be part of our success. There has never been a more exciting time to practice, develop, and grow as an Educational Psychologist in Newham. We are valued and well regarded by schools and services. Ofsted recognised our EPS as an area of strength in Newham. We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm, drive and commitment to promote the wellbeing of all children and young people.&nbsp;We offer a range of work streams through traded services to settings that include mainstream and special schools, colleges, child development service, universities as well as statutory work. EPs develop a diverse portfolio around early intervention strategies, therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, systemic consultation. Our EPs contribute to team developments such as emotion coaching, ELSA training and supervision, reflective supervision and strategic areas such as EBSA, trauma informed practice and critical incident support. Examples of our community commissioned initiatives that may interest you include:

 Thriving Communities –This multi-agency project aims to support inclusion by improving attendance, reducing exclusions and enhancing mental health and well being in young people affected by violence outside their homes.&nbsp;

 Youth Empowerment Service –&nbsp; &nbsp;are partnering with UEL and the EPS to enhance their youth work practice with an emphasis on systemic work and group supervision

 CHAND – our service for Children with Autism in Newham – where ‘Every child deserves to shine’; the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to form a unique picture of the child’s abilities and support needs

 We are seeking&nbsp; Educational Psychologists This is an excellent opportunity for creative and enthusiastic EP who is committed to inclusion, working with others, using psychology to improve experiences and outcomes for children, young people and their families Newham EPs can offer successful candidates&nbsp; <ul><li>career progression opportunities as well as</li> <li>a retention package which includes: an extra increment annually in addition to the annual increment</li> </ul> We welcome applications from experienced, newly qualified and EPs in training, full and part time availability considered (at least 0.6 fte). Applicants must be professionally qualified and be registered with the HCPC or in year 2 or 3 of a recognised training course and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities as we continue to build an EPS team that can reflect the diversity of the population we are working with. OUR OFFER <ul><li>We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. ‘Newham Together' - a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust.</li> <li>An excellent induction package</li> <li>Excellent supervision</li> <li>Excellent, ring fenced CPD opportunities</li> <li>Excellent office facilities</li> <li>Dedicated admin support</li> <li>Flexible/hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home using Smarter Newham technology</li> <li>Comprehensive IT support</li> <li>A competitive package&nbsp;</li> <li>A strong focus on team wellbeing</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension, relocation allowance.</li> </ul> If appointed you will deliver evidence-based, high quality psychological services to children, young people and families. You will share our commitment to integrated working, delivering targeted interventions to the highest standards.&nbsp; If you would like to discuss these roles further please contact <a href="mailto:valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk</a>, <a href="mailto:Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To apply for the role, please visit our recruitment website:&nbsp; Educational Psychologist - Newham Candidate Experience Site Careers (oraclecloud.com) Please view JD here Closing date 20/12/25 Additional Inform<a href="https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/8869/educational-psychologist" target="_blank">https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/8869/educational-psychologist</a>ation We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Specialist Domestic Abuse Assessment and Prevention OfficerA 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!The Role:<ul><li>Join Liverpool City Council’s Housing Solutions Service as a Domestic Abuse Assessment and Prevention Officer and make a lasting impact in the lives of those most in need&nbsp;</li><li>In this vital, female-specific role, as a Domestic Abuse Assessment and Prevention Officer you will provide specialist, compassionate support to individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse who are at risk of homelessness</li><li>As the Domestic Abuse Assessment and Prevention Officer you will assess housing needs, develop personalised housing plans, and work within the framework of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Housing Act 1996, and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 to ensure every client receives safe, timely, and appropriate housing solutions</li><li>As a key advocate for survivors, in the Assessment and Prevention role, you will collaborate with internal teams, housing providers, and external agencies to deliver coordinated, victim-centred support</li><li>The Domestic Abuse Assessment and Prevention Officer work will be instrumental in safeguarding vulnerable individuals, you will be promoting recovery, and preventing homelessness through informed decision-making, risk assessment, and strategic partnership working.&nbsp;If you're passionate about making a difference and committed to equality, safety, and empowerment, we want to hear from you</li></ul>This post is open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the need to work in environments such as shelters, female-only housing and spaces supporting vulnerable women.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 on Tuesday 2 December 2025 Shortlisting date: Wednesday 3 December 2025 Interview date: mid-to-late December 2025 Interview type: face-to-face interviewWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Jane Scales at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jane.scales@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">jane.scales@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Specialist Domestic Abuse Assessment and Prevention Officer

Are you passionate about ensuring safe, compliant, and well-maintained homes? Do you have the leadership skills to drive excellence in housing asset compliance? This role focuses on statutory building safety compliance across housing assets, so you will play a pivotal role in protecting residents and delivering high-quality housing services.Reporting to the Head of Housing Assets, you will lead our Housing Compliance Team in managing statutory building safety across our housing portfolio. This includes oversight of:Fire safety, gas, electrical systems, water hygiene, lifts, and asbestos Implementation of cyclical testing and servicing programmes Procurement and contract management for compliance services Ensuring health &amp; safety and regulatory compliance across all housing stock Maintaining accurate statutory records and databases Conducting site inspections, preparing reports, and responding to complaints, FOIs, and disrepair claims.You will also be responsible for managing additional systems such as access control, CCTV, emergency power, and disability aids ensuring all installations are safe, certified, and fit for purpose.In order to thrive in this role you will already have proven experience in housing compliance or building services and have: Proven experience of managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors Excellent knowledge of statutory regulations and health &amp; safety standards A relevant qualification (e.g., HNC/HND in Building Studies) and professional membership (e.g., CIBSE, RICS, MCIOB) Membership of a professional body (e.g., CIBSE, RICS, MCIOB)Experience with housing compliance systems like True Compliance is a plus.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Paul Ingram, Head of Housing Assets on 01233 330428 Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/0lnhq14u/7152a-housing-safety-and-compliance-manager-nov-2025-new-jf.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a>When Applying - please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community





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Ashford Borough Council

Housing Safety and Compliance Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER17.75 hours per weekMain site Southwell Leisure CentreTemporary contract to 31st March 2026Relief positions - 1 at Blidworth, Dukeries and Newark. NS 8 – £30,060 - £31,586 pro rata £16.08 - £16.90 per hour Are you ready to take a step to the next level? An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of our vibrant and enthusiastic operations management team at Active4Today! As an Operations Manager, you will have the chance to work primarily at Southwell Leisure Centre however opportunities for working at Blidworth, Dukeries and Newark may also be possible. You'll be part of our friendly and experienced team, offering sports and leisure facilities to our community. We’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Your experience doesn't have to be in the leisure industry – if you have a knack for delivering exceptional service and a genuine interest in sports and leisure, we want to hear from you!As an Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our customers have an outstanding experience every time they visit. You will be part of a dedicated team, managing facilities and staff to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment. Your responsibilities will include overseeing swimming teachers, leisure attendants, cleaners, and coaches, as well as providing ongoing training and performance management.What we offer: In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a fantastic package of benefits:<ul><li>Discounted access: Enjoy our fitness and children’s membership packages at a reduced rate.</li><li>Generous pension scheme: Benefit from an 18.6% employer contribution to our contributory pension scheme.</li><li>Employee training programme: Unlock your potential with our comprehensive training programmes, including the Leisure Duty Manager Level 3 course.</li></ul>Ready to join us? If you're excited about this opportunity and want to learn more, we’d love to have an informal chat with you. Please contact Andy Nelson at 01636 655780.Applications must be submitted through the iTrent web recruitment portal using the following link <a href="https://ce0799li.webitrent.com/ce0799li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=3373962BPM" target="_blank">ITrent Web Recruitment Portal</a>. Your application should address the ‘Essential’ criteria set out in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. Applicants are also encouraged to set out how they address any relevant ‘Desirable’ criteria.Interview date to be confirmed.





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Newark & Sherwood District Council

Operations Manager

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself supporting leaders to make confident, well-informed decisions?Can you use your governance expertise to drive transparency, accountability, and excellence?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Governor Services Team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Governor Development Advisor to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.About the Role:As a Governor Development Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of governance across Southwark’s schools. You will act as a trusted advisor to governors, senior leaders, and boards, supporting effective decision-making and promoting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.In this varied and rewarding role, you will:<ul><li>Support Boards and Committees by organising meetings, preparing agendas, and producing accurate, timely minutes that clearly capture key decisions and actions.</li><li>Manage Governance Frameworks, maintaining policies, procedures, and statutory records to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Provide Expert Governance Advice on best practice, risk management, and regulatory changes to support informed strategic decisions.</li><li>Coordinate Information and Reporting, ensuring stakeholders have clear, accessible, and compliant documentation.</li><li>Encourage Training and Development, supporting governors and senior leaders with induction, CPD, and ongoing governance training.</li><li>Drive Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance governance processes and embed a culture of good governance across all settings.</li><li>Support the Traded Service, providing high-quality, timely, and responsive services to schools and governing boards.</li></ul>About You:We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can balance technical expertise with excellent interpersonal skills. You’ll be confident advising senior leaders and boards, and skilled at maintaining strong relationships across diverse stakeholders.Essential qualities and skills:<ul><li>Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, statutory requirements, and best practice.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to produce clear minutes and reports.</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Analytical mindset to interpret regulation, assess risk, and provide sound recommendations.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</li><li>Ability to build positive and productive relationships at all levels.</li><li>Adaptability and confidence working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A professional qualification in governance, company secretarial practice, or related discipline.</li><li>Experience supporting boards or committees within a complex organisation.</li><li>Familiarity with digital governance tools and systems.</li></ul>About the Team:You’ll be joining the experienced and highly regarded Governor Services Team, part of the Education division within Southwark’s Children’s and Families Directorate. We are dedicated to strengthening school governance across the borough by providing expert advice, development, and high-quality traded services.<ul><li>You will report directly to the Head of Governor Services.</li><li>The role is flexible, offering a blend of home working, office working, and school-based meetings.</li></ul>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Donna-Marie Muir at <a href="mailto:donna-marie.muir@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">donna-marie.muir@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>Governor meetings are primarily held outside normal working hours, with around 60 meetings per year for this role.</li><li>This is a part-time role.</li><li>Enhanced DBS required</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 19th December 2025Shortlisting date/s: 5th January 2026Interview date/s: 13th January 2026The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2660741&amp;ptId=109679" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Governor Development Advisor

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £25,989 – £26,824 a year pro rata Hours per week: 32.5 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;As a Driver Assistant within the Passenger Transport Team (PTU), you’ll play a vital role in delivering this service. You’ll be responsible for the safe transportation of children and vulnerable adults, driving a range of vehicles and assisting passengers on designated routes. Your work will ensure that every journey is completed safely, comfortably, and with care.This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys driving, working with people, and making a difference in their community.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Safely transport passengers, including children and vulnerable adults, to and from schools, day centres, and other establishments.</li><li>Carry out daily vehicle checks, refuelling, and cleaning of the vehicle’s interior and exterior to ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.</li><li>Ensure passengers are safely assisted on and off the vehicle, using specialist equipment as required.</li><li>Communicate courteously and clearly with parents, carers, colleagues, and passengers.</li><li>Exercise initiative and sound judgement in emergency situations, such as vehicle breakdowns or passenger illness.</li><li>Adapt to changes in schedule and work hours to accommodate service needs or delays.</li><li>Maintain accurate records in line with Council procedures and statutory requirements.</li><li>Promote equality, inclusion, and respect for all service users.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You’ll be a responsible and caring individual who takes pride in providing excellent service and ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers. You’ll have experience of driving vehicles larger than cars and working with the public, demonstrating patience, empathy, and professionalism at all times.Essential Skills, Knowledge &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Full, current Category D1 driving licence and successful completion of an independent driving assessment.</li><li>Experience of driving vehicles larger than cars.</li><li>Experience of working with people or the general public.</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully, and politely with a wide range of people.</li><li>Good knowledge of daily vehicle checks, basic maintenance, and traffic regulations.</li><li>Ability to act appropriately and use initiative in emergencies.</li><li>Physically able to undertake heavy lifting when required.</li><li>Flexibility to adjust working hours to meet service demands.</li><li>Awareness of equality and diversity, and ability to recognise forms of discrimination.</li><li>Must be over 23 years old (for insurance purposes).</li></ul>Training &amp; Development: You’ll be required and supported to attend regular training as part of your role, including but not limited to:<ul><li>Safeguarding Adults &amp; Children</li><li>Autism and Dementia Awareness</li><li>First Aid</li><li>GDPR and Data Protection</li><li>Contextual Safeguarding, FGM &amp; Radicalisation</li><li>MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme)</li><li>PATS (Passenger Assistant Training Scheme)</li><li>Any other training deemed necessary to deliver the service safely and effectively</li></ul>Why Work for Luton Council?Working for Luton Council means making a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a caring and committed team ensuring that our most vulnerable residents travel safely and with dignity.We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Regular, high-quality training and professional development.</li><li>Supportive and friendly team environment.</li><li>Opportunities to contribute to your local community.</li></ul>Ready to make a difference? If you’re a responsible driver with a caring nature and a commitment to safety, we’d love to hear from you.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;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. 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 - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - 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 - 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=1661090&amp;ptId=12057" target="_blank">download: Driver Assistant JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1661091&amp;ptId=12057" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Driver/Passenger Assistant (Part Time)

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £25,989 – £26,824 a year pro rata Hours per week: 27.5 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;As a Driver Assistant within the Passenger Transport Team (PTU), you’ll play a vital role in delivering this service. You’ll be responsible for the safe transportation of children and vulnerable adults, driving a range of vehicles and assisting passengers on designated routes. Your work will ensure that every journey is completed safely, comfortably, and with care.This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys driving, working with people, and making a difference in their community.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Safely transport passengers, including children and vulnerable adults, to and from schools, day centres, and other establishments.</li><li>Carry out daily vehicle checks, refuelling, and cleaning of the vehicle’s interior and exterior to ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.</li><li>Ensure passengers are safely assisted on and off the vehicle, using specialist equipment as required.</li><li>Communicate courteously and clearly with parents, carers, colleagues, and passengers.</li><li>Exercise initiative and sound judgement in emergency situations, such as vehicle breakdowns or passenger illness.</li><li>Adapt to changes in schedule and work hours to accommodate service needs or delays.</li><li>Maintain accurate records in line with Council procedures and statutory requirements.</li><li>Promote equality, inclusion, and respect for all service users.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You’ll be a responsible and caring individual who takes pride in providing excellent service and ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers. You’ll have experience of driving vehicles larger than cars and working with the public, demonstrating patience, empathy, and professionalism at all times.Essential Skills, Knowledge &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Full, current Category D1 driving licence and successful completion of an independent driving assessment.</li><li>Experience of driving vehicles larger than cars.</li><li>Experience of working with people or the general public.</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully, and politely with a wide range of people.</li><li>Good knowledge of daily vehicle checks, basic maintenance, and traffic regulations.</li><li>Ability to act appropriately and use initiative in emergencies.</li><li>Physically able to undertake heavy lifting when required.</li><li>Flexibility to adjust working hours to meet service demands.</li><li>Awareness of equality and diversity, and ability to recognise forms of discrimination.</li><li>Must be over 23 years old (for insurance purposes).</li></ul>Training &amp; Development: You’ll be required and supported to attend regular training as part of your role, including but not limited to:<ul><li>Safeguarding Adults &amp; Children</li><li>Autism and Dementia Awareness</li><li>First Aid</li><li>GDPR and Data Protection</li><li>Contextual Safeguarding, FGM &amp; Radicalisation</li><li>MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme)</li><li>PATS (Passenger Assistant Training Scheme)</li><li>Any other training deemed necessary to deliver the service safely and effectively</li></ul>Why Work for Luton Council?Working for Luton Council means making a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a caring and committed team ensuring that our most vulnerable residents travel safely and with dignity.We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Regular, high-quality training and professional development.</li><li>Supportive and friendly team environment.</li><li>Opportunities to contribute to your local community.</li></ul>Ready to make a difference? If you’re a responsible driver with a caring nature and a commitment to safety, we’d love to hear from you.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;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. 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 - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - 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 - 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=1661084&amp;ptId=12056" target="_blank">download: Driver Assistant JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1661085&amp;ptId=12056" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Driver/Passenger Assistant (Term Time)

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £25,989 – £26,824 a year pro rata Hours per week: 30 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;At Luton Council, we have a statutory duty to ensure that eligible residents are provided with safe, reliable, and suitable travel arrangements. Our Passenger Transport Team (PTU) plays a vital role in delivering this essential service to some of the most vulnerable people in our community.As a Passenger Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of this operation — ensuring passengers are supported, comfortable, and cared for during their journeys between home, school, or other designated sites. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference every day.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Provide onboard care and supervision for passengers, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults.</li><li>Assist passengers in safely boarding and leaving vehicles, using appropriate equipment and lifting aids where necessary (training provided).</li><li>Communicate clearly and compassionately with parents, carers, colleagues, and passengers to ensure smooth and safe journeys.</li><li>Respond appropriately and calmly to emergencies, using your initiative to ensure passenger safety.</li><li>Work flexibly to accommodate journey delays or changes in transport schedules.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re looking for someone who is caring, reliable, and committed to safeguarding others. You’ll be able to:<ul><li>Communicate effectively and courteously with the public, including young and elderly passengers.</li><li>Demonstrate understanding of equality and diversity, recognising and challenging discrimination where appropriate.</li><li>Work well independently and as part of a team, maintaining professionalism in all interactions.</li><li>Undertake physical aspects of the role, including assisting passengers with mobility needs (following training).</li></ul>Previous experience working with people or within a caring/public-facing role is highly desirable.Training &amp; DevelopmentLuton Council is committed to continuous learning and development. As part of your role, you’ll receive regular training in key areas, including:<ul><li>Safeguarding Adults &amp; Children</li><li>Dementia Awareness</li><li>Autism Awareness</li><li>First Aid</li><li>Contextual Safeguarding, FGM &amp; Radicalisation</li><li>GDPR</li><li>Passenger Assistant Training Scheme (PATS)</li><li>And any additional training relevant to the service</li></ul>Why Work for Us?Joining Luton Council means being part of a supportive team that truly values the contribution you make to the community. You’ll enjoy:<ul><li>A rewarding role with real purpose</li><li>Ongoing professional development</li><li>Inclusive and supportive working environment</li></ul>Apply TodayIf you’re compassionate, dependable, and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a difference to the lives of Luton’s residents every day.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;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. 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 - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - 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 - 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=1661109&amp;ptId=12059" target="_blank">download: Passenger Assistant JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1661110&amp;ptId=12059" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Passenger Assistant (Part time)

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £25,989 – £26,824 a year pro rata Hours per week: 25 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;At Luton Council, we have a statutory duty to ensure that eligible residents are provided with safe, reliable, and suitable travel arrangements. Our Passenger Transport Team (PTU) plays a vital role in delivering this essential service to some of the most vulnerable people in our community.As a Passenger Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of this operation — ensuring passengers are supported, comfortable, and cared for during their journeys between home, school, or other designated sites. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference every day.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Provide onboard care and supervision for passengers, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults.</li><li>Assist passengers in safely boarding and leaving vehicles, using appropriate equipment and lifting aids where necessary (training provided).</li><li>Communicate clearly and compassionately with parents, carers, colleagues, and passengers to ensure smooth and safe journeys.</li><li>Respond appropriately and calmly to emergencies, using your initiative to ensure passenger safety.</li><li>Work flexibly to accommodate journey delays or changes in transport schedules.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re looking for someone who is caring, reliable, and committed to safeguarding others. You’ll be able to:<ul><li>Communicate effectively and courteously with the public, including young and elderly passengers.</li><li>Demonstrate understanding of equality and diversity, recognising and challenging discrimination where appropriate.</li><li>Work well independently and as part of a team, maintaining professionalism in all interactions.</li><li>Undertake physical aspects of the role, including assisting passengers with mobility needs (following training).</li></ul>Previous experience working with people or within a caring/public-facing role is highly desirable.Training &amp; DevelopmentLuton Council is committed to continuous learning and development. As part of your role, you’ll receive regular training in key areas, including:<ul><li>Safeguarding Adults &amp; Children</li><li>Dementia Awareness</li><li>Autism Awareness</li><li>First Aid</li><li>Contextual Safeguarding, FGM &amp; Radicalisation</li><li>GDPR</li><li>Passenger Assistant Training Scheme (PATS)</li><li>And any additional training relevant to the service</li></ul>Why Work for Us?Joining Luton Council means being part of a supportive team that truly values the contribution you make to the community. You’ll enjoy:<ul><li>A rewarding role with real purpose</li><li>Ongoing professional development</li><li>Inclusive and supportive working environment</li></ul>Apply TodayIf you’re compassionate, dependable, and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a difference to the lives of Luton’s residents every day.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;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. 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 - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - 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 - 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=1661099&amp;ptId=12058" target="_blank">download: Passenger Assistant JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1661101&amp;ptId=12058" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Passenger Assistant (Term Time)

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term / Secondment (until 31st March 2026) We are seeking a passionate and driven professional to take on the role of Permanency Lead, a position at the heart of our work to ensure that children and young people achieve timely, appropriate and lasting permanency. This is a pivotal role within Children’s Social Care, promoting best practice across all operational teams, reporting performance to senior leaders and working with external partners including Foster East and Adopt East.You will lead on embedding permanency within our service, ensuring that the Council’s statutory responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children are consistently delivered. As part of this, you will oversee high-quality permanency planning meetings, strengthen early planning approaches such as foster to adopt and concurrency planning, and ensure that permanency decisions and placements are timely, child-centred and robust.The role involves direct line management of the Life Story Work Coordinator and the Improvement Case Manager, as well as dotted line responsibility for adoption family finders and the Fostering and Permanency Panel administrator. You will act as advisor to the Panel, providing professional guidance and quality assurance for the work presented. Alongside this, you will develop innovative approaches to finding and supporting permanent families, drawing on research, best practice and meaningful consultation with children, carers and adoptive parents.This is a varied and influential role that combines leadership, practice development and partnership working. You will contribute to shaping policy, practice and innovation in permanency, ensuring that looked after children, foster carers, special guardians and adoptive families all have a voice in shaping our services.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a skilled and motivated social work professional with substantial post-qualifying experience in child and family social work, including child protection, care proceedings and permanency. You will hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Your deep understanding of current legislation, national standards and best practice in fostering and adoption will be essential to your success in this role.You will be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in permanency practice, combined with the ability to coach, mentor and inspire colleagues. Strong organisational skills are vital, as is the capacity to balance complex and conflicting demands while maintaining a clear focus on the needs of children. Your communication and negotiation skills will enable you to influence and persuade at a senior level, build strong relationships with internal and external partners, and ensure that the child’s voice remains at the centre of permanency planning.We are seeking someone who can think and plan strategically while also delivering at an operational level. You will be committed to driving high standards of professional practice, leading by example and promoting innovation in permanency support and family finding. Above all, you will share our commitment to ensuring that every child and young person can grow up in a safe, stable and loving environment.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;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. 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 - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - 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 - 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=1632737&amp;ptId=12055" target="_blank">download: PREF105385 202504 M5 Permanency Lead .pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1632738&amp;ptId=12055" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Permanency Lead

We are recruiting for a Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join our Initial Assessment Team in Adult Social Care. If you are passionate about supporting adults to meet their desired outcomes and are committed to providing an efficient and effective service, with at least two years of management experience, we would love to hear from you.In this role, you will:<ul> <li> provide supervision to 6-8 staff members, social workers, occupational therapists and first response officers </li> <li> cover aspects of duty for the team, assign cases and prioritise case allocations </li> <li> support the team manager to deliver a proficient service to the residents of tower hamlets. </li> <li> liaising with other teams </li></ul>About You We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:<ul> <li> registration with Social Work England </li> <li> Qualified Social Work background </li> <li> Managerial experience </li> <li> Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community. </li></ul>Our Benefits<ul> <li> Competitive salary plus allowances </li> <li> Local Government Pension Scheme membership. </li> <li> Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas. </li> <li> Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance. </li> <li> Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans). </li> <li> Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways. </li></ul> BenefitsTower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.





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London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Social Work Senior 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 Team:The pay and pensions service is part of the wider HR Operations Department based at the DCBL Stadium in Widnes. The team supports the efficient operation of the Council’s payroll, with two monthly payrolls for over 4,500 employees, including more than 1500 working in schools and on other external payrolls.Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, the Pay and Pensions Service Manager is a key member of the HR leadership team in the Chief Executive’s Delivery Unit.The HR Operations Service is in the middle of an exciting change to a new HR and Payroll System and will be moving from ITrent to Unit4 ERP in the second half of 2026Following the retirement of the current Service Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Team during this time of change and shape its strategic direction whilst ensuring the pay and pensions provision continues to deliver service excellence for the Council and its stakeholders.Your Contributions:As the Pay and Pensions Service Manager, you will manage the performance and direction of the Pay &amp; Pensions Service Team and ensure the provision of effective services to customers in accordance with Council policies and procedures, employment legislation, and HR / payroll established best practice. You will ensure that payroll &amp; pensions service provision and transactional work, including time recording systems, are planned and managed effectively. You will take the lead in the successful and efficient delivery of programmed work and appropriate solutions to support the achievement of business objectives. This includes a leading role in the implementation of a new HR and payroll system due to be introduced in the second half of 2026. You will also ensure continuous improvement of process and procedures. As a member of the HR Operations Leadership Team, you will contribute to the overall management of the HR Operations function. By leading the pay and pensions service you will shape its direction and manage an efficient, effective and responsive service.As the subject matter expert, you will advise, support and assist colleagues, senior leaders, and external stakeholders on complex pay/pensions matters, ensuring required levels of compliance with HMRC/pension provider requirements. You will find proactive resolutions and report these to the Council’s Corporate Management Team where appropriateYou will be a confident, experienced and suitably qualified professional, able to utilise your detailed and extensive knowledge of pay and pensions services. You will have a strong understanding of annual and monthly pension returns processes and have experience of public sector terms and conditions (e.g . Green Book, NHS and Teachers’ Pay).You will be a strong, highly motivated leader and team player with energy and credibility who commands the confidence of colleagues, senior managers, staff and all stakeholders.As well as the essential criteria, listed on the job profile, it would be advantageous if you also possess:<ul><li>Experience of working with public sector terms and conditions of service (e.g. Local Government, NHS, School Teachers)</li><li>Experience of Unit 4 ERP or equivalent system;</li><li>Payroll implementation/testing experience;</li><li>Use of leading business analysis and change tools such as Microsoft Office, Power BI, etc</li></ul>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 with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</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 Halton Borough Council offices </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 Hayley Hamlett, Interim Director of HR and Corporate Affairs on 0151 511 8840.Interviews are expected to take place on 17/18th December 2025.At 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

Pay & Pensions Service Manager 

Job Title: Service Manager - Adoption Service Starting Salary: £61,443 + £7,332 enhanced market payment progressing to £68,775 + £6,666 market enhanced payment per annum. Hours: 37 per week Main Base Location: Rainbow House, St Albans* Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services*The service has teams based at Farnham House Stevenage, Apsley Hemel Hempstead , and Rainbow House, St Albans.The post holder will be expected to spend time with all teams as well as teams based at Apsley and attend relevant meetings at all sites with an average of 2 days office working and remainder home working (dependent on the needs of the service).Occasional travel across Adopt East will be required too. <h4>About the team</h4>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a service manager to manage our 4 adoption teams comprising of 2 adoption assessment teams , a family finding team and an adoption support team as well as our combined fostering and adoption recruitment team to shape the vision of adoption in Hertfordshire.&nbsp;The adoption teams are made of qualified social workers and children’s practitioners, you will supervise the 5 team managers. The teams are well established and motivated to get the best outcomes for children .We have an ambitious service supporting the modernisation agenda in adoption.We support children to maintain relationships with their birth family in a safe and meaningful way and value the contribution of birth relatives, adopted people and adoptive parents to our service development .As part of a regional alliance, Adopt East, we work in collaboration with 7 other local authority partners developing best practice and sharing performance data to optimise outcomes for adoptive families. We are looking for someone with the drive and commitment to lead our adoption service and enable children to live in stable, loving homes.This role will see you work closely with social care teams across children’s services to ensure children have the right care plan in place at the earliest opportunity including ensuring early permanence is considered where appropriate. The post holder will also link with, and support partner agencies across legal, health and education as well as the Agency Decision Maker for adoption.Additionally, you will also have responsibility for our adoption and fostering recruitment team who recruit and support prospective adopters and foster carers start their journey as we as delivering campaigns to support ongoing recruitment.<h4>About the role</h4>Key elements of the role are:<ul><li>Management of 4 adoption team managers comprising of 2 adoption assessment teams , a family finding team and an adoption support team as well as the management of the combined fostering and adoption recruitment team</li><li>Monitoring the ongoing recruitment and training of prospective adopters</li><li>Act as the Adoption Support Services Advisor (ASSA) whose role is to give advice and information to anyone affected by adoption</li><li>Attendance at adoption panel in the absence of the panel advisor.</li><li>Oversight of the assessment of prospective adopters</li><li>Oversight of family finding for children with a plan of adoption as well as tracking children with a parallel plan f adoption</li><li>Oversight of support services for adopted children and their families as well as oversight of adopted adults access to record</li><li>Contribution to wider service developments</li><li>Participation in regional meetings and contribution to service developments that benefit the region.</li><li>Participation in national workstreams and contribute to the modernising of adoption nationally.</li><li>Performance management including oversight of service performance, timeliness, data and resource management to ensure children can achieve permanency in a timely way.</li><li>Working with children’s social work team in a supportive and advisory capacity helping to consider if adoption is in the best interests of a child.</li><li>Financial oversight of a range of budgets as well as financial agreements linked to adoption allowances.</li><li>Ensure that the voice of the adoptee, adopter and birth relative is central to service delivery</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Social work qualified and registered with Social Work England</li><li>At least 3 years post qualifying experience including relevant management experience</li><li>Experience and awareness of the processes involved in assessing and supporting prospective adopters.</li><li>A sound understanding of adoption, adoption legislation and the modernisation of adoption agenda</li><li>Ability to drive across Hertfordshire, Adopt East and occasionally nationally</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Budget management skills</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Experience of working to deadlines</li><li>Data analysis skills</li><li>Ability to develop the support offer for a diverse community of adoptive families</li><li>Visionary leadership skills</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working with adoptive families at a management level</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 HSC14 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careThis is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to continue to shape the future of adoption services in Hertfordshire as well as across Adopt East as we continue our journey of developing our services to meet the evolving needs of our adoption community. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Lynn Knowles (<a href="mailto:lynn.knowles@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynn.knowles@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)&nbsp;informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 12th December - in PersonBenefits 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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Hertfordshire County Council

Service Manager - Adoption Service

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.It's an exciting time to join us - Lewisham is a wave 2 Pathfinder authority and is leading the way on national reforms to social work practice through the Families First for Children programme.&nbsp;INTRODUCTIONAn exciting opportunity is available as a Youth Justice Practitioner in our Integrated Adolescent Service.We are seeking a committed individual &nbsp;to join our dynamic and innovative team, who is passionate about making a difference in children and young people’s lives who have come in to contact with the youth justice system.&nbsp; We thrive on working together to achieve positive outcomes and helping to shape the future of children and young people in our Lewisham borough.&nbsp;What’s the role?As a Youth Justice Practitioner your role will involve applying expertise, knowledge, and professional judgment within the statutory and legislative framework of the youth justice system to prevent offending and reoffending of children and young people.&nbsp; This will include assessment, report preparation, Court work, intervention, case planning and review, as appropriate to the work of the team and service to ensure the effective risk management&nbsp; and safeguarding of the child or young person, the victim and wider community.&nbsp;About YouYou will have proven experience and competency in:<ul> <li>Working within a&nbsp;youth justice,&nbsp;social work, or&nbsp;criminal justice&nbsp;setting.</li> <li>Working within a&nbsp;multi-agency framework, including attending panels, strategy meetings, and case conferences.</li> <li>Assessment,planning, and intervention&nbsp;skills, particularly with children who have complex needs</li> <li>Strong&nbsp;written and verbal communication, including the ability to produce high-quality reports for court and other formal settings.</li> <li>Ability to&nbsp;lead and coordinate&nbsp;multi-agency responses.</li> <li>Motivational interviewing,&nbsp;engagement techniques, and&nbsp;relationship-based practice.</li> <li>Using&nbsp;case management systems&nbsp;and analysing data to inform practice and performance.</li> <li>Strong&nbsp;problem-solving,&nbsp;decision-making, and&nbsp;professional judgement&nbsp;under pressure.</li></ul>What we’re looking forIf you want to work in a thriving borough and our vision connects with your professional values, then we are interested in hearing from you. We are looking for people to join our team who:<ul> <li>value the importance of communication and seeking feedback</li> <li>can inspire and motivate those they work with, manage and lead</li> <li>are committed to developing their skills and expertise to deliver an excellent service&nbsp;</li> <li>are professionally curious and value thinking slowly and calmly in a balanced way</li> <li>work inclusively, collaboratively with others recognising their strengths&nbsp;</li> <li>take responsibility and make a positive contribution by focusing on solutions</li></ul>What’s in it for you?We offer excellent development opportunities, the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous leave entitlement</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies&nbsp;</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans&nbsp;</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships&nbsp;</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>Our permanent and stable senior management team are visible and approachable.&nbsp;Our dedicated workforce team supports professional development across the service so that you will;<ul> <li>be supported through our comprehensive learning and development offer</li> <li>receive regular supervision and appraisal.</li> <li>have a clearly defined career progression pathway with opportunities for professional development at all levels.</li></ul>LocationThe job is primarily based in The Old Town Hall in Catford SE6. There are 2 local train stations 3-5 minutes’ walk from the office, and the train journey from London Bridge is approximately 15 minutes. There are also numerous bus routes that stop right by the office.We operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.Your ApplicationThe recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>&nbsp;- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.&nbsp;Special conditions&nbsp;<ul> <li>The post holder must have a&nbsp;Professional Certificate in effective practice (P.C.E.P.) or equivalent training / experience including a Youth and Community qualification or Social work qualification</li> <li>Occasional evening and weekend working&nbsp;may&nbsp;be required for this post</li> <li>The job is subject to an Enhanced DBS check</li></ul>For an informal discussion about this job, please contact&nbsp;Jennifer&nbsp;Butler:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jennifer.butler@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">jennifer.butler@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Leona Cox:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:leona.cox@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">leona.cox@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click <a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/Youth%20Justice%20Practitioner%20JDPS%201568" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationPlease click&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/Our%20Vision%20and%20Values-CSC" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for our Vision and ValuesPlease click&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/Letter%20from%20the%20Director-CSC" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for the Letter from the DirectorSalary£45,852 - £47,925 per annum (PO2)All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.Creating an Inclusive LewishamA core value of Lewisham Council is to 'draw on the diversity of our communities to create a more inclusive Lewisham'. We believe that freedom from discrimination and equality of opportunity are fundamental rights, and that each person should be valued regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age. Social inclusion lies at the heart of everything we do as a Council in our roles as an employer, a provider of services and a community leader.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>The Council has a dedicated employment support service,&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and an advisor will be in touch with you.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;





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London Borough of Lewisham

Youth Justice Practitioner

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.IntroductionAn exciting opportunity has become available for a Digital Support Apprentice to support Adult Learning Lewisham and The Broadway Theatre with digital marketing.What’s the role?We’re looking for a creative and motivated Digital Support Apprentice to join our dynamic team supporting both Adult Learning Lewisham and The Broadway Theatre in Catford. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital communications while working across two vibrant cultural and educational institutions.You’ll play a key role in keeping our websites fresh and engaging and help develop social media initiatives that connect with our diverse audiences. As well as working with the team at the Broadway to promote and advertise a variety of events.The post holder will also support Adult Learning Lewisham and the Broadway in the creation of high-quality digital assets, across video, photography, for use on the website and, social media, as well as the LED digital boards outside Broadway.Along the way, you will be working towards a Digital Support Technician Level 3 qualification.What’s in it for you?&nbsp;The Digital Support Apprentice will liaise with the web developers and stakeholders from across the business to ensure the new website meets the needs of the service as well as keeping relevant content up to date.&nbsp;The post holder will also support the marketing department in the creation of high-quality digital assets, across video, photography, and copy for use on the website and, social media.Along the way, you will be working towards a Digital Support Technician Level 3 qualification.Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies&nbsp;</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans&nbsp;</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships&nbsp;</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we’re looking for&nbsp;<ul> <li>Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail.</li> <li>Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) or a willingness to learn.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.</li></ul>Location&nbsp;The post is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, The Broadway Theatre, Catford, and the Brockley Rise Adult Education Centre, but you may be required to work from any of our centres depending on service needSpecial conditionsThe recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>&nbsp;- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully.Further informationFor an informal discussion, please contact Selina Eldridge at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Selina.Eldridge@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Selina.Eldridge@lewisham.gov.uk</a>For more information about our Apprenticeships at Lewisham contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Apprenticeships@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Apprenticeships@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click here to view the&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/Digital%20Support%20Apprentice%20JD" target="_blank">Job Description</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/AdultLearningDigitalSupportApprenticeApplicationQuestions" target="_blank">Application Questions</a>Salary£27,010 per annum (LLW)Diversity&nbsp;Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>&nbsp;The Council has a dedicated employment support service,&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and an advisor will be in touch with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;





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Digital Support Apprentice

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.The Role:As part of our commitment to develop the public health workforce, Lewisham Council Public Health team is recruiting for one full time Public Health Practitioner Apprentice to join the team on a fixed term contract (36 months).During this time the apprentices will be supported to work on a wide range of public health projects which will enable them to achieve their learning and development goals. They will gain a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from the University of East London and be eligible to apply for UKPHR Public Health Practitioner registration.About you:We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in public health to join the team.You will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (e.g. 2 A levels) and a minimum of a GCSE Grade 4/C in Mathematics and English or equivalent (e.g. level 2).&nbsp;Applicants should not hold a degree in public health or any other degree nor should they already be working towards public health professional registration (such as UKPHR Practitioner).The successful candidate must be ready to start the role in mid-January 2026.To be eligible for apprenticeship funding (which funds the university tuition fees) candidate must meet one of the criteria in the&nbsp;<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6875204b55c4bd0544dcae08/Apprenticeship_funding_rules_2025_to_2026_v2.pdf" target="_blank">Apprenticeship funding rules 2025 to 2026</a>The apprentices will be required to attend the University of East London once a week.What’s in it for you?&nbsp;Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies&nbsp;</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans&nbsp;</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships&nbsp;</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>Location&nbsp;The job is primarily based in&nbsp;Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>&nbsp;- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.Additional detailsAs part of the application you will be asked to provide a written statement outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the criteria set out in the person specification of the job description. Candidates will be scored on the extent to which they demonstrate each of the shortlisting criteria (marked S), and so are encouraged to explicitly refer to how they meet these criteria.Further Information:<a href="https://ukphr.org/2-public-health-practitioner-integrated-degree-apprenticeship/" target="_blank">Public Health Practitioner (integrated degree) Apprenticeship - UK Public Health Register (ukphr.org)</a>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.For further information or an informal discussion regarding the apprenticeship, please contact <a href="mailto:kerry.lonergan@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">kerry.lonergan@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click <a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/Public%20Health%20Apprentice%20Aug%2025%20JD%20FINAL" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£34,863.00- £35,892.00 per annum (Scale 5)N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>&nbsp;The Council has a dedicated employment support service,&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and an advisor will be in touch with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;





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Apprentice Public Health Practitioner

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.Introduction&nbsp;Maingrade EP working in the Virtual School:&nbsp;We are looking to employ a permanent member of staff to provide Relationally Safe School training and individual child casework support for children with a social worker. &nbsp;You will be working in the Virtual School and reporting to our Senior Specialist EP based in the Virtual School.&nbsp; You would be part of the core EP Team and receive CPD, line management and supervision.&nbsp; This is an already established role in the Virtual School, and we see it as an exciting opportunity for any qualified EP who is looking to a) build depth and skills in CLA and the wider remit of the Virtual School, and b) is passionate about training in relational practices in schools.What’s the role?In Lewisham our EPs work at all levels of the system (organisation, group, individual) to carry out the five functions of an EP (Consultation, Assessment, Intervention, Training, and Research)You will be an EP working in the Virtual School, but with regular contact with the core EP Team. &nbsp;Through your application of psychological critical thinking skills you will facilitate reflection and reflexivity, enable adults to connect their knowledge and skills to their practice, and&nbsp; challenge the status quo leading to a change in practice. &nbsp;You will be using the Psychological application of implementation science: bridging the gap between research and real-world practice in education settings. You will be using psychological application of implementation science&nbsp;to bridge the gap between research and real-world practice in education settings, and you will be providing psychological safety&nbsp;to provide emotional containment and promote the good wellbeing of educators, parents/carers, children and young people.What’s in it for you?Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>You will have the opportunity to work with two innovative teams in the local authority the EP team and our Specialist Teacher Teams, and our Virtual School. &nbsp;This will enable you to have more experience of multi-agency working and provide you with greater insights and experience in the are of children with social workers and children who are looked after by the local authority as corporate parent.What we’re looking forAn EP committed to the personal and professional work involved in becoming an actively anti-racist Lewisham EP. &nbsp;You will demonstrate your commitment to this by identifying your own development needs in this area and pro-actively taking up the support on offer in Lewisham EP team. &nbsp;You will want to make your EP practice in the field robust and effective when tackling institutional racism.An EP who is committed to learning about the work of the Virtual School and how it supports children looked after (Corporate Parent) and children who have social workers. You will be able to manage both compassion and resilience in the face of working for children who are in complex situations. &nbsp;You will be an excellent team member who can manage the inter-professional differences that multi-agency working implies.An EP who enjoys engaging in adult learning training. &nbsp;You will be experienced in training staff teams, staff groups, and excellent in your planning and organisation skills. &nbsp;You will be knowledgeable about how to implement training into practice.LocationThe job is primarily based in Kaleidoscope, 32 Rushey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4JF a children's developmental centre in Rushey Green/Catford area, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office, in education settings, and from home on a regular basis. &nbsp;There will be times when you will visit children out of the borough of Lewisham.Special conditions<ul> <li>You must be a qualified educational psychologist with HCPC registration</li> <li>You will sometimes need to travel outside of the borough to visit children/education settings</li> <li>The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check</li></ul>The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>&nbsp;- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Amanda Davidson, Senior Specialist EP,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:amanda.davidson@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">amanda.davidson@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/MaingradeEducationalPsychologist181125" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£51,893 - £61,664 per annum &nbsp;(Soulbury A 5 - 10 +3 SPA) + Soulbury London Allowance £4,328.21 per annum.&nbsp;Starting salary will be increased inline with any increases established in the Soulbury Agreement for 2025.N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>&nbsp;The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. 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We are currently recruiting for a Financial Assessment Officer to determine service user contributions for community and residential care services and personal budgets and identify potential welfare benefit entitlement. To work out contributions in line with the Council’s Fairer Charging Policies, Charging Regulations and Accommodation Guidelines, Care Act 2014, Third Party Policy and offer practical assistance and advice with the relevant welfare benefit claim processes. Conduct financial assessments and annual reviews under the Council’s Charging Policies, by visit and through desk-based work, in accordance with defined legislation, procedures and timescales so that the Council may correctly charge for social services care packages. To maximise income for the local authority by advising, processing and monitoring of Deferred Payment Agreements as required for users of chargeable social care services as set out within the Councils’ Deferred Payment Policy scheme. Provide a service advising clients, providers through all forms of communication with regards to their financial assessment including client complaints and appeals and complex cases, such as deprivation, disability related expenditure and safeguarding cases.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>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.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profilePrevious unsuccessful applicants need not apply Equal Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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