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Introduction
Discover 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.
Are you passionate about housing and helping clients with their homeless journey? Do you have the skills and knowledge to make a difference in our temporary accommodation service? You could be at the forefront of shaping strategies that make a difference to our clients in temporary accommodation.
What’s the role?
Housing Services Directorate is looking to appoint an Accommodation Assessment &amp; Lettings Team Leader to manage a team of six Accommodation Assessment &amp; Lettings Officers responsible for offering suitable accommodation under S188 and S193 duties. Successful management of this service area will ensure we deliver a high quality, customer-focused approach to our applicants eligible for homelessness assistance and continuous improvement and efficiency in the service delivery. In addition, you will ensure officers complete S208, enforce offer of suitable accommodation, correctly undertake the discharge of duty and complete all other tasks relevant to their role.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
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<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>
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What we’re looking for
We are seeking an experienced Accommodation Assessment &amp; Lettings Team Leader with a good working knowledge of managing a team responsible for offering accommodation under S188 and S193, Part 6 &amp; 7 of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002 and Localism Act 2011 and its application. You must have knowledge and understanding of the activities, functions and processes involved in offering suitable accommodation under S188 and S193 as well as issuing discharge of duty decisions.
In return, we will offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
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<li>working knowledge of S188 and S193 &amp; Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996</li>
<li>understanding of the processes involved in issuing discharge of duty decisions</li>
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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.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Abdul Hamid on 07385 226267
Salary
£47,628 - £49,638 per annum (P03)
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.
Diversity
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 <a href="http://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, <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 <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.
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As a HR Assistant, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of different areas of HR, from employee relations to recruitment, training and absence management. Working in one of our Service areas, you’ll provide a tailored administrative service to our staff and build up your HR experience.
You’ll get involved in the day to day running of the Council from supporting with sickness absence management and recruitment to taking notes at meetings and assisting with employee relations cases.
Sevenoaks District Council is unique in creating a people-first approach which was recognised through the re-awarding of our Investors in People Platinum status. With a strong focus on development, you’ll benefit from the wide variety of experience within our team, and you’ll have the opportunity to determine in which HR discipline your passion lies.
This role is ideally suited to a graduate, school leaver or administrator looking to develop their HR career.
Previous applicants need not apply 
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG and our Dunbrik Depot, Sundridge, TN14 6EP. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days)
Do you want to know more about the role? 
For further details on the role, please see the job description or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dorota Pajsert, HR Change Manager, on 01732 227092.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 2nd September 2025
Interviews: 30th September 2025

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Job Title:&nbsp;Payroll and Pensions Administrator&nbsp;
Location:&nbsp;Islington, London, (Around a 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington station) Hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office and service visits regularly across London, Brighton, Luton, Bedford, Kent, and Liverpool. Once a month, the full People and Culture team have a collaborative office day on a Monday.&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, with some flexibility around these hours as required.
About the role
Our People and Culture team are hiring a Payroll and Pensions Administrator to join the team to support with ensuring our staff are paid efficiently, accurately, and on time. You will play a pivotal part of the team to support with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll for all, coordinating effective and efficient end-to-end payroll and pensions administration, plus any additional relevant activities. You will utilise the tools and resources available to ensure we meet the needs of all our stakeholders and comply with legal matters. The role will further include:
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<li>Taking ownership of administrative tasks in the payroll and pensions process, being the point of contact for enquiries in this area.</li>
<li>Supporting the administrative process of payroll and pensions, including with the database/system, ensure that any problems are identified with the relevant departments for effective resolution.</li>
<li>Ensure Full Payment Submissions (FPS) within tight deadlines and process for all adaptations are carried out in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Support relevant colleagues to ensure the correct payments, reports, and returns are made to HMRC, pension providers, and other bodies.</li>
<li>Work in collaboration with functions within the organisation to ensure consistency of information and process.</li>
<li>Ensure all data and reporting is updated in a timely manner across the relevant databases on a regular basis and fit the needs of the business.</li>
</ul>
In this role, you will report to the Payroll and Pensions Manager, working alongside the wider People and Culture team which includes the Generalist team, Talent Acquisition team, Workforce Development, and Talent Development team. As a team, we all have our strengths and individual qualities and interests, we support each other wherever possible and have a collaborative working culture. Once a month, we meet as a team and come together for a fun activity and collaborative working.
About you
We are looking for someone who is methodical and intuitive, with a detail oriented outlook to tasks, with the ability to take ownership of projects and workflows, using your skills, knowledge and materials to provide an excellent service. We are looking for someone who can work in a fast paced environment, able to work with conflicting priorities, whilst maintaining a high level professional service. We look for personable characteristics, someone who can get along well with others and is approachable. As a team we have individual interests and share a sense of humour, we try bring an element of enjoyment to our workplace when we can! You will have a real passion for what we do as an organisation, and be driven to work within the charity sector which transforms lives through empowering change.&nbsp;
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<li>Experience in a similar role, taking on similar responsibilities in payroll capacity</li>
<li>Experience in providing a high level of quality administration and customer support (internal or external customers)</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience using a payroll systems is desirable</li>
<li>Good understanding of HMRC requirements, including Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), statutory maternity and paternity pay</li>
<li>Experience of providing a high level of numerical administration and communications, commensurate to the level of the role</li>
<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, competent knowledge in Microsoft, including Word, Excel, and Outlook</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to attend regular visits to our different service locations</li>
<li>Working knowledge and understanding of payroll, pensions and other relevant laws and external policies commensurate to the level of the role.</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
</ul>
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Payroll and Pension Administrator

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Are you a compassionate and skilled&nbsp;Social&nbsp;Worker with a heart for advocacy, empathy and connection? Do you believe in the power of truly being there for people during life’s most profound moments? If so, we’d love to meet you.
We are currently seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Family and Individual Support Services team at the hospice. This is a unique and deeply rewarding role, working alongside a vibrant multidisciplinary team including Counsellors, Chaplains, Therapists, telephone support assistants, and other professionals. Together, we walk alongside individuals and families navigating palliative illness, end of life care needs and bereavement.
What You’ll Do:
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<li>Provide emotional, practical, and psychosocial support to patients, carers, and families</li>
<li>Advocate for carers and those facing serious illness, helping them access the support they need</li>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues across the hospice to deliver holistic, person-centred care</li>
<li>Be a reassuring presence, a skilled listener, and a compassionate guide through complex times</li>
</ul>
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
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<li>Is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others</li>
<li>Has strong communication and advocacy skills</li>
<li>Understands the unique dynamics of end-of-life care</li>
<li>Thrives in a team-focused, supportive environment</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>A welcoming and collaborative&nbsp;workplace</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and reflective practice</li>
<li>The chance to be part of something truly meaningful</li>
</ul>
Based at the hospice with access to the community
Full-time or job share – we’re flexible for the right person
Any questions please contact Shahina Haque, Family &amp; Individual Support Manager&nbsp;01708 753319&nbsp;- we’d be happy to talk it through with you.
Please note that an enhanced DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment screening for the successful candidate.
To apply, please click on the apply link above.

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Discover 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. Lewisham Council’s Housing Service is seeking a new&nbsp;Head of Private Sector Licencing and Home Improvement as part of our senior leadership team in the Housing Services Directorate. The role It’s an exciting time to join us. Lewisham is a vibrant and rewarding place to live and work –full of ambition, energy and a huge amount of potential. Our people are passionate, diverse and engaged in the work we do. We are proud of our strong, welcoming communities and of being recognised as the UK’s first borough of Sanctuary. It’s also a challenging time for us, with significant financial pressure and increasing demand for our services. We are meeting this challenge head on, with a radical and bold change agenda underway across the organisation. Here in the housing service, we are passionate about our vision that everyone has a safe, stable and genuinely affordable home where they can live an independent and prosperous life. Maintaining high standards and ensuring safety in the private rented sector is essential. To support this, we operate Selective Licensing, Additional HMO Licensing, and Mandatory Licensing schemes. The Housing Improvement and Assistance Team works to support vulnerable residents who need aids and adaptations to enable them to continue to live independently in their homes as well as providing a range of capital grants to support landlords to bring empty homes back into occupation and ensure homes are free from hazards. We are ambitious with a clear strategy to deliver on our vision. This role is a critical part of delivering our vision. We are looking for a new Head of Private Sector Licencing and Home Improvement. What we’re looking for Reporting to the Director of Housing Strategy, the Head of Private Sector Licencing and Home Improvement will lead a service area that provides strategic direction for the Council’s housing improvement and assistance service and the property licensing and enforcement function. This is an area of the division with big ambition, as we have recently expanded our property licencing schemes and have seen an increase in applications from residents for support from our grants, specifically the Disabled Facilities Grant. Managing a service of up to 100 staff the post-holder will lead our ambitions to work proactively within the private rented sector to drive up standards and safety for Lewisham’s residents. With expertise in the legal framework of regulation and licensing, you’ll be at the forefront of operationalising our new licensing scheme, and will maximise their impact through innovative new approaches to engaging with our residents. You will also be responsible for utilising a home assistance grant of £2million a year to support our most vulnerable residents to live in safe and secure homes from which they can live independent lives. We’re looking for a strategic and inspirational leader, communicator and manager who can demonstrate strong experience of delivering an operational income-generating service, ideally with a background in commercial or regulatory and enforcement services as well as a strong background and experience in managing Disabled Facilities Grants services. If you are excited by this challenge, we want to hear from you. Location The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford 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.
To apply, please click on the apply link above.&nbsp;
Please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/%20HeadofPrivateSectorLicencingandHomeImprovement" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;to view the Job Description and Person Specification Salary £69,840 - £74,487 per annum (SMG2) 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. Special conditions
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<li>The job is subject to a basic DBS check</li>
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The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s. For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Fenella Beckman (Director of Housing Strategy)-&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Fenella.Beckman@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Fenella.Beckman@lewisham.gov.uk</a> Diversity 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> 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.&nbsp; &nbsp;
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Job Description Senior Country Park Ranger / Site Manager &nbsp; Salary: £44,208 - £50,424 per annum Grade: F Permanent Contract 37 Hours per Week Are you interested in being a part of the team dedicated to the management of some of the most popular &amp; important natural open spaces in Thurrock? &nbsp;Do you have a real interest in the natural environment, how its managed, how its protected, how its accessed and how its promoted?If so, we’d be keen to hear from you.We are currently recruiting within our Country Parks Team predomin22sible for the Operational Supervision of the Ranger Team as well as taking the lead role in the management of the spaces the team are responsible for.&nbsp;This role will require an enthusiastic individual with demonstrable practical experience in managing public country parks. Your practical knowledge must include that of managing varied habitats, health &amp; safety and the use of a range of tools, plant and machinery associated with environmental management.&nbsp;You will also require the knowledge and experience of External Funding and the processes involved with relevant Environmental Stewardship schemes. Public Engagement and experience of working with and alongside volunteers is also essential.&nbsp;A valid full Driving Licence is essential.&nbsp; Advert Closing Date <ul> <li>Redeployment Only:&nbsp;31st July 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;24th August 2025</li> </ul> A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is not required for this post.&nbsp;To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/ETep76Dwa3JElFDrkT3qtTgBSw7RyPbzt-ZSVxSoeOmrCw?e=YeluhB" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> &nbsp;“If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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This role involves delivering trauma-informed, holistic support to unsentenced or remanded women in HMP Peterborough and the Cambridgeshire community. Offered by St Giles Trust in partnership with The Wise Group, the position focuses on rehabilitation, resettlement, and addressing complex needs through person-centred interventions, collaboration, and lived-experience expertise.
Responsible to:
Footsteps Women’s Service Team Leader - Custody
Responsible for:
The delivery of holistic and Trauma informed Women’s services to females on remand or unsentenced
Hours:
Full Time, 35 hours per week (flexible hours) Fixed term until 31 March 2027
Grade:
Band 2
Location:
HMP Peterborough and Cambridgeshire Community&nbsp;
Holiday:
30 days + bank and statutory holidays (pro-rated if part time)
Salary:
£23,300 per annum
Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual.
Application Deadline:
Sunday, 17th August 2025 at 11.00pm
We will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this position at any time.
Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult DBS check and Vetting process will be in accordance with Cabinet Office Enhanced Level 1 Security
St Giles Trust is a Charity helping people facing severe disadvantage to find jobs, homes, and the right support they need. We help them to become positive contributors to local communities and wider society. We passionately believe everybody is capable of changing their lives. Our mission is we empower people to overcome injustices for themselves, their families and their local communities – we achieve this through offering support from someone who has been there. Our peer-led services form the backbone of our work.











The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise working to lift people out of poverty. As an enterprise, we build bridges to opportunity for the most vulnerable in our society.&nbsp;&nbsp;






St Giles and The Wise Group came together to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency.&nbsp;&nbsp;






You will be part of a multi-agency team providing person-centred support focusing on holistically addressing a range of issues faced by service users referred by the National Probation Service. Interventions will focus on addressing the following:&nbsp;





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You will be part of a comprehensive service delivering across St Giles Wise that is mindful of, and promotes our Vision, Mission, Values, and strategic aims.&nbsp;






We positively encourage applications if you have previously worked on a client-led support project, have had personal adverse experiences such as homelessness, substance misuse, debt, involvement with gangs etc. This will include experience of the criminal justice system, having served a prison sentence. You will need to demonstrate how your lived experience supports your ability to carry out the role to the benefit of the clients we work with.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;






<h2>(1) Key Deliverables</h2>





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Provide person-centered support to a caseload of service users who will be female adults aged 18 years and above on remand and unsentenced within HMP Peterborough.&nbsp;
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Complete Trauma Informed assessments and develop in collaboration with service user Action Plans which will result in timely and prescribed outcomes being achieved.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Deliver a range of interventions to service users which contribute towards achievement of prescribed outcomes including group work sessions where required.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Develop and maintain positive working relationships with external agencies including Probation, Prisons, partners, and others who will assist in achieving prescribed outcomes for service users.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Work towards contractual targets and outcomes within agreed timescales and in line with specified quality standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Using agreed CRM databases to record all activity relating to caseload ensuring all information is recorded within agreed deadlines.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Provide updates and reports where required using a range of formats.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Positively represent the St Giles Wise partnership in all external meetings including conferences, seminars, and other events.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Proactively adopt a learning approach to the role, improving skills and knowledge to continue providing a high-quality service for service users.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<h2>(2) Person specification</h2>





When completing your application form please address the points marked with&nbsp;(A)&nbsp;set out below.&nbsp;




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Proven ability and experience as a caseworker delivering gender specific and trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of female adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons&nbsp;(A)&nbsp;
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Experience of working with females and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes&nbsp;(A).&nbsp;
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Experience of engaging successfully with challenging people, for example people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused&nbsp;(A)&nbsp;
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Experience in delivery of 1:1 and group coaching solutions, including preparation and delivery of skills and learning&nbsp;(A).&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Experience in working with partner agencies either as part of a multi-agency team working towards common objectives or negotiating to establish links to further the aims of a project.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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To have a relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one. (including any recognised qualification of ‘A’ Level standard or above in any aspect of social care, advice work, youth work etc.(A)&nbsp;
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Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) qualification&nbsp;(A).&nbsp;
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Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload including maintaining and updating records, remaining focused on action plan goals, and keeping to deadlines&nbsp;(A)&nbsp;
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An understanding and knowledge of the barriers faced by people with complex and multiple needs, protected characteristics, and disabilities as well as relevant specialist support services&nbsp;(A).&nbsp;
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Knowledge of relevant services for female adults in the local community.&nbsp;
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Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding practices and policies, and ability to promote safeguarding among vulnerable clients and colleagues.&nbsp;
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Ability to assess clients’ needs and provide tailored, person-led support through action planning and interventions involving advice, guidance, advocacy, and coaching&nbsp;(A).&nbsp;
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An ability to collaborate sensitively with clients applying trauma informed strategies, actively listening and able to use a range of communication methods when providing information and support&nbsp;(A)&nbsp;
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Ability to find innovative ways to work with service users to identify and find informed solutions to the challenges faced by them.&nbsp;
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure effective reporting and customer service.&nbsp;
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Strong IT skills including proven experience of using Word, Excel, and Outlook in a similar work environment.&nbsp; This includes ability to use online video communication platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Zoom)&nbsp;
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Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills including ability to develop strong professional working relationships&nbsp;(A)&nbsp;
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Ability to develop and maintain a workplace environment which is both safe, supportive, enabling your colleagues and service users to thrive.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Ability to calculate risk and implement safety procedures when engaging with service users in their home or public places.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Ability to be a flexible and co-operative member of a team.&nbsp;
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Pro-active and able to work under their own initiative.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Commitment to consultative &amp; collaborative ways of working.&nbsp;
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Commitment to and understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Respect for the values and ethos of St Giles Trust.&nbsp;
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Personal and professional integrity&nbsp;
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Positive attitude towards staff and our Peers&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Drive, enthusiasm and determination to deliver services for females and met service delivery objectives.&nbsp;
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Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunity and diversity practices and policies, and ability to promote diversity and treat colleagues and clients fairly and with respect.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Awareness of and commitment to working in line with the Trust’s environmental and Sustainable Procurement policies and with environmental best practice.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<h2>(3) About Us</h2>




In St Giles, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.






We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi-heritage) and those who identify as disabled, nonresponsive, or neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.






St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.






<h2>(4) Our Values</h2>
* Positively Empowering
* Persistently Supportive
* Flexibly Creative
* Proactively Empathetic
* Actively Inclusive
* Clearly Communicating
<a href="https://www.stgilestrust.org.uk/working-with-st-giles/" target="_blank">Click HERE</a>&nbsp;to learn more about working with St Giles.
To apply, please click on the apply link above.

Women's Wellbeing Coach

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join our Resources Directorate on a full-time, permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.&nbsp; We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities.&nbsp;
<h3>About you…</h3>
We value highly motivated individuals who are proactive in developing our practices and identifying new ways of doing things. This is an exciting opportunity in the Resources Directorate for a talented and dynamic individual with the experience and drive to join our strong team and help us achieve our vision. We take great pride in the services we provide directly and in our key role of enabling other service areas to succeed in meeting their priorities effectively and efficiently.
You must be CCAB qualified or equivalent accountancy qualification, with significant post-qualification experience and technical knowledge in education and social care finance from a local authority perspective.&nbsp; You will have the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information to inform decision making.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Accountancy team is a friendly, supportive and busy team with an excellent reputation for delivery. Finance Business Partners play a crucial role in developing and enhancing that reputation due to the strategic role they perform. You will be working collaboratively within a team of experienced professionals to provide high quality financial advice and support to Directorate Management teams, other Budget Managers and Members.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
You will lead strategic financial management for the People Directorate, providing expert advice on budgets for services including Adults and Children’s Social Care and Education. You will play a key role in transformation programmes, ensuring efficient service delivery. You will need a CCAB qualification and substantial local authority finance experience for this role.
<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Initial interviews will be held in early September 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Arthur Parker - Assistant Director: Chief Accountant - 01344 352158
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Finance Business Partner (People Directorate)

Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking team and lead projects that make a difference!We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a track record of delivering high-profile commercial projects.You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our borough. You will oversee major corporate projects, ensuring they align with our strategic, financial, and business objectives.As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Commercial Projects Team in delivering high-priority corporate projects, along with:Overseeing the planning, development, and delivery of commercial strategic projects.Managing procurement, contractors, and consultants.Providing professional guidance on project management best practices.Ensuring projects meet budgetary, quality, and performance expectations.You will be working closely with elected members, partners, and stakeholders to drive impact, so to be competent in this role it is essential that you have:Proven experience managing complex, high-value projects from inception to completion.Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.Knowledge of procurement processes, project planning tools (Pentana, MS Projects), and financial oversight.Excellent communication skills $ú able to present, negotiate, and influence at senior levels.Project Management qualification $ú PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Shaun Meyer on 01233 330309Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/q3lpuium/7102a-senior-project-manager-june-2025.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<ul></ul>

Ashford Borough Council

Senior Project Manager

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<h1>Library Assistant</h1> Salary: Band4: £25,201 - £26,473 p.a (£3,916 - £4,114 for 5.75 hours)5.75 hours per week to be worked every Saturday - (09:45am - 15:30pm)Location: Appointed to the City.What is the role?We are looking for an outgoing friendly person with good communication and customer service skills to join our library service. You will provide a quality service whilst meeting the learning and recreational needs of all who live, work or study in the city and elsewhere.You will assist the public in using and accessing library services from the library counters, floors and workrooms and will deliver an effective Information, enquiry and reader development service. As well as issuing and discharging books and processing new members, you will support the delivery and development of activities, events and other library offers as required. This will include reading stories to children and leading Rhymetime sessions, cash handling duties and assisting people with using the library computers. Other tasks will include responsibility for building security, maintaining the appearance of the library for service users, stocking shelves and processing orders of new library material stock.Who is the person?You will have good communication and customer care skills and be confident working with the public as well as being able to deal with challenging service users/disruptive visitors to the library. A team player you will be flexible and able to adapt quickly to different work situations and locations. You will have a good literacy and numeracy skills to fulfil the needs of the role being able to converse at ease with the customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English. Please read the job profile for the full details of the role and what skills you need to demonstrate to undertake it.About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat 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> Additional Information:How to apply:Remember to 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. 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. 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.

Saturday Library Assistant

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Your Application Form should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if an Application Form does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your Application Form you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024 and is an Accredited employer under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.Come join us and be part of our success.
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Location:&nbsp; Based at various locations in the Knowsley Borough</li>
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Working Pattern:&nbsp;Part Time/Term Time</li>
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Hours:&nbsp;0 hours. Casual - As and when required.</li>
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DBS Check:&nbsp;Enhanced</li>
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Casual Contract working as and when required.
Applications are invited for cleaning and catering staff to work in various Schools and Public buildings to cover staff holidays and absence.&nbsp; We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to work both individually and as part of a team. You will be available to work as and when required.&nbsp; &nbsp;Duties will include but are not limited to:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Day to day cleaning, i.e. buffing and vacuuming, mopping, cleaning toilets and other hard surfaces</li>
<li>Carrying out task to ensure that a professional catering service is provided at a high standard i.e. preparing food, setting up the dining room, serving children, cleaning the kitchen etc.</li>
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Relevant training will be provided.
Hours of Work&nbsp;&nbsp;
The hours of work will be dependent on the service needs.&nbsp;You will need to be available to work early morning, lunchtime or evening.&nbsp;For further details, please see the Job Description.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Nahida Ullah /&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Natalie.bonfield@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Nahida.Ullah@knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;/ 0151 443 2218
Please note this is a rolling recruitment and appointments will be subject to service needs.

Knowsley Council

Casual Pool - Multi Skilled Operative/Catering Assistant

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Application Form Availability:
Application form, job description and person specification are available on the links below. Applications may be submitted by post, by hand at the school address or via email to: <a href="mailto:admin@ursulineprimary.co.uk" target="_blank">admin@ursulineprimary.co.uk</a> . Please mark all correspondence for the attention of Mrs. Nichola Robinson (Headteacher)
Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the application form.



Introducing ourselves: Ursuline Catholic Primary School is a large 2 form entry primary school with 416 pupils currently on roll, situated in Blundellsands. <a href="http://www.ursulineprimary.co.uk" target="_blank">www.ursulineprimary.co.uk</a>
Job requirements:
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assitants to join an enthusiastic and dedicated team at &nbsp;Ursuline Catholic Primary School. The Governors of Ursuline Primary School are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Teaching Assistant Level 2. The position will be a temporary appointment in the first instance until 31st August 2026, and subject to further funding thereafter. The successful candidate will be required to provide support in a mainstream setting for students with additional needs.
We are seeking to appoint someone who is energetic, talented and ambitious and who can inspire, challenge, motivate and support both children and colleagues.
We are looking for someone who:
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<li>Is enthusiastic and committed to making a difference</li>
<li>Is an excellent teaching assistant with a proven SEND record</li>
<li>Understands the needs of young children</li>
<li>Has an interest and experience of suporting&nbsp; children with additional needs</li>
<li>Believes that you can make a difference to the outcomes for children</li>
<li>Is able to inspire and motivate</li>
<li>Has high expectations of learning, behaviour and care for all children.</li>
<li>Enjoys supporting children’s learning and demonstrates the ability to help maintain a stimulating learning environment for children and a determination to make learning fun and relevant</li>
<li>Has excellent communication skills at all levels, is a team player and has a desire to raise standards</li>
<li>Is committed to the whole school community and is prepared to be actively involved in the wider aspects of school life</li>
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We can offer you:
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<li>highly committed, talented enthusiastic and professional staff</li>
<li>children who are eager to learn</li>
<li>a commitment to continuous professional development</li>
<li>a committed and supportive Governing Body</li>
<li>a happy and growing school</li>
</ul>
Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of how to support children with social and communication, and sensory needs.&nbsp;
Closing date Sunday 31st August 9:00am
Shortlisting &nbsp;Monday 1st September 12:00pm
Interviews &nbsp;Week commencing Monday 1st September
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of work this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.&nbsp;

Teaching Assistant Level 2

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Salary range: £33,912 - £35,982 pro rata, per annum inc. London weighting&nbsp;
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months&nbsp;
Hours of work: 18.5 hours per week, term-time only&nbsp;
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.&nbsp;

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

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The Post
To provide administrative support to the specialist teams within the SEND Outreach Service.
This will involve minute taking at meetings, updating systems and folders and acting as the first point of contact within the relevant teams, maintaining professional communications with internal and external customers and partners by taking responsibility for all email/post/telephone queries and handling them as appropriate, and taking ownership of the business support needs of the allocated service area and have expert knowledge of their business processes.
The Person
You will be joining the well-established SEND Outreach Service. We are passionate about the work we do with children and the support provided to the children and their families. You will also join us in having a close working relationship with families and settings.
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This role makes positive contributions to the services that Brent provides for children and young people with SEND. The ideal candidate will be resilient and solution focused, have strong communication skills effectively (oral and written). Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manners, and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external partners are all equally important. The successful candidate must be highly organised, be able to manage their workload and maintain attention to detail. The successful candidate will have good IT skills and have the ability to use computer systems concurrently, as well as the ability to work on their own initiative and take a proactive approach. Basic minute taking experience is desirable as the role provides efficient and professional day to day support to the administrative needs of the service and the Children and Young People and Community Development department.&nbsp;
Closing date:&nbsp;31 August 2025 (23:00)
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact&nbsp;Tina Murray,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Tina.Murray@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tina.Murray@brent.gov.uk</a>
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, we advise that you apply as soon as possible.
Additional Information
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If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
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This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles. Forwarding ‘internal only’ roles to external candidates may lead to disciplinary action being taken.
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Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
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We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;
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The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
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As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>

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Business Support Officer

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Job Title: Customer Contact Adviser Location of work: Town Hall (On Site) with some Hybrid working by arrangement with the Customer Contact Manager Salary: £26,346 - £27,501 Basis:&nbsp;Full Time, Fixed Term Contract for 12 months (Maternity Cover), Monday – Friday
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Customer Contact Adviser to join our supportive, fun &amp; friendly Customer Contact Team. Our key responsibility is to deliver a high-quality contact service to residents, other Council customers and internal clients across the range of channels available and to provide a source of quality information. Demonstrating that you are an innovative, supportive, positive, and a flexible person, you will be able to contribute towards our 5-year plan.
With full training provided, this is an excellent opportunity for you to progress your career in Customer Service
Some of the duties include:
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<li>Act as the initial point of contact for enquiries covering a wide range of Council services, through all contact channels (telephone, face to face, email, social media and web).</li>
<li>Resolve enquiries and provide guidance to customers across all contact channels.</li>
<li>Deliver information in a succinct and confident manner.</li>
<li>Understand the customer’s needs, escalate where appropriate and undertake any follow up administrative work or system input tasks.</li>
<li>Confidently handle administrative tasks such as updating our website content and answering email/social media enquiries.</li>
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About the person:
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in listening, extracting and assessing important information.</li>
<li>Customer Service experience ideally in a call centre environment.</li>
<li>Great verbal &amp; written communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to answer a high volume of calls and process information.</li>
<li>Ability to work well under pressure and multitask.</li>
<li>A desire to improve your skills, knowledge and experience.</li>
<li>Microsoft Office and Excel skills.</li>
</ul>
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information For an informal discussion about the role, please email Lisa Apostolakis, Customer Contact Manager at <a href="mailto:Lisa.apostolakis@reigate-banstead.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lisa.apostolakis@reigate-banstead.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
We are proud to support the guaranteed interview schemes for those meeting the essential criteria for the role, under the Disability Confident employer scheme for disabled candidates, and the ‘Veteran’s scheme’ for ex-armed forces candidates. Closing date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 23:59 Interviews:&nbsp;Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th &amp; Monday 15th September 2025
Values and Behaviours Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative, and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation. See ‘Who we are’ as a council, to find out more about us: <a href="https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20044/your_council/915/working_here" target="_blank">Who we are | Working here | Reigate and Banstead</a>

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Brighter Futures for Children
About us
Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.
We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help &amp; prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
Our Home
Pinecroft shared care service is dedicated to supporting children with physical disabilities, learning difficulties and/or sensory impairment. We pride ourselves in offering high quality personalised care to the most vulnerable and complex children aged 8-18. Our goal is to transform lives by being passionate, committed and creative in everything we do. We believe improved outcomes for children are possible through a proactive and consistent approach, where learning through play and accessing the community is essential.
About the role
This role has a starting salary of £29,420 per annum (Including 15% shift allowance), based on a 37-hour week rising up to £35,675 per annum. Enhanced rates of pay are available for overtime, weekend work and sleep-ins.
The role requires staff to work on a shift pattern rota, which will include a combination of early (7am-3pm) and late (2pm-10pm) shifts, long days (7am-10pm), sleep-ins, alternate weekend working and religious celebration days. The home will be closed on bank holidays unless service needs require us to be open. This shift-based role involves personal care/manual handling, domestic duties including preparation of meals and cleaning, medication administration, key working, report writing and accompanying the children on activities and appointments. Pinecroft invests heavily in the continued professional development of its staff, once you have completed your probation, we will offer the opportunity to gain the nationally recognised Level 4 children and young peoples and family’s practitioner residential pathway qualification.
For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.
To apply you will need to upload your CV, complete an application&nbsp;and answer the following questions.
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<li>Could you start by telling us why you have applied for this position, and what skills or experience you can bring to the role?</li>
<li>Do you have any experience working with children whose behaviour may challenge? Please give an example of how you managed this.</li>
<li>If your current team could describe you, what would they say makes you a good residential childcare practitioner?</li>
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Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution</li>
<li>Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>
<li>Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>
<li>Season train ticket loans</li>
<li>Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme</li>
<li>A range of local shopping discounts</li>
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Inclusion and Diversity
We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for Adjustments
Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.
If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.
Closing date: 26th August 2025
Interview date: W/C 1st September 2025
We look forward to hearing from you!
&nbsp;In January 2025 the decision was made to bring Children’s Services (currently operating as Brighter Futures for Children Ltd (BFfC)) back in-house to Reading Borough Council (RBC).
All staff employed by BFfC on 30 September 2025 will transfer, via the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), to the Council on 1 October 2025.
For new starters who BFfC confirms before 27 September 2025 their pre-employment checks are completed and a start date agreed will be issued with a BFfC contact and will transfer to RBC.
For new starters whose pre-employment checks have not been completed and / or a start date has not been agreed before 27 September, you will be issued with an RBC contract and your start date will not be before 6 October 2025.

Brighter Futures for Children

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We are looking for a person to support the administration of the Building Repairs Service and support the Head of Building Repairs. Candidates must be enthusiastic, good communicators and have excellent attention to detail, being able to manage multiple demands and workstreams arising from the service. What is the role? Sitting within the Housing, Neighbourhoods and Building Services directorate, you will be directly reporting to and supporting the Head of Building Repairs by; Supporting the administration and governance of the Building Repairs Service. The service comprises undertaking response repairs across our varied 17,000 housing stock and 900 corporate buildings to maintain and improve our properties. The range of duties undertaken in the role will be varied and ensure the running of an efficient and effective service. Tasks may include but are not limited to; •	Arranging and providing administrative support in contractor meetings including the production of agendas, meeting minutes, risk registers and management of action logs. •	Uploading and monitoring information on our IT systems, for example ensuring the repairs and stock database is updated. •	Supporting with financial and performance measures across the service. •	Supporting with general administrative duties, including sending letters, raising orders, assisting with organising recruitment, managing calendars &amp; emails of senior staff, etc. Skills: The ideal candidate is someone who will: 1.	Have excellent customer service skills to deliver the high level of customer service. 2.	Display excellent attention to detail to ensure that accurate information is recorded, and that agendas, minutes and reports can be produced to a high standard. 3.	Can work independently and be well organised to be able to successfully manage multiple, competing workstreams to ensure that information is provided at the right time to a high standard. 4.	You will need to have least one of the following; GCSE Grade 9-4, GCSE Grade A-C, Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths &amp; English. 5.	Have excellent communication skills, including; •	Ability to ask effective questions to gather accurate information. •	Handing over the right information, to the right people and at the right time. •	Being assertive and challenging while dealing professionally with colleagues, service users, third parties and contractors. 6.	Have the ability to understand what work is most important and prioritise as appropriate. 7.	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. 8.	Are competent to be trained to use a variety of IT databases and systems such as the Repairs and Maintenance Database, as they will need to be updated with timely, relevant and accurate information. 9.	Have relevant experience of using all Microsoft packages; in particular be able to demonstrate practical IT skills using Excel spreadsheets and Outlook. Knowledge of analysing data and MS Project to assist planning projects would be beneficial. 10.	Sufficient knowledge and confidence to be able to work largely autonomously following briefing and direction provided by the Head of Service. 11.	Have a positive attitude towards work, be resilient, embrace change and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to customers. 12.	Be able to use information to problem solve.

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Job Title:&nbsp;Deputy Service Manager
Location:&nbsp;Based within the residential service in West Ealing. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access.
Salary:&nbsp;£30,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on a rota working 09:00 - 17:00, you may also be required to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Ealing. You will support the Service Manager in leading a service which provides a recovery focused service to adults with long term mental health challenges. You will support the team to deliver person centred support to improve the lives of our residents, for them to gain greater independence to move onto lower support accommodation. You will do this through providing direct leadership and line management to the team so they feel empowered to perform within their roles.&nbsp;
You will ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements, and will encourage the creation of a psychologically informed environment, which provides person centred support. Some of what the role includes:
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<li>Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle</li>
<li>Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service</li>
<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>
<li>Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed</li>
<li>Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management</li>
<li>Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.&nbsp;</li>
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About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to help lead our service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly around mental health and can support the team in delivering their daily duties. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!
You will have some knowledge and background in mental health, understanding the different complexities which can arise, and able to support others to support the residents to achieve their goals. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and respect equity, diversity, and inclusion, able to create a compassionate, supportive and empowering environment within the service and in communication with others externally and throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
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<li>Direct experience working in a Health and Social care environment or similar, ideally within mental health</li>
<li>Understanding of theneeds that people who suffer with their mental health have</li>
<li>Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's</li>
<li>Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting</li>
<li>Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations</li>
<li>IT proficiency, with the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of software</li>
<li>Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency</li>
<li>Passion for what we do as an organisation and alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
<li>Understanding&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system</li>
<li>Budget Management Experience&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;willingness to learn financial management</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
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&nbsp;We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Deputy Manager | West London | Ealing | Wembley &nbsp;| Harrow | Mental Health | Social Interest Group | Support | Recovery | Night | Day | Shifts |

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Salary: NJC 12-17 (£23,728 - £25,740 actual salary) £27,711 - £30,060 FTE + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsHours: 37 hours per weekContract type: Permanent, Full Time - 39 weeks per yearStart date: September 2025Your Impact; Their Future: Do you have the potential to make a difference?We are excited to be adding to our team here at Lift Firth Park, we are seeking a cover supervisor on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for a budding teacher to gain valuable experience. If you are looking for a career in education, then come and join our creative, warm and dynamic school. The role will cover classes during both planned and unplanned teacher absences, providing essential support across all subjects, ensuring students' learning progresses uninterrupted. By ensuring the classroom is a calm and focused environment, they contribute significantly to student achievement and advancement. Your contribution will ensure smooth delivery of; an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. You're someone who has:<ul>
<li>Knowledge of a range of strategies to deal with whole-class behaviour and individual behavioural needs. L2 qualifications - GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4) or equivalent.</li>
<li>A degree in a suitable subject.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children and young people.</li>
<li>Ability to build positive relationships with all students and colleagues.</li>
</ul>About our schoolLift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language.The academy is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformational change, and we are already seeing its positive impact-in the classroom, across the curriculum and throughout our culture. This is an excellent time to join our team. We are looking for individuals who share our dedication to inclusive, aspirational education and who are excited to contribute to our renewed vision and ambitious future.We would warmly welcome visits to the school, please contact us to arrange.Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li>
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul> The role is due to commence September 2025 or ASAP after this date. Closing date: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Interviews: Friday 12th September 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Cover Supervisor

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Principal Accountant (Capital &amp; Assets)
Post No: TBC
Salary: Starting from £47,181 to £51,356 per annum
Grade: Grade 8&nbsp;
Hours: 37 hours per week
Place of work: Worthing Town Hall - Hybrid Working - office-based with some home working
Closing date: 31st August 2025
Interviews: TBC
We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Principal Accountant (Capital &amp; Assets) to lead on all aspects of capital accounting for the Council. This is a pivotal role where you'll be responsible for producing, maintaining, monitoring, and closing all records related to capital budgets, expenditure, income, assets, and reserves.
You will act as the financial lead within the multi-disciplinary team that manages the Council’s asset portfolio and play a critical part in providing financial advice and support on our commercial activities and major projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Lead on capital accounting, including budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.</li>
<li>Provide high-level financial advice on the Council’s Capital Investment Programme.</li>
<li>Support and advise project and commercial teams on financial viability and compliance.</li>
<li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting related to capital and asset management.</li>
<li>Lead financial aspects of audits, risk assessments, and long-term asset planning.</li>
<li>Support the transition to a new operating model that places data and digital at the core of our operations.</li>
</ul>
We are looking for an accountant with knowledge of local government finance or similar complex environments:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Capital accounting frameworks and asset management.</li>
<li>Excellent technical skills with a strategic mindset.</li>
<li>Experience working across teams, especially within multi-disciplinary and project-based settings.</li>
<li>Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop others.</li>
</ul>
This is an exciting time to be part of a modern, ambitious council driving innovation and transformation. You’ll be empowered to make a difference and shape how we manage and invest in our assets to deliver real value to our communities.
If this sounds like the role you have been looking for, we look forward to receiving your application!
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
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<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
</ul>
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Adur & Worthing Councils

Principal Accountant (Capital & Assets)

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Basic Job Purpose:
To support learners with special educational needs to meet their full potential. To support the teaching staff and teaching assistants in the development and education of students in accordance with the aims and policies of the school.
Main Responsibilities
To work under the guidance of the SENCO and teachers to provide the appropriate levels of support to learners to ensure they are making solid progress in their learning.
Manage and implement Exam Access Arrangements for individuals in your care.
Support with the school’s statutory obligations in relation to pupils with Education Health and Care Plans, including liaising with external agencies, parents, and professionals.
Identify and respond to individual need through the delivery of appropriate curriculum, qualifications and / or intervention sessions to meet academic, social, and emotional needs.
Support vulnerable pupils to transition between key stages KS45 through a comprehensive programme, including effective CEAIG where required.
Keep up to date with developments of resources to enable vulnerable pupils to engage with the curriculum, including the use of assistive technologies.
Act as a point of contact for teachers for advice and support around SEND, wellbeing, and social emotional mental health for pupils.
Circulate updated information from professionals, parents and pupils to teachers when required.
Liaise with parents to keep them fully informed about their child; coordinating and contributing to meetings and workshops where required.
Build positive relationships with home and act as a key contact for parents / carers for vulnerable pupils.
Where appropriate and required, support families to increase engagement, attendance and punctuality of pupils.
Develop strategies for increased attendance which can be shared with families.
Advise on the appropriate deployment and use of resources to enhance learning activities, taking into consideration developing technology and the needs of individual students.
Ensure relevant documentation is completed and submitted to meet statutory and legal timeframes.
Use a range of data to track and monitor the progress of vulnerable pupils.
Where required, proactively liaise with staff across school to implement support packages.
Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes and undertake predetermined activities with students so that their intellectual and social development (including self-reliance and self-esteem) is fostered.
Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of students to enable the teaching staff to make informed decisions when developing their plans.
Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of students both in and out of the classroom (including educational visits) to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development in accordance with the school's behaviour management policy.
Monitor individual students’ progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff/line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Educational Healthcare Plan, Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for a student.
Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the students' well-being.
Record student information, as specified by the teaching staff/line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained.
To work within the mandates given, adhere to school (and TLT) policy, maintain confidentiality at all times, and demonstrate a clear understanding of the Data Protection Act and the implications that it has for managing school data.
Attend to the personal, social and physical needs of students so that their well-being is maintained.
Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy.
Attend staff and other meetings and participate in staff training development work and staff reviews as required.
Attend the necessary training to better support learners.
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:info@tltrust.co.uk" target="_blank">info@tltrust.co.uk</a>

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Title: Reactive Maintenance Supervisor North East London
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £41,500 per annum to £46,000 per annum dependant on experience
Reporting Office: West Ham Lane, Stratford
Working Location: Covering Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Persona: Agile working (hybrid home, office and site working)
Working Pattern: Shifts between 8 and 5pm Monday to Friday and call outs per rota basis
Closing Date: Monday 25th August at 11pm&nbsp;
Interviews will take place on 3rd September at our office in Stratford&nbsp;
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Benefits include:&nbsp;Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…
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Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
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Join our Maintenance Team at L&amp;Q:
L&amp;Q’s Maintenance Service is looking for a Reactive Supervisor to join the in-house team. The North East Supervisor covers Waltham Forest, Havering Redbridge and the surrounding areas.&nbsp;
Your impact in the role: You will be part of a team of Supervisors who cover reactive repairs. You will be responsible for circa 10 Multi trade and Specialist Maintenance Operatives who work across the Neighbourhood. The role reports to the Maintenance Team Manager.
You will also have links to the wider business area and will liaise with the Housing Management and Property Services teams, Surveying teams Caretaking teams as well as the Planning and Scheduling team, Contact Centre and other Supervisors to ensure consistency in service delivery.&nbsp;
L&amp;Q are a values-focused organisation, and our people managers are confident to challenge unwanted behaviours. You will always take an inclusive approach with the team you manage and will give constructive feedback that supports our values and creates a positive impact.
We are focused on meeting targets, both financial and customer related. We expect our Supervisors to have a firm knowledge and be able to actively contribute to ensuring that the Direct Maintenance KPI's are met. You will be able to analyse data, predict outcomes and will give advice on how to get things back on track when needed. Good financial acumen is a must, and you will have experience managing budgets.
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What you'll bring:
&nbsp;L&amp;Q prides itself on high levels of professional, customer focused service and we expect our Supervisors to lead by example. Ensuring that everything&nbsp; they do is with our residents’ satisfaction and best interests in mind. As a people manager, you will role model a positive mindset to ensure that the team also have the same ethos and share and demonstrate our values. This role has direct influence over L&amp;Q’s reputation; the focus will be high quality work and on first time fix approach.&nbsp; &nbsp;
You will be confident to give advice to operatives on complex jobs and hard fixes. You will be responsible for interacting and engaging regularly, taking ownership of developing capability and ongoing professional development of the individuals in the team.
You will be confident in liaising with&nbsp; contractors, meeting regularly with the Contracts Managers and reporting any relevant information on performance to them.
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We expect our Supervisors to have a good understanding of Health and Safety, including knowledge of Asbestos and for them to pass this knowledge onto their teams. Ensuring that they quickly deal with any breaches or potential problems before they happen.
You will already ideally have had experience in leading a dispersed team, and will have a proven track record in managing performance through informal and formal processes, alongside experience in managing absence and will have had past input into recruitment decisions.
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Managing a team within a Maintenance within Social Housing/ Local Authority
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Clear and Concise written and verbal communication skills
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Knowledge of trades and maintenance
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to deliver KPIs and manage budgets
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Passion for inclusive working practices
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Strong customer service skills
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Able to motivate others to deliver
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Full Manual Driving Licence
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If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
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We look forward to reviewing your application, and hearing about the genuine experiences and skills you could bring to our organisation. L&amp;Q reserve the right to not accept statements that exceed 500 words.
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About L&amp;Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
&nbsp;250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
&nbsp;At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.
L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.&nbsp; We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.&nbsp; Click here to read more.
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If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>
At L&amp;Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Click here to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!&nbsp;
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London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Maintenance Supervisor

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Band up to 55k 36.00 Working Hours – All year working Closing date 25/08/2025 @ 23.59pm Required 01/10/2025
Founded in June 2017, Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust is a strong, respected and effective MAT of 12 primary and secondary schools, with around 650 staff providing an excellent education to just over 5,000 children. All our schools are located on the Wirral, and we are committed to making a lasting contribution to our communities.
Over the past few years, Oak Trees has made tremendous progress in developing and embedding good practice, particularly in leadership, finance, governance, curriculum, workload and professional development. With a strong central team in place, and a dynamic vision of what good looks like, we are building a strong Trust community that’s really positive about our future. By 2030, we are determined to be a beacon of excellence in the education sector and a model of best practice, with high performing academies across the Trust, and our comprehensive People Strategy is fundamental to achieving this ambition.
We’re looking for an experienced, innovative and dynamic HR professional to help us accelerate progress, develop an even stronger organisational culture, and support all our people to become outstanding, whatever their role in the Trust. You must be a qualified HR professional, and your career to date will ideally include some time in the educational sector. A good understanding of organisational development in similar specialist contexts, and experience of working effectively with unions, are both essential. Strong candidates will bring a consistent track record of leading both high-quality day-to-day people services, as well as perceptive strategic HR, and will take a particular pride in leaving organisations stronger than when they arrived.
Please visit <a href="https://www.navigategroup.co.uk/jobs-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.navigategroup.co.uk/jobs-vacancies/</a> to find out more and dowload the candidate information pack. For an informal conversation or to apply, please contact David Gooda by email: <a href="mailto:otmat-hr@navigategroup.co.uk" target="_blank">otmat-hr@navigategroup.co.uk</a> or by phone on 01625 800862. Closing date: 11.59pm, Monday 25 August 2025.
The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.&nbsp;
This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability

HR and Recruitment Manager

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The Council is seeking enthusiastic, committed individuals who would like to volunteer and support the staff with a number of roles.
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If you wish to apply for this role please download and complete the below Volunteer Application form and send to <a href="mailto:libraryvolunteers@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">libraryvolunteers@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Should you wish to discuss informally, please contact Elaine Wilson via email: <a href="mailto:elainewilson@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">elainewilson@wirral.gov.uk</a>

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Library Volunteer (IT/Family History)

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The Digital and IT service within Reading Borough council is a very forward-looking Digital Service leading the in regards delivery tools and techniques available to customers and employees. We are proud of our accessibility standards and we have a great ambition to do even more through the introduction of world class standard systems, artificial intelligence and robotics.
Our service is one of the most critical roles that enables the council function and we take pride in the quality of digital and IT service delivery both internally and through our managed service suppliers.
In digital and IT, we have responsibility for the council’s web estate, software, hardware, application support, development, telephony, networks and cyber security.&nbsp;
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.
About the role
This role is a crucial for the next phase of our digital journey in Reading as a borough. The role will be central in our ambitious to take the lead in digital innovation, customer and employee experience. This role will embody the essence of a digital culture and will lead digital and web strategies and techniques to make this happen within the council and across borough communities.
You will work with existing partners as well as the tech industry in Reading to boost the digital culture of Reading as a Borough.
About you
&nbsp;We are looking for someone with strong technical expertise and a proactive, collaborative approach. You don’t need to have experience in every area listed, but you should be confident in your ability to learn and adapt.
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<li>Have experience developing modern web applications using JavaScript, Vue, and Nuxt.</li>
<li>Be comfortable working with cloud platforms, particularly Azure and AWS.</li>
<li>Have experience with APIs, automation, and data integration.</li>
<li>Be able to lead technical projects and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.</li>
<li>Be familiar with or willing to learn Salesforce environments and Apex.</li>
<li>Be a team player who is adaptable, curious, and committed to delivering high-quality digital services.</li>
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Your key responsibilities will be:&nbsp;
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<li>Develop and maintain the council’s main website using modern JavaScript frameworks (Nuxt stack with Wordpress CMS), including building new components and managing version upgrades.</li>
<li>Support data integrations using Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions.</li>
<li>Work with AWS services including Lambda (Python), Lex, and Connect to support voice automation and reporting, and support any further stacks that also include Voice Automation and chatbot services.</li>
<li>Act as a technical lead for new digital solutions, advising on infrastructure, security, and strategic alignment.</li>
<li>Support the council’s move to Salesforce CRM, including integration of customer contact forms and advising on Apex development where needed.</li>
<li>Lead on API development and management (experience with Flask and Azure API Management tools beneficial).</li>
<li>Provide technical support for existing digital services, including incident response and resolution.</li>
<li>Collaborate with teams across the council to advise on technical solutions and maintain strong working relationships.</li>
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You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
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<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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For more information on this position please contact Ade Marques, Assistant Director Digital and IT <a href="mailto:ade.marques@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">ade.marques@reading.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 26th August 2025
Interview Date: w/c 8th September 2025
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Senior Developer

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamWe have an opportunity for a highly self-motivated and effective individual to join our friendly, professional team in this important Data analyst assistant role for the Repairs and Maintenance team. About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateReporting to our Asset &amp; Compliance Lead Officer, this Data analyst assistant role will assist team in managing all aspects of compliance for buildings owned or managed by the Council’s Housing Landlord. You will act as data analyst for compliance related issues including the review and filing of documentation from specialist companies. The role will involve: <ul><li>Uploading LGSR / EICR certification, photographs and compliance documents received from external parties.</li><li>Synchronise all certification documents with NEC</li><li>Investigate synchronising certs on Google Drive with NEC</li><li>Develop Compliance folder structure to facilitate full documentation and automated hyperlinking to internally developed dashboards.</li></ul>Ideally you will have experience with Microsoft and Goggle documents and have a well organised working style, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate compliance information clearly and effectively to colleagues in other departments. Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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