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We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 18.5 Hours Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time Location: Tredomen This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Children’s Services Team. We pay an attractive salary of £20,110 - £21,710 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The Successful applicant will assist and support the Team Manager in mentoring and providing formal supervision for team members. You will assist other staff in developing and facilitating group work sessions and will be required to contribute to service developments.You will need excellent assessment and analysis skills and the ability to engage and communicate effectively with Foster Carers their families and children who are looked after, with a focus on wellbeing, safety of children and be able to support and guide Foster Carers to build on their holistic skills as well as a commitment to improve outcomes for children and young people.The Team has responsibility for recruiting, assessing, supporting, supervising and reviewing general foster carers, alongside completing Connected Persons Assessments of family members/connected persons for a child who cannot, or may not be able to remain with their birth family.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.</li><li>Successfully completed the Consolidation of Practice Programme within the first three years of practice (if qualified after 1 April 2016).</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation and statutory regulations, research and practice in relation to the relevant service area.</li><li>A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carla Perry/Colette Limbrick on 07789371781/07918423530 or email <a href="mailto:perrycl@aerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">perrycl@aerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:limbrc@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">limbrc@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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Senior Practitioner

We are recruiting a Health and Safety Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Term time only (39 Weeks) Location: Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.Team: Health Safety and Welfare This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £30,179 - £32,572 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will work with us as part of a team. The post will involve a wide variety of duties including carrying out and contributing to the delivery of health and safety services, preparation and the development of school specific policies, procedures and guidance, carrying out risk assessments, health and safety inspections and the production of written reports.The role will be schools based with the Officer responsible for supporting a number of schools. Excellent communication skills are essential as the successful candidate will be required to build effective working relationships and provide school specific advice to Headteachers, Governors and other school based staff.Officers may also be required to meet with Parents, Health Professionals and individuals with medical concerns. The role requires excellent general health and safety knowledge with Education specific experience desirable.The successful applicant must hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) and have demonstrable experience of advising on health and safety preferably in the Education sector.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>Knowledge of current health and safety legislation, codes of practice etc.</li><li>Be IT Literate</li><li>Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with a wide range of customers and provide an effective service.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working as a Health and Safety Officer.</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit various schools/premises covered by the SLA, attend meetings etc. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Martin McCulloch/Emma Townsend on 01443864327/ 01443 863174 or email <a href="mailto:mcculm@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">mcculm@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:townsej@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">townsej@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Health and Safety Officer

We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Location: Tredomen - Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Children’s Services Team. We pay an attractive salary of £37,938 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities. As a member of the 16 Plus team you will be providing support to young people as they navigate their journey into adulthood.Within this role you will provide an enhanced level of social work skills and expertise within the team in order to support our young people in care and as they transition out of care.You will manage a caseload of complex cases within required timescales and assist the team to reach its performance targets. You will need to effectively work in a multidisciplinary way with partner agencies and contribute to the development of quality services.Applicants must be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales or equivalent regulators in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor.</li><li>Any Social Workers qualifying after 1 April 2016 are required to complete the Consolidation of Practice qualification within the first three years of practice.</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation Research and Practice issues in childcare.</li><li>A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Williams on 07971781534 or email <a href="mailto:willik19@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">willik19@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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Social Worker

We are recruiting a Development Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2026 Location: Ty Bargoed / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.Team: Green Spaces and Transport Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £34,314- £37,035 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The successful candidate will work to deliver support, advice and funding to rural communities and businesses and support nature recovery across Caerphilly County Borough.The postholder will work closely with farmers, landowners, land managers, local producers, third sector groups and local businesses to help develop and support the delivery of new projects, systems, and ways of working that address social and economic opportunities.The project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Welsh Government through the Local Places for Nature Funding, administered by the WCVA.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Level 5 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example HND.</li><li>Knowledge of mechanisms for effective public consultation and participation.</li><li>Experience of managing projects and project management.</li><li>A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel between the office and locations within the project area. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kevin Eadon-Davies on 01443863274 or email <a href="mailto:eadonk@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">eadonk@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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Development Officer

We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Ty TredomenTeam: Childrens Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £37,938 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities.This post attracts a Market Supplement of £3,383 per annum, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.We are looking for a Social Worker to join Risca Locality Team. The team are responsible for undertaking assessments of need, Child Protection Investigations, PLO and Care Proceedings.The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and reviewing the support needs of both the children and their parents and putting into place appropriate interventions.You will have excellent assessment skills and the ability to engage with children and their families effectively, with a focus on wellbeing and safety of the child. You will be skilled in developing and sustaining effective multi-agency working and will closely collaborate with professionals of every discipline.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor.</li><li>Social Workers qualifying after 1 April 2016 are required to complete the Consolidation of Practice qualification within the first three years of practice.</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation Research and Practice issues in childcare.</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Silver/Amy Davies on 07789371545/ 01443 873572 or email <a href="mailto:silver@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">silver@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:daviea38@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">daviea38@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until 30th August 2026 Location: TredomenTeam: South Older People’s Team This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £41,511 - £44,711 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The successful applicant will be joining a well-established, person-centred, outcomes focused social work team. You will provide a timely and responsive assessment care management service to older people with physical difficulties. They will also deliver an assessment care management service to adults aged over 65 with mental health issues, and younger people with dementia, who are considered to require care and support to maximise and maintain their independence and dignity.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification</li><li>Knowledge of the current social care legislative framework and national drivers within Adult Social care</li><li>The Ability to work constructively with other professionals to promote partnership working practices</li><li>A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit clients and attend meeting.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Parr on 07733364833 or email <a href="mailto:Parra@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">Parra@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our leadership team as the Deputy Head of Service for Children with Disabilities.The Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. The Deputy Head of Service for Children’s with Disabilities is a key leader responsible for coordinating multi-agency services to protect and promote the wellbeing of disabled children.We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.In this strategic role, you’ll be responsible for the development, management, and operational delivery of key Children’s Services and Statutory Social Work interventions. You’ll provide vital support to a team of managers, working alongside the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of services that achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families.You’ll help set the strategic direction of the service, delivering on the Council’s vision and values while implementing evidence-based practices and reflecting current good practice. This role also involves promoting the professional development of staff and creating a sustainable, effective workforce to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities.You’ll have the authority to make critical decisions within statutory and legal frameworks, ensuring a robust response to the needs of children and families. As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council’s strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving.Key Responsibilities:- Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services.- Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery.- Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth.- Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.- Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses.- Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful services. As the successful candidate, you will have:- Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors.- Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives.- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities.- Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives.- In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health &amp; safety, and urban multicultural environments.- Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence.This role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children’s Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1500739&amp;ptId=11541" target="_blank">download: Deputy Head Of Service Children WIth Disabilities - JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1500740&amp;ptId=11541" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 1 yearThis position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? As our Income Management Team Leader, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering an effective and efficient income management service for all Housing Operations council clients. This dynamic position will have you at the heart of key processes such as rent collection, income maximisation, arrears recovery, and debt management.You'll coordinate money and benefit advice, manage court possession proceedings, and advocate for clients when needed. Your role will also focus on promoting social and financial inclusion by staying ahead of the latest welfare benefits like Universal Credit, training your team, and informing tenants.In addition, you'll manage and guide the Income Management Team, providing clear direction, effective training, and supervision to help achieve our wider Housing Landlord objectives.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>To be successful in this role, you will have: <ul><li>Proven experience&nbsp;in managing systems and processes related to income in a housing management or financial environment.</li><li>Strong leadership experience, including staff management and performance monitoring.</li><li>Excellent&nbsp;communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including customers, internal departments, and external agencies.</li><li>The ability to&nbsp;provide complex technical and legal advice, offering realistic and practical solutions to both routine and complex issues.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to&nbsp;lead, motivate, and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.</li><li>Expert knowledge&nbsp;of current housing legislation, regulations, and best practices.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of&nbsp;arrears control,&nbsp;temporary accommodation,&nbsp;welfare benefits, and&nbsp;basic debt counselling&nbsp;principles.</li><li>Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)&nbsp;membership or equivalent qualification, or substantial equivalent experience.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1540409&amp;ptId=11542" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1542984&amp;ptId=11542" target="_blank">download: Income Team Manager JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Income Team Manager

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £48,710 - £51,802 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you a health and safety professional looking to make a meaningful impact in building safety within a large and complex housing portfolio? We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Building Safety Officer to join our Housing Management Team.About the Role:As the Senior Building Safety Officer, you will:<ul><li>Take a lead role in supporting the Principal Accountable Person (PAP), Responsible Persons, and the Housing Asset Manager to ensure the safety of our housing stock.</li><li>Coordinate and assure all building-related safety activities in line with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and internal building safety systems.</li><li>Support the development and maintenance of Building Safety Cases, Safety Case Reports, and Building Assurance Certificates for high-risk buildings, including high-rises and sheltered housing schemes.</li><li>Facilitate stakeholder engagement and support staff and contractor training related to building safety.</li><li>Ensure all operations within Housing Teams are safe and compliant with current and upcoming health and safety legislation.</li><li>Proactively identify and advise on impending legislative changes to maintain organisational readiness.</li><li>Deliver expert guidance on health and safety matters, including codes of practice, advice notes, and council policy.</li><li>Lead or support formal investigations, including incident reviews and the development of improvement plans.</li><li>Be an active member of the Building Safety Committee and contribute to strategic health and safety objectives.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>To be successful in this role, you will need:<ul><li>At least 3 years of post-qualification experience providing health and safety advice in a similar setting.</li><li>A recognised qualification such as NEBOSH Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent), ideally with a focus on fire safety.</li><li>Current professional membership with IOSH, IIRSM, CQI, CIOB, RICS, RIBA, or be working towards it.</li><li>Proven ability to develop and improve safety processes in response to changing operational or legal requirements.</li><li>Strong influencing and problem-solving skills with the ability to engage positively with a range of stakeholders.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of:</li><ul><li>Incident investigation and formal reporting</li><li>Risk assessment methodologies, including Fire Risk Assessment</li><li>CDM 2015 and Principal Designer duties</li><li>The Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and associated regulations</li></ul><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, with excellent data entry and extraction skills for reports and statistical analysis.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1557110&amp;ptId=11537" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1557130&amp;ptId=11537" target="_blank">download: Senior Building Safety Officer - JD .pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Building Safety Officer

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities?Can you lead and support a high-performing social work duty team with confidence and compassion?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our All Age Disability and Learning Disability Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Duty Senior Practitioner to join our team and help improve outcomes for our diverse communities.About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the integrated duty team within Southwark’s All Age Disability and Learning Disability Service.You will provide daily oversight of duty work, including incoming safeguarding referrals, urgent placements, unallocated cases, and short-term interventions. You will supervise a small team of social workers and an assistant practitioner, ensuring that all incoming work is triaged, managed effectively and progressed in a timely, person-centred way.You’ll play a key role in shaping a responsive, high-quality front-door service for adults and young people with learning disabilities and/or other disabilities.About You:We are looking for a committed and confident social work leader who brings a mix of frontline experience, professional judgement, and the ability to motivate others.You will be:<ul><li>A qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England</li><li>Experienced in managing or supervising staff within a social care setting</li><li>Confident in triaging complex cases and overseeing safeguarding and urgent interventions</li><li>Skilled in strength-based assessment, outcome-focused planning, and statutory decision-making</li><li>A clear communicator, strong team player, and effective problem-solver</li></ul><ul><li>Experienced in using data, performance information, and audit tools to drive improvement</li><li>Capable of quality-assuring practice and leading service developments</li><li>Committed to anti-discriminatory practice and continuous improvement</li></ul>About the Team:Our All Age Disability (0–25) and Learning Disability (25+) Service provides a seamless care pathway for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and other disabilities.The adult duty function plays a central role in the team — acting as the first point of contact for adults, coordinating initial responses, and ensuring cases are appropriately assessed, allocated and progressed.We are a values-led, inclusive and supportive team, committed to professional development, reflective supervision and co-production with service users and carers.We also work closely with colleagues across health, education and other council departments, offering a collaborative and multi-agency approach to improving lives.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jack Bagnall at <a href="mailto:Jack.Bagnall@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jack.Bagnall@southwark.gov.uk</a>.Additional Information:This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 3rd August 2025Shortlisting date/s: 5th August 2025Interview date/s: 12th August 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2548889&amp;ptId=105801" target="_blank">Duty Senior Practitioner June 2025.docx</a></li></ul>





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