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We’re seeking Area Tenancy Managers to join Brent’s Housing Management Service and help us deliver our fantastic transformation agenda!
An excellent offer….
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.
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.
The Post
As an Area Tenancy Manager (Housing Officer), you’ll manage end-to-end tenancies for a patch of social tenants. You will provide varied support to Brent residents to help them live safely and comfortably in their homes, acting as the face of the landlord for your patch.
You'll have the opportunity to develop detailed knowledge across various areas of tenancy management, including voids, lettings, income and arrears, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and providing support based on an individual person’s needs. This role is an excellent career opportunity to develop varied skills, experience and knowledge across the social housing sector.
With a consistent and smaller patch of properties, you’ll improve the quality and perception of the Housing Management Service. You’ll work with services across the Council to ensure vulnerable tenants have access to services they need, and Brent’s estates and homes are good quality, safe, and secure.
You will also uphold the guidelines set out by the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, demonstrating a commitment to improving standards and ensuring the safety and quality of our social housing in compliance with this critical legislation.
The Person
We’re looking for resilient individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are not afraid of hard work. You will have excellent customer service skills, empathy for people and a clear focus on tenant satisfaction and getting results.&nbsp;
We promote values and expect our people to be motivated by improving the wellbeing of their tenants, and making positive contributions to their team and the service.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Knowledge of local authority statutory and support services related to housing, awareness of relevant housing legislation and welfare benefits, and excellent organisational and IT skills are essential.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You’ll excel in this role if you are committed to making a difference, can work independently, and are eager to learn and develop your career.&nbsp;

Brent Council

This is Brent

Area Tenancy Manager

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The Role
Lancaster City Council are looking to appoint energetic and motivated individuals to join the Grounds Maintenance team within the Environment &amp; Place Service, to contribute to making our district as well maintained as possible. The individual will need to be hard working, take pride within their work and have a passion for making improvements.
The role involves working as part of a wider team to provide high quality environmental maintenance services including amenity grass cutting, litter management, graffiti removal, leaf clearance, hard landscaping, dyke management, street furniture, playground installation, weed growth, and cultivating of the districts bedding areas.
You will be required to have a good knowledge and also experience in amenity horticulture and have a good technical knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques and practice as duties will include mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding and litter picking within the Authority’s parks, open spaces and streets. It is essential to hold a level 2, or equivalent knowledge and experience in horticulture.
The work is physically demanding, involving bending, kneeling, lifting and carrying and it is essential that you are able to lift weights of up to 20kg.
You will be able to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to delivering high quality customer service.
A full current UK driving licence is required, and it will be essential for the post holder to tow a trailer. As a result you will be required to sign up to the authorised external DVLA driving licence validation organisation that we use to manage and monitor our employees driving licence data.
This post is permanent.
The hours for this post are 37 hours per week. Your normal working week will be on a shift rota basis, working 5 days out of 7, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, in line with business needs.
This post is based at White Lund Depot.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
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<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
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Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.

Lancaster City Council

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Are you an enthusiastic and organised administrator? Would you like to work in a team supporting children throughout their care journey?&nbsp;If this is you, we would welcome your application to our Business Support Officer vacancy.&nbsp;For an informal discussion, please contact Sharron Frost, Business Support Manager - <a href="mailto:sharron.frost@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharron.frost@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Interview date:&nbsp; December 2025&nbsp; <h2>About the role</h2>As a Business Support Officer, you will be working in a &nbsp;team to support children from diverse backgrounds throughout their journey from assessment to leaving care. You will be a key member of the pod of social workers whilst also working alongside a number of other pods as part of the larger team. &nbsp;You will have a full induction to the work and be supported to attain the required skills by training and shadowing to enhance existing/transferable skills and learn and understand the role. &nbsp;Ideally you will have experience of working in a busy office environment with the ability to prioritise your workload around the demands of the service whilst still managing to meet statutory deadlines. This role involves the use of various computer packages, and you will provide customer-focused information to people who contact the team. You will be highly organised and have an ability to work both independently and as part of a team.  You will need to enjoy solving problems and managing an evolving workload with good time management skills being essential.   &nbsp;The post will involve some exposure to distressing information about young people and/or family circumstances.  &nbsp;Here is what our Business Support Officers say about working in Families Children &amp; Learning: &nbsp; &nbsp;“The diversity of duties and working in Children’s Services is what attracted me to the role” &nbsp; &nbsp;“Supporting my social workers gives me a lot of job satisfaction – I feel like I am really involved in helping families’ lives”  &nbsp; &nbsp;“Feeling you have helped a client in the absence of the social worker in trying to sort out their problems. Having an understanding of their case and developing a rapport with some of the parents.” &nbsp; &nbsp;“The part I have most enjoyed about being the Business support Officer for the Pod is how I've felt truly part of the team. Just because I'm business support and they're social workers, they've never not included me in group discussions, supervisions or activities outside of work; I've been extremely lucky to have worked with the Pod” &nbsp; &nbsp;Key skills you can offer: &nbsp;• A flexible, adaptable approach to work with ability to multi task effectively according to business priorities &nbsp; &nbsp;• Ability to deal with confidential information tactfully and with discretion &nbsp; &nbsp;• Accuracy and attention to detail &nbsp; &nbsp;• Experience in business support duties including arranging meetings, and taking minutes which may be of a complex nature.  &nbsp; &nbsp;• Competent in working with Outlook and Microsoft Office packages &nbsp; &nbsp;• Ability to deal with confidential information tactfully and with discretion. &nbsp; &nbsp;• Inputting and retrieval of data on service-based IT system &nbsp;Our offer to Business Support Officers:  &nbsp;<ul><li>Career average pension scheme &nbsp;</li><li>24 days leave a year, rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service &nbsp;</li><li>Being an active part of group supervisions &nbsp;</li><li>1-2-1 support from your Business Support Manager &nbsp;</li><li>A programme of learning and development opportunities  &nbsp;</li><li>An online toolbox of resources to support the work of the Business Support Officer &nbsp;</li><li>Peer support from other business support colleagues across the service &nbsp;</li><li>Benefits such as: bus ticket and cycle loans; reduced cost gym membership with Freedom Leisure &nbsp;</li></ul>Please read our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>&nbsp;pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>&nbsp;as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. <h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only. For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Business Support Officer

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Salary Range:&nbsp;£55,581&nbsp; Job Level:&nbsp;Level 5, Zone 1 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG Hours Per Week: 36, Full Time Term:&nbsp;12 Month Fixed Term/ Secondment Closing Date:&nbsp;Friday 14th November 2025; 23:55 &nbsp;(Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible)&nbsp;To view the full job profile please click here: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11460761/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11460761/file/documen…</a>About Camden&nbsp;Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive by making our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. We’re not just home to the UK's fastest-growing economy — we’re focused on creating a borough in which everyone can live a good life and nobody gets left behind.&nbsp;We have a clear vision - to organise the right people and skills around&nbsp;our Missions to deliver the best outcomes for Camden residents.&nbsp;&nbsp;Camden has a proud, rebellious spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We’re willing to be bold and try new things in the process.&nbsp;Our Strategy &amp; Design team supports teams across the council to deliver better services, making sure that communities are at the heart of the work we do. You can read more about our work through our blog&nbsp;Change by Design.&nbsp;&nbsp;A note about the recruitment process:&nbsp;At Camden, we value and celebrate difference and encourage diversity in all respects. Our diverse workforce ensures we represent our communities to the best of our ability and enables us to make better decisions. Because of this, we want our recruitment process to be as inclusive and as accessible as possible and we recognise that requires us to be as flexible as we can whilst also preserving the integrity of a fair and transparent process.&nbsp;Similarly, we appreciate that people’s individual skills and experience may not neatly map to a particular role profile and encourage applications from people with transferable experience.&nbsp;So if you have questions about the role, Camden as a whole, or would like to discuss alternative ways to showcase your interest and expertise, then please attend our open eventAbout the Senior Service Designer role:&nbsp;&nbsp;We are looking for an experienced Senior Service Designer to lead work with our Camden's services and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across policy, strategy, data and research to help scope, plan, and deliver great work that the organisation can be proud of.&nbsp;Our service design team's role is to shape public services around the needs of Camden's residents. Our team looks at the whole experience for both residents and staff, rather than just the process or system. In short, we help the organisation understand how services can better support people in Camden and work with your staff to deliver the change to make that happen.&nbsp;As a Senior Service Designer you will be leading projects and supporting teams to deliver exceptional service improvement work that benefit residents &amp; communities. As part of the role you will:&nbsp;● Lead service design work,&nbsp;providing clear direction and ensuring high quality outputs and deliverables.&nbsp;● Build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, supporting them to shape and envision impactful work&nbsp;●&nbsp;Supporting teams to deliver at pace,&nbsp;enabling team members to collaborate and to deliver their best work.&nbsp;&nbsp;●&nbsp;Contribute to shaping our service design practice and goal towards more equitable and inclusive design.&nbsp;&nbsp;● Manage service designer(s)&nbsp;providing pastoral care and support to develop their professional development.&nbsp;The role will sit within the&nbsp;Strategy &amp; Design team within Corporate Services.&nbsp; Our work spans the whole breadth of Council’s services with a current focus on preventative health and social care, creating thriving communities for our social housing tenants, and proactively supporting those experiencing financial hardship.&nbsp;We champion new and different ways of solving problems, promote inclusive and equitable approaches to our design practice, and create a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that we achieve the outcomes that meet the needs and expectations of both our residents and staff.&nbsp;To view the full job profile please click here: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11460761/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11460761/file/documen…</a>The application process:&nbsp;1.&nbsp;Optional: Attend our open house event - to get a better sense if this role would be right for you and to find out more about the work we do, we hope you’ll take us up on the offer to place on our virtual open house event2.&nbsp;Complete a short application via our job portal&nbsp;- we will ask you a few short questions to understand if you meet the required experience&nbsp;&nbsp;We want to give everyone the same chance to showcase their relevant skills and experience so we ask you to follow a set formula in your application statement. It should clearly answer these three questions, in order:&nbsp;A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your experience leading service design work:&nbsp;Please summarise your experience leading service design projects. In your response, highlight the types of projects you’ve delivered, your role, and the outcomes achieved.&nbsp; B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tell us about your experience working with stakeholders: Describe a specific example of working with senior stakeholders to deliver meaningful impact. What were their goals, what challenges did you navigate, and how did you enable them to shape and successfully deliver the work? C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tell us about a time you have supported a project team to deliver at pace:&nbsp;Tell us about a time when you helped a project team deliver effectively. How did you collaborate with team members, overcome barriers and contribute to achieving a shared goal?&nbsp;&nbsp;3.&nbsp;1-hour interview with 3 Camden staff - we’ll send you questions and short presentation task in advance, and ensure that there’s plenty of time at the interview for you to ask any questions you have&nbsp;4.&nbsp;Offer and feedback - if you’re successful at the interview stage, we’ll contact you with the details of your job offer, along with some feedback on your performance throughout the process&nbsp;5.&nbsp;Onboarding&nbsp;- once your offer is accepted and the start date agreed, you’ll receive guidance on your first few weeks at Camden.&nbsp;&nbsp;We know that applying for roles is a time-consuming process and we want to make sure that we respect and appreciate the time and energy you put into applying for this role at the Council. Therefore,&nbsp; we will try our best

Camden Council

Senior Service Designer

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Salary: £50,537 Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG / Hybrid (60% office location) Hours per week: 36 Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time&nbsp; Closing Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 23:59 Interview Date: Wednesday 20 November 2025 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. Are you ready to help shape Camden’s SEND services? We’re looking for a motivated and versatile SEND Commissioning &amp; Performance Officer to join our high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND across Camden. What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved You’ll be involved in the full commissioning cycle, from needs assessment and service design to procurement and contract monitoring. You’ll support strategic projects, contribute to Camden’s SEND Strategy, and work collaboratively across education, health, and care to shape inclusive, evidence-based services. This role also includes supporting quality assurance activities, analysing performance data, and ensuring that the voices of children, young people, and families inform service improvement. You’ll help map provision, identify gaps, coordinate projects, and contribute to strategic planning. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers): &nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11463713/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11463713/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re seeking a collaborative and solutions-focused professional with experience in commissioning, quality assurance, or service development within education or health settings. You’ll have a strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and Ofsted Local Area SEND Inspection Framework. You should be confident in working with data and translating insights into meaningful action, with a commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a service that values innovation, partnership, and continuous improvement, Camden is the place for you. Interested? Please speak with your line manager before applying. For further information or an informal chat, contact Zena Josiah, SEND Commissioning &amp; Place Planning Manager. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit <a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a> for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit <a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</a>. Asking for Adjustments Camden 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 contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

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Reading Borough Council is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join the Property Services Team. This role is an opportunity to oversee cost control, contract management, and procurement for a range of projects, including housing improvements, new builds, and maintenance schemes. 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: The Quantity Surveyor will provide expert cost advice, ensure financial efficiency, and help shape the council’s approach to procurement and contract management. The role will involve managing various procurement exercise, including materials supply contract worth over £1.5 million annually while ensuring best value and quality. Key responsibilities include:
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<li>Advising on contract types, dispute resolution, and procurement processes.</li>
<li>Managing tenders, contract assessments, and overseeing outsourced contracts.</li>
<li>Attending site meetings and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.</li>
<li>Liaising with stakeholders, including Councillors, Senior Officers, and external consultants.</li>
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About you: To be successful in this role, candidates should have:
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<li>Extensive experience in cost planning, project management, and contract administration.</li>
<li>Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.</li>
<li>High numeracy skills and proficiency in IT systems for project monitoring.</li>
<li>A commitment to equal opportunities and sustainability, aligning with the council’s values.</li>
<li>A valid UK driving licence.</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>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road in Reading</li>
<li><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 Mike Carpenter, Housing Projects Manager. <a href="mailto:Mike.carpenter@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mike.carpenter@reading.gov.uk</a> or 07711 879 526 Closing Date: Sunday 16th November 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Interview Setup: In person interviews at 19 Bennet Road, Reading

Reading Borough Council

Quantity Surveyor - Property Services Team

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleThis role will work closely with the other Team Manager in the Leaving Care team, leading a team of Leaving Care Personal Advisors and continuing progress and improvement in our Leaving Care Team which was graded ‘Good’ in our last Ofsted inspection.The successful candidate will have a good understanding of issues relating to Care Leavers and a passion for improving outcomes for them. There will be a need to understand the relevant legislation and guidance and to maintain and share this in a fast moving area of social care. The Team Manager will share expertise and offer advice around the rights and entitlements of our young people, to ensure our services are fair and accessible. You will be joining a dynamic, supportive and committed team who are passionate about empowering young people to reach their goals and keen to further develop the service.You will supervise up to 6 leaving care personal advisers. You will also be responsible for undertaking regular Quality Assurance work and ensuring that team performance is good and that we continue to work within North Somerset Children’s Services practice model and our local and regional offer for care leavers.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Be responsible for managing a multi-disciplined team to ensure service delivery through self and others and be part of the management team in the local area with collective responsibility for the strategic development of services in partnership with other professionals. This will include the efficient deployment of resources according to need and management of associated budgets</li><li>Ensure statutory childcare duties are met, national minimum standards and regulations are complied with, high standards of recognised professional practice are delivered, and operational staff and supervisors work effectively with partners from other agencies to support individual children and families and improve their life chances.</li><li>To provide professional leadership, decision making advice, supervision and support of social workers and ensure appropriate decision making in line with delegated responsibilities.</li><li>Ensure there is an effective duty system (where appropriate) within the team.</li><li>Deliver the area of responsibility assigned to the postholder through the effective deployment of staff and other resources to meet the standards required and ensure children and young people have a positive experience in the care system and successful outcomes.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about Care Leavers, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Registered as a social worker with Social Work England.</li><li>Social Work Qualification, ie Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work.</li><li>Achieved or commitment to study for a specialist PQ award or equivalent</li><li>Social Work qualification, ie social work degree, management qualification NVQ level 4 or working towards level 4 and 5 years post qualifying experience as a social worker.</li><li>An approved professional qualification relevant to the area of work to give approved Social Work England registration, and practical experience of working with service user groups giving rise to a variety of technical skills and thorough understanding of the principles of the services available, work practices and processes.</li><li>Specialist knowledge of childcare across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.</li><li>Knowledge of National Minimum Standards for all areas of the service.</li><li>Significant post qualification experience in relevant work area to give knowledge and understanding equivalent to a further advanced qualification in the service area, especially in management and leadership.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Karl Knill, Head of Service for Corporate Parenting at <a href="mailto:karl.knill@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">karl.knill@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or call on 07585 547009.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: First week of DecemberPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Team Manager- Care Leaver Team

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You can apply for this job online at <a href="http://www.harborough.gov.uk/job-application" target="_blank">www.harborough.gov.uk/job-application</a>.
Our preferred method of receipt of&nbsp;application is via the online&nbsp;application form.
Should you have any difficulties applying online please&nbsp;e-mail <a href="mailto:recruitment@harborough.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@harborough.gov.uk.</a>&nbsp; CVs will not be accepted. &nbsp;Please specify which post you are applying for on your application form and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification.
Find out more about the benefits of working at Harborough District Council at <a href="http://www.harborough.gov.uk/working-for-us" target="_blank">http://www.harborough.gov.uk/working-for-us</a>
Job title: Personal Assistant to CMT&nbsp;
Location: Hybrid working – a combination of remote working and office working in Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Status: Fixed term for 12 months
Hours: 37 per week – flexi scheme 
Grade: Grade 4 (£28,142 to £30,024)
Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.
We are seeking an enthusiastic PA and experienced administrator to provide high level support to senior colleagues and ensure smooth day to day operations. The successful candidate will thrive in a face paced environment, juggling priorities with confidence and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Manage diaries, schedule meetings and prepare meeting papers</li>
<li>Draft correspondence</li>
<li>Handle confidential information</li>
<li>Support the wider administration team with general office duties</li>
<li>Liaise with internal and external stakeholders</li>
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To be successful in this varied role, you will need:
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<li>4 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent aptitude/knowledge</li>
<li>Proven experience in an admin or PA role</li>
<li>Strong IT skills including MS office</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and part of a team, handling competing priorities</li>
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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on 13 November 2025.&nbsp; Interviews will be held week commencing 24th November 2025.
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.
If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how we could be the next step in your career journey.

PA to Corporate Management Team & Leader of the Council

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.



About the Role
Two vacancies have arisen for Multi Skilled Operatives within the Maintenance Delivery team based at the Asset Management depot in Wallasey. This is a great opportunity to work on some of Liverpool City Region's historic assets, such as the Kingsway and Queensway tunnels and other key transport infrastructure across the region.
The role will primarily assist in keeping the Mersey Tunnels and wider LCRCA estate safe, clean and maintained to a high standard. The roles are part of a team working across a 24/7 operation on a 12 hour shift roster.

About the person
It is essential that the successful applicants have a full UK manual driving licence.
Furthermore, they will hold, as a minimum, a relevant NVQ Level 1; City &amp; Guilds Level 1 in construction or engineering field with experience of working in a construction or engineering environment.
Applicants must have knowledge and awareness of relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, policy and procedures to ensure safe working. &nbsp;
We are looking for applicants who display our organisational values of Liverpool City Region First, Respect, and Action Focus, to ensure we deliver our services collaboratively and inclusively.
If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. 
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.
1. Experience of working in a construction or engineering environment
2. Evidence of awareness and an understanding of working safely
3. Hold a full UK driving licence

About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits 
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>
<li>Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
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Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We actively promote diversity and inclusion, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</a>

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Shift Multi Skilled Operative (MSO)

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Location: Based at Lift Greensward, Hockley, Essex (with regular travel to other schools when required)Salary: £38,217.89 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsHours: 37 hours per week, Full-timeContract: PermanentStart date: As soon as possibleLead our IT service to support great teaching every dayWe're looking for an experienced and proactive IT Team Leader to guide and develop our South Essex regional IT team across six schools in Hockley and the surrounding area. You'll shape day-to-day operations, support colleagues, and lead improvements that help children and staff get the most from technology.You'll be based predominantly at Lift Greensward and work regularly across the six schools within the hub: Lift Greensward, Lift Ashingdon, Lift Hockley, Lift Pioneer, Lift Plumberow, and Lift Westerings.All sites are within close proximity, and travel costs from Lift Greensward will be reimbursed.What makes this role rewarding<ul>
<li>A collaborative and supportive IT team with an established vision and culture</li>
<li>The opportunity to lead and grow a team of up to four, including Technicians and Technology Support Officers</li>
<li>Opportunity to lead meaningful improvement projects (e.g., network refresh, use of AI, and cybersecurity developments)</li>
<li>Professional learning opportunities, including support toward various certifications, including Google and Viewsonic
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<li>A role that directly supports our mission of excellent education, every classroom, every day 
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</ul>What you'll be doing<ul>
<li>Lead, line manage and develop IT colleagues across the South Essex region</li>
<li>Act as the escalation point for more complex technical issues</li>
<li>Ensure systems, devices, and infrastructure remain reliable, safe and well-maintained</li>
<li>Build strong, positive working relationships with Principals and school teams</li>
<li>Support small-to-medium scale improvement and upgrade projects</li>
<li>Promote secure practices aligned with GDPR and Keeping Children Safe in Education
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</ul>About youYou'll thrive if you:<ul>
<li>Have 5+ years of experience in IT support with strong troubleshooting and diagnostic ability</li>
<li>Have line management experience, coaching others to develop</li>
<li>Communicate effectively and build trust with colleagues across schools</li>
<li>Are organised, proactive and solutions-focused</li>
<li>Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (travel expenses reimbursed)</li>
<li>Experience with Google Workspace, Ubiquiti/Aruba networks, or working in schools is beneficial</li>
</ul>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.What we offer you:A culture where ideas are valued, teamwork matters, and colleagues feel supported<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>Applications are reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the advert period. Early applications are encouraged. Closing date: Friday 14th November 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.

IT Team Leader

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The Role
Lancaster City Council is looking for a confident and experienced manager for its Planning and Housing Strategy functions.&nbsp; The role is a critical one, overseeing multi-disciplinary teams including Planning Policy, the Climate Change Policy Hub, Heritage &amp; Design, Housing Strategy and Consultation &amp; Engagement Teams.
It is an exciting time to be joining the team at Lancaster.&nbsp; We are advancing a new Local Plan for the district, whilst the Council is also nationally acclaimed for its innovative work delivering climate mitigation and adaptation.&nbsp; Therefore this role has the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of our local residents and their communities.
You will be responsible for leading a high-quality, customer-focused and integrated Planning and Housing Strategy Team.&nbsp; You will also collaborate with other Service Managers across the authority in delivering the Council’s priorities.
This is a permanent role working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday and is based at Lancaster Town Hall.
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
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<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
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Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC

Service Manager - Planning & Housing Strategy

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Casual Home Care Support Workers needed to work with children and young people aged 8-18 with disabilities and/or challenging behaviour in a residential setting.This position offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for anyone interested in a career with children with disabilities.Brighton and Hove City Council provides respite and full-time residential care through three care homes in the city. Our homes offer a wide range of leisure activities as well as social and learning opportunities such as shopping and cooking.Tudor HouseThe young people staying at Tudor House all have a learning disability and some have&nbsp;additional needs such as a physical disability or have a diagnosis of autism (ASD). Supporting young people at Tudor House may involve a higher level of personal care, some hoisting and assistance with mealtimes.Tudor House: Kathy Egan 01273 296190, <a href="mailto:Kathy.Egan@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kathy.Egan@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>Drove RoadThe young people staying at Drove Road all have a learning disability, and a diagnosis of autism and need support managing their emotions and their behaviour. Supporting young people at Drove Road involves varying degrees of personal care, promoting independence and a significant degree of managing challenges such as an individual hurting themselves as well as aggression towards staff and other young people.Drove Road: &nbsp;01273 295320Rainbow LodgeRainbow Lodge is a children’s home in Woodingdean which provides full time care to children and young people between the ages of 5 and 17. The young people that live at Rainbow Lodge will have learning disabilities and complex needs, and some may have behaviours that challenge. We are an enthusiastic welcoming team who are striving to provide our young people with a warm and nurturing home environment where they feel safe and cared for and encouraged to reach their full potential.Shift Pattern: 7-11 and 2-9.30 during the week term time,and 7-2pm, 2.00-9.15 weekends and school holidays.&nbsp;Interview date: To be confirmed Flexible interview times (outside of 9-5) available if needed&nbsp;<h2>About the role</h2>As a member of the team you will:-<ul><li>Be committed to providing opportunities for inclusion of the young people within the service and out in the community.</li><li>Support individuals to communicate verbally and non-verbally via communication aids.</li><li>Have experience of working with people with disabilities or an interest in this area.</li><li>Be able to manage challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.</li><li>Be able to support young people with complex needs in all aspects of their daily living.</li><li>Work on a casual basis, including weekends and evenings, to complete daily tasks and ensure high standards within the home.</li></ul>Care Crew members are allocated to one or more services according to their skills, interests and the level of need of each service. Currently there is a higher level of need at the Drove Road service. Candidates will ideally have some experience of supporting children although it is not essential. Availability and flexibility is important.We encourage applications from people without prior professional experience but with an interest in working with Children and Young People with Disabilities.Joining the Care Crew team is a great opportunity for anyone wanting explore a career in this areaTeam members &nbsp;are supported with supervision and training.Please note: Successful candidates will be required to attend a minimum of 2.5 days of mandatory training or provide proof of equivalent training.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

Casual Home Care Support Worker (Care Crew – children and young people)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Do you have a background of working with children with learning disabilities? Are you someone who enjoys working in a rewarding, supportive, and a challenging environment? Can you work with a diverse range of stakeholders in an inclusive and accessible way?We have an exciting opportunity within our Families, Children and Learning Directorate where you will get to make a real difference in the lives of children with learning difficulties. Every team member plays a vital part in helping our young people to thrive, and as a highly successful team we support each other to deliver our service with fairness and inclusivity. We are committed to delivering an outstanding service and to making Health and Disability Services accessible to everyone.&nbsp;If you would like to discuss this role, please email <a href="mailto:karen.shaw@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.shaw@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> to arrange a conversation.<h2>About the role</h2>Rainbow Lodge is a new children's home due to open mid April in the Woodinngdean area. We will provide full-time placements for young people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge between the ages of 5 and 17.Staff will work hard to create a positive, safe, stimulating, and homely environment in which each young person’s specific needs are met and they are supported to develop and learn new skills while having fun. Particular emphasis is given to those skills that promote independence.&nbsp;As a Home Care Support Worker, you will:&nbsp;<ul><li>Support our young people from diverse backgrounds with intimate personal care when required.</li><li>Use a range of inclusive and accessible communication tools to help our young people express themselves.</li><li>Undertake a range of domestic tasks including cleaning, shopping, providing freshly prepared meals.</li><li>Support your colleagues and yourself to stay safe during times of challenging behaviour.</li></ul>You will be someone with:<ul><li>The experience of looking after children with learning disabilities.</li><li>Inclusive and accessible communication skills for interaction with service users, families, social workers, and medical professionals.</li><li>The ability to apply restrictive interventions to support young people in line with their behaviour support plans.</li><li>A clear Enhanced DBS Certificate</li></ul>Benefits:&nbsp;<ul><li>Funding and support within two years for a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).</li><li>Support with in-house training to improve skills and knowledge.</li><li>An opportunity to increase your skill and experience for future roles within social care, education and childcare.</li><li>Enhancements over weekends, and bank holidays.</li></ul>You will need to be able to work a 4-week rolling rota as follows:Night shifts: 9.15pm to 7.15am&nbsp;There is an expectation waking night staff will attend one team meeting a month and undertake necessary training which is included in number of hours worked.For more information about the organisation and the specific tasks required, please download the job description / person specification.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.&nbsp;Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">How we create a fair and inclusive workplace</a>.Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Waking Night Staff - Home Care Support Worker

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Do you have a passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals?Are you confident working with a range of professionals to deliver inclusive services?Do you enjoy creating opportunities that connect young people to education, training and employment?Would you like to work in a vibrant, collaborative space in the heart of Brighton?We’re looking for someone to lead the day-to-day delivery of our Youth Employment Hub in Kemptown. You’ll be part of a dynamic team working with partners like the DWP, National Careers Service and local providers to support young people into positive destinations.&nbsp;Fixed term for: 12 months to cover maternity leave&nbsp;Interview date: TBCThis role is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href="https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1" target="_blank">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.For an informal discussion, please contact Michael Price – Senior Employability &amp; Project Officer &nbsp;by email on <a href="mailto:michael.price@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">michael.price@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>Do you have a passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals?Are you confident working with a range of professionals to deliver inclusive services?Do you enjoy creating opportunities that connect young people to education, training and employment?Would you like to work in a vibrant, collaborative space in the heart of Brighton?We’re looking for someone to lead the day-to-day delivery of our Youth Employment Hub in Kemptown. You’ll be part of a dynamic team working with partners like the DWP, National Careers Service and local providers to support young people into positive destinations.&nbsp;The Hub offers a welcoming and inclusive space—both physical and virtual—where young people can access IT, Wi-Fi, tailored advice, and a range of activities to build confidence and employability skills. We get regular feedback from attendees to shape services, and we work with employers and training providers to connect young people to local opportunities.As Youth Hub Coordinator, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of this service, working with partners to support young people in making informed decisions about their future and accessing education, volunteering, employment, and skills training.&nbsp;This role could be for you if you:<ul><li>&nbsp;have a Level 2 qualification in Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance or equivalent experience.</li><li>are passionate about supporting young people to progress, and meet their aspirations.</li><li>have good knowledge of educational and employment pathways locally, and of the barriers facing disadvantaged and under-represented groups.</li><li>are&nbsp;confident engaging with young people and stakeholders to deliver impactful services.</li><li>want to work in a great location with like-minded professionals. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Your key tasks will be –<ul><li>Managing the physical and virtual Youth Employment Hub, ensuring it’s welcoming, inclusive and well-resourced.</li><li>Supporting young people with job searches, applications, CVs and confidence-building, offering advice, and signposting to support services.</li><li>Coordinating activities like Job Fairs, sector-based events and employability sessions.</li><li>Working closely with partners to connect young people to opportunities in education, volunteering, and employment.</li></ul> Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Youth Hub Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.
<h2>About the role</h2>
We’re seeking a proactive and collaborative individual to join our Transport &amp; Highways service as a Business Development Officer, playing a key role in driving continuous improvement and strengthening customer and performance management across the service.
In this role, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to develop and refine procedures, monitor service indicators, and ensure that customer enquiries and complaints are responded to promptly, professionally, and with a focus on resolution and learning. You’ll help ensure that every interaction with our service is an opportunity to improve outcomes and build trust with our communities.
You’ll be responsible for producing performance reports, analysing customer feedback, and identifying trends that inform service improvements. Your work will help ensure that service standards are met and exceeded, and that customer experiences are consistently positive and valued.
Building strong relationships with contractors, councils, and stakeholders is central to the role, as is contributing to the council’s wider customer strategy. You’ll also support cross-service initiatives, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and provide professional advice to a range of partners including Members, MPs, and local stakeholders.
This is a dynamic and customer-focused role, ideal for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for service development and public engagement.
<h2>Additional information</h2>
You’ll be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in making a real difference through your work. Ideally, you’ll have experience delivering excellent customer service and understand the importance of clear, timely, and empathetic communication. You’ll be confident responding to customer enquiries and concerns, ensuring that feedback is acknowledged and used to drive meaningful improvements.
With a curious mindset and a keen eye for detail, you’ll be able to spot patterns in data and translate insights into action. Whether you're resolving customer issues, supporting service development, or working with partners to improve processes, you’ll be comfortable engaging with a wide range of people and managing competing priorities.
If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and being part of a team that’s committed to putting customers at the centre of service delivery, this role will suit you perfectly.
<h2>Company information</h2>
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;
Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner
The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.
If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Business Improvement Officer

Youth Intervention Trainer.Permanent.Peripatetic covering West Yorkshire (based in Wakefield).£32,597- £33,699&nbsp;per annum.Interested candidates can find out more about the role by attending an information session from 12:00 – 15:00 on Saturday 8th November 2025 at Wakefield Fire Station, Brunswick Street, Wakefield, WF1 4PA. If you would like to attend, please email <a href="mailto:applications@westyorksfire.gov.uk" target="_blank">applications@westyorksfire.gov.uk</a>no later than 11am on Friday 7th November 2025.Enjoy working in a team? Passionate about being a catalyst for change in the lives of young people?&nbsp;You can help West Yorkshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service by joining their specialist youth team to develop and deliver opportunities that not only raise young people’s safety awareness but support them to develop skills for the future.What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37 hour week flexible&nbsp;working arrangements,&nbsp;local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program, car salary sacrifice scheme with all clothing and&nbsp;personal protective equipment provided.Job Purpose:&nbsp; To support the delivery and development of Youth Interventions, King’s Trust and other youth related projects and partnerships, aimed at promoting behaviour change to targeted groups of young people, across West Yorkshire.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities: Using your expert knowledge of issues affecting young people you will develop and deliver practical Youth Intervention and King’s Trust programmes that engage targeted groups and individuals from diverse and challenging backgrounds across West Yorkshire.&nbsp;Essential requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>A proven track record of relating to and empowering hard to reach young people to turn their lives around, change behaviour and make positive choices through the delivery of structured interventions.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>The ability to communicate effectively both in person and digitally with a wide range of audiences to build relationships, deliver learning outcomes and present information in a clear logical manner.&nbsp;</li><li>Hold, be working towards or&nbsp;be willing to work towards a recognised Level 3 or above &nbsp;teaching qualification.&nbsp;</li></ul>The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving licence.Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.&nbsp;For further details and to apply online please visit <a href="http://www.wyfs.co.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.wyfs.co.uk/careers</a>. Closing date for all applications is midnight on Sunday 23rd November 2025.We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity &amp; neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially &amp; ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer.West Yorkshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

Youth Intervention Trainer

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Family Time Service for the position of a Senior Contact Worker, we are looking for someone who has experience of working and communicating with children and their families, you will be required to collect and safely transport children from their placement to the family time venue and return them when the contact has concluded.If you want to be a part of making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families then this this is the role for you.As a Senior Contact Worker, you will be required to provide a written report from your observation of family time which is utilised by social workers and other professionals to inform further assessments. Your personal skills should include the ability to establish effective working relationships with families, social workers and other professionals coupled with an ability to work independently when required, with support and supervision. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.About you:<ul> <li>Transporting and supervising children and young people in care for contact with their parents, carers or others as identified in the care plan.</li> <li>Collecting and safely transporting children to and from their supervised family time sessions. </li> <li>Establishing effective working relationships with families and constructively challenge negative aspects of care practice, seeking to empower parents to develop skills and find solutions to issues observed during family time and maintaining accurate and detailed recordings of child and parent/ significant other family members interactions within family time centres and other community settings.</li> <li>To continually and actively assess the risk to each child and the arrangements in place to protect them. To ensure children are safeguarded with regard to working together to safeguard children 2015 and local safeguarding board procedures. Safeguarding disabled children 2009.</li> <li>Planning and prioritising workload effectively within established time frames and ensure that all written reports meet deadlines. Ensuring that safety and security is upheld by adhering to all appropriate policies, reporting and escalating issues appropriately as they arise.</li> <li>Supervising the family time between the children and their parents/ significant other family members and ensure that family time requirements and procedures are followed.</li> <li>Communicating effectively with children, parents, carers and professionals as and when required.</li> <li>Carrying out any other duties that fall within the scope of the role.</li></ul>You will be required to hold a full current driving licence and have sole use of a car for work purposes and be available to work flexibly outside of core hours.An enhanced DBS will be required. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

Senior Contact Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you! At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice. As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support. This role is a part time position working 22.5 hours over 3 days a week. Our services will always be joined up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. About you: We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>A degree in Social Work and you must have completed your ASYE.</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England (SWE).</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li></ul> We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Senior Social Worker - Part time

Birmingham is one of the most diverse and youthful cities in Europe, and at Birmingham Children’s Trust we are proud to support children, families and carers across our vibrant and varied communities.To better support children and families, we are improving our understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and improving practice across our social care teams.We have an exciting opportunity for a social worker who is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion to lead this work.We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. Position Summary:<ul> <li> Undertake regular EDI audits of the Trust, providing recommendations and supporting the development of the EDI action plans. </li> <li> Contribute to the delivery of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy.</li> <li> You will provide professional support, advice and expertise to senior leaders and wider stakeholders.</li> <li> You will take a project management approach to effect cultural change.</li> <li> Provide advice on the development of relevant policies and procedures within the area of expertise.</li> <li> Lead on the implementation of a variety of initiative and establish frameworks.</li> <li> Design and deliver strategic programmes that drive an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce.</li> <li> Supporting staff and young people’s inclusion networks.</li> <li> Develop KPI’s and reporting for EDI.</li> <li> Undertake regular reporting on activities and trend analysis. </li></ul>This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Equality Diversity and Inclusion Practice Lead - FTC 2 Years

About the roleOur Development Management &amp; Enforcement service is part of the Growth and Regeneration service group within the Place and Economy directorate. This new role is responsible for providing the strategic direction and management of the service, reporting directly to the Assistant Director.North Northamptonshire’s Development Management &amp; Enforcement service is a product of local government reorganisation which took place across Northamptonshire in 2021. We have brought together the four former district and borough Local Planning Authority functions and we are busy working our way through a transformation programme to create a single high-performing planning service for North Northamptonshire.You will have a key role working with the Assistant Director to shape the future direction of the service, including the development of strategies that will deliver the transformation of the service, including its digitalisation, harmonisation of business processes and delivering continuous improvement. North Northamptonshire is a high-growth area offering an exciting opportunity for professional development. With six sustainable urban extensions in differing phases of delivery, a wealth of large commercial and industrial development proposals and everything in between, you will find this job both challenging and rewarding. That is why you will need to bring a strong background in planning management, extensive experience in dealing with complex and contentious planning matters and fresh thinking about how a high-quality service can be delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective way to make the most of this great opportunity to shape the new single service.What will you be doing?As the strategic lead for Development Management &amp; Enforcement you will be accountable for the successful delivery of all day-to-day functions provided by the service.In late 2022, we worked with the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) who reviewed how we work and how we could join what were previously 5 local planning teams together. We have been working towards implementing the recommendations provided. In 2024 PAS were invited to review our progress towards achieving our vision, and implementing their recommendations.The Council is committed to making further improvements to our planning service. This transformation is overseen by our Planning Improvement Board made up of a cross-party group of elected Members. You will:<ul><li>Provide professional and technical guidance and advice to the Assistant Director, corporate leadership team, elected members and members of the public.</li><li>Develop and implement plans and strategies to transform the council’s services, building partnerships across the council and with external stakeholders.</li><li>You will lead the team to deliver consistently high performing, cost effective and robust services and provide high quality places across North Northamptonshire.</li><li>Manage change within the service and build and maintain an enthusiastic and committed workforce with a “one team” approach.</li><li>Recognise and react to changes in legislation, guidance and best practice to ensure the effective implementation of any necessary changes.</li><li>Represent the council on development management and enforcement issues in countywide, regional and national forums.</li></ul>About youYou will be Experienced in working at a senior level, such as a Service Manager, for an English Local Planning Authority with knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and complexities of public sector and local government.You will have practical knowledge and understanding of Planning, with a focus on Development Management &amp; Planning Enforcement.You will have extensive experience dealing with complex and/or contentious planning matters and politically sensitive issues.You will have significant experience of negotiating with developers to agree developer contributions, Planning Performance Agreements etc.You will have knowledge and experience of how to effect cultural and behavioural change, developing high performing teams.You will have the ability and experience to budget management, recruitment and managing formal discipline matters and grievances.If you are looking to further your career in a large complex organisation that can provide you with a range of career experience then we’d love to welcome you to our friendly team.For an informal discussion about the role or to find out more information, please contact Graeme Kane, Assistant Director for Growth and Regeneration.Email: <a href="mailto:Graeme.Kane@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Graeme.Kane@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 8th DecemberOur BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status. Further information can be found at <a href="https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)</a><ul></ul>

North Northamptonshire Council

Head of Development Management and Enforcement

<a href="index.cfm?fa=jobs.accessapplication">Load Application</a><h4>Leisure Attendants</h4>Leisure Attendant - Waterside Leisure Centre &amp; Runnymede3 x Full Time ( 37 hours )Why Castle Point?Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff, and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well-being and benefit. Castle Point Borough Council aims to provide high-quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision-making, and promoting local democracy. Additionally, the council seeks to transform, modernize, and improve its performance, as well as support and enable the communities within its jurisdiction to be strong, healthy, and thriving.Our Values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusAll positions will be inclusive of both leisure centres, Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, and Runnymede Leisure Centre.Working hours are Monday to Friday 06:30 - 22:30, Saturday 07:00 - 18:30 and Sunday 07:00 - 20:30.The OpportunityThe Leisure Attendant is responsible for ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming environment for all leisure centre users. This includes supervising activities, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards, providing excellent customer service, and assisting in the daily operations of the facility. The Leisure Attendant plays a vital role in upholding safety regulations including supervising the poolside area, promoting positive user experiences, and contributing to the overall success of the leisure centre.Accountabilities<ul><li>To supervise swimming pool sessions, identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate action in line with the Pool Safety Operating Procedures.</li><li>To administer first aid as required.</li><li>To clean internal and external areas and to maintain the facilities to a high standard following health and safety procedures at all times.</li><li>To be helpful, polite and courteous and to provide excellent customer care at all times</li><li>To be responsible for erecting, dismantling and storage of equipment within the facility/facilities in accordance with the timetable of activities and events.</li><li>To assist with deliveries as and when instructed, ensuring safe storage of stock.</li><li>To enforce all rules associated with the use of the facilities to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all the customers.</li><li>To ensure that any damaged equipment or building fabric is reported immediately.</li><li>To work at any of the Council's Leisure facilities as required.</li><li>To comply with the centres operating procedures and to be aware of any responsibilities contained therein e.g Emergency Action Plan</li></ul>The Experience You Will Bring<ul><li>A positive "can do" attitude when dealing with a wide range of individuals and queries, ensuring excellent customer care</li><li>The ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Knowledge of health and safety</li><li>Able to promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young person's and vulnerable adults.</li><li>Requirement to work flexible shifts to meet the requirements of the service</li></ul>Benefits of this role include:<ul><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Large pension contribution</li><li>On-going CPD training for employee growth</li><li>Part of a multiple award-winning team</li><li>Opportunities to become multi-skilled</li></ul>Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Connor Hollington - <a href="mailto:chollington@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">chollington@castlepoint.gov.uk</a> &amp; Tiffany Tedham - <a href="mailto:ttedham@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">ttedham@castlepoint.gov.uk</a> <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/659/Leisure Attendant JD - June 2024.pdf">Leisure Attendant JD - June 2024.pdf</a> (197kb)</li></ul>





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Leisure Attendants

<a href="index.cfm?fa=jobs.accessapplication">Load Application</a><h4>Swimming Instructor</h4>Casual Swimming InstructorLocations: Runnymede Leisure Centre (Benfleet) &amp; Waterside Farm Leisure Centre (Canvey Island) Pay: £15–£19 per hour (depending on qualifications) Contract Type: CasualClosing Date - 30th November Castle Point Borough Council is looking for enthusiastic and committed Swimming Instructors to join our vibrant Swim Academy team. Whether you're newly qualified or looking to develop your skills, we offer a supportive environment and full training to help you thrive.About the RoleAs a Swimming Instructor, you’ll:<ul><li>Coach pupils aged 4+ in all aspects of swimming.</li><li>Design and deliver safe, progressive, and fun lessons.</li><li>Work closely with the Swim Academy Lead and team to ensure high-quality service delivery.</li><li>Maintain and update your coaching qualifications.</li><li>Work flexible hours to suit the needs of the business.</li></ul>What We’re Looking ForWe welcome applications from both qualified instructors and those looking to train. Ideally, you will hold:<ul><li>Swim England Level 2 Certificate or STA Award/Certificate</li><li>RLSS NRASTC Qualification (desirable)</li></ul>You should also be:<ul><li>Friendly, well-presented, and customer-focused.</li><li>Motivated, organised, and able to work under pressure.</li><li>Creative in lesson planning and confident in working with children of all abilities.</li></ul>Safeguarding &amp; CommitmentThis role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.Casual Employment InformationAs a casual employee, you can choose whether to accept offered shifts. Once accepted, you are expected to attend work. Engagement ends at the end of each shift, and there is no obligation for future engagements.Interested?For an informal discussion, please contact Jack Lloyd, Swim Academy Lead at <a href="mailto:jlloyd@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">jlloyd@castlepoint.gov.uk</a>. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/657/Job Profile - Swim Instructor.pdf">Job Profile - Swim Instructor.pdf</a> (167kb)</li></ul>





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<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a meaningful difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities?Can you use your skills and compassion to create a safe, caring, and stimulating home environment?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Orient Street Short Breaks Respite Service is seeking passionate and committed Residential Support Workers to join our exceptional team and help improve outcomes for adults with learning disabilities.About the Role:We are looking for a number of people with experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities to join our team as Residential Support Workers. Orient Street Short Breaks Respite Service is for adults with learning disabilities. It provides a safe, caring and stimulating living environment for young people and adults with learning disabilities.As a Residential Support Worker your focus would be on providing this safe and caring environment while also offering opportunities for resident’s to maximise their independence and engage in ordinary living and community life.This includes the provision of personal care, domestic care, manging health and safety and implementing activities for residents. Cooking meals and supporting residents with eating and meal prep as required.There is a necessity to be able to maintain records of activities and be able to update plans and risk assessments as needed. This will be on the electronic records of all residents and a basic level of IT skills are required as well as an ability to use Microsoft suite and electronic care records.This unit is open 365 days a year and staff are expected to work as scheduled outside of leave agreements. All staff work a minimum of two weekends a month (with one weekend being a full weekend).About You:Successful candidates will need to have an understanding of the needs of carers and the importance or respite care, knowledge of other social care roles and other professions and statutory organisations such as CQC.The post holder will be required to complete all level 2 and 3 training for this role if they do not already hold this qualification. There is also an annual requirement to update and maintain professional development of skills with renewal of qualifications as required.This is an opportunity to provide a vital role in supporting carers to provide care to adults with learning disabilities while developing a career in care with access training and development opportunities.Please note the post holder will be expected to work shifts as part of a 7 day rota. Shifts are typically 07:00 – 15:00 and 14:00 – 22:00.This role also requires the occasional sleep-in shift (these will be discussed and agreed in advance but are a requirement of the role).This role requires an enhanced DBS.About the Team:Orient Street Short Breaks Respite Service provides a safe, welcoming, and person-centred environment focused on empowerment and quality of life. The team is highly supportive, values-driven, and committed to continuous learning. This role offers a rewarding career pathway in care, with structured training and development opportunities.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 Karen Walker at <a href="mailto:Karen.Walker@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Karen.Walker@southwark.gov.uk</a>.Additional Information:<ul><li>This unit is open 365 days a year</li><li>The post holder will be expected to work shifts as part of a 7 day rota.</li><li>Enhanced DBS required</li></ul>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 16th November 2025Shortlisting date/s: 18th November 2025Interview and assessment date/s: 25th November 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2644757&amp;ptId=109100" target="_blank">Orient Street - Support Worker JD 2020.docx</a></li></ul>





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Residential Support Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term / Secondment An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Designer to join the Council’s Transformation Team and play a key role in the design and continuous improvement of services that place residents at the centre of everything we do. This role will be instrumental in ensuring services are accessible, inclusive and efficient, contributing directly to the Council’s ambition to become a modern, innovative organisation aligned to the Luton 2040 vision.The postholder will work collaboratively across the Transformation function, including with the PMO, Transformation Leads and Change Managers, to ensure a consistent, end-to-end approach to service design and delivery. The role will involve undertaking user research to understand resident needs and experiences, mapping service journeys, and co-designing solutions with residents, staff and stakeholders. The Service Designer will identify opportunities for improvement, support the delivery of user-centred solutions and champion best practice in design across the organisation. This is a pivotal role in ensuring that the Council’s services are responsive, sustainable and deliver value for residents and the organisation alike.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You will bring substantial experience of service design, user research and transformation within a complex organisation, together with a sound understanding of design principles and methodologies focused on user needs and experience. You will have the ability to map end-to-end service journeys, identify areas for improvement and develop evidence-based solutions that enhance accessibility, efficiency and effectiveness.You will demonstrate familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) design principles and have the confidence to influence and support colleagues to adopt user-centred approaches. Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, senior officers and partners.You will be able to demonstrate experience in re-engineering business processes, improving online user experiences and integrating digital solutions with back-office systems. A graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline is required, alongside a strong commitment to equality, accessibility and continuous improvement.This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for service design and transformation to make a tangible difference to the way the Council delivers services to residents.<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=1640277&amp;ptId=11981" target="_blank">download: PREF105733 202509 M3 Service Designer .pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1640279&amp;ptId=11981" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Service Designer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £63,721 - £67,067 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term / Secondment (12 months) This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic professional to join our organisation as a Transformation Lead. The postholder will play a pivotal role in driving and managing significant programmes of change that support the Council’s transformation priorities and the delivery of the Luton 2040 vision. This role will lead complex, cross-cutting transformation projects, working across services and systems to deliver improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.Transformation leads are responsible for providing strategic leadership to deliver new service models, embed innovative ways of working and ensure that Luton’s values are reflected in all aspects of change. They are required to work closely with senior leaders, partners and residents, the role will lead on the design and implementation of new operating models, user journeys and solutions that improve access and streamline services. The postholder will ensure that programmes are well-governed, data-led and aligned with the Council’s wider strategies.This Transformation Lead post will align to our people services directorates (e.g. Children &amp; Families, Adult Social Care and Housing) to drive complex programmes across these services, in order to enable better outcomes for our residents. Therefore, a strong understanding of the challenges faced and demonstrated experience of leading transformation within these areas would be desirable.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You will bring substantial experience of leading large-scale organisational change, delivering measurable financial and non-financial benefits and driving service transformation within a complex organisation. You will have a strong track record of influencing and engaging senior stakeholders, members and partners, building trust and securing commitment to change. A proven leader, you will be skilled at developing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, creating an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.You will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify patterns and trends and develop clear business cases and project plans. Your communication and influencing skills will enable you to build effective relationships at all levels, both internally and externally, ensuring that change is co-designed with residents, staff and partners. You will have a strong understanding of programme and project management methodologies, risk management, and the principles of effective customer service and digital transformation.Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience, you will hold or be working towards a recognised project management qualification. You will also have a sound understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and be committed to embedding these principles throughout service delivery and organisational change. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking individual to make a significant contribution to shaping the future of the Council and improving outcomes for our residents.<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=1640355&amp;ptId=11979" 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=1640367&amp;ptId=11979" target="_blank">download: PREF105732 202509 M7 Transformation Lead.pdf</a></li></ul>





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