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Job Title: Re-integration Officer Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hertfordshire Virtual School in the Children Missing Education (CME) team. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person, who can match the pace of our busy office and busy (virtual) school environment. You will join a friendly, dedicated, and inclusive team.We are excited to bring this new role to the Virtual School within the CME team which is specific to improving educational engagement for some of our most vulnerable children. This role will focus on supporting children that have been out of education (Child Missing Education) to return to school and be able to fully engage with learning.<h4>About the role</h4>The post holder will work directly with the Senior Strategic Lead within the Virtual School to provide school level support for children returning to school after being a Child Missing Education. This role will formulate and support the delivery of an appropriate tiered reintegration plan ensuring that the child sustains their engagement with education. The post holder will work alongside the receiving school, the child/young person and family.<ul><li>To provide advice on strategies that promote the achievement of this group,</li><li>To develop and advise school leaders, Children Services’, and other professionals on a range of intervention strategies that improve outcomes for this group,</li><li>To develop a range of strategies to support CME EHCP children whilst they await placement in an appropriate setting,</li><li>To support schools in working with the most vulnerable children previously missing education with and without EHCPs,</li><li>To support schools to ensure children returning to school after long term absence can settle, belong, and start to make expected progress,</li><li>To coordinate and advise the professionals working with the child/young person, their family, and the setting,</li><li>To work in partnership with other members of Children’s Services, education colleagues and the third sector to promote achievement and to ensure equality of access to educational provision and opportunity,</li><li>Offer appropriate support and challenge to schools, education settings and education leaders to improve educational outcomes for this group,</li><li>Promotion of trauma informed and relational practice in education settings,</li><li>As part of this role, you will be required to visit schools and children in other venues and to attend meetings at other sites than own work base and will therefore require a full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle,</li><li>Occasional out of usual office hours working may be required.</li></ul>You will be working in a fast-paced stimulating environment that would draw on and build your organisational skills, your ability to prioritise workloads in a relatively fast paced changing environment.You will be working with schools, SENDCos and Headteachers to put into place robust and bespoke reintegration plans to ensure children that have been out of education, can fully re-engage with their education. Some of this work will be done virtually but some of this work will be required to be delivered in-person. Depending on the needs of the child, you may be required to work with a school/setting on a longer-term basis to ensure the reintegration plan is fully brought to fruition.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent,</li><li>Experience of working with schools, children and/or families,</li><li>Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding responsibilities for children and young people,</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence school attendance,</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain credibility with school staff, Children’s Services colleagues, and other agencies,</li><li>Excellent ICT skills and experience in the use of a range of software packages and electronic recording systems,</li><li>Ability to collate, analyse, interpret, and present data,</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Has a good work ethic, is a team player and has a can-do attitude</li><li>Has excellent customer service and communication skills.</li><li>Has a desire to learn new skills and take on challenges</li><li>Experience of managing conflicting priorities and demands</li><li>The ability to drive and travel across county. The post-holder will be allocated cases in the West of the county.</li><li>Driving License and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working in a multi-agency environment and collaborating with partners in other services to achieve positive outcomes,</li><li>Experience and knowledge of working with the SEND service.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of working within Hertfordshire or another Local Authority.</li><li>Educational experience in the last 5 years e.g. classroom teacher.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Mario Demetriou (<a href="mailto:mario.demetriou1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">mario.demetriou1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Re-integration Officer

Join Our Talent Pool as a Housing Support Worker – Make a Real Impact in the Lives of Vulnerable AdultsAt Peabody, we’re committed to supporting adults who are homeless or have experienced rough sleeping to rebuild their lives. We’re creating a Talent Pool of compassionate, proactive individuals ready to provide practical and emotional support to those facing housing insecurity.This is not a care role. It’s about empowering people to take steps toward stability and independence—helping them access housing, manage benefits, and develop essential life skills.Where You’ll Be WorkingWe have services based in Hackney and Islington.What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll work directly with adults who may be navigating complex challenges such as trauma, mental health issues, or substance misuse. Your role will involve:<ul><li>Supporting individuals to access and sustain housing</li><li>Assisting with budgeting, benefits, and tenancy management</li><li>Creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental environment</li><li>Encouraging engagement in meaningful activities and community connections</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues and external agencies to ensure holistic support</li></ul>What We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for someone who:<ul><li>Builds trust and rapport with vulnerable adults, especially those with lived experience of homelessness</li><li>Is confident and creative in engaging people through shared interests or community activities</li><li>Can manage a caseload and work both independently and as part of a team</li><li>Has strong communication and IT skills, with knowledge of safeguarding and support planning</li><li>Brings transferable experience from housing, support work, social care, or related fields</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you become part of a team that lives by our values: Be Kind • Do the Right Thing • Love New Ideas • Celebrate Diversity • Keep Our Promises • Pull TogetherWe’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What You’ll Get<ul><li>Up to 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts</li><li>4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Professional development, including funded apprenticeships</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture</li></ul>Please Read Before ApplyingThis is a full-time, onsite role. You’ll need to be available to work five days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts may include early mornings and evenings, so flexibility is essential.We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so keep an eye on your inbox and phone!Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.For questions, contact Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a>, we’re happy to help!If this sounds like the right fit for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, join our Talent Pool today by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.<ul></ul>

Peabody

Join our Talent Pool as a Housing Support Worker (Adults) North London

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Multi Trade Operative to join our team, delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across a variety of housing stock. In this role, you’ll carry out a range of tasks including decorating, plastering, and damp and mould treatments. You’ll be part of a responsive maintenance service, working to a ‘Right First Time’ approach that ensures residents receive an efficient and professional experience. You’ll manage multiple jobs each day, maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer care, while working collaboratively with colleagues to meet service level agreements.What you’ll doAs a Multi Trade Operative, you’ll be responsible for completing a variety of repair and maintenance tasks to a high standard. You’ll update your PDA device with job details, liaise with residents and colleagues, and ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with agreed specifications. You’ll manage your van stock, communicate any job variations, and maintain a professional approach at all times. You’ll also contribute to performance reviews, support health and safety compliance, and help us deliver excellent service to our residents.What you’ll need<ul><li>A relevant qualification such as a recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 1 or City &amp; Guilds Certificate Or Proven experience as a multi trade operative, ideally within a social housing maintenance environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to the role.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and own trade-specific hand tools (power tools provided).</li><li>Good communication and time management skills, with attention to detail and pride in your work.</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer <ul><li>22 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays </li><li>van, phone and fuel card provided with power tools supplied</li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at <a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a>Interviews will be taking place Monday 10th November We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.<ul></ul>

Multi Trade Operative

Join Our Talent Pool as a Housing Support Worker. Make a Real Difference in Young LivesAt Peabody, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for young people to thrive. We’re building a Talent Pool of kind, proactive individuals who are ready to support young people including care leavers on their journey to independence.This is not a care role. It’s a practical and emotional support position, helping young people build life skills, access housing, and feel empowered to shape their future.Where You’ll Be WorkingWe have schemes based in Islington and Hackney.What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll support young people to develop the skills they need for independent living, including navigating housing options, managing benefits, and budgeting. You’ll help create a safe, non-judgmental environment where they feel empowered and respected. By bringing your own passions, whether in music, art, sports, or other interests, you’ll enrich the community and build meaningful connections. You’ll also work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure each young person receives the right support at the right time.What We’re Looking ForWe need someone who:<ul><li>Connects easily with young people, especially those who’ve faced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance misuse.</li><li>Is creative and confident in engaging young people, whether through music, sports, art, or other interests.</li><li>Can work independently and as part of a team, managing a caseload and supporting residents with budgeting, benefits, and housing options.</li><li>Has strong communication and IT skills, and ideally some knowledge of safeguarding, support plans, or key working.</li><li>Brings transferable experience from youth work, education, housing, or similar sectors.</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind • Do the Right Thing • Love New Ideas • Celebrate Diversity • Keep Our Promises • Pull TogetherWe believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What You’ll Get<ul><li>Up to 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and discounts</li><li>4x Life Assurance and up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Professional development, including funded apprenticeships</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Family-friendly policies and a supportive team culture</li></ul>Please Read Before ApplyingThis is a full-time, onsite role. You’ll need to be available to work five days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts may include early mornings and evenings, so flexibility is key.We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so you might hear from us before the closing date, keep an eye on your inbox and your phone! Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.For questions, contact Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a>, we’re happy to help!If this sounds like the right fit for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, join our Talent Pool today by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.





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Join our Talent Pool as a Housing Support Worker (Young People) - North London Based

We’re looking for a compassionate and committed Mental Health Support Worker to join our team in Welwyn Garden City. In this part-time role, you’ll support residents living with mental health challenges, helping them to build confidence, develop life skills and live independently. You’ll work in a person-centred, trauma-informed way, promoting recovery and wellbeing while protecting the rights and dignity of those you support. Every day brings the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, whether you're helping someone manage their medication, supporting them to maintain their tenancy, or simply being a trusted presence in their journey to independence.What you’ll doAs a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll carry out needs and risk assessments, develop support plans, and provide tailored assistance to residents. You’ll help customers sustain their housing, access services, and build strategies for independent living. You’ll maintain accurate records, liaise with internal teams and external agencies, and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with policy. You’ll also contribute to team meetings, training, and service development, ensuring that your work reflects Peabody’s values and commitment to excellent customer care.This is a part time position, 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible however Tuesdays are preferred. What you’ll need<ul><li>Experience supporting vulnerable adults, ideally within a mental health setting.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with residents, colleagues, and external partners.</li><li>Good IT literacy, including confidence using Microsoft Office and data entry systems.</li><li>Knowledge of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health and safety in supported housing.</li><li>A flexible, empathetic approach and willingness to work as part of a rota, including weekends.</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer <ul><li>25 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata) </li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at <a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a>Interviews will be taking place Monday 10th November We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.





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Mental Heath Support Worker 

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Fire Remediation Manager to join our Fire Remediation Team. In this role, you’ll help ensure our buildings are compliant with the Building Safety Act 2022 and that our residents feel safe and supported. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage works arising from PAS9980 assessments, supporting the delivery of fire safety remediation across our portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s largest housing associations and make a meaningful impact on building safety and customer experience.What you’ll doAs an Assistant Fire Remediation Manager, you’ll support the Programme Information Manager in coordinating and reporting on fire remediation programmes. You’ll manage communications, respond to queries, and maintain accurate data across systems and databases. You’ll liaise with contractors, residents, and internal teams to arrange access, process invoices, and ensure works are delivered efficiently and sensitively. You’ll also contribute to section 20 consultations, investigate complaints, and represent the department at site meetings. Your role will be key in ensuring compliance, improving service delivery, and maintaining trust with our customers. You will be required to attend the office 2 days a week. What you’ll need<ul><li>Experience in housing or fire safety, with a good understanding of the regulatory environment and lease agreements.</li><li>Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience with SharePoint; familiarity with Ipos invoice processing is desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and professionally with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Confidence using IT systems and a flexible, customer-focused approach to working in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer <ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays </li><li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at <a href="mailto:chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</a>Interviews will be taking place Monday 10th NovemberWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.





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Assistant Fire Remediation Manager

Apprentice Gardener – Grow Your Career from the Ground Up Love being outdoors? Got a passion for plants and a dream of turning green spaces into something beautiful? Join Peabody’s Environmental Services Team as an Apprentice Gardener and kickstart your career in horticulture—learning on the job, gaining qualifications, and making a real difference in our communities.You’ll be based at our Hailey Road depot in Thamesmead, working in stunning landscaped grounds while studying one day a week at college. By the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll be a skilled gardener with hands-on experience and a solid foundation to grow into roles in park management, landscaping, or even garden design.What you’ll do<ul><li>Get stuck into real gardening work—planting, pruning, mowing, and maintaining beautiful green spaces</li><li>Learn how to care for shrubs, trees, and bedding plants</li><li>Help with litter picking, moss removal, and soft landscaping</li><li>Work in all weathers and be part of a friendly, supportive team</li><li>Follow health and safety procedures and represent Peabody with pride</li></ul>What you’ll learn<ul><li>Horticulture and Landscape Operative training</li><li>RHS Level 2 certificates in Horticulture</li><li>Safe use of mowers and pesticide application (PA1, PA6/PA6A)</li><li>First Aid at Work</li><li>Functional skills in English and Maths (if needed)</li></ul>What you’ll need<ul><li>A genuine passion for gardening and the outdoors</li><li>A positive attitude, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team and represent Peabody professionally</li><li>At least 2 GCSEs (grades 9–4), preferably in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer<ul><li>A paid apprenticeship with real career prospects</li><li>30 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Please read before applyingThis is a physically active, outdoor role based in Lewisham. You’ll be working in all weathers and attending college one day a week. You’ll need to be enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to learn!Are You Eligible? Read This First!Before applying, check if you meet the apprenticeship funding requirements:<ul><li>You’ve lived in the UK, EEA, Switzerland, or Gibraltar for the last 3 years (you’ll need to show proof)</li><li>You don’t already have a qualification at the same level or higher in this subject</li><li>You’ll be 18 or older when the apprenticeship starts</li></ul>If that sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to start your career with full support and training!If you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a>Peabody reserve the right to close this job advert early, should we receive enough suitable applications before the closing date.





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<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a real difference to the lives of older adults and people with physical disabilities?Can you use your social work expertise to provide timely, strength-based assessments and support?Does the idea of joining a supportive, dynamic, and community-focused team appeal to you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Older People and Physical Disabilities (OPPD) Assessment &amp; Intake Team is looking for passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our amazing team and help make a difference today!About the Role:As a Social Worker within the Assessment &amp; Intake Team, you will:<ul><li>Hold a varied caseload, completing Care Act Assessments, Carers Assessments and Short-term intervention work (up to eight - twelve weeks).</li><li>Undertake unscheduled reviews of care and present packages for funding approval.</li><li>Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions.</li><li>Carry out initial safeguarding enquiries</li><li>Arrange care home placements and work closely with families and community resources to promote independence.</li><li>Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, health partners, and community agencies to deliver effective, person-centred support.</li></ul>You’ll play a key role in stabilising complex cases, ensuring they are ready for transfer to longer-term teams where appropriate.About You:We’re looking for social workers who are:<ul><li>Experienced in managing complex OPPD caseloads (minimum of 2 years post-ASYE).</li><li>Skilled in safeguarding investigations and strength-based assessments.</li><li>Confident in using IT databases such as Mosaic or Liquid Logic.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communicators who can build trust and work collaboratively with individuals, carers, and professionals.</li><li>Creative problem solvers who can think innovatively to meet service users’ needs.</li><li>Committed to upholding Southwark’s values of inclusion, empowerment, and accountability.</li></ul>About the Team:The Assessment &amp; Intake Team is a vibrant, fast-paced service at the heart of the community. We provide an initial assessment function for the OPPD Service, delivering short-term interventions that promote independence and wellbeing. Our team includes both Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who work collaboratively to deliver holistic support.We pride ourselves on being supportive, flexible, and development-focused. You’ll be part of a team that values your expertise, offers opportunities to lead short-term projects, and supports your ongoing professional development.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.What We Offer<ul><li>Access to My Learning – a wide range of high-quality training and CPD opportunities.</li><li>Flexible working – currently two days in the office, three from home.</li><li>Team Oyster card for work-related travel.</li><li>Laptop and work smartphone provided.</li><li>Supportive and understanding management structure.</li><li>Opportunities for career development and potential transition to permanent roles.</li><li>Competitive hourly rate.</li><li>Excellent transport links – our Queens Road office is just opposite Queens Road station, minutes from London Bridge and Canada Water.</li><li>Varied and rewarding cases that support your professional growth.</li></ul>Contact Information:For additional information about this role, please contact Jo Shorey at <a href="mailto:Jo.Shorey@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jo.Shorey@southwark.gov.uk</a>.Additional Information:<ul><li>Enhanced DBS required</li></ul><h4>Recruitment Open Day - 5th November 2025</h4>We’re excited to invite qualified social work professionals to our Recruitment Open Day on Tuesday 5th November! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the team, discover more about the Assessment &amp; Intake Team, from within the Older Persons and Physical Disabilities Service, and see first-hand the rewarding work we do. Attendance is by registration only, and full details will be provided once your place is confirmed.Formal interviews will follow the week after, giving you the chance to take the next step in your career. If you’re ready to join a supportive and dynamic team, apply now, and we’ll be in touch to reserve your spot at the open day.<h4>Recruitment Timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 31st October 2025Recruitment Open Day: 5th November 2025 (see below for details)Interview date/s: w/c 10th 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 disappointmentGuaranteed 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=2640235&amp;ptId=108799" target="_blank">Please click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Social Worker - Assessment and Intake Team

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a lifelong difference in a child’s life through adoption?Do you have anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice embedded in your management approach?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!At Adoption London South Regional Adoption Agency we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Adoption Team Manager to join us and help make a difference today.About the Role:We are seeking a permanent highly skilled, driven, experienced Team Manager to shape service delivery, implement improvements in line with the modernisation of adoption and inspire and lead the team to provide quality timely support to those affected by adoption.ALS is committed to reducing race disparity throughout the adoption journey. There are opportunities to collaborate and develop practice across the 4 Adopt London RAA's for the benefit of all London children and others affected by adoption.The post holder will exhibit:<ul><li>Inspirational leadership and effective management to promote best outcomes for everyone affected by adoption in line with the regulations</li><li>A commitment to cultivating and sustaining excellent working relationships</li><li>An enthusiasm for partnership working across 10 different Local Authorities in South London</li><li>The ability to work across ALS to ensure the best use of resources in line with Agency objectives</li><li>A commitment to services that meet the needs of the adoption community with a specific focus on reducing race disparity</li><li>Knowledge of childcare and adoption legislation, statutory guidance and the London Child Protection Procedures</li><li>Skills in presenting complex information in writing and in person, with confident analysis and decision making</li><li>Good data presentation and analysis skills to understand how this inform and shapes delivery of the service</li><li>Experience of Case Management systems and ensuring robust management oversight to drive performance</li><li>Flexibility to meet the needs of the service including evenings and weekends</li></ul><ul><li>Committed to team and personal development, with the ability to create a high challenge, high support environment that drives growth in Adoption Support services.</li></ul>About You:The role will require applicants to be an experienced qualified Social Worker with an understanding of Adoption support, including the regulatory context and partnership across the 10 Local Authorities.The post holder is integral to the Management Team, Team Members and within the wider context of Adopt London South and Adopt London providing high challenge/high support environment in pursuit of contributing to ongoing development and improvement across the service.You demonstrate strong attention to detail and provide constructive feedback to build effective partnerships and influence best practice. You have a solid understanding of developments in the adoption landscape and key strategic priorities to improve services for all affected by adoption.About the Team:Adopt London South (ALS) is a Regionalised Adoption Agency (RAA) hosted by London Borough of Southwark. We provide adoption services to 10 South London Local Authorities within our partnership agreement. ALS also works closely with 3 other RAA’s under the ‘Adopt London’ banner to develop adoption services across 24 London boroughs.ALS are a lively, busy service involved with preparing adopters, family finding and adoption support. Our current vacancy is in our Adoption Support Team. This part of the service provides a range of specialist adoption support for everyone affected by adoption at any stage in their life.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:To find out more, please e-mail Lake Gledhill, Service Manager, <a href="mailto:lake.gledhill@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">lake.gledhill@southwark.gov.uk</a> or Audrey Bouazizi, Head of Service, Audrey <a href="mailto:Bouazizi@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Bouazizi@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>Enhanced DBS required.</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 5th November 2025Interview date/s: 21st 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=2638923&amp;ptId=108839" target="_blank">Adoption Team Manager Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Adoption Team Manager

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>A Unique Opportunity at Peckham Pulse Leisure CentreSouthwark is one of London’s most vibrant boroughs, a place where history meets innovation. As a council, we are passionate about making Southwark a place that people are proud to call home. Our vision is a fairer future for all, keeping residents at the heart of everything we do.By joining our Leisure Division, you will play a key role in shaping the future of community leisure. We provide high-quality, accessible and inclusive services that support health, wellbeing and social cohesion across our diverse communities. We are an organisation that values openness, accountability and equality, and we’re committed to making a tangible difference to the lives of our residents.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>This is an exciting time to join Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, one of Southwark’s flagship leisure facilities and a key asset at the heart of the Peckham community. While the centre itself has already benefited from recent investment, the wider Peckham Square and High Street area is undergoing a significant regeneration programme, presenting exciting opportunities to build on the momentum and further enhance the centre’s role in the community.Recent investment has already delivered:<ul><li>A brand-new gym with modern, state-of-the-art equipment.</li><li>Two new fitness studios to expand the class offering.</li><li>A full upgrade of all existing equipment to improve user experience.</li><li>Installation of Solar PV panels, improving energy efficiency and supporting the borough’s climate commitments.</li></ul>Looking ahead, there is further scope to increase the centre’s offering to residents, aligning with the wider regeneration and creating new opportunities for growth. This makes the role particularly dynamic, you will be leading an established facility during a period of broader change, ensuring it remains at the forefront of community health and wellbeing.This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity for a strong operational leader who can maximise potential, navigate change and inspire a team to deliver outstanding services.As General Manager, you will be responsible for the effective, efficient and safe operation of Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre. You will:<ul><li>Lead and motivate a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences while meeting ambitious financial and operational targets.</li><li>Manage the day-to-day running of the centre, ensuring it remains safe, clean and welcoming for all users.</li><li>Align the centre’s strategic direction with the wider regeneration of Peckham Square and High Street, identifying opportunities for growth and partnership.</li><li>Develop business plans and operational strategies that balance community needs with commercial viability.</li><li>Manage and monitor budgets, analyse financial performance, and drive operational efficiencies.</li><li>Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally and promptly, ensuring a positive and inclusive experience for all.</li><li>Promote continuous improvement and support the achievement of accreditations such as Quest.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and health &amp; safety standards.</li></ul>This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role, requiring strong operational knowledge, commercial awareness, and a genuine commitment to community engagement.<h4>What We're Looking For</h4>We’re seeking a forward-thinking, resilient leader who can deliver results and shape the future of a major leisure facility. You’ll be passionate about health and wellbeing, skilled in operational excellence, and confident in driving growth in line with broader regeneration opportunities.You will bring:<ul><li>Proven experience in managing the day-to-day operations of leisure or sports facilities.</li><li>A strong understanding of health and safety requirements and performance management.</li><li>Excellent financial management skills and the ability to interpret and act on financial information.</li><li>A track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills to engage with partners, contractors and the local community.</li><li>The ability to thrive in a challenging, evolving environment.</li><li>Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends (subject to an enhanced DBS check).</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a well-established leisure centre with a strong foundation and help position it at the heart of an evolving community.<h4>Additional Information</h4>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>Recruitment timetable:Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025 at 23:59*Interviews and assessments: tbc*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2641478&amp;ptId=108880" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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General Manager - Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Practice. Make a Difference.Are you passionate about driving excellence in children’s services?If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you!We are seeking an experienced Head of Service for Quality Assurance and Workforce Development to provide strong leadership and strategic direction across Children’s and Adults’ Services within the Council and our multi-agency partnerships.About the Role:This key role leads quality assurance and workforce development across Southwark’s Children’s Services, ensuring we meet all statutory duties and inspection requirements. You will:<ul><li>Manage specialist teams focused on quality, learning and workforce development.</li><li>Drive continuous service improvement and innovation.</li><li>Lead the divisional partnerships team.</li><li>Support senior leadership with strategic and operational planning.</li><li>Deputise for the Assistant Director when required.</li></ul>Working with a range of partners and stakeholders, you will be a vocal advocate for children, young people and their families ensuring every child gets the best start in life.You will directly line manage service managers and oversee all quality assurance activities across children’s services including audits, learning functions, inspection readiness, and children’s rights and participation initiatives.Southwark is a vibrant and diverse inner London borough with a strong record of innovation and delivery. While challenges remain, we also offer exciting opportunities to make a lasting impact.About You:To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified social worker and an experienced leader in children’s services, with:<ul><li>Proven management experience in a large, complex organisation.</li><li>A strong track record in service improvement and raising standards, particularly in quality assurance.</li><li>The ability to lead, inspire and influence staff, partners and stakeholders.</li><li>A commitment to improving outcomes for all children and young people and to tackling injustice, inequality and racism.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and an understanding of effective, high-quality practice.</li><li>Up to date awareness and knowledge of professional standards, policy developments and relevant legislation.</li></ul>You’ll be an inspiring and strategic leader with the vision, determination and drive to lead change in a fast paced and diverse borough.Additional Information:<ul><li>Working Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday</li><li>Contract Type: Permanent</li><li>Pay Grade: £69,537 - £86,766 per annum, plus cashable benefits (starting salary based on experience; salary progression is performance-based)</li><li>DBS Level: Enhanced DBS check required</li></ul>For full qualifications and requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification at the bottom of the advert.Contact Details:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michael Crowe via email at <a href="mailto:Michael.Crowe@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Michael.Crowe@southwark.gov.uk</a>Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a>Recruitment Timeline:<ul><li>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Friday 7th November 2025</li><li>Shortlisting date/s: Monday 10th November 2025</li><li>Interview date/s: Tuesday 18th September 2025</li></ul>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.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 initiative</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.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>About Southwark: We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2588368&amp;ptId=108699" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification - Head of Quality Assurance &amp; Workforce Development</a></li></ul>





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Head of Quality Assurance & Workforce Development

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself helping children and young people with SEND access education safely and independently?Can you use your organisational and communication skills to deliver a high-quality, person-centred travel assistance service?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Travel Assistance Team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Travel Assistance Assessment Co-ordinator to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.About the Role:As a Travel Assistance Assessment Co-ordinator, you will:<ul><li>Assess applications for travel assistance in line with policy and legislation.</li><li>Determine eligibility and recommend suitable, cost-effective travel options.</li><li>Ensure documentation and processes are clear, efficient, and compliant.</li><li>Support service improvements, promoting independent and sustainable travel.</li><li>Work collaboratively with schools, families, transport providers, and colleagues to deliver a joined-up service.</li></ul>This varied and rewarding role combines policy, assessment, and direct family engagement - helping promote independence and inclusion across Southwark.This is a 12 month Fixed Term ContractAbout You:We’re looking for a committed, motivated professional with a passion for improving access to education for children and young people with SEND.You’ll have:<ul><li>Experience or knowledge of SEND travel assistance or similar services.</li><li>Strong communication skills to build positive relationships with families and partners.</li><li>Excellent written and organisational skills with attention to detail.</li><li>The ability to assess needs, solve problems, and manage a busy workload.</li><li>A collaborative, flexible, and customer-focused approach.</li><li>A clear commitment to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding.</li></ul>An enhanced DBS check is required for this post, as it involves regulated activity under the Vetting &amp; Barring Scheme.About the Team:You’ll be joining a dedicated and supportive Travel Assistance Team within Southwark’s Children’s &amp; Adults’ Services. Our service helps vulnerable children and young people access education, promoting safety, independence, and inclusion.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 Suzannah Beazley at <a href="mailto:Suzannah.Beazley@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Suzannah.Beazley@southwark.gov.uk</a>.Additional Information:<ul><li>12 month Fixed Term Contract</li><li>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</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 31st October 2025Shortlisting date/s: 3rd November 2025Interview date/s: 11th 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=2632361&amp;ptId=108842" target="_blank">Please click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Travel Assistance Assessment Coordinator

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a lifelong difference in a child’s life through adoption?Can you use your experience to help support safe, loving, and stable families for children across South London?Does the idea of joining a forward-thinking and inclusive regional adoption agency inspire you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!At Adoption London South, a regional adoption agency, we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join us and help make a difference today.About the Role:A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time social worker to work within Adopt London South Adoption Support Team, supporting adoptive families.The Adoption Support Team supports families by assessing the child’s needs and providing a plan of support. The team also hosts various groups for adopted children, birth parents, and adoptive parents, alongside other training and support sessions.A priority for ALS and the LAs is to reduce delay for children, particularly of Black and minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and especially boys who wait the longest for new families. ALS has strong links with the Black Adoption Project and New Families Social. There may be opportunities to work on pan London and other projects.This will be a fixed term contract to a full-time post until the end January 2028About You:We are looking for experienced and committed social workers who are:<ul><li>Qualified and have completed their ASYE, with over 3 years experience</li><li>Experienced in planning for permanence and interested in adoption</li><li>Skilled at building positive relationships with diverse families and professionals</li><li>Have embedded relational and trauma-informed practice</li><li>Have good written skills, work well to timescales, and are analytical.</li></ul><ul><li>Committed to anti-racist and inclusive practice, with a focus on reducing race disparity in adoption</li><li>Confident using Mosaic Case Management systems</li><li>Knowledgeable in childcare and adoption legislation and statutory guidance</li><li>Open to personal development and keen to develop group work and training skills</li></ul>About the Team:Adopt London South (ALS) is a Regionalised Adoption Agency (RAA) hosted by London Borough of Southwark. We provide adoption services to 10 South London Local Authorities within our partnership agreement. ALS also works closely with 3 other RAA’s under the ‘Adopt London’ banner to develop adoption services across 24 London boroughs.ALS are a lively, busy service involved with preparing adopters, family finding and adoption support. Our current vacancy is in our Adoption Support Team. This part of the service provides a range of specialist adoption support for everyone affected by adoption at any stage in their life.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:To find out more, please e-mail the team manager, Sam Quartey at <a href="mailto:sam.quartey@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">sam.quartey@southwark.gov.uk</a> or the Service Manager, Lake Gledhill at <a href="mailto:lake.gledhill@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">lake.gledhill@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Details:Applicant must:<ul><li>Hold a recognised social work qualification</li><li>Have a current registration with Social Work England</li><li>Hold or undergo a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.</li><li>This will be a fixed term contract to a full-time post until the end January 2028</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 5th November 2025Shortlisting date/s: 10th November 2025Interview date/s: 17th 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=2638885&amp;ptId=108860" target="_blank">Social Worker Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Social Worker - Adopt London South

We have an exciting opportunities within our Business Support Service for self-motivated Business Support Assistants, providing essential support to our practice staff members. We are recruiting to 3 full time within our Family Help Business Support Team.The Family Help Business Support team will provide Business Support to The Family Help District teams across the City. The Family Help team provide frontline workers with administrative tasks to enable early support to families.You will be working with colleagues and multi-agency professionals at all levels across the service to contribute to positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children and families.<ul> <li>You will be a ‘can-do' approachable person, who is passionate about high quality customer service delivery and performance</li> <li>Flexibility to provide continuity of service.</li> <li>Be able to manage several conflicting priorities and use your own initiative to respond independently to difficult problems and unexpected situations providing a solution focused response</li> <li>Multitasking skills in team task requirements</li> <li>Good IT skills in Excel, Teams, Outlook</li> <li>Training and development on all the required team tasks will be provided as necessary.</li></ul>Key skills required;<ul> <li>A good understanding of customer service.</li> <li>Experience of teamwork, evidencing the understanding of expectations and driving outcome focused performance.</li> <li>Experience of managing conflicting priorities, the ability to organise own workload and decide priorities.</li> <li>The ability to work under pressure, including meeting deadlines and dealing with interruptions.</li> <li>The ability to resolve internal/external issues and providing a solution focused response.</li> <li>The ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information with varied audiences in person and/or in writing.</li> <li>The ability to work flexibly as part of a team environment, providing cover when needed to ensure continuity of service provision.</li> <li>The ability to manage a process, ensuring accurate and timely outputs.</li> <li>The ability to cope with situations where there is an emotional demand arising from the work being undertaken</li></ul> You are required to provide additional information that evidences your skills and abilities against each of the criteria set out in the person specification. This additional information needs to be uploaded on the application form where it states, 'Upload Supporting Information'. Only those applications with a supporting statement uploaded, as well as your CV, can be considered for shortlisting. If the role of Business Support Assistant sounds like the one for you, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and contribute to making a positive outcome for children and families in Birmingham!Teams are citywide, working on a hybrid basis, and are primarily based either at One Avenue Road, Aston or Lifford House, Stirchley. However, you will be required to attend other hubs located across the city on an ad hoc basis. Hybrid working involves a minimum of 2 days based in the office per week with the remainder working from home. All staff are required to attend additional days set by management as and when required for Team meetings, supervision or due to rota purposes. These days are determined by management.Working hours are 8.45 am to 5.15 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45 am to 4.15 pm Friday.For further details please contact Sarah Birch, Business Support Team Leader on 07921240383 or email <a href="mailto:sarah.birch@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">sarah.birch@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> 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. 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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Business Support Assistant

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>The Housing Support Worker is responsible for the delivery of the Wellbeing Service (24 hour emergency response service) during their contracted hours. The post holders principal responsibilities are as follows;-<ul><li>To respond to emergency calls from tenants, responding in accordance with agreed procedures;</li><li>To support individual tenants and leaseholders to sustain their tenancies/leases with the Society;</li><li>To ensure the scheme is safe and action any required emergency repairs and log any other;</li><li>To complete administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer;</li></ul>The post holder will ensure they understand and consistently implement the Society’s Policies and Procedures making any recommendations for changes <h4>Salary:</h4>£12.75 per hour<h4>Hours of Work:</h4><h4>Contract:</h4>Bank/Casual<h4>Probation Period:</h4>6 months<h4>Notice Period:</h4>1 month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>I joined TCH in 2023 and have worked for both HIST and now Extra Care Housing as a Housing Officer at Watling Court. I work across a number of teams within TCH in my role and I have some lovely work colleagues. Outside of work I love to socialise especially going on long walks with my family and a stop at the local pub on the way.Katy Miller, Housing Officer<h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4>24 hour ‘emergency’ Wellbeing Service <ul><li>The post holder will respond to all emergency calls made by tenants and leaseholders using the emergency call system, responding in accordance with agreed procedures.</li><li>The post holder will work sensitively with tenants to ensure the call system is used for emergency issues only and support tenants to access other services they may require to enable them to sustain their tenancies.</li><li>Priority MUST be given to emergency calls at all times and all emergency calls must be recorded.</li></ul>Tenancy Support <ul><li>The post holder will provide Intensive Housing Management services (on request and as directed by the Housing Officer) over and above what would usually be provided by a housing association to a tenant living in general needs housing, Tenancy Sustainment Policy refers.</li><li>The post holder will ensure that appropriate records are maintained relating to services provided.</li></ul>Scheme Safety and Repairs <ul><li>The post holder will make daily ‘routine’ visual checks of all the communal areas ensuring the scheme is secure and hazard free.</li><li>The post holder will take appropriate action in the event of fire or other emergency in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.</li><li>The post holder will arrange emergency repairs where appropriate to do so in accordance with current policy and procedure, logging those repairs which are not considered an emergency for future action.</li></ul>Other Duties <ul><li>The post holder will carry out other administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer.</li></ul>No job description can cover every issue that arises within the post, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as deemed necessary, commensurate with the principal function of the post and the capability of the post holder.<h4>General</h4><ul><li>To adhere to the equality, diversity and inclusion policy and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.</li><li>Recognise, respect, and promote the different roles and diversity of individuals.</li><li>To actively contribute towards the key performance indicators and professional standards.</li><li>Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process. This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly.</li><li>To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.</li><li>To participate in training, attend other meetings, and staff events as required.</li><li>Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the Group.</li><li>Take responsibility for recognising and recording customer complaints, however made, and ensure that any complaints allocated to you are responded to within policy requirements.</li><li>Maintain professional curiosity in all interactions with residents, be aware of and report and record any potential safeguarding issues promptly and appropriately.</li><li>Maintain awareness of budget requirements and value for money while delivering your role.</li><li>Consider and highlight any risk to the organisation or individuals whilst delivering your role.</li><li>Consider resident feedback (the resident voice) in all service delivery, using data and insight and actively engaging with residents to understand their needs, views and priorities and tailor services accordingly.</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Housing management (or similar) experience in the voluntary, public or private sectors.</li><li>Willing to undertake training.</li><li>Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.</li><li>Health and Safety risk assessment.</li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li>Demonstrate evidence of competence to undertake the post.</li><li>Housing management (or similar) experience in the voluntary, public or private sectors.</li><li>Willing to undertake training.</li><li>Efficient and effective administrative skills.</li><li>To demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, reliability and respectfulness.</li><li>Able to manage and work within a small budget.</li><li>Use of IT to facilitate and support improvements to services, good communications and useful Management Information.</li><li>Able to lead and motivate.</li><li>Manage conflict.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4>Mutual Support:<ul><li>Be aware of support needed by others and identify and address any issues at an early stage where possible.</li><li>Consider how actions could support others.</li><li>Be prepared to give encouragement and offer assistance or advice when needed.</li><li>Strong sense of customer focus.</li></ul>Communication Skills:<ul><li>Explain things logically.</li><li>Keep to the point.</li><li>Style that is warm, caring and friendly.</li><li>Express ideas confidently where required.</li><li>Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support.</li></ul>Interpersonal Sensitivity:<ul><li>Tailor style and service to meeting individual’s needs.</li><li>Build rapport with customers, colleagues and staff.</li><li>Demonstrate a pleasant, professional manner.</li></ul>Judgement:<ul><li>Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and safeguarding and implement procedures where relevant.</li><li>Ask questions to gather necessary information.</li><li>Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a course of action before reaching a decision.</li><li>In the absence of all relevant information defer making a decision until all the necessary extra data is gathered, referring to others when necessary.</li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to <a href="mailto:recruitment@tch.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@tch.org.uk</a>.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Friday, 31 October 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/W1NqIfcy" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Housing Support Worker

<h4>Compliance Business Support Officer</h4>Team :Housing Technical ServicesLocation: Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadSalary: Grade 4 - £29064 – £30,518 paWorking Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: PermanentNumber of Positions: OneDBS Check:yesClosing Date: 12:00pm 2nd November 2025Compliance Business Support OfficerFull Time– 37 hoursGrade 4 - £29064 – £30,518 paClosing Date - 02nd November 2025Castle Point Borough Council are keen to appoint a Compliance Business Support Officer to work in the Housing Services Directorate, to be a part of the team to deliver a resident focused, data led, performance driven service. Ensuring that the homes are maintained in accordance with agreed quality standards. You will contribute to ensuring the delivery of a customer focused, effective and value for money service, reflecting the highest standards of service excellence.Please note that this role will be based in the council offices and will require regular travel to sites in the borough. Driving Licence and suitable own transport with business insurance is required.Key Skills and abilities<ul><li>To maintain and build upon the existing partnership ethos and work within compliance team, wider Housing technical services team and Contractors to ensure all compliance areas are meeting requirements of legislation. </li><li>To work alongside the compliance manager providing technical expertise for all statutory and non-statutory compliance areas of Asbestos, Gas, Electric, Fire Safety, Water Hygiene, Lifts.</li><li>To be able to raise, check and evaluate asbestos surveys. To provide guidance on results and advise on necessary actions in the management or removal of licensed or unlicensed asbestos containing materials.</li><li>To raise and supervise any works orders resulting from the asbestos surveys with all work complying with the relevant Health and Safety legislation and recording results on the asbestos register. Castle Point instigates all asbestos surveys and licensed removals only.</li><li>To ensure our contractors is completing services and providing relevant certification within the timescales set out in the contract.</li><li>To assist the compliance Manager in ensuring all remedial works across all compliance areas are raised, tracked and completed accordingly. </li><li>To assist Compliance manager, and housing technical services team in maintaining budget provisions by ensuring all approved jobs up to the value of £1k are justified and completed to a good standard and priced in line with the Contract. </li><li>To assist in ensuring key database IT systems are kept updated in regard to compliance areas. The current used system is Apex.</li><li>Assist the compliance manager in maintaining good working relationships with sub-contractors and ensure the contracts are managed effectively. </li><li>To review and approve works orders for the works for compliance areas up to the value of £1k. </li><li>Assist the Compliance Manager to provide assurance about compliance issues with any relevant external bodies such as HSE where required.</li><li>Assist with the risk with contractors carrying out works relating to Landlord Health &amp; Safety Compliance issues.</li></ul>ExperiencePrevious practical experience working within the same or similar role is essentialNot only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:<ul><li>27 days Annual leave</li><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Perks and dicsounts</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive training and professional development support</li></ul>The successful applicant will be subject to an Basic Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusCastle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <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\600/647/Compliance Business Support Officer SC1.pdf">Compliance Business Support Officer SC1.pdf</a> (185kb)</li></ul>





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Castle Point Borough Council

Compliance Business Support Officer

<h4>Compliance specialist (Fire Water and Asbestos)</h4>Team :Housing Technical ServicesLocation: Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadSalary: Grade 9 - £48,226- 52,413 per annumWorking Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: PermanentNumber of Positions: OneDBS Check:YesClosing Date: 12:00pm 02nd November 2025Council Offices, Kiln Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TFCompliance specialist ( FIRE ASBESTOS &amp; WATER HYGIENE)Full Time– 37 hours per weekGrade 9 - £48,226- 52,413Castle Point Borough Council are seeking a motivated and capable Compliance Specialist to join our Housing Services Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering a resident-focused, data-led, and performance-driven service, ensuring that every home we manage is safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards.Working within the Property Compliance Team, you will support the Council in managing statutory safety programmes fire safety, asbestos, and water hygiene (Legionella) helping to ensure that Castle Point Borough Council fully meets its landlord compliance duties and continues to improve safety outcomes for residents.Please note that this role will be based in the council offices and will require regular travel to sites in the borough, Driving Licence, suitable own transport with business insurance is required.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support the delivery and monitoring of statutory compliance programmes fire safety, asbestos management, and water hygiene.</li><li>Ensure that all risk assessments, inspection programmes, and remedial works are completed to a high standard and within required timescales.</li><li>Oversee the completion and quality assurance of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), Asbestos Surveys, and Water Hygiene Risk Assessments.</li><li>Maintain and validate compliance data, certification, and risk registers on the Council’s compliance IT system.</li><li>Review contractor performance, ensure appropriate remedial actions are implemented, and escalate issues of non-compliance.</li><li>Support the development, review, and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and improvement plans.</li><li>Contribute to assurance reporting through accurate KPI and performance reporting.</li><li>Engage effectively with residents, contractors, and colleagues to promote a strong culture of safety and compliance.</li></ul>Skills and Abilities:Understanding of landlord statutory obligations and health and safety legislation relating to:<ul><li>Fire Safety: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022</li><li>Asbestos: Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012</li><li>Water Hygiene: HSE ACOP L8 and HSG274 Parts 1–3</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to interpret risk assessments, survey data, and contractor reports.</li><li>Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Capable of managing multiple compliance programmes simultaneously.</li><li>Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and recommendations.</li><li>Ability to build effective relationships with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to identify and scope remedial works.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical reports.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach to managing data and compliance evidence.</li><li>Strong IT skills, including the ability to use housing compliance systems</li></ul>Experience and Qualifications:Essential<ul><li>Demonstrable experience working within property compliance, building safety, or housing asset management.</li><li>Experience supporting compliance programmes for fire safety, asbestos, or water hygiene.</li><li>Experience coordinating external contractors and validating safety certification.</li><li>Valid UK driving licence</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Fire Safety: Fire Risk Assessor certification (e.g. FPA, IFSM, IFE) or equivalent fire safety qualification.</li><li>Asbestos: BOHS P402 (Surveying and Sampling), P405 (Management of Asbestos in Buildings), or equivalent.</li><li>Water Hygiene: Legionella Responsible Person / Water Hygiene Management qualification (e.g. City &amp; Guilds accredited).</li><li>Health &amp; Safety / Compliance: NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely.</li><li>Building Services / Construction: HNC, HND, or equivalent in a relevant discipline.</li></ul>Applicants without formal qualifications but with substantial relevant experience in compliance, building safety, or housing asset management will be fully considered.What We OfferThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that places resident safety and service quality at the heart of everything we do.As part of our team, you will benefit from:<ul><li>27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Free Gym Membership</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive training and professional development support</li></ul>Apply NowIf you’re passionate about housing safety and compliance, and want to help ensure our homes are safe, warm, and compliant, we’d love to hear from youThe successful applicant will be subject to an Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusCastle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <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\600/646/Complaince speaclist FIre Water Asbestos SC1.pdf">Complaince speaclist FIre Water Asbestos SC1.pdf</a> (180kb)</li></ul>





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Compliance specialist (Fire Water and Asbestos)

<h4>Repairs Manager - Housing </h4>Team:Housing Technical ServicesLocation:Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadSalary:Grade 10 - £53,460- £58,506 paWorking Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type:PermanentNumber of Positions:oneDBS Check:yesClosing Date:12:00pm 2nd November 2025Repairs ManagerLocation: Castle Point Borough CouncilContract: Full-time 37 hours per weekSalary: £53,460 - £58,506 (Grade 10 , SCP 42-46 )Castle Point Borough Council are keen to appoint a Repairs Manager to work in the Housing Services Directorate, to lead and inspire a team to deliver a resident focused, data led, performance driven repairs service. Working as part of team to manage the responsive repairs, voids, disrepair, across the council housing and sheltered stock. Ensuring that the homes are maintained in accordance with agreed quality standards. You will contribute to ensuring the delivery of a customer focused, effective and value for money service, reflecting the highest standards of service excellence.Please note that this role will be based in the council offices and will require regular travel to sites in the borough, driving Licence, suitable own transport with business insurance is requiredKey Skills and abilities<ul><li>Leadership and management skills</li><li>Experience in a customer focused environment &amp; working effectively in a collaborative environment</li><li>Demonstrate well-developed organisational skills, the ability to work flexibly and on own initiative, with the ability to be a strong team player</li><li>Ability to continuously improve services and identify innovative solutions</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to residents, colleagues, and contractors.</li><li>Strong IT skills, including the ability to use housing compliance systems, databases, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).</li><li>High level of attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in data entry and certification handling.</li><li>Demonstratable knowledge of building construction, housing repairs, with a solid understanding of construction principles and practices.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of construction and maintenance within a Social Housing environment, understanding the unique challenges and requirements.</li><li>You will have experience of handling complaints and ensuring that a culture of continuous improvement is imbedded with the team that you lead</li><li>General understanding of key compliance areas within housing, such as Asbestos, Gas Safety, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Water Hygiene, or Lift Safety, and a willingness to develop knowledge further.</li><li>Understanding of data management and the importance of accurate record-keeping and certification storage.</li><li>You will have an understanding of the legislation as it relates to the statutory housing functions and have experience of working in the rented property sector.</li><li>Familiarity with contractor performance monitoring, KPIs, and remedial tracking processes</li><li>You will have knowledge and experience of the Section 20 leaseholder process, to manage leasehold tenancies that are affected by repair works.</li><li>You will have knowledge of statutory and construction requirements in relation to the Statutory Landlord Compliance with respect to the management damp and mould, asbestos, water hygiene, fire risk, electrical safety, gas safety, radon and lifts, together with an understanding of the requirements of health &amp; safety legislation in relation to a repair and voids service.</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Significant experience in a similar role within Local government or other social housing provider is essential.</li><li>Demonstratable knowledge and experience of all of relevant consumer standards, in relation to social housing repairs and maintenance workstreams, experience all related compliance regulations, and audit reports and recommendations relating to regulatory compliance, and data protection.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of social housing repairs, including knowledge of the HHSRS and associated hazards and risks within domestic properties</li><li>Knowledge of maintenance of housing buildings, sheltered housing, supported sheltered housing, leaseholder properties and privet sector Landlords.</li><li>Experience working in a compliance-related, technical, or business support role within a housing, property, or local authority setting</li><li>Experience of using technology to maintain data systems and information</li><li>Awareness and experience of health and safety principles in a repairs and housing service</li><li>Experience of using housing or compliance IT systems, particularly for managing certification, orders, and data updates.</li><li>Experience assisting in the delivery of resident-focused services that support health and safety compliance.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Membership of a professional body e.g. IFE, IFSM, IOSH, RICS, ASCP, CIH – Desirable</li><li>Driving Licence, suitable own transport with business insurance, ability to work from other offices as required.</li></ul>Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:<ul><li>27 days Annual leave</li><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive training and professional development support</li></ul>The successful applicant will be subject to an Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checkThe Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusCastle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <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\600/626/Repairs Manager Job Spec.pdf">Repairs Manager Job Spec.pdf</a> (186kb)</li></ul>





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Repairs Manager - Housing

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushy Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamOur mantra here in Digital is people first, technology second. When building good services we start with user needs. Working as part of multi-disciplinary teams, the content designers craft experiences that resonate with our users. This involves not only creating content but also ensuring that every aspect of our service is tailored to meet their expectations and preferences. We work closely with diverse teams to gather insights, identify pain points, and develop solutions that enhance user experiences. Through our efforts, we aim to create accessible, informative, and engaging content that empowers users throughout their journey with our services.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAs a content designer, you’ll create clear, accessible and user-focused content that helps residents find the information and services they need easily.<ul><li>&nbsp;Work as part of an agile, multi-disciplinary team to design and publish content that solves real user problems.</li><li>Use research and evidence to shape content and test how well it works for users.</li><li>Collaborate closely with designers, developers and service teams to make sure content fits seamlessly into the user journey.</li><li>Make complex information simple and easy to understand, following accessibility and style standards.</li><li>Continuously review and improve content based on data, feedback and performance.</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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London Borough of Sutton

Content Designer

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.“As the Team Manager, I’m pleased to share that we have significant experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities. Our team is focused on providing opportunities for growth and development in social care. Supported by the Assistant Managers, we are committed to helping our staff gain the skills and knowledge they need to be effective in their roles. We have Team Development Days that allow us to focus on building our skills together and provide a great chance to learn from each other in a collaborative environment. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our Clinical Health team, where you'll have access to insights from specialists in various fields such as speech and language and physiotherapy. This support helps to ensure you are never navigating your responsibilities alone. If you're interested in being part of a team that values your input and is dedicated to making a difference, we encourage you to apply. Contact me on <a href="mailto:annie.ashton-walker@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">annie.ashton-walker@sutton.gov.uk</a> if you have any questions or for an informal conversation.Annie Ashton Walker, Team Manager, Learning DisabilitiesAbout the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay grade). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.We've got an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of social care. Your duties and responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare professionals and community partners to enable a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the person&nbsp;</li></ul>As a Social Worker within the Learning Disabilities team, you will have an essential role supporting people to live their best lives and maximise their independence. You will be working with health colleagues and community services to ensure people have the required level of support to meet their needs.&nbsp;This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner, who are capable of effectively managing fast paced work. Candidates should have the experience and ability to work under-pressure in a fast paced environment, in order to manage competing demands. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult social care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care and prevention strategies to manage risk.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK.&nbsp;</li><li>2 years post ASYE qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE.&nbsp;</li><li>Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories</li><li>Experience in Adult Safeguarding work&nbsp;</li><li>Strong assessment, outcome focussed care planning, and risk management skills</li><li>Ability to travel across the borough to visit individuals, occasionally being required to undertake visits out of borough&nbsp;</li></ul>Please note: Social Workers may be required to travel outside the Borough to visit clients as part of their caseload. Further details regarding the caseload and travel expectations will be provided during the interview process.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values. Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Social Worker - Learning Disabilities (Adults)

Senior Legal Officer PermanentFull time, 37 hours per week NS12 £41,771 to £44,075 per annum plus a £5,000 market supplement until March 2028 (subject to review) This role may also be offered as a development opportunity for candidates who are fully qualified but have less post-qualification experience. Please see below for details Step into a pivotal legal role where your expertise shapes public service delivery.Are you a skilled legal professional ready to make a real impact in local government? We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Legal Officer to join our Legal Services team—supporting the Principal Legal Officer in delivering high-quality, efficient legal support to the Council and its partners.This is more than just a legal job, it’s a chance to influence decisions, represent the Council at the highest levels, and manage a diverse caseload that keeps you engaged and challenged every day.If you’re the right person with the drive and potential but slightly less experience but qualified, we’d still love to hear from you. We can offer this role as a development opportunity at NS10 grade £36,363 to £39,152, supporting your growth into the full Senior Legal Officer position.What you’ll be doing:Working in the contentious team you will be working across a breadth of areas of Local Government including Housing, Planning, Environmental Health and Public Protection. You can actively contribute to tackling anti social behaviour, reducing crime and improving the lives of those living in the District, whilst developing your skills and knowledge as a lawyer.As member of the contentious team you will be:<ul><li>Preparing and issuing proceedings in the Courts.</li><li>Attending hearings and advocating on behalf of the Council where authorised.</li><li>Carrying out work and providing advice in relation to the varied range of Council services.</li><li>Researching and advising on legal and quasi-legal matters for the Council and Parish Councils.</li></ul>This really is a role which is rewarding, personally and professionallyWhat you’ll bring:<ul><li>You’re a Barrister, qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate, trainee Solicitor about to qualify, or a qualified Legal Executive</li><li>Proven experience handling a substantial and complex legal workload across diverse areas</li><li>A passion for public service, a sharp legal mind, and the confidence to advise at all levels of governance</li></ul>This is your opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your legal acumen helps shape the future of our community.We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.We offer:<ul><li>Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.</li><li>Flexi scheme.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.</li><li>Family-friendly benefits.</li><li>One days’ paid volunteering leave.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits platform.</li><li>Funded health cash plan.</li><li>Free car parking*</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.</li></ul>You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.For an informal chat or more information, please contact Lisa Ingram, Principal Legal Officer on 01636 655568.*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026.As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025Interview: to be confirmed 





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Newark & Sherwood District Council

Senior Legal Officer

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Support Worker to join the fostering service. The role will include working across the service within kinship, mainstream and assessment. You will play a key role in supporting fostering families, helping to maintain placement stability, and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people in care.
About the Role
As a Family Support Worker, you will be responsible for supporting fostering families across both mainstream and kinship. You will provide 1:1 support to foster carers and children to promote placement stability and emotional wellbeing, supporting foster carers in meeting the expectations of their role, including accessing training and development opportunities. You will work collaboratively with social workers, fostering officers, and other professionals to deliver tailored support plans and assist in the assessment and preparation of prospective foster carers, including kinship carers. You will contribute to the development and delivery of workshops and support groups for carers and children and maintain accurate and timely records in line with service policies and procedures.
About the Candidate
The successful candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and experienced in working with families, ideally within a fostering or social care setting. You will be skilled in building trusting relationships and able to work flexibly across different teams to respond to changing needs.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:samanthahughes@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">samanthahughes@wirral.gov.uk</a>
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Child & Family Worker

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Salary: NJC 3-4 £2,796 - £2,839 (Actual Salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Contract: Permanent Closing date: 2nd November 2025 Start date: November / December 2025 Looking to make a difference every day? Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our pupils have a safe, nourishing and welcoming lunchtime experience.As a Midday Supervisor, you will:<ul>
<li>Lead and supervise play: Organise engaging activities for children aged 3-11.</li>
<li>Promote positive behaviour: Encourage respectful and appropriate behaviour during lunchtime.</li>
<li>Ensure safety and well-being: Monitor children's safety and well-being in the playground and dining hall.</li>
<li>Foster social skills: Help children develop problem-solving and relationship-building skills.</li>
</ul>We're looking for someone who is:<ul>
<li>Passionate about education: Dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives.</li>
<li>Creative and engaging: Able to inspire and motivate children.</li>
<li>Organised and reliable: Can manage responsibilities effectively.</li>
<li>Flexible: Available to work between 11:15am and 1:00pm Monday - Friday (1 hour per day between these times)</li>
<li>A team player: Works well with colleagues and collaborates effectively.</li>
<li>Communication: Excellent written and verbal English language skills.</li>
</ul>About our school:At Lift Feversham, we believe in the power of education to ignite creativity and curiosity, unleashing a passion for life that lasts a lifetime. Academic excellence combined with character development is at the core of our educational philosophy. We champion a holistic approach that celebrates the whole child. Our school is an "oasis of joy and hope" (Ofsted 2025) for children, families and the staff. The headteacher is an award-winning educator, recognised as TES Headteacher of the Year, and the school is a strong advocate of music and arts in the curriculum, having featured in national and local media outlets. Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li>
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>We 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.

Midday Supervisor

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
We have an opportunity to be a Youth Worker (Assisting) at Wirral Council. The role supports the New Horizons LGBTQ+ Youth Group, providing a safe, inclusive space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, and Questioning young people aged up to 19.
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<li>Salary: JNC Assisting Range, Points 5 (Unqualified)</li>
<li>Hours: 3 hours per week (flexible, including evenings/weekends)</li>
<li>Location: Wirral</li>
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About the Role:
Under the Team Leader’s guidance, you will deliver targeted youth work to LGBTQ+ young people, fostering trusting relationships, facilitating issue-based sessions (e.g., mental health, hate crime awareness), and supporting social action projects. You’ll co-produce programmes with young people, promote opportunities, and ensure safeguarding compliance.
About the Candidate:
Build positive relationships with young people. Plan and deliver outcome-focused group activities. Support early intervention for at-risk young people. Record project data and contribute to service development. Act as a role model and adhere to health and safety policies. Essential Criteria: Knowledge of face-to-face youth work with 11-19-year-olds. Understanding of safeguarding and equal opportunities. Strong communication and IT skills. Commitment to pursuing a Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work. Desirable Criteria: Experience working with young people. Familiarity with youth work practice recording. Knowledge of youth work curriculum development.
If you would like to discuss any of the opportunities further, please contact: <a href="mailto:marknewman@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">marknewman@wirral.gov.uk</a>
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Youth Support Worker (assisting)

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37 Hours per week - Full Time – Fixed term for 12 months We’re now looking for an organised, customer-focused Technical Support Officer to join our Housing Property Services Team based at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX.&nbsp; As a TSO you will help us deliver efficient and effective support across our maintenance and repairs functions.&nbsp; Our Housing Service plays a vital role in maintaining and improving council housing stock and delivering excellent service to tenants and leaseholders. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About The Role: As a Technical Support Officer, you’ll be part of a busy operational team providing high-quality technical and administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day delivery of housing repairs, maintenance and compliance activities. Duties will include:
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<li>Manage work orders and job tickets from start to finish – from raising to closure and invoicing</li>
<li>Liaise with tenants, contractors, and colleagues to ensure excellent service delivery</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and databases, treating all tenant information confidentially</li>
<li>Process purchase orders and invoices using the Council’s financial systems</li>
<li>Produce and proofread documents, reports, and meeting minutes</li>
<li>Support the collection and analysis of performance and customer satisfaction data</li>
<li>Provide office cover, handle enquiries, and assist with training new staff</li>
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This is a varied and rewarding role where attention to detail and teamwork make a real difference to residents’ homes and experiences. About You: We’re looking for someone with strong administrative and IT skills, particularly in Excel and database management, who can work accurately and efficiently in a busy environment. You’ll be confident managing competing priorities and maintaining attention to detail while supporting the team to deliver a high-quality housing service. You’ll have experience working with customers both in person and over the phone, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and the ability to resolve enquiries effectively. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to draft clear correspondence, take accurate minutes, and proofread documents to a high standard. Ideally, you’ll also have some knowledge of housing repairs or the construction industry, though this isn’t essential — full training will be provided. Above all, you’ll be proactive, organised, and committed to delivering great service to residents and colleagues alike. 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 -&nbsp;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 -&nbsp;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 -&nbsp;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: A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day Nursery – at the Civic Offices) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Sean Donaghue - Assistant Housing Repairs &amp; Maintenance Manager - <a href="mailto:sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Interviews to take place in person at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX

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