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As Damp and Mould Lead, you’ll play a key role in delivering an effective, efficient, and customer-first repairs service—focusing on cases involving damp, mould, and condensation. Acting as the main point of contact for residents, contractors, and internal teams, you’ll ensure that all damp and mould issues are investigated and resolved quickly, compliantly, and with empathy.What you’ll do:With a strong understanding of current housing legislation, including Awaab’s Law, you’ll take ownership of medium- to high-risk cases—safeguarding residents’ health, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping drive service improvements across the board. Your ability to manage cases from first report through to resolution will be crucial, and your proactive, collaborative approach will help streamline processes and reduce complaints.You’ll work closely with our Repairs Team, regional offices, contractors, and the wider Property Services function to deliver a joined-up, resident-centred service. You’ll attend visits, review repair histories, escalate risks, and identify lessons learned to help strengthen our long-term approach to damp and mould prevention.To succeed in this role, you’ll need to work from the Pitsea office one day per week and spend at least one day in your nominated region (Northeast London, Northwest London, South London, or North Counties). Some flexibility to work outside of core hours or attend resident visits will be required.Your focus will be on getting things right the first time—offering solutions that are timely, safe, and sustainable. You’ll use your excellent communication and IT skills to manage cases, monitor performance, and keep stakeholders informed every step of the way.If you’re an organised, driven, and resident-focused professional with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to service excellence, we want to hear from you.What you’ll need:<ul><li>Experience of working in housing, building services or a property related field.</li><li>Knowledge of repairs issues relating to damp and mould and understand the legislation and compliance to ensure best practice.</li><li>Proficiency in problem-solving, able to handle complex customer issues while exploring alternative solutions to achieve satisfactory outcomes.</li><li>Ability to identify vulnerabilities by showing empathy and understanding in resident interactions.</li><li>Experienced in handling high-risk and escalation cases, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.</li><li>A strong communicator and be able to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Demonstrable comprehensive knowledge of policies, processes, and legislation, ensuring compliance and best practices.</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>Please read before applying: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.Stage one interviews will take place in Pitsea on 7th &amp; 8th OctoberStage two interviews will take place on 14th OctoberWe reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship.If you have any questions about this role, please Talent Specialist, Caroline at <a href="mailto:caroline.seery@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">caroline.seery@peabody.org.uk</a> 





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Damp and Mould Lead

Are you highly organised, customer-focused, and ready to make a difference in a fast-paced repairs environment? We’re looking for a Scheduling Support Officer to join our Connect Property Services (CPS) team and help deliver an effective and responsive repairs service. This is a key administrative role where you’ll support our scheduling and operations teams to ensure our customers receive the best possible experience. You’ll be working closely with internal stakeholders and helping to maintain high standards across our property services.What you'll doIn this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting the planning and scheduling of our in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO). You’ll liaise with residents to arrange appointments, manage communications, and help ensure repairs are delivered efficiently and on time. You’ll assist with monitoring work progress, preparing reports, and supporting meetings. You’ll also help manage escalations, liaise with suppliers, and contribute to achieving key performance indicators. Your day-to-day work will involve handling emails and calls, updating systems, and providing support to the wider CPS Scheduling and Operational Management team.You’ll play a vital part in improving customer satisfaction, maintaining service level agreements, and ensuring our repairs service runs smoothly. This is a varied and rewarding role where your attention to detail and proactive approach will make a real impact.You will be required to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.What you'll need<ul><li>Experience working in a dynamic scheduling (desirable) or customer service environment.</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and customer-focused approach.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.</li><li>A collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently under pressure.</li></ul>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>25days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year </li><li>Family friendly policies</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including options for Healthcare, Dental care, Critical illness cover, vouchers, technology scheme 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 face to face in our Houghton Regis office on Friday 10th October. PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.





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Scheduling Support Officer

Do you have experience of managing caseloads of medium and high risk anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse cases? Have you developed and maintained expert knowledge of ASB prevention and collaborated with key external partners through creating effective relationships, (including Police and Local Authorities) to resolve local community safety issues?If so, you could be the next Community Safety Specialist here at Peabody. You’ll manage a full range of community safety casework, ensuring Peabody’s Community Safety Service is delivered within agreed timeframes, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with all necessary protocols, keeping accurate records and maintaining risk assessments. You’ll engage with Peabody’s internal and external legal teams on complex cases, preparing documentation and where needed representing Peabody at Court and external meetings.You’ll provide our Neighbourhood Managers with advice, support and all necessary tools and tactics to remedy cases with a key focus on prevention, intervention, and enforcement when necessary. To be successful in this role, you’ll work in the office one day per week, and the rest of the week is spent visiting estates/areas you work in. You will cover a patch spanning Westminster.You’ll collaborate with colleagues in Customer Services and Communities teams to identify support needs, accessing relevant agencies for both victims and perpetrators of anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse, completing referrals to mediation and other support services as appropriate.Could it be you?To be a success in this role, you’re:<ul><li>experienced in working in community safety or ASB teams.</li><li>experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse </li><li>knowledgeable of key issues and able to provide effective solutions.</li><li>knowledgeable of relevant ASB legislation and community safety solutions.</li><li>a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>confident in your ability to influence and negotiate, and have a track record of building effective partnerships with external agencies</li><li>experienced in a proactive, innovative, and solutions-focused approach to resolving community safety issues, showcasing problem-solving skills and efficient customer and neighbourhood support</li></ul>This role will require a Basic DBS checkAt Peabody, we’re all about making a difference to our community and helping people flourish. Here’s what you’ll get when you join us: Flexible and hybrid working<ul><li>30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including options for healthcare, dental care, and more</li></ul>Ready to apply?Click ‘Apply Now’ to send us your CV and tell us why you’re the right fit for this role. If you have any questions, email <a href="mailto:caroline.seery@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">caroline.seery@peabody.org.uk</a>Interviews will take place on 21st &amp; 22nd OctoberWe encourage early applications as we may close the advert before the stated deadline. As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.





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Community Safety Specialist (Westminster)

As a Creative Arts ProjectWorker, you will support the running of an innovative creative sewing and design programme for young women and assist with their training and development.What you’ll do You’ll use your skills in sewing, knitting, designing, styling and textiles to create and deliver engaging sessions and use your excellent communication skills to establish positive relationships with young people and motivate them to participate in events and activities. You’ll bring a positive and enthusiastic approach all while being able to adapt to suit different learning needs.You'll be working four hours per week, every Saturday.What you’ll need <ul><li>Have demonstrable experience of working with children and/or young people</li><li>Have sewing and design skills</li><li>An understanding of working with a diverse group of people</li><li>Have experience of organising and /or coordinating projects, and delivering engaging sessions</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 leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including options for healthcare, dental care, and more</li></ul>Please read before applying: 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. Interviews will take place via Teams on Monday 13th October and Wednesday 15th October This is a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.If you have any questions, email <a href="mailto:victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">victoria.wilson1@peabody.org.uk</a> <ul></ul>

Creative Arts Project Worker 

<h4>Outreach Support Worker – Empower People to Live Independently and Thrive. This role is for our Generic Longer Term services in Colchester and Tendring areas.</h4>Are you someone who’s compassionate, proactive, and loves helping others build confidence and independence? Do you enjoy being out and about, meeting people, and making a real difference in your community? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.We’re looking for an Outreach Support Worker to join our team, supporting vulnerable individuals across the Colchester &amp; Tendring area. You’ll be helping people overcome challenges related to mental health, physical health, and employment—so a full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential.<h4>What your day might look like:</h4><ul><li>Start by visiting customers in their homes, helping them maintain their tenancies and build essential life skills.</li><li>Support individuals with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence.</li><li>Liaise with external agencies to ensure customers get the right support at the right time.</li><li>Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism.</li></ul><h4>What makes this role special:</h4>This isn’t a care worker role—it’s about empowering people, not doing things for them. You’ll help customers build resilience, develop skills, and take control of their lives. You’ll be their cheerleader, guide, and advocate.You’ll be part of a passionate team that’s committed to helping people flourish, and you’ll have the freedom to work independently while making a real impact.<h4>Could it be you?</h4>We’re looking for someone who:<ul><li>Has experience (professional or voluntary) in a supportive role</li><li>Has worked with individuals facing mental health, health-related, or employment challenges</li><li>Understands housing support needs and welfare benefits</li><li>Can provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support</li><li>Communicates clearly and solves problems with confidence</li><li>Holds a valid UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle</li><li>Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check</li></ul><h4>A role where your support creates independence</h4>Interviews will be held in person at the Colchester Octagon office on Friday 3rd October 2025.If you have any questions, feel free to contact George Murphy, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a>





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Outreach Support Worker

Join Our London Caretaker Talent Pool – Be First in Line for Future Opportunities!Are you passionate about keeping communities clean, safe, and welcoming? Do you enjoy hands-on work, being out and about, and making a real difference every day? If so, we’d love to stay in touch!We’re building a Talent Pool of brilliant caretakers who want to be part of something meaningful. Whether you're looking for a new role now or just want to be the first to hear when new jobs go live, this is your chance to stay connected. Why join our Talent Pool?<ul><li>New roles will be released throughout the year—and you’ll be the first to know.</li><li>You’ll be part of a network of candidates we reach out to directly when opportunities arise.</li><li>It’s a great way to stay in the loop without having to keep checking job boards.</li></ul>Areas our Caretakers operate:<ul><li>North West London</li><li>North East London</li><li>East London</li><li>South London</li><li>South East London</li><li>South West London</li><li>Central London</li></ul><h4>What you need to do:</h4>To be added to our Talent Pool, apply now, upload your CV and create your profile. This ensures we can contact you about upcoming roles and keep you updated.<h4>What we look for in our Caretakers:</h4><ul><li>A hands-on, people-focused approach</li><li>Experience in caretaking or cleaning</li><li>Pride in delivering excellent customer service</li><li>Willingness to work on site five days a week</li><li>A full, clean UK driving licence (required for some roles)</li></ul><h4>What you’ll get when you join Peabody:</h4><ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)</li><li>2 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><li>A supportive team and a role where your work makes a visible difference</li></ul>Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for these roles. A Basic DBS check and Full UK driving licence may be required depending on the role.<h4>If you have any questions, feel free to contact George Murphy, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a></h4>





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Join Our London Talent Pool! - Estate Services Caretaker

Please note this is a 6-month fixed term contract and we have 2 positions availableAs Post Sales Executive, you’ll be passionate about providing outstanding customer service to all customers and stakeholders by supporting with resales, staircasing, buybacks, and London Living Rent initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, government guidance and lease compliance.You'll be experienced in proactively managing relationships with key teams and departments in Peabody as well as the HCA, solicitors, IMAs, surveyors and third parties to ensure all information is provided, and you'll have an understanding of the affordable housing sector, Local Authority and HCA requirements in line with the Capital Funding Guide. You’ll need to be in the office for 2 days per week and the remaining time you’ll be able to work remotely.You’ll have demonstrable experience of working within a Resident Sales environment, preferably with experience of the shared ownership leasehold products, and you'll have a full understanding of the property market, sales processes, and legislation, in particular the Consumer Code. You'll also ensure full compliance with the affordability and eligibility criteria, meeting any guidelines from any governing body and regulatory, statutory, and internal requirements to minimise risk to the business and its stakeholders. If you’re highly organised, solutions focused and motivated to work in a dynamic sales environment, we want to hear from you.This role will require a Basic DBS check.Our purpose is to help people flourish. This is your opportunity to take your career to the next level at Peabody.Here are just a few of the benefits for you working at Peabody: <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 matched 1:1</li></ul>Ready to apply? 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 ongoing You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship.





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Post Sales Executive

Outreach Support Worker – Be the Link That Changes LivesAre you someone who’s confident, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference in the lives of people facing some of life’s toughest challenges? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, love building trust, and believe everyone deserves a second chance? If so, this could be the role for you.We’re looking for an Outreach Support Worker to join our Severe and Multiple Disadvantage Service in Southend. You’ll be working with rough sleepers and ex-rough sleepers—people who’ve experienced exclusion, trauma, and complex needs—and helping them access the support they need to live independently and with dignity.<h4>What your day might look like:</h4><ul><li>Start by checking in with residents at our Complex Needs hostel.</li><li>Head out into the community to connect with individuals who are traditionally hard to engage.</li><li>Help people access treatment, health services, and housing options.</li><li>Provide advice on welfare benefits, financial wellbeing, and tenancy rights.</li><li>Advocate for customers and support them in making informed choices about their lives.</li><li>Work closely with partner agencies to build a network of support around each individual.</li></ul><h4>What makes this role special:</h4>You’ll be part of a team that doesn’t give up. You’ll meet people where they are—literally and emotionally—and help them take steps toward stability, wellbeing, and inclusion. You’ll be working in a psychologically informed environment, where empathy, patience, and persistence are key.This is a role where your presence matters. Your ability to listen, support, and advocate will help people feel seen, heard, and empowered.<h4>Could it be you?</h4>We’re looking for someone who:<ul><li>Has experience working with people with complex needs</li><li>Can provide support in both hostel and outreach settings</li><li>Understands safeguarding, housing rights, and welfare benefits</li><li>Is confident working independently and using initiative</li><li>Has great communication skills and a non-judgmental approach</li><li>Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car</li><li>Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check</li></ul><h4>What you’ll get in return:</h4><ul><li>25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)</li><li>2 paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Family-friendly policies</li><li>Access to professional development and training</li></ul>Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role.<h4>A role where your support creates change</h4>Interviews will be ongoing until Friday 3rd October, so don’t wait too long to get in touch.If you have any questions, feel free to contact George Murphy, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a>





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Specialist Support Worker - Complex Needs

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We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-focused Subject Access Request (SAR) Officer to join our Information Governance team. In this vital role, you will manage SARs from initiation to completion across the Council (including Social Care), ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and delivering a high-quality service to our residents and clients.
You will liaise with colleagues, including senior officers, across departments to locate and assess relevant information, applying appropriate redaction with the aid of specialist technology to safeguard data before disclosure. Along with supplying the information requested to the applicant, you will need to write an accompanying letter explaining any redactions that have been made and answer any follow up queries they may have about the case.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to transparency and trust in public services. We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act, excellent communication and reading comprehension, strong analytical, organisational and multitasking abilities under pressure to meet statutory deadlines and the ability to work independently.
The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of&nbsp;Data Protection legislation and Subject Access, ideally within a public sector setting that includes Social Care. If you’re passionate about individuals data rights and public service, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
We offer a fantastic range of employee benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years of local government service), plus bank holidays, an excellent local government pension scheme, flexible working, employee assistance programme, sports and leisure discounts and much more!
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Logging new requests into the council’s SAR system and communicating with the applicant where necessary to verify their identity and clarify exactly what information they are looking for.</li>
<li>Collating all relevant information (in a logical order) from various sources which include but are not limited to: Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, in person file locations, Systems, etc. This will include making independent judgements as to the relevance of information to the applicant’s request.</li>
<li>Using specific technology (SmartBox.ai) to aid in redacting documents so that the applicant only receives the information they are legally entitled to. Ensuring that all third-party information and any data that pertains to an exemption is removed.</li>
<li>Liaising with the relevant individual(s) within the Council to check around any redactions or possible exempt information to ensure this is not disclosed inappropriately.</li>
<li>Issuing a response to the applicant within the statutory deadline, and closing the request on the system with appropriate categorisation(s). This will involve completing an accompanying letter that is sent to the applicant along with their material, and handling any follow up queries from them.</li>
<li>Conducting yourself in a discreet and professional manner in accordance with the Councils confidentiality policy.</li>
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Candidate Requirements:
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<li>Excellent administrative, organisational, and independent thinking skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work at pace and manage a varied workload of multiple tasks often working to tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to handle confidential information and communicate clearly and confidently with Staff at all levels showing diplomacy and tact; and communicating with a diverse applicant audience&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent IT skills including Office software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PDF editors, with a willingness to learn how to use new pieces of technology.</li>
<li>Experience within a customer-focused service providing excellent customer service while working to tight deadlines.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Good working knowledge of operating within the Data Protection Act and GDPR, the Subject Access procedures, together with an understanding of Local Government operations.</li>
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Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact&nbsp;Stuart Bignell, Senior Information Governance and Data Protection Officer: <a href="mailto:stuart.bignell@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">stuart.bignell@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing: 2nd November 2025, 11pm
Interviews: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Subject Access Request Officer

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Procurement Support Apprentice (Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship)
We have an excellent opportunity for a Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprentice to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, 18-month fixed-term contract.
As a Procurement Support Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the Procurement and Contracts team. This role will involve assisting with the procurement of goods, works and services, supporting contract management, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. You will help maintain accurate records, liaise with suppliers, and contribute to the delivery of value for money across the Council’s procurement activities.
You will check information is correct and ensure procurement processes are followed in line with the Council’s policy and relevant legislation.
Apprenticeship
The successful candidate will undertake the Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant apprenticeship delivered by Oxford Professional Education.
You will need to be confident using Microsoft Office and willing to learn new procurement systems. You should be an excellent communicator, self-motivated with a positive outlook, and have strong attention to detail.
Benefits:
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<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ continuous local government service), plus Bank Holidays</li>
<li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li>
<li>Employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</li>
<li>A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts</li>
<li>Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes</li>
<li>And much more!</li>
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Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Assist with the procurement of goods, services, and works in accordance with the Council’s procurement policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Assist in maintaining accurate procurement records, ensuring the Council meets its statutory duties relation to transparency obligations in the Procurement Act.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders in clear and professional language.</li>
<li>Proactively provide advice to service areas in delivering the Council’s Procurement pipeline and make recommendations to enhance procurement processes and value for money.</li>
<li>Ensure procurement activities are completed accurately and in a timely manner, providing advice and guidance as required.</li>
<li>Maintain a good understanding of procurement legislation and applicable guidelines.</li>
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Candidate Requirements:
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<li>Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.</li>
<li>Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate well with others, both in person and in writing.</li>
<li>Ability to study and learn from a training programme.</li>
<li>Experience of working with suppliers or in a procurement environment (desirable).</li>
<li>Experience of administering processes to tight timescales and with a high level of accuracy.</li>
<li>Able to work effectively within a team.</li>
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Apprenticeship Requirements:&nbsp;You must have been a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake this training programme.
If you do not have a Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English, you will be required to work towards achieving these qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We’re home to a range of high-performing schools, a host of international businesses, and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities, and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you think this role would suit you and you would like further information, please contact us.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 26 October 2025, 11pm Interview Date: Week commencing 10 November 2025 (subject to change)
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Procurement Support Apprentice (Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship)

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Job Title:&nbsp;Deputy Service Manager
Location:&nbsp;Based across 4 residential services based in Croydon (11 minute walk from East Croydon station) you will need to be able to travel between sites during the night shift to provide full managerial support. Access to own transport is ideal. Please note that unfortunately this service does not have step free access
Salary:&nbsp;£30,200
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, supporting the night team who predominantly work Monday to Sunday 20:00 - 08:00, you will work within these hours, as well as daytime hours to attend trainings and meetings. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota.
Please note that this is one of two positions within the service. We also have a day time role available. Please type 286319 into our careers site search tool to view the other role.
About the role
We're looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our residential service based in Croydon. You will support the Service Manager to provide leadership and line management to a team of Night Recovery Workers and Night Concierge which totals around 10. You will be present to ensure a quality service is delivered 24 hours a day, working closely with the day teams to ensure quality handovers.&nbsp;
You will provide general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles, supporting a service which focuses on Forensic Mental Health for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. The teams support our residents with person centred support to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, and have greater independence and fulfilled living.&nbsp;
Some key responsibilities include:
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<li>Line Management including providing support and guidance, conducting support and supervisions, and ensuring duties are carried out effectively</li>
<li>Support with the operational delivery of the service</li>
<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>
<li>Property and Housing Management; ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements and is safe to live in</li>
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About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated individual to lead the service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. You will have knowledge around the Mental Health complexities that residents can face, and have a can-do attitude which can help empower the team to deliver their KPI's. We look for:
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<li>Experience in working with people who have enduring mental health and complex backgrounds</li>
<li>Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's</li>
<li>Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs</li>
<li>IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more through Tickets for Good</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
</ul>
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Deputy Service Manager

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The Assistant Educational Psychologist role will contribute to delivering early intervention work in schools and other settings:<ul>
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Deliver Educational Psychology Services:Support the delivery of an educational psychology offer in Essex under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist and line managed by a Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist.</li>
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Professional Development:Support the acquisition of a range of skills and experience in preparation for professional training as an Educational Psychologist. Participate in supervision and undertake further professional development</li>
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Assistant Educational Psychologist

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The Highways and Transport Team provide statutory services that all residents of West Northamptonshire use. The team is responsible for providing a safe road network that operates efficiently and effectively, providing strategic direction for the future development of highway assets, public transport, active travel and all road users, being mindful of budget constraints, legislation and the sustainability agenda. The team also fulfils the County’s duty to ensure the safe travel of eligible students to school.The role exists to be the Council’s senior officer and technical expert in sustainable travel promotion, behaviour change and improvement. They will have a passion about sustainable transport and environmental sustainability, and the ability to drive change and inspire others. They will help to formulate the Council’s policies around sustainable and active transport and lead on the delivery of some of these, as well as supporting the delivery of the Council’s statutory responsibilities with respect to sustainable transport.Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? As our Senior Sustainable Transport Officer, you will lead and inspire a small, dedicated team to champion sustainable and active travel across West Northamptonshire. You’ll motivate and mentor colleagues, setting the standard by example while ensuring all activity aligns with the objectives of the Sustainable Travel Team.In this role you will drive forward strategic plans, supporting the delivery of the Local Transport Plan and overseeing the development and implementation of Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans. You’ll make sure these plans connect seamlessly with wider initiatives such as the Bus Service Improvement Plan, strengthening the sustainability and efficiency of the local bus network.You will also take the lead in shaping behaviour change programmes that encourage residents to choose sustainable transport. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll design and deliver effective initiatives, while managing the review, agreement and monitoring of travel plans secured through planning obligations.Budget management will form a key part of your role, as you oversee funding for sustainable transport improvements and initiatives, including contributions from Section 106 agreements and other external sources. Alongside this, you will manage procurement activities, commissioning consultants for plan development and feasibility studies, overseeing Bikeability training, and leading other contracts as needed to achieve our vision for greener, safer and more connected travel.About you You need in-depth knowledge of sustainable and active travel planning, relevant legislation, and recognised best practice, together with a clear understanding of how local government fulfils its responsibilities in this area.&nbsp;You will have a strong grasp of the role of travel plans and the practicalities of implementing sustainable travel and behaviour change policies effectively.&nbsp;A good working knowledge of active travel policy, planning and guidance, including LTN 1/20 infrastructure design standards, will be essential, alongside an understanding of the legislation and processes relating to planning applications.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Principal Travel Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>The Highways and Transport Team provide statutory services that all residents of West Northamptonshire use. The team is responsible for providing a safe road network that operates efficiently and effectively, providing strategic direction for the future development of highway assets, public transport, active travel and all road users, being mindful of budget constraints, legislation and the sustainability agenda. The team also fulfils the County’s duty to ensure the safe travel of eligible students to school.The role exists to be the Council’s senior officer and technical expert in sustainable travel promotion, behaviour change and improvement. They will have a passion about sustainable transport and environmental sustainability, and the ability to drive change and inspire others. They will help to formulate the Council’s policies around sustainable and active transport and lead on the delivery of some of these, as well as supporting the delivery of the Council’s statutory responsibilities with respect to sustainable transport.<h2>Additional information</h2>You need in-depth knowledge of sustainable and active travel planning, relevant legislation, and recognised best practice, together with a clear understanding of how local government fulfils its responsibilities in this area.&nbsp;You will have a strong grasp of the role of travel plans and the practicalities of implementing sustainable travel and behaviour change policies effectively.&nbsp;A good working knowledge of active travel policy, planning and guidance, including LTN 1/20 infrastructure design standards, will be essential, alongside an understanding of the legislation and processes relating to planning applications.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic and caring Learning Support Assistant, who can work with our Support Team to enhance the learning and progress of students within the school. Post required as soon as possible. This is a one year Fixed Term Contract.
Ranelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievements and positive school ethos. The school has had five ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED reports, with Grade 1 across all areas, but we are not complacent. In addition to excellence in terms of academic outcomes, our purpose is to provide a supportive, stimulating and secure environment in which young people can thrive.
The role will be varied and interesting, working with students with a range of needs and across a number of subject areas.
The equivalent of GCSE Grade C, or above, in English and Maths is essential for this post. Previous experience of working with student aged 11-19 is desirable.
Ranelagh school has a clear focus on excellence, with the students at the heart of everything we do. It is expected that anyone joining the team will be able to fully support the unique ethos of the school.
Salary range: Scale BG-J 6 - £20,228.00 (actual salary including London weighting).
Hours: 33.5 hours per week, term time only: 3 x short days = 8.45am to 3.35pm including a 30-minute unpaid break and 2 x long days = 8.45am to 4.30pm including a 30-minute unpaid break.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed I the school must be aware that an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.
If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Headteacher via the school office on 01344 421233 or by email, at: <a href="mailto:recruitment@bonitas.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bonitas.org.uk</a> Details of the post are also available on the school website.
Closing date: 13th October 2025 at 12pm.
All applications must be submitted via our online application form- no CVs or emailed applications will be considered. No agencies please. Ranelagh School reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

Learning Support Assistant

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Please note we do not accept CVs, an online application must be submitted.



Temporarily funded for 3 years
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Homeless Prevention Officer to join our busy Housing Needs Team.
The emphasis of the post will be to prevent homelessness wherever possible by providing support for customers at threat of losing their homes in a range of situations, including negotiating with mortgage lenders, social and private landlords, and social and welfare support agencies, whilst taking into account the clients housing and support needs.
You will be working closely with housing needs officers to contribute to the decision-making process under the national legislation.
Experience of assessing needs and offering housing advice to the public, including achievement of appropriate solutions to housing needs problems is essential as is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working in relation to housing needs.&nbsp; It is also essential you have experience of working with landlords to prevent evictions and to enable clients to access good quality private rented accommodation.
It is essential you have the ability to work under pressure in demanding situations, including working with customers in difficult and stressful circumstances.&nbsp; It is also essential you have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
The Council offers a generous salary, pension, holiday entitlement and exceptional work/life balance initiatives. This is an opportunity not to be missed.
If you meet the essential criteria and feel you have the passion and desire to work with us, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion on the content of the job descriptions or person specification, please contact Cassandra Darling, Senior Housing Needs Officer, 01282 475835.

Homeless Prevention Officer

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The ServiceThe Children and Families Services supports and protects Portsmouth's most vulnerable children and young people enabling them to lead safer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. It also acts as the corporate parent for the city's Looked after Children.The RoleThe Business Support Officer works within the Family Support and Safeguarding South Locality Team and is based at Civic Offices. This is a busy challenging role, perfect for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to do a worthwhile job.You will provide high quality administrative support to the Locality team who provide intervention with children and families so it is important they work in partnership with parents and other professionals so that the right services can be provided longer term.Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Minute-taking for complex meetings (e.g., Strategy meetings, group supervisions)</li>
<li>Data entry into systems like MOSAIC</li>
<li>Handling service performance data</li>
<li>Managing post and document scanning</li>
<li>Responding to telephone enquiries, including safeguarding concerns</li>
<li>Booking services (translators, accommodation, hire cars)</li>
<li>Financial tasks (raising purchase orders, reconciling purchase card)</li>
<li>Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations</li>
<li>Supporting managers with reports, diary management, and typing</li>
<li>Ensuring business continuity across the department</li>
</ul>Please note, this role is officed based 5 days per week. The ideal candidateWe are looking for someone who is:<ul>
<li>Experienced in administrative roles, ideally within Children’s or Young People’s Services</li>
<li>Experienced in Shorthand or minute-taking skills to enable you to take concise notes/minutes in meetings.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)</li>
<li>A confident communicator with excellent literacy and numeracy skills</li>
<li>Customer-focused with a commitment to high standards of service</li>
<li>Detail-oriented, organised, and able to prioritise effectively</li>
<li>Knowledgeable about Data Protection and Safeguarding</li>
<li>Capable of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information</li>
</ul> Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Business Support Officer

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Are you a Qualified Social Worker?
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care?&nbsp; Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children’s Services could be the place for you.&nbsp;
See what our staff say about working with Knowsley Children's Services: <a href="https://youtu.be/oMH7chd4Qrc" target="_blank">watch here</a>
Be part of what we are building.&nbsp;
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on!&nbsp;
Want to work with:&nbsp;
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<li>A friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees?</li>
<li>A smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options?</li>
<li>Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People</li>
</ul>
Then this may be the role for you...&nbsp;&nbsp;
We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to ‘good’ whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.  We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to.  As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found below.  We welcome you to come and join us on this exciting journey– in return we promise to support, develop, and help you achieve your goals.&nbsp;
We are looking for Experienced Social Workers across many of our services including Children with Disabilities, Child Protection, Children looked After and Young Person's Team.&nbsp;&nbsp;
To be successful you will be a qualified, experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England.&nbsp; You will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families and you’ll be a great communicator able to quickly build good relationships.&nbsp; It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this.&nbsp;
Our offer to you:&nbsp;
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We are a Disability Confident Employer, meaning we offer Inclusive &amp; accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, &amp; supporting existing employees. </li>
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Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements &amp; family friendly initiatives; Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours &amp; plan your life more easily. We will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.</li>
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Generous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave </li>
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Manageable Workloads - directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service &amp; Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable &amp; you are supported. </li>
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Differentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability. </li>
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Menopause policy supporting women in the workplace. </li>
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Local Government Pension Scheme </li>
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Newly Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme </li>
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High Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangements </li>
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Learning &amp; Career Development: We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job &amp; progression </li>
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Supportive Practice Improvement Team – we have a team of experienced staff who build positive working relationships with staff to work alongside you to embed learning from audits or reviews.</li>
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A range of Workers Groups, , Black &amp; Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group. </li>
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Well-being Support: We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in &amp; out of the workplace </li>
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Apprenticeship Offer </li>
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Secondment Opportunities </li>
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MyTime – our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development </li>
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Reflective Supervision - 4 weekly </li>
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Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision </li>
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Newly Developed Progression Pathway </li>
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Learning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise &amp; celebrate individual practice across the council</li>
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Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions </li>
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Themed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities. </li>
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Currently Offering Free Parking </li>
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Cycle to Work Scheme: We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike &amp; safety equipment. </li>
<li>Bank holidays</li>
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Eye Tests: We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses </li>
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Free Refreshments – Tea, Coffee and Milk</li>
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Discounted Gym Membership </li>
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Credit Union Membership </li>
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VIVUP Discounts &amp; Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme. </li>
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Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post
Application Process&nbsp;
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.&nbsp;
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want you to feel well-informed and welcome. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Laverne Bell-Jones on Tel: 07553620733&nbsp;/ Laura Knights on Tel: 07553619228&nbsp;
If you are interested in any of these vacancies, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note your supporting statement should not exceed 1–2 pages in length.

Knowsley Council

Experienced Social Worker (Children's Services)

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Band C
30 x casual posts
Casual staff required to act as Passenger Assistants on home to school transport for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities attending special schools and bases.
Passenger Assistants are employed to supervise children and to ensure their health and safety whilst travelling on vehicles contracted to the Authority. Casual staff will be employed to cover for sickness or leave of absence for permanent escorts employed by the Authority.
Hours will vary from 1-20 depending on the individual journey and length of time the cover is required. Passenger Assistants will work in taxis, minibuses and wheelchair accessible vehicles.
This post is subject to Enhanced Adult &amp; Child Level DBS check.
Should you wish to discuss informally, please contact Caroline (Lucy) Pemberton on 0151 666 4212.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Passenger Assistant

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Private Sector Liaison Officer(P01693)£30,756pa with progression to £34,011pa through annual increments(inclusive of outer fringe allowance)37 hours per week12-month fixed term contractAre you a persuasive person? Can you negotiate and change minds to help those in need? If this is you, we want to hear from you!Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has invested in the Homelessness Services and is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Private Sector Liaison Officer to make a difference to residents in need of housing.You will be part of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Housing Options team, working to promote the partnership with the Council and landlords and letting agents to help provide homes for those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. You will be responsible for reaching out to landlords and letting agents, negotiating access to property which can be offered to people and families that need somewhere to live.You will develop the Council’s offer to landlords and agents, being a point of contact for them to ensure tenancy sustainment and encourage landlords and agents in becoming a partner to the Council in our goal of reducing homelessness and the need for temporary accommodation.Working alongside the other officers in the Housing Options team, you will be creative in your negotiations in finding solutions to barriers that might exist and alleviating concerns.Previous experience in the lettings industry is desirable, but not essential.About you:You will be passionate in providing high quality public services to the local community. You will have experience with providing excellent customer service. You will have ability to negotiate with others and find solutions to complicated situations. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to deliver outstanding results. You will have a great eye for detail to maintain accurate data and understand the data protection legislation and principles.You will have an interest in learning about homelessness and developing or increasing your understanding of homelessness legislation and case law.If you are passionate about helping people with true customer focus, assisting those in housing need, thrive under pressure and enjoy working in a team – we want to hear from you.The ability to converse with ease with other staff and members of the public and to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.You will have a full UK driving license and access to a car.About us:Our CORE values are at the heart of everything we do – Core, Open, Responsible, and Excellent.Our main office is in the centre of Welwyn Garden City offering transport links and great amenities. We offer flexible working for that work life balance, generous annual leave, and the local government pension. We also have electric pool cars, cycle to work scheme, and bicycle pods to help reduce our carbon footprint. You will have access to our health and wellbeing events and a discount with a local sports provider.The full list of our benefits can be found here: <a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> We do not offer sponsorship for the employment in the UK.Closing date for applications is 12 October 2025Assessments will be held on 22 October 2025Interviews will take place on 29 October 2025 Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, local government, community, housing options, housing needs, homelessness, tenants, negotiating,

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Private Sector Liaison Officer (P01693)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>We are looking to recruit Inclusion Officers: Section 19 within the School Attendance Support Service in West Northamptonshire Council. You will be based at One Angel Square but also working in the school community.&nbsp;As a local authority, we have responsibility to provide education at school or otherwise under section 19 of the education Act 1996 for those children of compulsory school age who, by reason of illness, exclusion from school or otherwise, may not for any period receive suitable education unless such arrangements are made for them. This role will focus specifically on those children not attending due to illness or otherwise.You would be joining a highly motivated, committed team which has been brought together from a wide range of experiences to ensure pupils have full access to and are safe in education and to support access to education and positive educational outcomes for vulnerable learners.&nbsp;This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Additional information</h2>We want talented, ambitious, passionate, tenacious people that are professionally curious and resilient to come and take on this challenging and rewarding role. You must be able to work collaboratively and supportively whilst balancing this with the ability to challenge where it is required.You need to be calm and self-assured and be confident enough to work autonomously whilst knowing when to seek guidance. You need to be knowledgeable about SEMH trauma and attachment and how this can impact a CYP’s ability to access an education.With excellent oral and written communication skills, you will be a clear thinker and outcome focussed.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Inclusion Officer: Section 19

Title: Health and Safety Apprentice Contract Type: Fixed Term 2.5 years, Full-TimeSalary: £22,283 per annumReporting Office: West Ham Lane, London E15 4PHAgile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)Working Pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday – 09:00 – 17:00 Closing date for completed applications: 5th October 2025Interviews will be held on: W/C 13th October 2025NB: To qualify for apprenticeship funding, the individual must have a valid and eligible residency status. This requires residency in the UK (or British Overseas Territories) for at least 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.Please click here for the role profile <a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHAIYPAAOenenrrJKU9mgzzd6mWpzcmvkRqkaSP6Bagj0q1cT8mp46S44MeVJEDh06E" target="_blank">Health and Safety Apprentice Role Profile.docx</a> <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a> include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">many more</a>…Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.The L&amp;QEarly Talent Programme has been designed to help you get the career you havealways wanted. This role provides the opportunity to start a new career pathwith a values-led organisation that will support you to learn and developthroughout the programme and beyond. Introduction: We are looking for a Health and Safety Apprentice to join our busy Corporate Health and Safety (CH&amp;S) Department. Join a friendly and forward-thinking Health and Safety team that’s at the heart of protecting our frontline services. CH&amp;S is a large diverse team made up of around 25 professionals specialising in various disciplines, such as workplace safety, construction, fire and building safety as well as employee wellbeing. Overview of the role:You will be working in a dynamic and constantly changing environment where no two days are the same. You’ll learn from past cases and from a wide range of experienced professionals who will support your development.You will work closely with operational teams such as repairs, maintenance, and construction. Once settled, you’ll be involved in site visits, inspections, and toolbox talks—spending around 40–50% of your time out in the field. The rest of your time will be split between office-based work and working from home. As an apprentice, you won’t just learn the theory—you’ll be out in the field, gaining hands-on experience and making a meaningful impact every day.L&amp;Q is passionate about developing in-house talent that understand specific housing challenges and risks – you will gain a lot of valuable knowledge that will kick start your career.Main duties and impact:We’re looking for an ambitious individual to join our Operational Safety team and train as a Health and Safety professional. You’ll learn how to provide competent advice to help teams comply with health and safety law and best practice.Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Assisting with accident and near miss investigations and site inspections</li><li>Applying your growing knowledge of H&amp;S legislation to review policies and procedures</li><li>Helping to develop training materials and toolbox talks</li><li>Gathering and interpreting H&amp;S data and statistics for reports and how to act on findings and trends</li><li>Assist the H&amp;S teams in the development and monitoring of the Safety and Health Systems.</li><li>Understanding how changes in legislation affect organisations </li><li>The apprentice will understand how generic industry safety guidance applies in the workplace</li><li>Practice identifying potentially harmful working practices. How to deal with hazards in accordance with legal requirements, best practice and company processes.</li></ul>What you’ll gain:• A recognised Health and Safety qualification• Real-world experience across a variety of safety disciplines• Mentorship from experienced professionals• A pathway to a rewarding career in Health and SafetyWhat you'll bring:<ul><li>A genuine interest in health and safety and a desire to learn</li><li>Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills</li><li>A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>GCSE Maths &amp; English Grade 4 or above (A-C)</li></ul>If thissounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Apprenticeship details:<a href="https://valkyrietraining.co.uk/manufacturing-apprenticeships/#she-technician" target="_blank"> Level 3 Safety, Health and Environmental Technician</a>Apprenticeshipentry requirements: GCSE Maths &amp; English Grade 4 or above (A-C)If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>About L&amp;Q:We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/-/media/files/careers/behavioural-framework.pdf" target="_blank">values and behavioural framework</a>, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a> to read more. At L&amp;Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!#TJ <ul></ul>

London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Health and Safety Apprentice

Job Title: Senior Trading Standards Officer Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 (*part time may be considered) Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Community Protection<h4>About the team</h4>Are you ready to take your career to the next level with one of the country’s leading Trading Standards Authorities? We have a position available for an experienced candidate.Join us in Hertfordshire, a vibrant county that offers an exceptional quality of life. Home to over 1 million people and 100,000 businesses, including many of the UK’s largest companies, Hertfordshire boasts a mix of picturesque villages, bustling market towns, and thriving urban areas like Watford, St Albans, and Stevenage. With excellent transport links, you can easily explore beyond the county.<h4>About the role</h4>Why Hertfordshire Trading Standards?<ul><li>Diverse Responsibilities: Engage in a wide range of Trading Standards functions to protect consumers and support businesses</li><li>High-Profile Cases: We tackle significant cases and seek innovative solutions for the best outcomes</li><li>Expert Support: Benefit from our in-house legal team, financial investigator, and intelligence officer</li><li>Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment that values your well-being</li><li>Professional Growth: Access comprehensive training to keep you at the forefront of your field</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>We seek a qualified and experienced Trading Standards Officer with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a proactive attitude to join our business or compliance teams.Essential:<ul><li>Trading Standards Qualification</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Proactive attitude</li><li>Strong work ethic</li><li>Teamwork abilities</li><li>Capability to work independently</li><li>Full UK driving licence</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 Regulatory Services, level REG12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Regulatory servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Emma Hope on 01707 292 525 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 10th October 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Senior Trading Standards Officer

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ASYE Social Workers X3
New and exciting opportunity for newly qualified social workers, entering into their assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE), to join Hackney as part of a brand new ASYE team. This is the first team of its kind in Hackney that will provide a high level of support as well as a vast range of opportunities to learn and develop across the first year of employment.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, passionate newly qualified social workers, who are committed to learning and developing their practice and are dedicated to improving outcomes for the lives of children and families in Hackney. The successful candidate will join a brand new team of other newly qualified social workers, led by a highly experienced and skilled team manager, who will support them to navigate the challenges and opportunities of their first year in practice. We are looking for practitioners who already have some experience of working with children and families at a statutory level and who are able to demonstrate strong social work values and skills that align with Hackney’s STAR model of practice.
Join us in Hackney for your next career move and start afresh in 2025. Our priority is to provide the highest quality support and care for Hackney’s children and families, providing the right support at the right time. We are rated Good by Ofsted and are continually seeking to improve our services and set this out in our&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W0k4L-fp_e9zMt7r_LbJ_P3kaeWVzN23/view?pli=1" target="_blank">Action Plan</a>.
Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance – 27 days per year, rising to 32 days after five years
- Unrivalled pension scheme
- Flexible working options including part-time options
- A range of discounts at local eating establishments (of which there are many!) and subsidised gym membership.
- Access to financial and season ticket loans
- Health and wellbeing benefits, such as lunchtime fitness classes
- A comprehensive training and development offer
Why Hackney?
- Our Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model informs everything we do.
- We provide wide-ranging and excellent training and development opportunities; we will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace.
- Following on from our Anti Racist Summit in October 2023 we remain committed to dismantling systemic racism, discrimination, injustice and making anti-racism a foundation of our practice.
- We pride ourselves on offering a high quality level of personal and case supervision, with a strong clinical offer and an approachable/visible management presence.
- We are an innovative borough where we collaborate to support change for the children and families we work for and for each other.
Candidates must:
- Hold a relevant social work qualification
- Be registered with Social Work England
- Have some statutory experience of work with children and families
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this posts
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 12 October 2025 (22:59)
Interview and assessment date: W/C 27 OCTOBER 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>



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London Borough of Hackney

ASYE Social Worker- Children & Education

We are recruiting an Income Assessment Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Contract Type: 2 x Full Time, PermanentContract Type: 1 x Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2027 Location: Office based / Home working / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.Team: Finance (Social Services) This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £26,403 - £28,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are seeking a proactive individual to complete financial assessments for client contributions towards social care services.You will collect and validate financial information, check entitlement to benefits, and refer cases to the DWP where necessary to help maximise clients’ income.The role will require you to be an effective communicator with the ability to engage with clients and their representatives. Strong IT skills are also essential with experience in a financial environment and knowledge of welfare benefits. The ability to meet deadlines is also key.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>5 GCSEs Grade A*-C to include Mathematics and English Language or equivalent relevant qualifications on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales which require the same level of ability in Mathematics and English Language.</li><li>Good IT skills and ability to demonstrate a proficiency in a range of Microsoft packages especially Word and Excel.</li><li>Previous administrative experience which includes dealing with the public</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough visit service users and/or their representatives in their own homes and attend meetings.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Main on 01443 863356 or email <a href="mailto:maina@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">maina@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / Kate Evans on 01443 864125 or email <a href="mailto:evansk4@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">evansk4@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. This role requires a basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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