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Last year, the EPS set up and now leads on a multi-agency panel that makes decisions about support for children who are unable to attend school on mental health grounds. There is an ongoing programme of training for EBSA and other key topics, including Precision Teaching, ADHD in the Classroom and Literacy Support. There is dedicated EP support to our colleagues in the Brent Virtual School.</p>\n<p>We work in collaboration with colleagues in the wider Inclusion Service, where the EPS sits and has a leadership role. Across the service, there is a renewed commitment to develop our anti-racist and culturally sensitive practice. Serving a truly diverse population is one of the most rewarding elements of being an EP in Brent; we are committed to ensuring that our team reflects this diversity.</p>\n<div><strong>The Person</strong></div>\n<p>Brent is a service that is growing fast and there will be numerous opportunities for colleagues who wish to develop their skills and progress their career through our current and future service initiatives. The post will appeal to those who want the freedom to develop their individual style of practice and pursue areas of interest. You should also be keen for this development to be anchored within a strong team, where the actions of one colleague are of interest to all. We welcome applicants from current Year 3 TEPs.</p>\n<p>For further information call the PEP on 07436704330 <a href=\"mailto:frank.glennon@brent.gov.uk\">frank.glennon@brent.gov.uk</a> </p>\n<p><strong>Associate EPs:</strong> Contact the PEP if you are interested in work as an Associate EP.</p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be professionally qualified and registered with the HCPC.</strong></p>\n<div>Closing date: 3 November 2024 (23:59)</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information </strong></div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.</p>\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.<br> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.<br> </div>\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. 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In Tower Hamlets we are committed to </em><strong><em>building relationships </em>and strengthening families</strong><em> by working </em><strong><em>with</em></strong><em> people in a compassionate and understanding way. </em></p><p><em>We are </em><strong><em>ambitious</em></strong><em> for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be </em><strong><em>healthy, safe and successful</em></strong><em>.</em></p><p>Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.</p><p><strong>Our Better Together </strong>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice</p><p>Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </strong> sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service Assessment and Intervention and Family Support and Protection Teams.</p><p>If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have <strong>at least 1 year of post-qualifying</strong> <strong>experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team</strong>, we would love you to apply.</p><p><strong>Assessment and Intervention -</strong>You will work as part of a fast-past team responding to child protection needs and undertaking child and family assessments. Under the guidance of your team manager, your team will be on duty every 4/5 weeks.</p><p>You will support children and families through the assessment process, up to co-producing step-down, Child in Need and Child Protection plans. Previous experience of Section 47 investigations and child and family assessments are desirable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>\n<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>\n<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p>We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work. <strong>We will help you to develop excellent social work</strong> <strong>practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace.</strong> We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. </p><p><strong>We offer a competitive salary - £42,855 - £54,135 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</strong>.</p><p>We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall. </p><p>Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf. </p><p>We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas. </p><p>We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs. </p><p>We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets). </p><p>You will also benefit from:</p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>manageable and diverse caseload</strong> and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Coaching and support</strong> from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Opportunities to develop your practice</strong>, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working </li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>We have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 31st October 2024</p><p><strong>Test Stage:</strong> If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) <strong>on 6th November 2024.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview:</strong> If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the <strong>12th November 2024</strong> <strong>. </strong>Please keep these dates free</p><p><br></p><p>For further information regarding the role, please contact:</p><p><strong>Assessment and Intervention - </strong>Habon Ibrahim-Osman at <a href=\"mailto:Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Cindy Abbey at <a href=\"mailto:Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p><p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.</p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.</p><p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </p><p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).</p><p>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,855 - £54,135","publishDate":"2024-10-04T09:14:45.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d6d310be-4740-479b-9984-08bf142065d8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"48fa5a9a-acc1-46a5-960f-1fc298d5810c","title":"Environmental Health Officer/Senior EHO / EH Regulatory Officer/Senior EHRO","employer":"Spelthorne Borough Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices - Knowle Green","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Environmental Health Regulatory Officer/Senior EHRO (Residential) / Environmental Health Officer/Senior EHO (Residential)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary £34,125 to £51,162 p.a.</strong> (dependent on experience) plus essential car user allowance <strong>Full-time (36 hours flexible) </strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for an officer to join our busy but friendly and supportive Environmental Health team. You will work in the Residential team, and your duties will cover all aspects of private sector housing, including the licensing of houses in multiple occupation, nuisance and public health.</p>\n<p>You will be enthusiastic, committed, self-motivated and have a positive attitude. You must be an excellent communicator and team player with sound time management skills and be confident in dealing with members of the public. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to adapt to changing priorities and work to tight deadlines.</p>\n<p>In addition to the car user allowance, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes pension scheme, free parking, payment of professional fees and flexible working arrangements.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Susan Turp, Principal Environmental Health Officer on 01784 446258, or you can email on s.turp@spelthorne.gov.uk.</p>\n<p>This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.</p>\n<p>The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.</p>\n<p>Please note as part of the employment checks this post will subject to a basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p>\n<p>Closing date: <strong>25 October 2024 (noon)</strong></p>\n<p>Interviews: <strong>week commencing</strong> <strong>11 November 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>To apply please use the link below</strong></p>\n<p>All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form. Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.</p>\n<p><em>Working towards equal opportunities</em></p>\n<p><strong>Strictly No Agencies</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary £34,125 to £51,162 p.a. 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You could find yourself dealing with a wide range of exciting, high profile and memorable projects from, the highest high rise residential and office buildings to the most innovative life science proposals being woven into a world-renowned historic environment, it really is that special and would test you from day one. Are you up for the challenge?”</p><p><br></p><p>Consort Place features a 65-storey building that includes residential units, a hotel, and a school. In Canary Wharf’s Wood Wharf area, new blocks are under construction, including a 50-storey residential tower (E4), and a two-staircase residential tower on Cuba Street and student accommodation with three towers (2TW). Additionally, the Team boasts reviewing the world’s only Sky Pool, which stretches between two residential blocks at the 10th-floor level.</p><p><br></p><p>41 Building Safety Regulator projects working as Registered Building Inspectors, on cladding refurbishment, converting offices to residential use etc.</p><p><br></p><p>There are many benefits to working in Tower Hamlets Building Control, such as highly competitive salaries, Borough wide parking permit, essential car/travel allowance and flexible working arrangements including working from home.</p><p><br></p><p>The Building Control service has seen the Council invest heavily in a new structure to enable it to accommodate future demands ensuring advanced levels of experience throughout the Team; we offer opportunities for you to learn, progress and manage as a professional.</p><p><br></p><p>Leading on a diverse range of challenging projects. This management position, 10 staff per team. Dealing with the City fringe, Brick Lane area to residential developments in Bow and on towards the redevelopment area previously used by the Olympics. Managing Registered Building Inspectors to ensure they respond to the BSR Leads within reasonable time limits and ensuring the quality of work.</p><p><br></p><p><span>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</span></p><p><span>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of </span>race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. <span>We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. </span></p><p><span>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£59,220 - £73,815","publishDate":"2024-10-03T21:55:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2e227c6a-adb1-4b11-91d2-cff774d06c4f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"73bc511d-70b4-4e96-809b-d93b78a86f84","title":"Registered Building Inspector (RBI), Building Control","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Registered Building Inspector x2 (Class 3 inspectors)</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Town Hall Whitechapel </strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p><strong>£59,220 - £62,457 - Grade M</strong></p><p><strong>£69,258 - £73,815 - Grade O</strong></p><p><strong>Contract Type: Permanent</strong></p><p><br></p><p>“Tower Hamlets is one of the fastest growing places in the country and you would be part of making that growth happen safely and effectively. You could find yourself dealing with a wide range of exciting, high profile and memorable projects from, the highest high rise residential and office buildings to the most innovative life science proposals being woven into a world-renowned historic environment, it really is that special and would test you from day 1. Are you up for the challenge?”</p><p><br></p><p>Consort Place features a 65-storey building that includes residential units, a hotel, and a school. In Canary Wharf’s Wood Wharf area, new blocks are under construction, including a 50-storey residential tower (E4), and a two-staircase residential tower on Cuba Street and student accommodation with three towers (2TW). Additionally, the Team boasts reviewing the world’s only Sky Pool, which stretches between two residential blocks at the 10th-floor level.</p><p><br></p><p>41 Building Safety Regulator projects working as Registered Building Inspectors, on cladding refurbishment, converting offices to residential use etc.</p><p><br></p><p>There are many benefits to working in Tower Hamlets Building Control, such as highly competitive salaries, Borough wide parking permit, essential car/travel allowance and flexible working arrangements including working from home.</p><p><br></p><p>The Building Control service has seen the Council invest heavily in a new structure to enable it to accommodate future demands ensuring advanced levels of experience throughout the Team; we offer opportunities for you to learn, progress and manage as a professional.</p><p><br></p><p>Join an experienced team of RBIs with both Level 3 and 4 qualified staff, whether assessed by a recognised competency body or proposing to sit the assessment or interview you can be considered for these positions.</p><p><br></p><p><span>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</span></p><p><span>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of </span>race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. <span>We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. </span></p><p><span>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£59,220 - £73,815","publishDate":"2024-10-03T21:40:32.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a53b17b7-8cba-4730-8153-20444ce89ae6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"54ed8960-1b3b-4f75-9898-39addaf8361c","title":"Senior Transition Social Worker","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> An opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join as a Senior Social Work Practitioner to assist the senior members to supervise the Transition Social Workers to effectively manage their casework, be part of a rota to oversee adult social care Duty system, be part of a rota to support the Quality & Risk Forum chair to consider funding requests, undertake and oversee safeguarding enquiries as well as manage a small complex caseload. The role of the Senior Transition Social Worker is to work specifically with young people and their families who are transitioning from Children's to Adult Services. <br><br>We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to ensure young people with learning disabilities achieve the best possible outcomes. The ideal practitioner will have an understanding of the challenges young people with learning disabilities and their families may face when moving across. The Senior Transition Social Worker will be part of adult social care, as well as work closely with colleagues in children social care, education, health, schools, colleges, key internal teams and external agencies. <br><br>You would be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have some experience of working with people with a learning disability. You must have excellent communication skills, sound knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with people. Previous experience of transition work would be an advantage. <br><br> You must also have experience of undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries and demonstrate experience of managing and overseeing high volumes of work. Experience of supervising social care staff would be an advantage. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> The Community Learning Disability Team is a very friendly, motivated and dedicated team of Social Workers and Support Coordinators. Our team undertakes care management and safeguarding responsibilities in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant adult social care legislation and guidance. <br><br>We work closely with a multi-disciplinary health team including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Counsellors and Behaviour Analysts to support adults with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs. <br><br>The team also provides a transition service by working closely with Children Social Care and Special Education Needs in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 to support young people who would be eligible for adult social care to have a smooth transfer to adult service. <br><br> We support adults and their carers' in a person-centred way to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans. <br><br> Benefits include:<ul>\n<li> Regular supervision and appraisal </li>\n<li> The opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through further training </li>\n<li> A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> A friendly and supportive environment </li>\n<li> Excellent public transport link </li>\n</ul><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> The main responsibilities of the post will be:<ul><li> To carry a caseload of complex transition cases, including those where there are high levels of risk. </li></ul><ul><li> To undertake Safeguarding enquiries and oversee management of enquiries by staff </li></ul><ul><li> To provide both formal and informal supervision to the Transition staff and other members of the team. </li></ul><ul><li> To assist in the day to day running of the Transition service, and deputise in the absence of the Team Manager and Deputy Manager. </li></ul><ul><li> To be part of the Lead Practitioner group and contribute to service development </li></ul><ul><li> To manage allocations </li></ul><ul><li> To supervise staff </li></ul><ul><li> To be creative/confident in support planning to effectively create care packages and support others to do so </li></ul><ul><li> To share management of the adult social care duty system. </li></ul><ul><li> To assist the Quality & Risk Forum chair to consider adult social care funding requests </li></ul><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Important Information - Criminal Records</strong> <br> This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_msword\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3196/105858/1/0/3fb15b72c718e629cdd2c6abd4cde3c62f407e33\"> Job Profile - ASC Social Worker - 13-06-2018 amended.doc - 103KB Opens in a new window </a> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3196/105858/1/1/3fb15b72c718e629cdd2c6abd4cde3c62f407e33\"> Converted File Job Profile - ASC Social Worker - 13-06-2018 amended.pdf - 101KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,019 - £49,083","publishDate":"2024-10-03T03:01:59.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-14T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/881c9c09-9926-4c10-8bad-938d70b4678a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"37ca5530-d6f8-4592-abf7-28c8772e1236","title":"Green Spaces Development Officer","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> The role reports directly to the Green spaces contract manager, and is responsible for development and delivery of the aims and objectives of the Council's initial three year Greenspace strategy action plan, and associated green spaces projects.<ul><li> To use project management principles for the scoping, approval and delivery of projects that support the initial three year Green spaces strategy, Tree and woodland strategy and Allotment strategy action plans. </li></ul><ul><li> To support the Community parks programme manager in the delivery of all capital projects from designing schemes, obtaining prices, applying for internal and external funding through to procuring services and project managing the delivery of schemes. </li></ul><ul><li> To prepare bids to secure funding from a range of sources, both internal and external, in order to take projects forward in line with agreed plans. </li></ul><ul><li> To assist the Green Spaces Officer with managing ongoing repairs and maintenance of parks infrastructure, including playgrounds. </li></ul><ul><li> To raise the profile of the Green Spaces Service through effective use of the Council's communications channels, working closely with the Corporate Communications Team and Council's Customer Contact Centre. </li></ul><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> The Green spaces team manages the operational delivery of the Council's grounds maintenance and arboriculture contracts, as well as the continued development and improvement of parks, open spaces and sites important for nature conservation. <br><br> The post holders will primarily be responsible for delivering the aims and objectives of the Council's Greenspace strategy action plan, and associated green spaces projects, which will include projects to enhance access and inclusivity, community participation, nature recovery and health and wellbeing. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to demonstrate agility and adaptability in mindset and ways of working, with an understanding of the bigger picture in terms of the corporate context and external environment. <br><br> Whilst an understanding or experience of working within parks and open spaces management is desirable, you could equally have strong project management skills and experience of working on projects from inception to delivery, including preparing and presenting funding applications. <br><br> The role will bring you into contact with a wide array of stakeholders, statutory agencies, partnerships and community groups who you will need to engage effectively with in order to manage the changing demands of the role. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_vnd_openxmlformats_officedocument_wordprocessingml_document\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3077/105858/1/0/2916be4320ab2807d6e0d08a0c379ade14f2f9a7\"> Copy of Green spaces develoment officer.docx - 227KB Opens in a new window </a> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3077/105858/1/1/2916be4320ab2807d6e0d08a0c379ade14f2f9a7\"> Converted File Copy of Green spaces develoment officer.docx.pdf - 48KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,577 - £44,019","publishDate":"2024-10-03T03:01:59.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-25T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/790ff1ce-714d-46c5-ab72-02d30fa3d4fe.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"203e578d-2f59-47d6-9818-77aca6c4d63d","title":"Early Education and Childcare Advisory Team Leader","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p><br></p><p><strong>Education and Childcare Advisory Team Leader</strong> </p><p>Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of Early Education and Childcare?</p><p>Ready to bring your innovative ideas to support Tower Hamlets in meeting its goals under the Childcare Acts of 2006 and 2016? If so, Tower Hamlets has an exciting opportunity for you!</p><p>Our dynamic Early Education and Childcare Service is looking for an exceptional individual to help ensure our providers deliver sufficient, high-quality, flexible, and accessible early education and childcare for all families. </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Join our dynamic Early Education and Childcare Service as an Advisory Team Leader and make a lasting impact on children’s lives across the borough. We are seeking an innovative, driven individual to spearhead our newly formed advisory team, ensuring that every child has access to the highest standard of education and care from birth through to the end of nursery.</p><p>As our Advisory Team Leader, you will be at the forefront of creating positive change, guiding a team of dedicated professionals to provide tailored support to early education and childcare providers. You will share your expertise and passion to help the sector deliver flexible, accessible, and high-quality childcare. From driving evidence-based practices to nurturing strong partnerships, your role will be instrumental in shaping a thriving early education landscape.</p><p><strong> What We are Looking For</strong></p><ul>\n<li>A collaborative leader with proven experience in the early education and childcare arena</li>\n<li>A leader with extensive, recent experience and expertise as a team leader or manager in the early education and childcare sector, demonstrating a strong passion for early years development.</li>\n<li>An exceptional team leader who fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation across services</li>\n</ul><p>Your role will involve not just leading but also inspiring the sector and colleagues—ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed the standards outlined in the statutory and regulatory guidance’s and standards. Together, we will create nurturing environments where children are confident, curious learners, ready for their futures.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>By joining Tower Hamlets, you are becoming part of a community that values inclusion, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to eliminating discrimination, promoting equality, and ensuring all children, regardless of their background, have the best possible start in life. We welcome applicants who share our values and are eager to make a meaningful difference.</p><p>Look at the Job Description and Person Specification, and if this role excites you, apply today! Remember to give us examples, as without this we will be unable to score you against the job description and person specification for shortlisting. Let your personal statement highlight your passion, expertise, and experiences that make you the perfect fit. Remember to give us examples, as without this we will be unable to score you against the job description and person specification for shortlisting. Also, do not forget your transferable skills!</p><p>If you are passionate about leading change in early education and childcare and want to shape a brighter future for Tower Hamlets' youngest residents, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>If you have any questions about this role, please contact <a href=\"mailto:EEC@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">EEC@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> </p><p>If you do not understand anything on the form or need help in completing the form or need alternative format, for example; large print, please <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@towerhamlets.gov.uk\"><strong>contact the recruitment team</strong></a>.</p><p><strong> Additional Details</strong> </p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect. </p><p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. </p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and applicants who live in the borough..</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,099 - £54,135","publishDate":"2024-10-02T16:13:32.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/35002f23-c548-4375-94a1-ea6b1a413925.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3614a41e-90da-488a-9a9d-4774ef45fed3","title":"Housing Benefit Assistant (Maternity Cover)","employer":"Spelthorne Borough Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices - Knowle Green","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Housing Benefit Assistant</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Fixed Term 12 Month Contract to cover Maternity Leave</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Full Time 36 hours per week </strong><strong>£23,645 – £26,346 per annum </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong>Working in the busy Housing Benefits section as part of a small pre-assessment team your main duties will include checking incoming claims for completeness, dealing with customer queries at the enquiry desk and over the telephone as well as scanning and indexing documents.</p>\n<p>Previous benefit experience would be an advantage although training will be given, and you will need to have excellent communication and customer care skills with the ability to be both a team player and to work on your own initiative. You will also need to be computer literate as you will be using two computer systems at the same time.</p>\n<p>The hours are worked flexibly between 8am to 5pm daily to be agreed with the Manager.</p>\n<p>Spelthorne currently has a hybrid working policy; however, this role is mainly office based due to the requirements of this position.</p>\n<p>We can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme, free car parking and at least 23 days paid leave per year.</p>\n<p>The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.</p>\n<p>A Basic DBS check plus BPSS check will also be required for this post.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 18<sup>th</sup> October 2024 (Noon)</p>\n<p><strong>Interview:</strong> 24<sup>th</sup> October 2024</p>\n<p>For full information and to apply online, go to <a href=\"http://www.surreyjobs.info\">www.surreyjobs.info</a> or <a href=\"http://www.spelthorne.gov.uk\">www.spelthorne.gov.uk</a> alternatively, please contact Recruitment Services on (<strong>01784 444263</strong> (answer phone) <strong>quoting reference number 1220.</strong></p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.</p>\n<p>All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>Working towards equal opportunities</em></p>\n<h1><strong> </strong></h1>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Strictly No Agencies</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23, 645 - £26, 346 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-02T16:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5d5fa0ac-6b2a-48db-aae4-6826dabb008b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d98a65fa-2f3a-4fdf-b7f8-3311b899c1d1","title":"Plate Butler","employer":"City of London","department":"","location":"City of London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>Workplace Attendance Category for this role is:</p>\n<p>Workplace based – completely workplace based, with no option to work from home.</p>\n<p>For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guides.</p>\n<p>The Office of the Lord Mayor of London is looking for a Plate Butler to assist with maintaining the plate collection at the Mansion House, the day-to-day set up of plate for events and managing the plate collection assistants. The Office of the Lord Mayor and Mansion House serves the Lord Mayor of the City of London as an international ambassador for the UK financial and professional services sector. The Mansion House is a Grade I listed building and is the home of the Lord Mayor for their one-year term of office.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate may also be required to assist with maintenance, security and events.</p>\n<p>You should be able to provide excellent customer service and ensure the Mansion House is maintained to a high standard, as well as set up and delivery of events.</p>\n<p>Flexible working hours will be essential, including evening and some weekend work.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 8th of October</strong></p>\n<p>To apply online, please click on the apply link above.</p>\n<p>Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24-hour answerphone) quoting reference number OOTC1072 if you experience any problems. A minicom service for the hearing impaired available on 020 7332 3732.</p>\n<p>The City of London is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.</p>\n<p>The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable. We are committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay across the whole organisation and against external sectors.</p>\n<p>The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.</p>\n<p>Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.</p>\n<p>For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guides here.</p>\n<p>We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"30,180 to £33,120 inclusive of London Weighting","publishDate":"2024-10-02T15:43:30.794Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bc158db7-b7e7-4402-9b5b-53b5d66f4b2b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"14f9b71b-d85c-4fbf-b671-6f14e2ec058c","title":"Deputy Building Manager (12 MTH FTC)","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about creating spaces that work seamlessly and support modern ways of working?</p>\n<p>Southwark Council is looking for a dynamic and proactive Deputy Building Manager to lead facilities services at our Bournemouth Road.</p>\n<p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Lead with Impact</strong>: Step in for the Building Manager and oversee the facilities team, ensuring all maintenance is done safely and on time.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Build Relationships</strong>: Work closely with clients, contractors, and technical teams to maintain safe and compliant buildings.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive Excellence</strong>: Manage contracted services to meet performance standards and value-for-money goals.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Manage Events</strong>: Coordinate all events, from corporate meetings to VIP visits, ensuring smooth execution.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Innovate and Improve</strong>: Continuously enhance processes, services, and management practices.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Resource Management</strong>: Oversee all resources, from mail to maintenance, minimizing risks and improving efficiency.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>First Responder</strong>: Act quickly in emergencies, coordinating with emergency services as needed.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact:</strong></p>\n<p>We're looking for a motivated Deputy Building Manager with experience in local government facilities management, who is ready to take ownership, make informed decisions, and ensure our sites run like clockwork.</p>\n<p><strong>Ideally, you bring a mix of the following:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solid background in facilities and or building management, including help desk functions, in public or private sectors.</li>\n<li>BIFM qualification or professional equivalent.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to manage and motivate a service desk team in a large organisation.</li>\n<li>Strong skills in negotiating, instructing, and maintaining relationships with suppliers, contractors, and customers.</li>\n<li>Able to plan, prioritize, and handle multiple deadlines effectively.</li>\n<li>Skilled in MS Office, databases, and help desk software.</li>\n<li>Focused on improving performance through effective FM strategies and systems.</li>\n<li>This role is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract basis.</li>\n<li>Flexibility of home working with trips to our Bournemouth Road office.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Southwark</strong></p>\n<p>As a council, we are successful, passionate, and forward thinking. We are committed to tackling injustice and inequalities and rebuilding our local economy following the pandemic, ensuring that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do.</p>\n<p>As a diverse central London borough, Southwark faces a range of challenges, which we aim to address through the delivery of the Borough Plan. We are looking for candidates to join our team to help us continue to make Southwark an inclusive borough for all our communities.</p>\n<p>Southwark Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We monitor our recruitment practices to check that we are employing people in a fair and non-discriminatory way. We also publish annual workforce reports. We are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits and more information</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark</a></p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Application closing date</strong>: 11.59pm on the 21 October 2024.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Interview date</strong>: W/C 28t October 2024.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Application Process</strong></p>\n<p>If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and complete the application forms detailing your suitability for the role. The Job Description and Person Specification can also be found at the bottom of this page under attachments.</p>\n<p>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.</li>\n<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care.</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,043 - £54,135","publishDate":"2024-10-02T09:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/229c26cc-1d0a-4995-a443-b0710cd68767.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"12cbad8a-a744-49f2-bee0-a5cbcc024970","title":"Principal Social Worker & Head of Workforce Development, Practice & Quality Assurance","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br> This postholder is the statutory Principal Social Worker (Care Act S1.27) and will directly report to the Assistant Director for Adult Social Care Operations and Transformation. The role will also have a dotted line to the Executive Director of Health and Adult Social Care. <br><br> The Principal Social Worker is accountable to ensure that the highest standard of social work practice is embedded across the organisation, by providing skilled and experienced leadership and practice knowledge to social workers and social care practitioners, the organisation and its partners. <br><br> This role is responsible for ensuring adherence to many complex social work functions associated with adult safeguarding and statutory social work functions associated with The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act. The post holder will be required to balance professional judgements on authority-wide, non-standard problems and will be responsible for putting in place appropriate and complex partnerships. This will require excellent negotiation skills and the need to find solutions where there are many conflicting factors. <br><br> The environment in which the post-holder will work is complex and challenging and the role requires a range of both analytical skills and sensitivity, as well as political awareness and sound judgement. <br><br> This role will play a key strategic leadership role in preparing for and ongoing adherence to the CQC regulatory assurance framework in the delivery of statutory social care responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and includes responsibility for practice quality assurance and workforce development. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> As a member of the senior management team, the role will act as a change agent, contributing to the strategic leadership of services, developing and implementing standards to ensure a cohesive and high performing Adult social care workforce which embraces cultural change and improved strength based practice to our residents. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br> In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to:<ul>\n<li> Have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England with extensive post qualifying experience </li>\n<li> Have strong leadership skills, modelling a performance culture and constructively building achievement, confidence and skills in others </li>\n<li> Question and challenge conventional thinking, with a continual eye on the bigger picture in terms of the corporate context and external environment </li>\n<li> Ability to challenge and influence at all levels </li>\n<li> Demonstrate detailed knowledge of legislation & research </li>\n<li> Have detailed knowledge of the qualification and competency frameworks of social work professionals<br> Work successfully with key stakeholders including Members, residents, businesses, communities, partner organisations and other public services </li>\n<li> Management experience over a range of professional roles with significant experience of managing functions in a number of specifications, eg: Older People, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Safeguarding </li>\n<li> Experience as a practice educator or supervisor </li>\n<li> Ability to undertake workforce analysis and workforce development programmes to ensure practice excellence </li>\n<li> Demonstrate a high level of confidence </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to a wide range of audiences (including ability to write clear and concise reports & presentations) </li>\n<li> Show initiative in identifying areas of practice improvement and in ensuring dissemination of pertinent information at all levels </li>\n</ul><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3203/105858/1/0/58729cbeb50e27d573019a1b97eff0be0425ba32\"> PSW Role profile_23082024.docx - Google Docs.pdf - 402KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,172 - £61,617","publishDate":"2024-10-02T03:05:57.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-27T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/08169e32-1d95-4568-a714-117671e11cd7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a22b93dc-625f-44a0-9818-64086095463f","title":"Head of Leasehold and Housing Income Services","employer":"London Borough of Ealing","department":"","location":"Ealing","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join Our Dynamic Team: Exciting Career Opportunities in Housing</strong></p>\n<p>Are you ready to make a significant impact in the housing sector? Ealing Council is seeking talented and dedicated professionals to its Housing and Environment Directorate. We have seven key leadership positions available, each offering the chance to drive positive change and improve the lives of our residents.<strong> </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Head of Leasehold and Housing Income Services</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Role Overview: Lead and manage leasehold services and housing income operations, ensuring efficient collection and management of housing revenues.</li>\n<li>Requirements: Proven experience in leasehold management and housing income services, strong financial acumen, and excellent leadership skills.</li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Working for Ealing Council’s Housing and Environment Directorate offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our communities. The council owns and manages around 18,000 properties, oversees a capital programme of £40m, and administers a £150m programme to acquire affordable housing for customers affected by homelessness and a £15m repairs budget. The council is dedicated to providing safe, secure, and sustainable housing, aligning with the council’s strategic priorities. You’ll be part of a team that focuses on supporting people to live well in the community and improving the quality of housing.</p>\n<p>Ealing Council’s housing strategies, such as the Homelessness Reduction Strategy and the Rough Sleeping Strategy, demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing housing challenges and ensuring that all residents have access to decent and affordable housing. By joining the Directorate, you’ll contribute to these impactful initiatives and help shape a better future for Ealing’s residents</p>\n<p>We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from all sections of the community and our partner organisations.</p>\n<p>Join us in our mission to provide excellent housing services and create a better future for our community!</p>\n<p>These roles are subject to Ealing Council’s Enhanced Vetting clearance processes.</p>\n<p>You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.</p>\n<p>How to Apply: </p>\n<p>To apply, please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the role and a completed Equalities Monitoring form. </p>\n<p>Your CV should be tailored and include detail of your education, qualifications, full employment history, and membership of professional bodies.</p>\n<p>Please aim to keep your CV and supporting statement to two pages each and include your name at the top of both documents on all pages used.</p>\n<p>If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know about anything that would help you to demonstrate evidence that you meet the essential criteria for the role. </p>\n<p>To apply, please email your documents to seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk by no later than Monday 14 October 2024. </p>\n<p>We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from all sections of the community and our partner organisations.</p>\n<p>Join us in our mission to provide excellent housing services and create a better future for our community!</p>\n<p>These roles are subject to Ealing Council’s Enhanced Vetting clearance processes. </p>\n<p>You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.</p>\n<p>Closing Date: Monday 14 October 2024 </p>\n<p>Interview & Assessment Dates: w/c 21 October & 28 October 2024</p>\n<p>For a person specification and job description please see the vacancy downloads section.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£83,094 - 87,513 per annum (CB4)","publishDate":"2024-10-01T14:51:58.097Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-14T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/eba62de1-7dc3-465f-87b3-4ccefd6a6874.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"58ec46bb-aec0-4198-8717-443acefed5f3","title":"Housing Leadership Opportunities","employer":"London Borough of Ealing","department":"","location":"Ealing","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join Our Dynamic Team: Exciting Career Opportunities in Housing</strong></p>\n<p>Are you ready to make a significant impact in the housing sector? Ealing Council is seeking talented and dedicated professionals to its Housing and Environment Directorate. We have seven key leadership positions available, each offering the chance to drive positive change and improve the lives of our residents.</p>\n<p>If you have a wealth of knowledge and experience in any of the following areas:</p>\n<p>• Leasehold & Housing Income Services<br>• Housing Allocations & Accommodation<br>• Housing Solutions<br>• Housing Assets and Capital Investments<br>• Building Safety and Compliance<br>• Housing Repairs and Maintenance<br>• Customer Experience and Assurance</p>\n<p>Then, we may have the right role for you!</p>\n<p>We have opportunities which will allow you to shape the future of the service, through leading, motivating and managing teams of professionals within your field. Day to day, you will resolve complex problems, recommend solutions and drive customer satisfaction.</p>\n<p>You will be skilled in undertaking detailed performance monitoring on key compliance metrics, as well as possess the ability to identify, mitigate and manage risks associated with your field.</p>\n<p>You will hold following qualification(s) and professional memberships: </p>\n<p>• Educated to degree level in a related field (which could include Housing Management, Social Work, Public Administration, Property Management)<br>• Level 4 or 5 Certificate or Diploma in Housing, or a foundation degree from the Chartered Institute of Housing, or a willingness and ability to work towards obtaining this qualification. <br>• Membership in a relevant professional body, such as the Chartered Institute of Housing, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Institute of Residential Property Management. <br>• Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development</p>\n<p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p>\n<p>Working for Ealing Council’s Housing and Environment Directorate offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our communities. The council owns and manages around 18,000 properties, oversees a capital programme of £40m, and administers a £150m programme to acquire affordable housing for customers affected by homelessness and a £15m repairs budget. The council is dedicated to providing safe, secure, and sustainable housing, aligning with the council’s strategic priorities. You’ll be part of a team that focuses on supporting people to live well in the community and improving the quality of housing.</p>\n<p>Ealing Council’s housing strategies, such as the Homelessness Reduction Strategy and the Rough Sleeping Strategy, demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing housing challenges and ensuring that all residents have access to decent and affordable housing. By joining the Directorate, you’ll contribute to these impactful initiatives and help shape a better future for Ealing’s residents</p>\n<p>We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from all sections of the community and our partner organisations. </p>\n<p>Join us in our mission to provide excellent housing services and create a better future for our community! </p>\n<p>These roles are subject to Ealing Council’s Enhanced Vetting clearance processes.</p>\n<p>You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact <a href=\"mailto:seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk\">seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p>\n<p>To apply, please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the role and a completed Equalities Monitoring form.</p>\n<p>• Your CV should be tailored and include detail of your education, qualifications, full employment history, and membership of professional bodies.<br>• Please aim to keep your CV and supporting statement to two pages each and include your name at the top of both documents on all pages used. <br>• If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know about anything that would help you to demonstrate evidence that you meet the essential criteria for the role.</p>\n<p>To apply, please email your documents to seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk by no later than Monday 14 October 2024.</p>\n<p>We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from all sections of the community and our partner organisations.</p>\n<p>Join us in our mission to provide excellent housing services and create a better future for our community! </p>\n<p>These roles are subject to Ealing Council’s Enhanced Vetting clearance processes.</p>\n<p>You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.</p>\n<p>Closing Date: Monday 14 October 2024</p>\n<p>Interview & Assessment Dates: w/c 21 October & 28 October 2024</p>\n<p>For a JD/PS please see the vacancy downloads section, or click through to the roles on Ealing Council’s website.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£83,094 - 87,513 per annum (CB4)","publishDate":"2024-10-01T14:40:57.599Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-14T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/eba62de1-7dc3-465f-87b3-4ccefd6a6874.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"081c799f-a0fc-40b6-b1f8-e637fad37dc4","title":"Evening Meals on Wheels Driver (Job Share)","employer":"Spelthorne Borough Council","department":"","location":"Fordbridge Centre","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Evening Meals on Wheels driver </strong></p>\n<p>Job Share 8 hours per week (4 hours each evening approx. 4-8pm)</p>\n<p><strong>£5,254 to £5,854 pro rota pa</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking to appoint a Meal on Wheels Driver to work two evenings per week, these days will be confirmed during interview. The role will be based at The Fordbridge Centre in Ashford.</p>\n<p>Your main duty will be to cover our meals on wheels deliveries. This will involve loading meals into the van’s ovens for cooking, driving, and delivering meals to vulnerable people.</p>\n<p>This is a fulfilling role that requires the ability to think on your feet and to communicate well with others. You will be working primarily with older people who are often very vulnerable so will need a caring disposition, remain calm in all circumstances and be flexible. Previous experience is desirable, although training will be provided.</p>\n<p>A full manual driving licence is essential. You will also be required to take a driving medical and food handling medical.</p>\n<p>The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.</p>\n<p>Please note as part of the employment checks this post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Wednesday 16 October at 12 noon</strong></p>\n<p>Interview: Tuesday 22 October 2024</p>\n<p>Apply using the link below.</p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.</p>\n<p>All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.<strong> </strong></p>\n<p><em>Working towards equal opportunities</em><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Strictly No Agencies</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£5,254 to £5,854 pro rota pa","publishDate":"2024-10-01T13:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-16T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a329fd87-8616-41c4-a429-d933cf97f131.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"30c38dab-1db0-4945-a5d2-e617911d1ed5","title":"Practitioner Manager","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"6 Brixton Hill","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Practitioner Manager REF: 1979</strong></p> <p><strong>Hybrid Working </strong></p> <p><strong>PO5: £51.099 pa rising in annual increments to £54,135 pa inc LW. </strong></p> <p><strong>Permanent and Full Time </strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p>It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. </p> <p><strong>About the Borough:</strong></p> <p>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. </p> <p>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</p> <p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>A new opportunity has arisen within the Adult Learning Disabilities Team<strong> </strong>for a permanent Practitioner Manager. </p> <p>This position offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate to provide operational management support to the Team Manager who covers the service areas for Adult Learning Disabilities Team. </p> <p>The role will put you at the forefront of the service working closely with the Team Manager and colleagues across health, to provide operational and professional practice management to staff team members. </p> <p>You will have responsibility for the delivery of a quality care management service, embedding strength-based practice and oversight on MCA work and S.42 Enquiries. The need to maintain a responsive, safe and person-centered service for our clients is a key focus as we redevelop our services in and work towards delivering the vision of Lambeth Together.</p> <p>The role requires a qualified social work professional (DipSW or equivalent), able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of working within adult social care and providing management. The team is well resourced and provides excellent partnership working with specialist health colleagues and services within the borough. The post holder will be responsible for:</p> <p>Providing line management of front-line operational services which includes the provision a comprehensive assessment and case management service to adults with care and support needs.</p> <p>To deliver ongoing improvements in practice and standards of work through the application of specialised knowledge and skills </p> <p>Take the lead on ensuring that the service requirement to safeguard adults is delivered according to agreed standards.</p> <p>Support the Team Managers in the delivery of a high-quality Adult Social Care service</p> <p>It is essential that you demonstrate your ability to manage, motivate and lead in a demanding environment with frequently changing priorities. You will provide direct line management to 4-6 Social Workers and Assessors. You will deputise for the Team Manager as required. The post requires you to develop staff to maximise their potential and achieve customer focused outcomes. It is therefore essential that you exhibit excellent communication and planning skills and be committed to partnership working across statutory and third sector organisations. Candidates are required to have management experience in assessment and care management. </p> <p>You will be provided with regular supervision and access to ongoing training and development to enhance and develop your career in Adult Social Care. In return we will offer season ticket loans, mileage and subscriptions, a cycle scheme, quality supervision, CPD, access to online journals and resources, a 35-hour week and generous annual leave. </p> <p><strong>We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit. </strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><i><strong>Job Description and Person Specification</strong></i></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Shakaira Trail at </strong><strong>strail@lambeth.gov.uk</strong><strong> or Jo-Ann Hughes at </strong><strong>jahughes@lambeth.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></p> <p><strong>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 13 November 2024.</strong></p> <p><strong>Interviews: 29 and 30 November 2024.</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <p>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</p> <ul>\n<li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p>If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. </p> <p>In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. <strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></p> <p>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. 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