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</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.






The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire.&nbsp; From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire. 

Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.&nbsp;

 South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading.&nbsp; As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future.&nbsp; All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.&nbsp; Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised. Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role (please see role profile attached).&nbsp; Please note that this is a politically restricted post.




<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2>



This is an exciting and high-impact leadership role at the heart of South Yorkshire’s transition to a greener, fairer, and more resilient economy. As Director of Energy and Environment, you will shape and lead a portfolio that is fundamental to the region’s future – from driving net zero ambitions and energy innovation, to delivering nature recovery and climate adaptation.

 You will join the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) at a pivotal moment. As a growing organisation with increasing powers, investment capacity and influence, SYMCA is being recognised by government as a national leader in clean growth, public sector decarbonisation, and community-led environmental action. We are leading on environmental protection with our catchment-wide water management programme, and are keen to define best practice on nature recovery and biodiversity net gain. 

South Yorkshire is emerging as a national leader in the clean tech economy, with distinctive regional strengths across nuclear technologies, hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and energy storage. This role will be central to driving region-wide growth in these industries—convening private and public partners, mobilising investment, and turning technical potential into economic opportunity. 

The Director will work directly with the Mayor, senior regional and national leaders, and key stakeholders to turn ambition into action—ensuring South Yorkshire secures the full economic and social value of its clean growth opportunity.



<h2>Skills, Knowledge and Expertise</h2>



We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader with a deep understanding of energy, climate resilience, and green growth. The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering complex programmes aligned with government priorities. About you:
<ul>
<li>Deep expertise in government infrastructure and energy policy, including green finance and socio-economic transition</li>
<li>Senior-level experience in strategy, policy and programme leadership within a complex organisation</li>
<li>Proven ability to build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders, government departments, and community partners</li>
<li>Strong understanding of renewable technologies and decarbonisation pathways</li>
<li>Experience in business case development, investment planning and risk management</li>
<li>Understanding of regional governance and political landscape</li>
</ul>



<h2>Benefits</h2>



All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
&nbsp;
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme&nbsp;– The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
&nbsp;

Hybrid working&nbsp;– Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Rewarding You&nbsp;- Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
&nbsp;

Training on the job&nbsp;- Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
&nbsp;

Holiday&nbsp;– Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues. Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.



<h2>About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority</h2>

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire.&nbsp; From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.&nbsp; In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal,&nbsp; and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement.&nbsp; As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do.&nbsp; Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading.&nbsp; As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future.&nbsp; All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for. Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.

Director of Energy and Environment

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5064/Role_Profile_-_Head_of_VRU_V2_-_MCA0438__1_.docx" target="_blank">Role_Profile_-_Head_of_VRU_V2_-_MCA0438__1_</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.






Here at SYMCA, we’re committed to building a region that is safer, fairer, and more resilient. Tackling serious violence is central to that mission — and we’re looking for a visionary leader to shape our response. 

As Head of the Violence Reduction Unit, you’ll be a key voice in developing and delivering a strategic, evidence-led approach to violence prevention and reduction across South Yorkshire. Working closely with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and a wide range of partners, you’ll help drive forward a public health model that puts communities at the heart of change. You’ll shape strategy, influence policy, and ensure that South Yorkshire’s approach to violence reduction is collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in evidence. 

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact, multi-agency programme that addresses the root causes of violence, supports early intervention, and builds safer futures for individuals and communities. &nbsp; Applications must be submitted directly via our careers website including uploading a CV and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role as listed within the linked role profile. The role profile can be downloaded by clicking the link listed under 'Documents'. &nbsp;



<h2>Principal Accountabilities</h2>



<ul>
<li>Be accountable for delivering the Mayor and Deputy Mayor’s objectives around violence reduction and make a tangible impact to the communities of South Yorkshire.&nbsp; Delivery of an operating model for the South Yorkshire VRU which takes a public health approach and brings together existing structures to maximise collaboration and place-based working.</li>
<li>Working with communities to understand the drivers of violence, vulnerability and exploitation and formulating approaches to prevention and reduction that deliver sustained outcomes.</li>
<li>Lead the VRU Team to design, develop and implement a multi-year strategy which supports delivery of prevention and violence reduction activities across South Yorkshire.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Responsibility for managing funds and commissioning services to prevent violence. Evaluation of these activities, including reporting to local and national bodies, will be an important element of ensuring we are best meeting need.</li>
<li>Develop the best policy advice and guidance, based on the latest evidence and research,&nbsp; ensuring wider local, national and international trends are adopted and/or shaped as appropriate.</li>
<li>Maintain and influence a network of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with wider community safety work across the county.</li>
</ul>



<h2>What We're Looking For</h2>



We’re looking for a strategic, compassionate, and driven leader who can bring people together around a shared vision for safer communities. You’ll thrive in complex environments and understand the importance of collaboration, evidence, and innovation in tackling serious violence. With a deep understanding of the public health approach, you’ll be confident in translating policy into practice, influencing senior stakeholders, and inspiring cross-sector partnerships. About you:

<ul>
<li>Experienced in senior leadership within complex or political environments.</li>
<li>Skilled in developing and delivering partnership programmes with shared outcomes.</li>
<li>Knowledgeable in public health approaches to violence reduction and emerging best practice.</li>
<li>Experienced in community engagement and strategic planning.</li>
<li>Confident in managing budgets, commissioning services, and producing policy advice.</li>
<li>A strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across sectors.</li>
<li>Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of their work.</li>
</ul>



<h2>Benefits</h2>



All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
&nbsp;
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme&nbsp;– The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
&nbsp;

Hybrid working&nbsp;– Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Flexible Hours Scheme&nbsp;– Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave. 


Rewarding You&nbsp;- Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
&nbsp;

Training on the job&nbsp;- Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
&nbsp;

Holiday&nbsp;– From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service)&nbsp;plus&nbsp;bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.&nbsp; Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk</a> or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.&nbsp;



<h2>About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority</h2>
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire.&nbsp; From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.&nbsp; In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal,&nbsp; and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement.&nbsp; As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do.&nbsp; Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading.&nbsp; As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future.&nbsp; All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for. Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.

Head of Violence Reduction Unit

<ul></ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.



Are you seeking a new challenge where you can truly make a difference? &nbsp;
If so, Southern Housing has an exciting opportunity for a Scheme Housing Officer to join our team. Based in Croydon, you will support our&nbsp;Cheyham Park scheme in Surrey, with occasional travel to schemes across South West London. Reporting to a Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support to our Independent Living Sheltered Schemes.
Your responsibilities will include offering a front-line service while ensuring the safety and well-management of our schemes to support residents in living independently within active communities. To excel in this role, you must possess a full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle and be willing to work 5 days a week on schemes, demonstrating an understanding of the diverse needs of older people, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure.
If you are a proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives on delivering outstanding customer care and can meet deadlines with minimal supervision, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of our dynamic team.&nbsp;
What you’ll be doing&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Deliver an effective customer focused housing management and support service working with multi-agency partners which embraces Southern Housing culture, current and future legislation, policy, procedure and best practice.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Deliver the service in line with agreed parameters for the role.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide a customer facing service to residents, have regularly contact with them, including making daily welfare calls.</li>
<li>Understand the housing management performance targets relevant to your scheme(s) and take action to contribute to their achievement.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work closely with other agencies to ensure residents are able to access a full range of services and support.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maintain administration systems and databases, processes and accurate records and provide monthly performance reports and information for other reports, as required.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
What you’ll need&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Understanding of the diverse needs of older people&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to develop partnership working internally and with other agencies to generate effective solutions to problems&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to manage time &amp; tasks effectively, work well under pressure both individually and in a team&nbsp;</li>
<li>Customer-focused and experience of providing excellent customer care&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to take responsibility for a scheme, the residents who live there and the service provided to them.</li>
<li>Willingness to learn housing management tasks as required e.g. rent arrears, ASB, Fire safety</li>
<li>Ability to receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints professionally at all times&nbsp;</li>
<li>A commitment to taking personal responsibility for sharing information and an understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.</li>
</ul>
In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria, providing real examples.&nbsp;
Closing date: 7th October&nbsp;2025.
About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the&nbsp;heart&nbsp;of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people’s lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.
What's in it for you
<ul>
<li>Pension</li>
<li>Life assurance</li>
<li>Healthcare cash plan</li>
<li>Eyecare &amp; dental</li>
<li>Birthday leave</li>
<li>Retailers&nbsp;discounts</li>
<li>Cycle to work</li>
<li>Buy &amp; sell annual leave</li>
<li>Season ticket loan</li>
<li>In-house academy &amp; career development</li>
<li>Flexible working</li>
</ul>
Inclusion and Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it’s about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience&nbsp;and perspective of each individual. We’re all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Scheme Housing Officer

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Are you an effective IT leader, ready to make a real difference and drive impactful change for the benefit of local people and communities? Joining West Northamptonshire Council could be the next exciting step in your career journey! We’re on a mission to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive. To drive that mission to reality, we’re looking to transform IT Services at WNC, getting our systems, technology and processes to do the heavy lifting, so we focus our efforts on investing and supporting our people, places and community spaces.&nbsp;We’re looking for a strategic thinker, an operational mastermind, someone who can make it happen at pace! You will be passionate about technology, transforming the delivery of public services and the driving force of the delivery of our IT Strategy. Leading a talented team, shape and deliver effective solutions that power everything from internal operations to frontline services, within the council and for our partners. &nbsp;You will define the future of our IT infrastructure and critical systems, champion data driven decision making, and embed a culture of innovation across the council, helping to design and deliver smarter, faster, more connected services for our communities.&nbsp;This is more than a leadership role - it’s a chance to transform how a council works, to inspire change, and to deliver real impact and positive outcomes that make a real difference to people’s lives.&nbsp;Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? 
The successful candidate will provide service leadership, translating strategy into clear goals and objectives delivering service improvements and outcomes at pace. You will work closely and collaboratively with our leadership team, Councillors, colleagues and partners, as part of our Resources Directorate.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Modernising the council’s technology landscape, supporting the delivery of high quality, accessible and efficient public services.</li>
<li>Leading the Digital, Technology &amp; Innovation (DTI) service, ensuring delivery, governance and execution of a complex and busy programme. Ensure high levels of performance across all teams to make our vision a reality.</li>
<li>Advising Executive and Senior Leadership Teams on all technology matters, combining innovative thinking to challenge current service delivery and drive transformation and change through IT, data and digital solutions.</li>
<li>Overseeing functions including cyber security, infrastructure, architecture, applications and desktop support. Own the IT and Technology pipeline for WNC and our shared service partnership.</li>
</ul>
<ul><li>Championing innovation, embedding the use of technology across council services, inspiring digital confidence for an efficient and enabled council.</li></ul>About you What We’re Looking For:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>A strategic thinker with a passion for public service.</li>
<li>Financially astute and experienced in managing large budgets.</li>
<li>Proven experience in designing and delivering IT strategies.</li>
<li>Experienced in leading large professional and technical teams.</li>
<li>Experienced professional with substantial leadership experience in IT and a passion for technology.</li>
<li>A collaborative mindset and strong stakeholder engagement skills.</li>
</ul>About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Assistant Director - Technology Services

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Finance Business Partner
Salary: £35,412 - £41,771 Band 7 - 8 SCP 24 - 31
Working Hours: Full Time
Basis: Permanent
Department: Finance &amp; Resources






Do you want to improve your work-life balance and develop your career.
We are looking for a talented Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team.
We are based in the beautiful Brocks Hill country park in Oadby and this part of Leicestershire is a great place to live, work and visit. Our council is a great organisation to work for, we offer a competitive salary and fantastic benefits including great holiday, flexi-time and the generous local government pension scheme.&nbsp; Agile working allows employees to work flexibly to balance their home and work needs. You can find more information about our benefits here <a href="https://www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/pages/employee_benefits" target="_blank">https://www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/pages/employee_benefits</a>
The Finance Team are responsible for oversight of all Income and Expenditure within the Council supporting all departments to deliver value for money.
The Finance Business Partner will support designated teams within the Council, providing accurate and timely advice across a range of services to support with budgets, projects and procurement.
If you are AAT qualified /CCAB part qualified or qualified by experience, have relevant in a financial environment (ideally in a local government environment) and experience of analysing and interpreting data using Excel, we would love to hear from you. You can find out more by viewing the job description and person specification.
At Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, we are proud of our diversity and recognise the value this brings. We are fair and inclusive and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds.
We guarantee an interview with anyone who either has a disability or is a reservist or veteran and meets the criteria for this role if you apply under our guaranteed
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements where possible and encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process. Employees are expected to work in the office for a minimum of 1 day per week.
Please contact <a href="mailto:simon.ball@oadby-wigston.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.ball@oadby-wigston.gov.uk</a> for any information enquiries about the role.
Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025
There may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To apply for this role, please click on the apply link above&nbsp;(CVs will not be accepted)
If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage of the recruitment process.

Finance Business Partner

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5067/Role_Profile_Sept_25_-_Senior_Democratic_Services_Officer.docx" target="_blank">Role_Profile_Sept_25_-_Senior_Democratic_Services_Officer</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.






Openness and transparency is at the heart of decision-making at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. As part of the Governance team, you will be a key player in supporting the organisation in ensuring the SYMCA's functions are carried out in a way that demonstrates accountability, transparency, effectiveness, integrity, and inclusivity.&nbsp; As a senior member of the Democratic Services team, you’ll ensure transparency and compliance across our democratic functions. Supporting the Mayor, Board, and Committees, you’ll help deliver effective public engagement and governance with minimal risk. You’ll be active in the monitoring the political and legal landscape to drive service improvements that support SYMCA's regional ambitions.

 Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal. In-person interviews to take place at our Head Office (11 Broad Street West, Sheffield, S1 2BQ) on&nbsp;Wednesday 15 October. Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised. &nbsp;



<h2>About the role</h2>



The Senior Democratic Services Officer will play a vital role in deputising for the Democratic Services &amp; Scrutiny Manager, supervising the day-to-day operations of the team and supporting the team of Democratic Services Officers.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
You will be a champion of transparency and openness, ensuring SYMCA meets and exceeds all the requirements in national legislation, local policies and SYMCA procedures.

 Your work will involve:&nbsp;

<ul>
<li>Day-to-day supervision, co-ordination and mentoring the Democratic Services Officers team to deliver high-quality governance and decision-making functions.</li>
<li>Deputise for the Manager, providing strategic and operational leadership across Boards and Committees.</li>
<li>Ensure timely and accurate production and publication of agendas, minutes, and statutory notices.</li>
<li>Coordinating arrangements and ensuring the smooth delivery of meetings and democratic events, including logistics and live webcasting.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide expert advice on governance and compliance in a politically sensitive environment.</li>
<li>Manage public engagement processes, including questions and petitions facilitating fast and accurate responses.</li>
<li>Supporting the Statutory Scrutiny Officer to fulfil the delivery of the MCA’s Scrutiny function, including agenda planning and accountability sessions.</li>
<li>Monitor political and legislative developments to inform governance improvements.</li>
<li>Drive innovation and service improvements to strengthen decision-making and support regional ambitions.</li>
</ul>



<h2>About you</h2>



You will bring proven experience in democratic services within a political environment, strong governance knowledge, excellent communication and analytical skills, and the ability to lead teams, manage complex workloads, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders. We are looking for:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Degree-level education or equivalent experience.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of governance, democratic services, and scrutiny in the public sector.</li>
<li>Proven experience in political environments and committee/Board management.</li>
<li>Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including working with elected members and senior staff.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, analytical, and administrative skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and meet deadlines independently.</li>
<li>Experience leading teams and supporting collaborative working across departments.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and remote meeting technologies.</li>
<li>Experience with Mod.gov, webcasting systems (e.g. Public-i), and Connect Remote.</li>
</ul>



<h2>Benefits</h2>



All colleagues have access to a&nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success. 

&nbsp;In addition to the above, some of benefits include -&nbsp; 


Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;– A comprehensive and attractive pension scheme with the ability to be flexible in the number of contributions you pay in along with peace of mind from immediate life cover and terminal illness cover after 2 years.&nbsp; 


Continuous Employment&nbsp;– If you are currently employed by a Local Government employer, or any other employer under the Redundancy Modification Scheme, and do not have a break in service, yourlength of service can be transferred upon starting. This will apply to entitlement calculations including annual leave, maternity leave and enhanced sick pay.&nbsp;&nbsp; 


Enhanced Holiday Entitlement&nbsp;– From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service)&nbsp;plus&nbsp;bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues. 


Annual Leave Purchase Scheme&nbsp;– The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave 


Hybrid working&nbsp;– Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.&nbsp; 


Flexible Hours Scheme&nbsp;– Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave. 


Rewarding You&nbsp;- Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.&nbsp; 


Training on the job&nbsp;- Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications 


Professional Membership Fees&nbsp;– Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.&nbsp; 

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority 
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.&nbsp; All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.&nbsp; 

Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all&nbsp;essential&nbsp;criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.&nbsp; 

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk</a> or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.&nbsp;



<h2>About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority</h2>

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire.&nbsp; From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.&nbsp; In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal,&nbsp; and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement.&nbsp; As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do.&nbsp; Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading.&nbsp; As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future.&nbsp; All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for. Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.

Senior Democratic Services Officer

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Full time or Part time hours considered (minimum of 28 hours per week), permanent
Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home with up to three days per week working from home
Salary range £40,000 to £50,000 FTE pa plus benefits
We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join University of the Built Environment at an exciting time of growth, ensuring our vision remains at the forefront. As the Internal Communications Lead, you will be responsible for developing and delivering an internal communications and engagement service, ensuring staff are consistently informed and valued. You will be integral in inspiring and informing staff, ensuring we continue to effectively communicate our vision, our success and our impact on the built environment.
Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Provide strategic direction and leadership on the development of the University's internal communications strategy</li>
<li>Create and deliver targeted communication frameworks that support organisational change, enhance employee engagement, and foster a shared sense of purpose</li>
<li>Equip University managers with tailored communication tools and content, enabling a consistent, two-way flow of information that enhances leadership visibility, encourages dialogue, and supports a collaborative organisational culture</li>
<li>Plan and deliver a range of staff engagement activities and events that reinforce strategic priorities, strengthen the University as a community and inspire staff to contribute to the University's growth and success</li>
</ul>
Our main requirements:
<ul>
<li>Experience developing and implementing an internal communication strategy</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>PR/Communication skills</li>
<li>Experience in event organization</li>
</ul>
At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.
We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.
To view the full job specification and to apply, please click on the apply link above.
Vacancy closes on Monday 29 September 2025 at 17:00.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

University of the Built Environment

University College of Estate Management

Internal Communications Lead

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We are seeking an experienced Head of Service to lead our dedicated workforce in providing exceptional support to adults within Bracknell Forest Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you ...</h3>
You will have senior leadership experience and a strong commitment to delivering our CQC improvement plan, ensuring that Adult Social Care maintains its "Good" CQC rating while further embedding the Target Operating Model.
Essential skills for this position include effective budget management and performance data analysis, along with experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with partners across the health and social care footprint. You will be expected to model the council’s values and behaviours in all you do: Inclusive, Ambitious, Always Learning.
Working closely with the Assistant Director for Adult Social Care, you will oversee: The Hub; The Early Intervention and Prevention Team; The Reablement and Intermediate Care Team; Hospital Team; Adult Community Team; Sensory Needs and Blue Badges.
<h3>About the team ...</h3>
Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams.&nbsp; We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos.&nbsp; Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We work in close partnership with health, housing and other key partners to ensure individuals receive the support they need to achieve their desired outcomes.&nbsp;
We also hold regular multidisciplinary forums, ensuring our residents have easy access to health and social care services that work together to provide coordinated, holistic support when it is needed most.
We understand the demands of working in Adult Social Care, therefore we are committed to ensuring our staff feel supported. We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together.&nbsp;
<h3>Key responsibilites ...</h3>
<ul>
<li>You will work in a senior leadership capacity with the People Directorate to lead on and manage a multi-disciplinary team of health and social care practitioners.</li>
<li>You will deliver social care and Care Quality Commission regulated reablement services for older people and adults with long term conditions. As well as leading adult social care teams through the assurance process and continual improvement of services.</li>
<li>You will also support the Assistant Director of Adult Social Care Operations in formulating the strategic direction, priorities and plans for the service in line with service and corporate responsibilities.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits ...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values ...&nbsp;</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments ...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 8th and 9th October 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.&nbsp;
As part of the interview process, you will be required to give a 15 minute presentation to the interview panel.&nbsp; Details to be advised.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Tony Dwyer, Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations, 01344 352787
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Bracknell Forest Council

Head of Service: Hub, Early Intervention and Prevention, Adult Community Team

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker in our Duty and Assessment team, on full-time, permanent basis.&nbsp;
If you are passionate about supporting families in making positive changes and share our commitment to helping to keep more children safely at home with their families, then this could be the role for you.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our workforce video</a>.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Four-culture&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cad347b02f91b4bbad25908ddb5531965%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638866090708602874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MW%2FXb%2B3I8p0wnuGl2PEf%2BpYM6iiMvCAi4sxVWLmigoc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children's social care culture | Bracknell Forest Council.</a>
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact <a href="mailto:Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> to arrange a suitable time.
<h3>About you...</h3>
You must have a current Social Work England registration and at least three years post qualifying experience within Children’s Social Care that includes child protection. To succeed in this role, you will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds. Strong experience in multi-agency working, along with excellent skills in assessment, analysis and recording, as well as the confidence to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and lead in complex situations, are also essential for this role.
You will role model and champion good social work practice, are able to evidence relevant continued professional development and will support others in sharing your knowledge and experience to contribute to our inclusive culture.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Duty and Assessment team acts as the front door for Children’s Social Care and carries out short term work. Working alongside and directly with children, young people, and their families.
We are a small, welcoming, and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for social workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.
We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council,&nbsp;“Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”
Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.
In&nbsp;November 2023&nbsp;our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:
<ul>
<li>Social workers receive regular supervision from their managers</li>
<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children</li>
<li>Social workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest</li>
<li>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders</li>
</ul>
Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.
Because we’re Bracknell Forest: a great place to learn and develop your practice.
You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>To carry out needs led child focused assessments which include outcome focused plans.</li>
<li>To work alongside other professionals and partner agencies in assessing children in need and undertake child protection enquiries.</li>
<li>To be the allocated Social Worker for duty caseload of single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, with some short-term work.</li>
<li>To take part in the duty system responding to child protection concerns.</li>
<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>
<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>
</ul>
We use the Family Safeguarding Model in our approach to collaborate with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, supported by Motivational Interviewing (MI). This approach empowers families, children, and young people, enabling parents to make positive changes that lead to improved outcomes for their children and enhance their own wellbeing.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 10th October.&nbsp;
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Donna Barber, Team Manager, <a href="mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
or Helen Gore, Principal Social Worker, <a href="mailto:Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

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<h3>Job summary</h3>
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the well-established and expanding MCA and DoLS Team within the Safeguarding Team at BNSSG ICB.
This role will be demanding and dynamic, reflecting the progressive growth of our service and the commitment of the ICB to fulfilling its statutory duties by innovating and embedding a "gold standard" approach within the completion of mental capacity assessments, best interests decision-making, and the Community DoLS process across the BNSSG ICB.
You will be joining a well-established team that continues to develop innovative systems and processes and has developed positive working relationships with stakeholders in this area.
You will be responsible for obtaining, evaluating, and analysing complex evidence and differing views, and weighing them appropriately in decision-making. You will identify deprivations of liberty and prepare all necessary documentation on prescribed forms in preparation for submission to the Court of Protection.
You will demonstrate through your practice a strong commitment and comprehensive understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, the changing legal landscape around deprivation of liberty and safeguarding.
You will be a qualified Best Interests Assessor (BIA) and willing to undertake further training to practice as an Approved Mental Capacity Professional (AMCP) when the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) become operational.
<h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
The post holder will fulfil the duties and responsibilities of Community DoLS Assessor across the ICB footprint gathering relevant information, completing all necessary assessments and submitting applications to the Court of Protection in accordance with&nbsp;Re X&nbsp;Streamlined Procedure. Such information is to include, amongst other things, completing robust capacity assessments, and legally defensible best interests assessments determining and ensuring that where deprivation of liberty occurs, they are necessary, proportionate, and in the service user's best interests. The post holder will undertake Approved Mental Capacity Professional (AMCP) conversion training, and statutory duties in connection with Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), when it becomes operational, within the Integrated Care Board (ICB).
<h3>About us</h3>
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.

<h3>Job description</h3>
<h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
To prepare all supporting documentation for Community DoLS applications under the&nbsp;Re X&nbsp;Streamlined Procedure and in particular capacity assessments and best interests decision-making, ensuring all interested parties are consulted and where appropriate identifying the need/making an appropriate referral for an IMCA/Rule 1.2 Representative. Be responsible for a caseload of Community DoLS cases as allocated by the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager.
Liaise with families and care providers in an appropriate manner, providing advice and support regarding the Community DoLS process whilst maintaining independence and ensuring the service user is at the centre of all decisions made.
To undertake assessments of capacity and best interests decision-making in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 on any case known to the ICB and record them to a high professional standard, that will withstand legal challenges.
Identify cases that require welfare applications to be made to the Court of Protection.
To support colleagues within the ICB in matters relating to mental capacity and best interests decision-making and provide advice and guidance as required.
To support the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager to embed a gold standard MCA practice in all ICB activities.
Provide support during the transition from the current Community DoLS arrangements to the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), in accordance with the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and its Code of Practice, when implementation is confirmed by the Government.
Participate in project activity and lead on specific projects or pieces of work on behalf of the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager, taking responsibility for the achievement of outcomes within required timescales.
Work with colleagues to ensure that appropriate knowledge is shared within the team.
Act as advocate for complex and vulnerable service users.
Undertake steps to provide or develop care plans where appropriate in consultation with other professionals.
To work in a collaborative manner with Health &amp; Social care colleagues across the ICB footprint in the best interest of the service users.
To work in collaboration with all relevant agencies including Advocates/IMCAs.
To work with the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager to ensure that renewal of Community DoLS orders are carried out within the identified timescale.
Participate in the research projects, as required, ensuring that any beneficial results are implemented on an agreed basis.
Ensure that robust systems for communication within the team are followed.
Maintain clear and concise and up to date records of care, in line with approved standards.
Proactively raise issues and provide solutions in partnership with other colleagues in relation to change management, working across teams and/or agencies to enhance seamless care.
To assist the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager in the management and conduct of Court of Protection cases.
To assist the Senior MCA and DoLS Manager in developing and delivering on-going multidisciplinary training on MCA and DoL matters as and when required.


<h3>Person Specification</h3>
<h3>Knowledge, Training and Experience</h3>
<h4>Essential</h4>
<ul>
<li>A degree level qualification in social work or nursing or occupational therapy.</li>
<li>Qualified as a Best Interests Assessor under the DoLS process.</li>
<li>Must be a registered health or social care professional, e.g NMC or Social Work England etc.</li>
<li>Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) undertaken since qualification and a commitment to ongoing professional development.</li>
<li>Significant experience of working in a professional capacity within health or social care setting.</li>
<li>Comprehensive understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and related Code of Practice, legal frameworks around Deprivation of Liberty, and a good working knowledge of associated legislation, such as the Human Rights Act, Mental Health Act and Liberty Protection Safeguards as per Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019.</li>
<li>Experience of working with people who have difficulty in communicating and in emotive situations.</li>
<li>Experience of undertaking DoLS and/or Community DoLS assessments.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Communication skills</h3>
<h4>Essential</h4>
<ul>
<li>Experience of producing accurate and concise reports to a high standard, including the ability to give clear, evidence-based opinions.</li>
<li>Skills for verbal communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence.</li>
<li>Skills for nurturing key professional relationships and maintaining networks.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Analytical</h3>
<h4>Essential</h4>
<ul>
<li>Good assessment skills and the ability to make informed decisions within the context of deprivation of liberty frameworks.</li>
<li>Be able to adapt your responses/interventions to respond to a variety of different people in a range of working environments.</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure and cope with the unexpected, responding calmly to emotive situations and seeking appropriate support and solutions.</li>
<li>Ability to take accountable decisions on complex and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action.</li>
<li>Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis.</li>
<li>Independent thinker demonstrating good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Planning Skills</h3>
<h4>Essential</h4>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate self-motivation and an ability to plan and work on own initiative.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Management Skills</h3>
<h4>Essential</h4>
<ul>
<li>Experience of supervising and developing staff formally or informally.</li>
</ul>


<h3>Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
<h3>UK Registration</h3>
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please click on the apply link above.


<h3>Employer details</h3>
<h3>Employer name</h3>
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board

Community DoLS Assessor

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Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team, to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.&nbsp; You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our team's video</a>.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact <a href="mailto:helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> to arrange a suitable time.
<h3>About you…</h3>
You will be a qualified and experienced Social Worker with a background in child in need, child protection, and care proceedings. You are reliable and motivated, with a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people.
You excel at building trusted and respectful relationships with children, families, support networks, and partner agencies, always ensuring that children’s voices are heard. You bring in-depth knowledge of safeguarding practices, legal powers, and statutory duties, underpinned by a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
You will be confident in managing complex cases, maintaining accurate records, and producing high-quality assessments and reports within tight deadlines. Above all, you are a committed professional who approaches every case with empathy, integrity, and a drive to create positive outcomes for children and their families.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Family Safeguarding Team is a stable and established multi-agency group of talented professionals who work collaboratively with specialist practitioners in domestic abuse, mental health, and substance misuse as part of our embedded family safeguarding approach. Dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, the team strives to keep families together whenever it is safe to do so. With a strong focus on providing both high support and high challenge, the team enables you to deliver your best to the families who need it most.
The team focuses on longer term intervention, following transfer from our front door we undertake statutory social work interventions, including child in need, child protection, CLA and court proceedings.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Four-culture&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cad347b02f91b4bbad25908ddb5531965%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638866090708602874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MW%2FXb%2B3I8p0wnuGl2PEf%2BpYM6iiMvCAi4sxVWLmigoc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children's social care culture | Bracknell Forest Council.</a>
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
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<li>Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans to protect children from harm.</li>
<li>To work alongside other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
<li>To manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Care Proceedings and Children Looked After.</li>
<li>To take part in the team duty system responding to concerns as and when they arise.</li>
<li>To make effective use of time and be able to prioritise workload, ensuring timeliness in visiting, report writing and other deadlines.</li>
<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>
<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>
<li>To contribute to service development and learning of others.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits…</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Maggie Mandecka - Team Manager – <a href="mailto:Maggie.Mandecka@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maggie.Mandecka@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Sharlie Horsted - Team Manager – <a href="mailto:Sharlie.Horsted@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sharlie.Horsted@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

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Building Surveyor (Voids) (RP0037)Starting salary £41,992pa with potential progression to £45,089pa inclusive on achieving designated skills and experience&nbsp;37 hours per week (hybrid working) Solutions based? Proactive? Keen to make a difference? This could be the role for you. No two days are the same in Welwyn Hatfield’s Property Maintenance &amp; Climate Change Team! If you like genuine diversity in your Building Surveying work and are looking to learn new skills, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.Main Responsibilities What you will do!You will work to ensure our voids are turned round quickly and to a high standard. To do this you will need to work with the contractor, Neighbourhoods, and allocation teams to keep everyone up to date with what stage each void is at while making sure the properties are the homes our tenants are expecting.The Ideal Candidate What will you need!Formally qualified in Building Studies, you should be highly experienced in diagnosing building faults and providing cost-effective solutions. This will give you the ability to identify repairs, draw up specifications, make technical decisions and solve complex problems, and you should be knowledgeable regarding building standards and passionate about delivering customer focussed outcomes.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.About The Company How you will benefit!In return, we can offer you:<ul>
<li>Central locations in the Borough&nbsp;with excellent public transport links and local amenities</li>
<li>Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (Career Average Pension Scheme)</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave to increase work-life balance flexibility</li>
<li>Annual leave ranging from 25 to 33 days per year plus Bank Holidays (dependent on grade and length of service)</li>
<li>Access to the Council’s Flexi Time Scheme (post dependent) to achieve a healthy work life balance</li>
<li>A structured induction program from day 1 to support your success in your role</li>
<li>24 hour a day access to the Employee Assistance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>And much more here... <a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a>
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</ul>Our CORE&nbsp;values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do. If you think you have the skills and enjoy a challenge, we’d like to hear from you. We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 5 October 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 9 October 2025.Interviews will be held on 16 October 2025. Keywords: Housing, Surveyor, Planned Works, Contractor, Management, Hertfordshire, Surveying, Hybrid, Stock, Conditions, Repairs, Voids, Welwyn Hatfield, local government

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Building Surveyor - Voids (RP0037)

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Join Our Award-Winning Local Land Charges Team!
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer service? Do you have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on your accuracy? If you’re organised, methodical, and able to manage your workload effectively—even when deadlines are tight—we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role As a valued member of our Local Land Charges team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting property transactions, maintaining essential Local Authority databases and providing excellent customer services. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills and advance your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Maintain and update the Local Land and Property Gazetteer, including street naming and numbering requests.</li>
<li>Administer the Local Land Charges Register, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and processing official searches efficiently and accurately.</li>
<li>Respond to conveyancing enquiries from solicitors and the public, providing clear and timely information about property or land matters.</li>
<li>Support the administration and decision-making process for Assets of Community Value nominations.</li>
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What We’re Looking For:
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<li>Strong organisational skills and experience working with computerised databases.</li>
<li>Confidence using Microsoft applications and a willingness to learn new systems.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret maps, property boundaries, and use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work accurately and efficiently with both colleagues and external customers.</li>
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Work Arrangements: We offer a flexible, hybrid working model—combining remote work with time in our main office at the Civic Centre in Littlehampton.
&nbsp;If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career with us, apply today!
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 6 October 2025 23:59pm

Arun District Council

Local Land Charges & Property Gazetteer Officer

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced person to join our Transformation Team. The Transformation Team are responsible for overseeing transformational activities in Adult Social Services, including the use of Technology Enabled Care (TEC) and developing services that support the delivery of health and social care.In this role, you will; co-ordinate day to day activities within the Independent Living Centre and the Ageing Well Ageing Well Hubs (see attachment). You will be required to carry out a range of more complex activities working within existing procedures and routines with limited supervision, with periods of lone working. Roles at this level will require a broad knowledge and understanding of the work processes in the specific area of work. The post holder will resolve routine basic technical and process problems and queries, escalating the more complex to others. Key Responsibilities: See Job Description for full detailsOperations and Coordination:<ul><li>Oversee daily operations of the ILC and Tamar Court Ageing Well Hub, including opening and closing the building.</li><li>Provide expert support to visitors, practitioners, and partner organisations.</li></ul>Retail and Equipment Support:<ul><li>Deliver expert advice and demonstrations on equipment and technology designed to empower and promote independence.</li><li>Handle sales, orders, and stock management, ensuring effective liaison with suppliers and customers.</li><li>Develop retail offerings by negotiating with manufacturers and staying informed about new products.</li></ul>Community Engagement and Promotion:<ul><li>Actively market the ILC and Ageing Well Hubs through outreach, events, and robust marketing campaigns in collaboration with our marketing team and partners.</li><li>Organise events and maintain up-to-date resource displays to maximise centre usage and visibility.</li></ul>Service Development and Monitoring: <ul><li>Collect, analyse, and report on service performance data to drive improvements.</li><li>Refine processes and develop innovative activities that align with strategic goals.</li></ul>Facilities Oversight:<ul><li>Ensure the ILC building, equipment, and resources are maintained to a high standard, reporting and addressing any issues as needed.</li></ul>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Fixed Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:Fixed Worker<ul><li>4+ days in the office</li><li>Spends most or all of their time in the office, due to nature of the work but can be for reasons such as unsuitable home working conditions or a desire for separation of home and work life.</li><li>The office remains a shared space with cultural encouragement for clear desk policies.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about promoting independence, innovation, and excellence within our community and who possesses the skills and experience set out in the Job Description:You must have a proactive and reliable approach, with excellent time management skills. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to work autonomously and support diverse stakeholders. You can demonstrate an eye for detail, particularly in retail, stock management, and data reporting. You thrive in a community-focused role, balancing day-to-day operations with service innovation and development.What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Jess Davis, Transformation Project Manager at <a href="mailto:jess.davis@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">jess.davis@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Monday 13 October 2025. or Tuesday 14th October 2025Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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North Somerset Council

Service Development Support Officer - Service Development

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 To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work collaboratively with the wider Inclusion Service to improve outcomes for Children and Young People requiring hearing or vision support. This will be achieved by supporting families, settings and schools to raise educational standards and ensuring that children and young people’s needs are met within an inclusive environment and the key principles for inclusion are embraced.
As a Specialist Support Assistant in our team you will:
Promote the successful inclusion and learning opportunities of CYP in all educational settings.
Demonstrate and promote high expectations for CYP.
Raise awareness of duties and expectations in line with the Equality Act (2010)
Support in the provision of coaching, modelling and training as required, to ensure staff have the confidence, capacity and the necessary skills to include and meet the needs of SI CYP in their setting.
Support the implementation of service and national Vision and Audiology Curriculua, promoting a strong Deaf or Vision Impaired Identity.
Reflect on and review your practice and consider your professional and personal development in line with the Knowsley Values.&nbsp;
If you have:
A nationally recognised TA qualification
Qualification/s in BSL and or Braille
A current full UK driving licence
Experience of working with CYP requiring hearing and or vision support
Evidence of your ability to manage resources effectively to meet service priorities
Evidence of your ability to liaise effectively with schools, health, other agencies and parents
Come join us and be part of our success.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Paula Harding / email at <a href="mailto:paula.harding@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">paula.harding@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / Tel: 07825 145125 or
Janet Gallagher / email at <a href="mailto:janet.gallagher@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">janet.gallagher@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / Tel: 07867 8655522
Interviews to be held on 17 October 2025.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format.&nbsp; Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Special Support Assistant

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Please use the link below to visit the advert and apply on Penna's website.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



<h3>About the role</h3>
Salary £48,665 - £53,008 per annum, Grade I | SCP (41 - 45) Plus a market supplement of £8,000 per annum (market supplement to be reviewed after 12 months)
Would you like to become an integral part of our successful Building Control team?
We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Building Control professional to join our supportive, modern, customer focused team, to ensure buildings are compliant and residents and visitors of the Borough are safe.
You will join our proactive customer focused Building Control team which has been involved in some exciting developments recently and has a number of exciting projects to get involved with, including several large housing developments and commercial projects across the borough.&nbsp;
You will experience plenty of variety as you manage and progress a broad range of building control projects to effective completion. In addition, you will help to grow our business by establishing and strengthening working relationships with architects, developers as well as other existing or potential clients.
Brentwood is a thriving borough of 75,000 residents. Located in the Green Belt, Brentwood boasts busy high streets, picturesque villages, spacious parks with cycle and walking trails, outstanding schools, and year-round cultural events. With its excellent road and rail connections, Brentwood is also a great base for getting into central London or exploring the East of England. Stansted, Southend and London City Airports are only 30 minutes away for residents looking to travel further afield.
We are looking for a team member who has a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent construction discipline and has corporate full membership of either MRICS, MCABE or MCIOB and must be registered at either Class 2 or 3 with the Building Safety Regulator .
You must be self-motivated, be able to work on own initiative and have broad experience in Building Control legislation and enforcement processes. You must have proven excellent verbal and written communication skills.
You will need to be a registered building inspector with the Building Safety Regulator, minimum class 2 category A.
In return we can offer,
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<li>A friendly, customer focused and supportive team.</li>
<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.</li>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement.</li>
<li>One professional membership payment.</li>
<li>Payment of ongoing BSR registration fees.</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the LABC MyCPD system.</li>
<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses for ongoing CPD.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
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For more information please contact Andrew Barton at Penna on <a href="mailto:andrew.barton@penna.com" target="_blank">andrew.barton@penna.com</a> or D +44 (0) 7922 386 432

Brentwood Borough Council

Senior Building Control Surveyor

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Starting Salary: £55,581 - £63,438 Grade: Level 5, Zone 1 Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 36 Hours (Full Time) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) Closing Date: Sunday 5^th October at 23:59&nbsp; Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion About Us&nbsp; Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. The Role We are looking for a candidate to fit our Deputy Team Leader role working within our Development Management team. This will be for a 1-year fixed term basis to provide cover for the substantive post holder who is on maternity leave although there is the possibility of extension as service needs require. You will contribute to&nbsp;our vibrant community's future by ensuring a responsive, high-performing, and top tier Development Management service. We support flexible working hours and conditions which will entail occasional meetings and site visits outside of normal office hours according to the needs of the service. This role provides an opportunity for an experienced planning professional to develop their people management skills while leading on pivotal planning applications that drive positive outcomes for our borough and its communities.&nbsp;Supporting our Area Team Managers you will take on line management responsibility for a number of planners in the team. You will manage your own caseload mainly comprising a small number of large scale or high profile major schemes on which you will lead on the negotiations to secure strategic benefits for Camden.&nbsp; Your strategic approach will strengthen relationships across the council and externally, fostering collaboration. As the go-to expert on planning advice, processes, legislation, and Camden's policies, you'll empower confident decision-making. Your commitment ensures a responsive, high-performing Development Management Service that meets community needs. About You&nbsp; We are looking for someone enthusiastic, organised and personable with strong communication and negotiation skills. You should care about residents and know how local government works in a diverse urban setting. The ideal candidate will show an understanding for how politics affects local development and the implications of this on people and places. Being able to find smart solutions to complex problems and building good relationships within and outside the council is key for this role. You need to be good at managing projects, talking to people, and seeing the big picture. Your experience in handling complex planning applications is crucial. Being a good leader and mentor is a must. A good understanding of the London planning system is expected as well as keeping up to date with the latest changes in policy and planning law. A recognised RTPI qualification is essential and having experience gained at an appropriate level working within a local authority is an advantage. How To Apply To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG, Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Camden Council

Deputy Team Leader

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5836/September_2025_-_Concordia_TA_JD___PS.pdf" target="_blank">September_2025_-_Concordia_TA_JD___PS</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply via My New Term -&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmynewterm.com%2Fjobs%2F142885%2FEDV-2025-CA-47300&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceducationhr%40havering.gov.uk%7C4da042c75a83415d2fba08ddf9d3a1b4%7C353669e1971846f89bed95afc8776c8a%7C0%7C0%7C638941409868247803%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hK9WVeRSShKxlcVjOTkYZOkG82722XPA4FHSj9FZ7N4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142885/EDV-2025-CA-47300</a>



Concordia Academy
Union Road
Romford
RM7 0HG
Tel:&nbsp;01708 932710
Email:&nbsp;<a>info@concordiaacademy.co.uk</a>
Web:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.concordiaacademy.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.concordiaacademy.co.uk</a>
Headteacher:&nbsp;Raheel Akhtar
Teaching Assistant&nbsp;
Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days
Salary: Outer London SCP 2-5 FTE £28,221 - £29,436
Contract:&nbsp;Permanent, full time
Start Date:&nbsp; As soon as possible&nbsp;- pending satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks.
About this Role
We are looking for a highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at Concordia Academy . You need to be committed to providing children with exceptional learning opportunities in a fun and caring environment, committed to teamwork, have a can-do attitude with a good sense of humor and be prepared to go that extra mile.
Providing class support, you should be experienced in working with children and adapting and extending learning within a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment. Working with the class teacher, you will be responsible for providing excellent learning opportunities for all which may require structured small group or 1:1 activities to ensure the curriculum is accessed by all. You should have experience of delivering whole class learning and an ability to bring learning to life so that children have practical hands on learning experiences that foster a real love of learning.
We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and passion for providing the best outcome for all pupils, who:
<ul>
<li>is highly motivated</li>
<li>has consistently high expectations &nbsp;</li>
<li>nurtures a thirst for knowledge and understanding and a love of learning in all pupils &nbsp;</li>
<li>is committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all &nbsp;</li>
<li>is a committed member of our school team &nbsp;</li>
<li>has high levels of organisation, proactivity and positivity &nbsp;</li>
<li>has a passion for driving up standards and improving outcomes for all pupils &nbsp;</li>
<li>able to demonstrate good behaviour management .</li>
</ul>
For further information about the role, come and visit our school!&nbsp; To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. &nbsp;School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.
Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?&nbsp;
Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:&nbsp;
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Excellence &amp; Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
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Supportive &amp; Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.&nbsp;</li>
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Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.&nbsp;</li>
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Diversity &amp; Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.&nbsp;</li>
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Innovation &amp; Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.&nbsp;
Benefits&nbsp;
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible &amp; Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.  &nbsp;</li>
<li>Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!&nbsp;
Please apply via My New Term -&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmynewterm.com%2Fjobs%2F142885%2FEDV-2025-CA-47300&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceducationhr%40havering.gov.uk%7C4da042c75a83415d2fba08ddf9d3a1b4%7C353669e1971846f89bed95afc8776c8a%7C0%7C0%7C638941409868247803%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hK9WVeRSShKxlcVjOTkYZOkG82722XPA4FHSj9FZ7N4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142885/EDV-2025-CA-47300</a>
Closing Date: 10th October 2025, 12:00pm
Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection &nbsp;
At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.  &nbsp;
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.&nbsp;
For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reach2.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2FSafer-Recruitment-and-Selection-Policy-September-24.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceducationhr%40havering.gov.uk%7C591f2fd3ae6d4956eb4f08ddaccd10c1%7C353669e1971846f89bed95afc8776c8a%7C0%7C0%7C638856719920064769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WzETfxxYSw%2F5tku4x1gAPNUVPFtPwwCNTk8nBKFG6bE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">here</a> for our Safer Recruitment Policy.&nbsp;
All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. &nbsp;
The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Freach2.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2FPrivacy-Notice-Job-Applications.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceducationhr%40havering.gov.uk%7C591f2fd3ae6d4956eb4f08ddaccd10c1%7C353669e1971846f89bed95afc8776c8a%7C0%7C0%7C638856719920086795%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5djBmDBb6kvUhDuHbAo2FP1Ext9p%2FTkQiWAyTaqZb%2BM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Privacy Notice for Job Applications</a>.

Teaching Assistant

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Building Surveyor (Planned Works)Starting salary £41,992pa with potential progression to £45,089pa inclusive on achieving designated skills and experience&nbsp;37 hours per week (hybrid working) Where you live really matters. Maintaining homes people are proud of really matters. As the biggest landlord in the area, we are investing £150 million in people’s homes over the next five years with a target of being net zero by 2030. Is this a project you’d like to be part of? If so, we’d like to hear from you.Main Responsibilities What you will do!You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of our planned and cyclical investment programmes to the housing and commercial stock in line with agreed standards. This will include working alongside our contractors and consultants and holding them to account on their performance. You will also be required to provide technical advice, develop scopes of work and specifications on various projects and liaising with customers on their requirements.The Ideal Candidate What will you need!Formally qualified in Building Studies, you should be highly experienced in diagnosing building faults and providing cost-effective solutions. This will give you the ability to identify repairs, draw up specifications, make technical decisions and solve complex problems, and you should be knowledgeable regarding building standards and passionate about delivering customer focussed outcomes.The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.About The Company How you will benefit!In return, we can offer you:<ul>
<li>Central locations in the Borough&nbsp;with excellent public transport links and local amenities</li>
<li>Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (Career Average Pension Scheme)</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave to increase work-life balance flexibility</li>
<li>Annual leave ranging from 25 to 33 days per year plus Bank Holidays (dependent on grade and length of service)</li>
<li>Access to the Council’s Flexi Time Scheme (post dependent) to achieve a healthy work life balance</li>
<li>A structured induction program from day 1 to support your success in your role</li>
<li>24 hour a day access to the Employee Assistance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>And much more here... <a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a>
</li>
</ul>Our CORE&nbsp;values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do. If you think you have the skills and enjoy a challenge, we’d like to hear from you. We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 5 October 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 9 October 2025.Interviews will be held on 16 October 2025. Keywords: Housing, Surveyor, Planned Works, Contractor, Management, Hertfordshire, Surveying, Hybrid, Welwyn Hatfield, local government

Building Surveyor - Planned Works (RP0035)

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5744/Manifesto.pdf" target="_blank">Manifesto</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5745/GHC_Candidate__Information_Pack_2__1_.pdf" target="_blank">GHC_Candidate__Information_Pack_2__1_</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5764/Curriculum_Cover_Assistant_Transmittal_Letter.docx.pdf" target="_blank">Curriculum_Cover_Assistant_Transmittal_Letter.docx</a></li>
</ul>

How to Apply &nbsp;- Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.&nbsp; If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - <a href="https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application &amp; selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.&nbsp;
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. &nbsp;
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.&nbsp;
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.



We are seeking to appoint a reliable, efficient and enthusiastic candidate to the position of Curriculum Cover Assistant on a fixed term basis until the end of the 25-26 academic year in July 2026. There is a possibility of a permanent position in the future. This part time position is for 30 hours per week, to be worked over four days. &nbsp;
This post may suit someone who is considering a career in teaching or a Teaching Assistant or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant looking for career progression.&nbsp; It offers the opportunity to work in a wide range of subject areas across the curriculum. You will supervise classes for absent teachers, using plans and resources provided by them.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive, friendly school. (Ofsted, October 2024)
The successful candidate will possess a high level of initiative and the skills and confidence to deal with challenging situations and should have some experience working in an educational setting. You should be educated to Level 3 (two GCE ‘A’ Level passes) and possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or higher or equivalent).&nbsp;
Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description for this post carefully.
We offer a positive, friendly and supportive atmosphere, a strong team ethos, a strong staff association and the very best programme of professional development together with opportunities for career development.
Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning.&nbsp; We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.
Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced DBS check.
This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) young people.&nbsp; You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.
Further details can be obtained from Mrs K Clarke at the College on <a href="mailto:k-clarke@garthhillcollege.com" target="_blank">k-clarke@garthhillcollege.com</a>
Only applications submitted on the College’s application form will be considered.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 09H00 ON 6 OCTOBER 2025.

Part Time Curriculum Cover Assistant

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5746/CCA_Job_Description_and_Person_Specification_Sept_24.doc.pdf" target="_blank">CCA_Job_Description_and_Person_Specification_Sept_24.doc</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5747/Curriculum_Cover_Assistant_Transmittal_Letter.pdf" target="_blank">Curriculum_Cover_Assistant_Transmittal_Letter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5748/Manifesto.pdf" target="_blank">Manifesto</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5749/GHC_Candidate__Information_Pack_2__1_.pdf" target="_blank">GHC_Candidate__Information_Pack_2__1_</a></li>
</ul>

How to Apply &nbsp;- Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.&nbsp; If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - <a href="https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application &amp; selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.&nbsp;
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. &nbsp;
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.&nbsp;
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.



We are seeking to appoint a reliable, efficient and enthusiastic candidate to the position of Curriculum Cover Assistant on a permanent basis.
This post may suit someone who is considering a career in teaching or a Teaching Assistant or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant looking for career progression.&nbsp; It offers the opportunity to work in a wide range of subject areas across the curriculum. You will supervise classes for absent teachers, using plans and resources provided by them.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive, friendly school. (Ofsted, October 2024)
The successful candidate will possess a high level of initiative and the skills and confidence to deal with challenging situations and should have some experience working in an educational setting. You should be educated to Level 3 (two GCE ‘A’ Level passes) and possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or higher or equivalent).&nbsp;
Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description for this post carefully.
We offer a positive, friendly and supportive atmosphere, a strong team ethos, a strong staff association and the very best programme of professional development together with opportunities for career development.
Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning.&nbsp; We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.
Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced DBS check.
This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) young people.&nbsp; You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.
Further details can be obtained from Mrs K Clarke at the College on <a href="mailto:k-clarke@garthhillcollege.com" target="_blank">k-clarke@garthhillcollege.com</a>
Only applications submitted on the College’s application form will be considered.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 09H00 ON 6 OCTOBER 2025.

Curriculum Cover Assistant

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/5756/Role_Description_-_Principal_Lawyer__Transport_and_Infrastructure_.pdf" target="_blank">Role_Description_-_Principal_Lawyer__Transport_and_Infrastructure_</a></li>
</ul>

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



About the Role
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has made a significant contribution to the Liverpool City Region since being created in 2014, and becoming a Mayoral Combined Authority in 2017; and we continue to grow at a rapid rate with further powers expected to be devolved to the Authority in the near future. By using the devolved powers we have, we can make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of the people living, working and visiting the Liverpool City Region.
With increasing powers comes an increasing demand on the integral enabling services of the Combined Authority, and none less so than on Legal Services. This means we are looking forward to exciting growth within the team to continue to meet the demands of the Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region, working together to make investments and decisions in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.
The successful candidate will be responsible for advising upon, drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements for the LCRCA and Merseytravel, the Executive Body of the LCRCA and Passenger Transport Executive, and our associated companies. The role will require daily support to senior officers across the organisation, providing advice and guidance to assist in their decision making.

About the person
You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX with significant post qualification experience, ideally in Transport and Infrastructure projects.
The post holder will be the key legal contact for Transport and Infrastructure work and should have a strong and solid understanding of legal issues arising from such projects.
You will be a team player and able to establish trusting relationships with legal colleagues and client officers of the Combined Authority and be able to lead by example. You will have attention to detail and be able to assess legal and commercial risk on the matters you are advising on. Alongside providing legal advice and assistance, you will also be able to provide solutions to ensure the Combined Authority can continue to achieve its aims and priorities in a lawful manner.
The candidate will be working closely with senior officers in the Organisations and should have strong communication and inter-personal skills, being able to influence and instil confidence in the legal advice provided.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. 
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.
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<li>- Extensive post-qualification experience</li>
<li>- Experience of complex legal agreements</li>
<li>- A high level of strategic awareness</li>
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About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

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

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Principal Lawyer (Transport and Infrastructure)

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To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Are you passionate about providing a high-quality service in a professional manner and ensuring continuous improvement of an Environmental Health Service?
Do you have the skills and experience to manage and direct staff within an Environmental Health team on a day to day basis?
Do you have the professional expertise necessary to effectively carry out duties of an Environmental Health Service for areas which you have responsibility for, including, (but not limited to):
<ul>
<li>Statutory Nuisance</li>
<li>Public Health matters</li>
<li>Housing</li>
<li>Environmental Crime including litter, dog control and waste</li>
<li>Public Burials</li>
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If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity,&nbsp; recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Rachel Gibson, Environmental Health Service Manager at <a href="mailto:rachel.gibson@kowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.gibson@kowsley.gov.uk</a> / 07810053725 or alternatively&nbsp;Steve Robinson, Environmental Health Team Leader (Commercial) at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:steve.robinson@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">steve.robinson@knowsley.gov.uk</a> /&nbsp;07385945086
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Environmental Health Team Leader

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We’re looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team in supporting SEND children and young people aged 5–16 who attend the Club Hub. These sessions are funded through a range of programmes including the Department for Education’s HAF Programme, the Hardship Alliance for extended SEND provision, and Short Breaks.
We deliver high-quality care through fun and engaging activities for children and young people with SEND after school, during school holidays, and one Saturday a month. As a Playworker, your main role will be to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.
We’re looking for people who:
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<li>Have experience or a strong passion for working with children and young people with a range of disabilities and complex needs.</li>
<li>Are keen to learn about different communication styles and behavioural needs.</li>
<li>Can work effectively under pressure in a busy, diverse and demanding work environment.</li>
<li>Ability to have fun, engage children and young people to access a range of activities, whilst keeping them safe.</li>
<li>Can be positive role models, helping children develop social and independent living skills.</li>
<li>Be committed to Safeguarding.</li>
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What we offer:&nbsp;As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives. We provide a full induction and training programme, with ongoing support and supervision.
About the role:&nbsp;As a Playworker, you’ll help children and young people stay safe and reach their potential by:
<ul>
<li>Supporting communication using tools such as Makaton, PECS, and assistive technology.</li>
<li>Facilitating access to a wide range of activities including arts and crafts, sensory play, sports, games, water play, and more.</li>
<li>Promoting independence in life skills such as mealtimes, personal care, and safety.</li>
<li>Encouraging the development of social skills and helping children build positive relationships.</li>
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Flexible Hours:&nbsp;This role offers flexible working hours that can fit around your other commitments.
Interested?&nbsp;For more information, please contact: Sophie Hookway <a href="mailto:sophie.hookway@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sophie.hookway@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 22nd October 2025
Interview date: TBC on successful application
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a regular basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Casual SEND Playworker

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To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;



An exciting opportunity has arisen to deliver a Job Coach role as part of the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) for Rutland’s Connect to Work programme. &nbsp;
The role will help disabled individuals, people with long-term health conditions, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds who face multiple and complex barriers to employment. The programme supports participants in both entering and sustaining meaningful work.
About you… • &nbsp; &nbsp;Educated to NVQ level 4 or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Relevant experience of working within a health, social care or voluntary sector setting. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Able to build relationships with participants and partners • &nbsp; &nbsp;Good report writing skills • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience of supporting people with health conditions and other barriers into work
About the role… The Job Coach – Connect to Work will undertake the following:
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage a caseload of clients, ensuring eligibility, suitability, and tailored support needs are assessed. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Deliver the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) model to maintain high service standards. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Provide job search support, sourcing both advertised and hidden opportunities through employer engagement. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintain accurate case notes, action plans, and programme documentation within required timeframes. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Supply requested data and documentation to DWP and provide regular updates to the Programme Manager. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborate with Connect to Work partners, Leicester City Council, and wider stakeholders across the region.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
The Job Coach – Connect to Work interviews will be held on 17 October 2025 Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.&nbsp;
Our offer to you: Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. &nbsp;Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Find out more: To learn more about working with us visit <a href="https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Mark Young, Senior Mental Health Neighbourhood Lead on 01572 758850 or at <a href="mailto:myoung@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">myoung@rutland.gov.uk</a>. &nbsp;
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
How to apply: Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. &nbsp;If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. &nbsp; Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.&nbsp;
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. &nbsp;Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.&nbsp;

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