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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £42,839 - £46,242 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you an experienced social worker looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in complex situations, value collaboration, and have a passion for leading best practices in children’s services? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic and dedicated Children Looked After team as a Senior PractitionerIn this vital position, you will work closely with children, young people and their families to provide high-quality support and protection, particularly for those facing complex challenges and risks. You will also contribute to developing and shaping our practice, mentoring colleagues and supporting service improvement initiatives.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Carrying out in-depth assessments, statutory visits, parenting assessments, and planning multi-agency interventions.</li><li>Working in partnership with internal teams and external agencies to develop and deliver holistic, child-centred support plans.</li><li>Supporting the development of procedures and practices aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li><li>Mentoring and coaching less experienced social workers to build skill and confidence across the team.</li><li>Leading joint casework and multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated, effective responses.</li><li>Supporting service managers in monitoring performance against key indicators and ensuring quality of service delivery.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re seeking a confident, compassionate, and experienced professional who can bring leadership, insight, and clarity to complex and challenging cases.You’ll need to have:<ul><li>A Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience in social work, particularly in children and family services.</li><li>A strong working knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and relevant legislation, guidance, and standards.</li><li>The ability to make professional judgements within a multi-agency context, including working under pressure and with minimal supervision.</li><li>Confidence in managing cases involving vulnerability and risk, including significant harm.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to engage a variety of audiences including children, families, and professionals.</li><li>Sound analytical skills with the ability to assess need, evaluate risk, and plan appropriate interventions.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying gaps in services and advocating for improvements.</li><li>Experience leading or chairing multi-agency meetings and negotiating for resources effectively.</li></ul>You’ll also bring:<ul><li>A strong understanding of child development, family dynamics, and the impact of social deprivation.</li><li>The ability to work independently and use your initiative to drive positive outcomes.</li><li>A collaborative and inclusive approach to service delivery.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1593408&amp;ptId=11622" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1593416&amp;ptId=11622" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Senior Practitioner - Children Looked After

Do you have a passion for changing the lives of children and young people?We are currently looking for a part-time Outreach Worker to join our Care Leavers Team!Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Our Care Leavers Team are a caring, supportive unit, who are dedicated to improving the lives of our service users and providing them with an easy and effective transition to independent living.Your Contributions:As an Outreach Worker, you will assist in the provision of services to enhance the ability for all young people leaving care and so enable them to realise their full potential and become successful in all aspects of their lives.Some responsibilities include:<ul><li>Providing person-centered support to help young people develop independent living skills and integrate into their communities.</li><li>Delivering housing support, including tenancy-ready courses, preventative work, and interventions.</li><li>Facilitating the care leaver drop-in and hub, ensuring access to essential services and support.</li><li>Building strong relationships with young people, advocating for their rights, wellbeing, and best interests.</li><li>Maintaining records and working collaboratively with Personal Advisors, partner agencies, and other professionals to ensure effective service delivery.</li></ul>If you’re passionate about supporting young people and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!Hours: 18.5 Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Wright – <a href="mailto:Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing 1st September.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Outreach Worker

Job DescriptionGrade ESalary: £39,027 - £44,463 per annum12 Months Fixed term37 Hours per WeekSituated on the River Thames, Thurrock is an ambitious unitary with vision and opportunities for its residents and businesses.Thurrock’s Debt Management Team is a highly recognised services having been nominated twice for the IRRV (Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation) Most Improved Team of the Year Award and was in the finalists in 2012 and achieved a Bronze Award in 2013.The team are currently looking for experienced Court Officers to join this dynamic team. You will be responsible for effectively managing the major processes involved in the collection of the various Portfolios of Debt owed to the Council.&nbsp;Whilst working in the Debt Management Team, you will be taking your selected cases through the Court Processes by attending and presenting the cases at County Court and attending Magistrates Court Hearings for both Liability Order Hearings and Committal Means Enquiry Hearings.The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>Confidence to be able to manage difficult conversations</li> <li>A knowledge of debt collection processes (Ideally Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates and Sundry)</li> <li>A knowledge of the Money Claims on Line (MCOL) process</li> <li>A knowledge of the County Court processes and methods of enforcement</li> <li>A clear understanding of the Charging Order, Bankruptcy and Committal processes</li> <li>A full knowledge and understanding of the Thurrock Fair Debt Policy</li> <li>Experience using negotiation skills</li> <li>Experience of communicating with members of the public.</li> <li>A full knowledge of the Means Enquiry process for Committal Hearings</li></ul>&nbsp;In return for your time and commitment, we offer:<ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service</li> <li>Flexible working to support a good work life balance</li> <li>An excellent Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Basic Level is required for this post.&nbsp;Closing Dates:&nbsp;Redeployment Only Applications: 31st July 2025Internal and External Applications: 17th August 2025Interview date: TBCTo view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ec7poD6uhKVLkaS7zp0GWAkBFHlEFsbz38Xn_6QTqHfuHw?e=NkKMCT" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error pageAbout usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Senior Court Officer

Job DescriptionCommissioned Tuition Monitoring OfficerSalary: £29,253 - £32,736 per annum&nbsp;Grade CFixed-Term Contract - 12 months37 Hours per WeekThurrock Council SEND Service is a statutory&nbsp;Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service provided by the Council serves several important purposes:<ul> <li>Assessment and Identification: It conducts statutory assessments to identify children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities.</li> <li>Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Plans: The service is responsible for creating and maintaining EHC plans, which outline the support required to meet the educational, health, and social needs of the individual.</li> <li>Legal Compliance: Ensures that all processes and support comply with legal requirements and statutory guidelines.</li> <li>Support and Resources: Provides access to necessary support and resources to help children and young people with SEND achieve their full potential in education and life.</li></ul>These services aim to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the appropriate support to thrive.The Tuition Monitoring Officer at Thurrock Council is responsible for overseeing and monitoring both online and face-to-face tuition commissioned by the council for children who are unwell and unable to attend school or who are not in school.&nbsp;Key responsibilities:<ul> <li>Lead Officer for Commissioned Tuition: Act as the main point of contact for all matters related to commissioned tuition for children unable to attend school.</li> <li>Quality and Effectiveness Assessment: Regularly assess the quality and effectiveness of tuition services to ensure educational outcomes are met and tailored to individual needs.</li> <li>Compliance and Safeguarding: Ensure that tuition providers, schools, parents, and children comply with local authority policies, safeguarding procedures, and educational standards.</li> <li>Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of tuition sessions, progress reports, and any issues or concerns. Provide regular updates to the council and other stakeholders.</li> <li>Support and Guidance: Offer guidance and support to tutors, parents, and children to address challenges or barriers to learning.</li> <li>Reengagement to School: Work towards reintegrating children into full-time education in a school setting when appropriate.</li> <li>Financial Liaison: Coordinate with finance officers to ensure invoices match the delivered and commissioned services.</li> <li>Policy Development: Contribute to the development of council policies and strategies by providing specialist advice and information</li></ul>The role of a Tuition Monitoring Officer requires a variety of skills and abilities. Here are the key ones:Essential Skills and Abilities:<ul> <li>5 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics.</li> <li>Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or similar qualification.</li> <li>Experience working in schools with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).</li></ul>Interpersonal Skills:<ul> <li>Good interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with various stakeholders.</li> <li>Effective verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul>Organisational Skills:<ul> <li>Ability to manage time and caseloads effectively.</li> <li>Good organization and ability to prioritize workload.</li></ul>Technical Skills:<ul> <li>Competence in using Microsoft Office and other Windows-based software systems.</li> <li>Decision-Making and Goal Setting:</li> <li>Ability to make effective decisions and set appropriate goals.</li></ul>Desirable Skills and Abilities:<ul> <li>Empathy: Understanding and compassionate towards the needs of children who are unwell, have SEND, or are out of school for other reasons.</li> <li>Flexibility: Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and needs.</li> <li>Special Knowledge: Knowledge of recent legislation related to Education Law, Children and Families Act, and Education Acts.</li> <li>Knowledge of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education.</li> <li>Some knowledge of how schools function and are organised.</li> <li>Understanding of the statutory duties of the local authority in relation to Section 19 of the Education Act 1996.</li> <li>Understanding of issues causing barriers to school attendance.</li> <li>Understanding of potential solutions, mitigations, and opportunities while children are not in school.</li> <li>Experience: Experience working with young people and families.</li> <li>Experience working within a given framework and using own initiative.</li> <li>Experience working within a team.</li> <li>Meticulous in monitoring and reporting on educational provision.</li> <li>Proactive in identifying and addressing issues in the delivery of tuition services.</li></ul>Other Requirements:<ul> <li>Commitment to the principles of agile working, including flexibility in hours and location of work.</li> <li>Ability to provide data and written reports to officers and Heads of Service.</li> <li>Understanding of the duties in the 2010 Equalities Act.</li></ul>These skills and abilities ensure that the Tuition Monitoring Officer can effectively oversee and support the educational provision for children who are unwell or unable to attend school.DBS Check: A DBS check at Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is essential for this roleAdvert Closing Date:<ul> <li>Redeployment Only: 7th August 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External: 24th August 2025</li></ul>Interview Date: To Be ConfirmedFor informal discussion or any queries about the post please contact Andrea Winstone at <a href="mailto:Awinstone@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">Awinstone@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:&nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXFh-9sOkFpKm1RHAVgsdUMB0ubqqlH5a484dDdCH1TXlQ?e=RWCCSh" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>Application Requirements&nbsp;As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Commissioned Tuition Monitoring Officer

Job Description Commissioning Officer - Children's Commissioning Team Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum&nbsp; Grade F Permanent Contract 37 Hours per Week The Children's Commissioning Team works with both internal and external partners, as well as with children, young people and their families, to secure the best possible services at the best available value for money. We judge our success both by how we improve outcomes for children and young people and how we improve value for money. We work creatively and with high aspirations for what is possible to redesign and implement excellent services across a wide range of children's services including SEND, Early Help and Children's Social Care (CSC) &nbsp; This Commissioning Officer role will work with the Lead Commissioner for CSC and operational leads as well as with children and their families. The aim of the work will be to create excellent provision including homes for children in care and support and accommodation for Care Leavers. You will work to secure these and other services at the best available value for money. You will also play a role in ensuring that as children's needs change, their care packages also change so that services remain excellent value. &nbsp; Key experience and skills needed:<ul> <li>Creative thinking</li> <li>Project management</li> <li>Partnership development</li> <li>Understanding legislative and other requirements relating to the commissioning and procurement of services</li> <li>Experience of commissioning, procurement and contract management</li></ul> A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. Advert Closing Date <ul> <li>Redeployment Only: Thursday 31st July 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;Sunday 17th August 2025</li> </ul> Interview Date:&nbsp;5th September 2025 If you have any queries regarding the post or would like to discuss informally then please contact the Head of Service James Purdie <a href="mailto:james.purdie@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.purdie@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ed5NxBzvzLtHgVfb8F64Ce4BgILped6zJXgsLDKZhrdGiw?e=YQzabg" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> &nbsp;About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Commissioning Officer - Children's Commissioning

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamRBK is committed to transforming how it operates so that it can deliver the best possible outcomes and services for its residents and communities at the same time as ensuring financial sustainability for the organisation.RBK are moving forward with an ambitious programme of transformation activity and as part of this, have set up a Corporate Procurement Team that brings together these related skills to work together more effectively.We want to bring people on board who can promote a culture that encourages creativity and embrace new ideas and ways of working. We want people who can work together and who are customer driven and someone who can work well with others.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe&nbsp;Royal Borough of Kingston are currently seeking a Commissioning and Procurement Officer to support the delivery of their commissioning governance and policy workstream. You will work to support the Commissioning Governance Board to provide procurement governance administration and support on policy research and development including for London Living Wage, Modern Slavery, Ethical Sourcing and Social Value.This role will give you the opportunity to work on interesting projects that are driving the transformation and greening procurement agenda.Your role will include:- Providing professional commissioning and procurement project support to commissioning leads across the Council- Developing excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to maximise the understanding of commissioning and procurement to deliver positive outcomes- Refreshing the Council’s commissioning and procurement policies, guidance, materials and templates- Supporting the procurement governance/gateway process to ensure timely and informed commercial decisionsOur Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Procurement Officer - Governance and Policy

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an Outreach and Business Transformation Project Manager to lead key initiatives that support the Housing Needs service plan. This role is central to driving digital transformation, improving customer satisfaction, and delivering value-for-money projects. The postholder will oversee the implementation of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, manage outreach programmes, and collaborate across departments to embed innovation and efficiency. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges are essential, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and partnership working. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Strong understanding of housing services, particularly homelessness, rough sleeping strategies, and outreach programmes within a local government context.</li><li>Experience of business transformation principles, project management methodologies, and change management practices.</li><li>Awareness of relevant legislation, policies, and statutory requirements affecting housing and social care services.</li><li>Understanding of digital tools and technologies that support service delivery, including data analytics, CRM systems, online portals, and process automation.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences, including senior managers and elected members.</li><li>Effective negotiation and influencing skills to build consensus and drive change across multiple teams and partners.</li><li>Proficiency in using digital tools for data analysis, reporting, and communication (e.g., Excel, Power BI, CRM platforms).</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond flexibly to changing service needs.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=24643&amp;hashed=1515889716" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Outreach and Business Transformation Project Manager

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dedicated Outreach Officer to support the delivery of its pioneering Outreach Programme, which is designed to prevent and address homelessness across the borough. This role is central to the council’s proactive approach, reflecting its strong commitment to innovation, early intervention, and collaborative working. The Outreach Officer will engage closely with internal teams and build strong partnerships with external stakeholders, including voluntary and community sector organisations, to ensure a coordinated and effective response to homelessness. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Understanding of homelessness prevention, housing needs, and the challenges faced by vulnerable populations.</li><li>Awareness of the voluntary and community sector’s role in supporting homelessness prevention and related services.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.</li><li>Strong facilitation and training skills to deliver effective workshops and presentations.</li><li>Good organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.</li><li>Ability to build and maintain productive partnerships across multiple agencies and sectors.</li><li>Experience delivering training or workshops to a diverse range of stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload to ensure all deadlines are met in a timely manner</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=24642&amp;hashed=439336307" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Outreach Officer

We are recruiting a Driver at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Various locations across the BoroughTeam: Transportation Engineering This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £25,584 - £27,269 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a flexible approach to work and has the necessary skills and commitment to enhance our team.The postholder will a play a crucial part in helping to shape the development of the South Wales Metro whilst ensuring we have the vital passenger transport services in place to meet the needs of our communities for public transport, home to school/college transport and social services transport.The nature of the role requires a flexible approach to working, with a requirement to work according to the needs of the individualFor the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Full UK driving licence with D1 entitlement, or the ability to achieve D1 entitlement prior to commencement.</li><li>Willing to undertake driver training for PCV licence / CPC.</li><li>An understanding of the needs of younger and older people, and people with behaviours that challenge.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Wendy Herbert/Andrina Davies on 07394400946/ 07394400974 or email <a href="mailto:herbewm@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">herbewm@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:daviear@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">daviear@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Driver

We are recruiting Youth Workers at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 2.5 – 10 hours Contract Type: Part Time/Fixed Term until 31-08-2026 Location: Various Locations across the Borough This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Education and Youth Service Team. We pay an attractive salary of £15.91 - £20.74 per hour and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated people for our part time evening Youth Service in the North ,South Cluster and central areas of Caerphilly Borough Council.We are looking for individuals who have a range of relevant skills, and who are passionate about supporting young people in their communities. Applicants will need to have the Level 2 qualification in Youth Work and be willing to undertake the Level 3 training as part of the Education Workforce Council requirements.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>Level 2 qualification in Youth Work Practice on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales or equivalent qualifications to meet the mandatory qualification requirements of the Education Workforce Council (EWC) for Youth Worker or Youth Worker or Youth Support Worker registration.</li><li>Previous experience working with young people.</li><li>Demonstrable IT skills using a range of systems including Microsoft packages. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Pam Harvey on 07786 170746 or email <a href="mailto:harvep@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">harvep@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.The Education (Wales) Act 2014 and the Education Workforce Council (Main Functions) (Wales) Regulations 2015 as amended, set out the requirement for qualified youth workers and qualified youth support workers to be registered in the category or categories of registration for the work the undertake.Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a qualified youth worker or qualified youth support work.Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website <a href="https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/" target="_blank">https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/</a> or by telephoning, 02920 460099. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.





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Youth Worker

We are recruiting for various school catering positions within Caerphilly County Borough's Area 4 Catering Team. Locations covered by the team are as follows: Llanbradach, Ystrad Mynach, Penallta, Hengoed, Gelligaer, Nelson, Gilfach, Fleur De Lys, Tir y Berth and Pengam.If you’d like to be part of our award-winning catering team, that promotes a warm atmosphere and can make a difference to people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.Whether you’re looking for morning work, or something to fit around a busy schedule – we have something for everyone.We cater for every school in the borough, so we are likely to have opportunities around your preferred location.We have the following vacancies available in Area 4:Catering Assistant – Grade 1*<ul><li>Trinity Fields School - 10 hours per week</li><li>Relief Catering Assistant </li></ul>Assistant Cook - Grade 3<ul><li>Greenhill Primary School – 10 hours per week</li><li>Ystrad Mynach Primary School - 22.5 hours per week</li><li>Ysgol Penalltau - 17.5 hours per week</li></ul>Breakfast Club Supervisor - Grade 3<ul><li>Ystrad Mynach Primary School - 5 hours per week</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Stockwood on 01443864055 or email <a href="mailto:stockk@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">stockk@caerphilly.gov.uk </a> This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. *Caerphilly County Borough Council is committed to paying the real Living Wage. The advertised salary for this post therefore includes a pay supplement. 





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School Catering Vacancies Area 4

We are recruiting an Health and Safety Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 hours Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Ty PenalltaTeam: Health and Safety This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £34,314 - £37,035 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will work with us as part of a team. The post will primarily support CCBC's Housing Maintenance and Repairs teams, involving a wide variety of duties including carrying out and contributing to the delivery of health and safety services, preparation and the development of policies, carrying out risk assessments and health and safety inspections, and the production of written reports and delivery of training.The post holder will promote the health, safety and welfare of the workforce as a whole, as well as the protection of others who could be affected by the work activities or those visiting its premises.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent / higher level occupational health and safety related qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.</li><li>Good general knowledge of current health and safety legislation, codes of practice etc.</li><li>Experience of undertaking risk assessments and developing Safe Systems of Work.</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings and visit sites. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Wigley/Lloyd Smythe on 07783766458/ 07919627300 or email <a href="mailto:wiglea@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">wiglea@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:SMYTHL1@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">SMYTHL1@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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Health and safety Officer

We are recruiting a Human Resources Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Contract Type: Full Time / Fixed Term for 2 years Location: Penallta House / Home WorkingTeam: Human Resources This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £27,711 - £30,060 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Human Resources are looking to recruit a full-time HR Assistant to work within People Services. The post is fixed term for 2 years.The successful candidate will support the HR service delivery to employees across the whole authority by providing a range of administrative HR tasks and offering advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role as the “front line” of HR, fielding enquiries to the HR function, using your initiative to resolve issues or escalating if necessary, to HR colleagues.Key tasks of the role will include general administration, recruitment and selection, management information, data entry on the council’s HR/Payroll system (iTrent), minute taking at meetings, contributing to HR Project work and providing accurate and timely advice on matters such as pay and conditions of service.Ideally you will have experience of working within a HR environment. Candidates will need to have excellent IT skills using a variety of packages and should have experience of working in a busy customer focused environment.You must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service and have the skill to organise and prioritise your own workload to ensure deadlines are met. Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality always is paramount.You must have a confident, tactful, and sympathetic approach and be able to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.For the role, we ask that you have:<ul><li>A level 2 qualification/s on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, 5 GCSEs Grades A*-C, Level 2 NVQ.</li><li>Very good customer service skills - making every effort to meet the needs and exceed expectations of customers (both internal and external).</li><li>The ability to travel across the County Borough and beyond.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chandni Varsani on 01443 864844 or email <a href="mailto:varsac@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">varsac@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / Leanne Coote on 01443 864691 or email <a href="mailto:cootel@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">cootel@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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Human Resources Assistant

We are recruiting Relief Fitness Instructors at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 0 hours Contract Type: Casual/Relief Location: Various Locations across the boroughTeam: Community and Leisure Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £13.26 per hour and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are looking for motivated and reliable Relief Fitness Instructors to deliver high-quality group exercise classes and gym support across our leisure centres.The postholder will step in to cover staff absence, sickness, holidays, and peak times helping us maintain a consistent, high-standard service for our members.This flexible role is ideal for instructors who want varied hours in a supportive team environment. You must hold a recognised fitness qualification, be confident leading sessions, and able to adapt to different sites and client needs.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>An NVQ Instructing Exercise and Fitness Level 2 or Fitness Wales Fitness Certificate or ORC Certificate Stage 2.</li><li>Must have the ability to work flexible hours including weekends, additional hours and differing shift patterns.</li><li>The willingness to undertake a training programme or have an understanding of the training and be prepared to undertake the training if required. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Iestyn Booth on 01633 600940 or email <a href="mailto:boothi@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">boothi@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Fitness Instructor (Relief)

We are recruiting a Moving Homes Officers at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Location: Ty Penallta This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Community Housing Services Team. We pay an attractive salary of £30,559 - £33,366 and offer access to training and development opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new Moving Homes Team within Caerphilly Homes.You will support the Moving Homes Manager to deliver high quality, customer focused services, having responsibility for managing occupation contracts and vacant homes, following receipt of notification of contracts ending, for allocation and letting of vacant homes in compliance with the Common Allocations Policy, through to settling in new contract holders, creating sustainable and successful mixed tenure communities.You will work in partnership with colleagues to achieve the aims and objectives of Caerphilly Homes and contribute to the development of relevant policies and procedures.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.</li><li>A sound understanding of empty property management, social housing lettings and housing management.</li><li>Experience of working in front line social housing management or other closely related field.</li><li>A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence, and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit customers, communities and attend meetings.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jane Pitman/Julie Reynolds on 01443 873535// 01443 873573 or email <a href="mailto:pitmaj2@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">pitmaj2@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:reynoj1@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">reynoj1@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. This role requires a basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Moving Homes Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Elm Grove Primary School requires a dedicated, compassionate and Midday Supervisor from Monday to Friday, 12:30-13:30.The successful candidate will work closely with all pupils, as well as with teachers, other assistants and the wider team.&nbsp;Elm Grove is a thriving primary school with a dedicated and professional staff. &nbsp;We have an excellent reputation for our inclusive practices and are proud of the positive ethos and good relationships that exist in our school. Your key responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Supervising KS1 &amp; KS2 children both in the dining hall and in the playground areas.</li>
<li>Promote a positive behaviour.</li>
<li>Collaborate with class teachers and teaching assistants where appropriate on behavioural matters</li>
<li>Assisting with activities both indoors and outdoors.</li>
</ul>Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;43.89&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Start date: As soon as possible<h2>About the role</h2>If you would like to visit the school, please contact our office by email (<a href="mailto:admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>). Our school website can be viewed on:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/</a>Further information and an application pack can be obtained from the School Office or by e-mail <a href="mailto:admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>Closing date:&nbsp;Friday 5th September 2025 (midday)Interview date:&nbsp;Week Commencing 1th September 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;Telephone:&nbsp;01273 708004Website: <a href="https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/%C2%A0" target="_blank">https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/</a>If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.<h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityElm Grove Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Midday Supervisor

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Details of the post:<ul>
<li>Learning Support Assistant and MSA</li>
<li>Working Monday to Friday 8:45am – 12:15pm, 17.5 hours and &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monday to Friday half an hour MSA duty 12:15pm – 12:45pm</li>
</ul>The Governors of St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary &amp; Nursery School seek to appoint a learning support assistant to work within classrooms supporting the teacher and children, some with specific needs, requiring tailored support to access learning and thrive in school. This position is permanent.Successful candidates will:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Support the Catholic ethos of the school;</li>
<li>Be patient and able to stay calm, listen to and value the child;</li>
<li>Have experience of working with children with special educational needs (SEND);&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be able to help children progress and succeed in their education;</li>
<li>Build positive relationships with children, their parents/carers and those they work closely with;</li>
<li>Be suitably qualified for the post, ie: have good literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or higher);</li>
<li>Have an optimistic and positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;</li>
<li>Be able to work as part of a team and;</li>
<li>Have the ability to maintain confidentiality.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Experience of Makaton is desirable but training can be given.Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;47.36&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Start date:&nbsp;As soon as possible <h2>About the role</h2>If you would like to work in our happy and dynamic school, we would like to hear from you. All applications MUST be made on a Catholic Education Service (CES) Form.Closing date: Friday 5 September 2025Interview date: Wednesday 10 September 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:office@stmarymags.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">office@stmarymags.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>Telephone: (01273) 327533Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/brighton-hove/primary/stmarymags" target="_blank">http://www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/brighton-hove/primary/stmarymags &nbsp;</a><h2>Additional information</h2>Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/" target="_blank">Catholic Education Website</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>The Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a dedicated, highly motivated and nurturing LSA on a fixed term basis.&nbsp;We are looking for a special person who is:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>An interest and passion for supporting children with additional needs</li>
<li>A calm, caring and resilient character</li>
<li>Willing to undergo appropriate training &nbsp;</li>
<li>Able to build positive relationships with every child&nbsp;</li>
<li>A strong team player with good communication skills</li>
</ul>We can offer you:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>A supportive induction process</li>
<li>Opportunities for you to develop your practice</li>
<li>A school which has nurture at the heart of everything we do</li>
<li>A friendly, dedicated and caring staff team</li>
<li>Amazing children, who are proud and respectful of their school</li>
<li>A lively, vibrant, face paced and energetic environment</li>
<li>Wonderful school grounds, Forest School and access to the vast green spaces for outdoor learning</li>
</ul>Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;47.36 LSA, 43.89 MDSA &nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;Until 31 August 2026Start date: As soon as possible <h2>About the role</h2>We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, LGB, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.Closing date:&nbsp;Wednesday 3rd September at 9amInterview date:&nbsp;Wednesday 10th September&nbsp;How to apply:&nbsp;The job pack and application form are available to download from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs" target="_blank">http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs</a>.&nbsp;Alternatively, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>. Please note that we do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application.Telephone:&nbsp;(01273) 303328Website:&nbsp;<a href="//www.rudyardkiplingprimary.co.uk" target="_blank">www.rudyardkiplingprimary.co.uk</a>&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Individual Needs Assistant (Lvl A) with MDSA duty

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the skills and confidence to support students with learning needs and disabilities? If so, we’re looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) to join our Additional Learning Support team at our Hadlow campus. 
In this rewarding role, you’ll provide academic and pastoral support to students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or identified Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). You’ll be supporting learners working towards qualifications from Level 1 to Level 3, including Functional Skills and GCSE English and Maths in classroom, practical and workshop settings. In your role in delivering targeted out of class interventions, you will support these learners through their studies, providing welfare and personal care assistance (if required). You will work as part of a proactive and dedicated team to ensure the best outcomes for our students.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to adapt their approach effectively to suit different stakeholders and needs of students, you will be empathetic, adaptable, proactive and committed to inclusive education with the ability to think creatively to provide different resolutions that arise within your role. Ideally, you will be experienced in supporting individuals with SEND and educated to at least Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent).
If you're driven, resilient, and eager to support learners in achieving their potential, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role:
Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Hadlow campus.
Your hours: Up to 37 hours per week, 34 weeks per annum (Term-Time only contract).
Your pay: £25,166 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent)
*We have opportunities for both part and full-time applicants, please detail in your personal statement if you are applying for a part-time position, including your desired hours.
The College:
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Learning Support Practitioner at NKC:
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<li>Enhanced holiday pay.</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes generous employee/employer contribution rates.</li>
<li>Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.</li>
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CPD days and access to several discount memberships through being an employee at a College.</li>
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How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 11 August 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on 20 August 2025.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.

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Property Management - Senior Practitioner £44,331 - £47,532 per annum The purpose of this role is to effectively support a team of professional staff driven to ensure a high quality, customer focused tenancy management service to residents in temporary accommodation. This includes tenants within the Councils own housing stock, as well as accommodation provided by external partners with whom the Council has a tenancy management arrangement, such as Local Space. &nbsp; Following a service re-design this role will report to the Property Management Services Manager, who currently oversees 10 housing professionals, including this post. You will need to be able to deputise in their absence, ensuring there is robust performance management and accountability across the service as we strive to deliver a supportive housing function that empowers residents to manage and maintain their accommodation. A strong background working with policy and procedures to align service delivery is highly desirable.&nbsp; The Service will be responsible for ensuring effective tenancy management is in place, putting both resident empowerment and customer service at the forefront of its working ethos. With an expansion of the team comes a drive to become more customer focussed in our approach to case management working in partnership with our colleagues across services.&nbsp; If you have a passion for driving service progression and making a difference to people lives by helping them with their accommodation we would love to hear from you. With a demonstrable background in housing management, awareness of relevant legislation, and desire to push the service forward, this role will be for you.&nbsp; Please view JD here Closing Date: 13th August 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>

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Salary: NJC 19 - 22 £25,923 - £27,247 (Actual salary) £31,067 - £32,654 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 37 per week, 38 weeks per year Contract: Permanent Start date: September 2025 Are you passionate about SEND education and looking for a fulfilling career?We are seeking a well organised and dedicated SEND Officer who will be the assistant to the SENDCo. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to progress further into the SEND route within Education, and we would welcome applications for current SEND leaders and aspiring SEND leaders with the relevant experience.The SEND Officer role includes:<ul>
<li>Support the development of special educational needs (SEN) provision in the school</li>
<li>Be a 'champion' for for the voice of pupils with SEND/additional needs or disabilities</li>
<li>Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEND policy and work with the SENDCo to co-ordinate and deliver the specific provision to support individual pupils with SEND</li>
<li>Support the SENCo/Inclusion Manager with applications for EHCPs and FFI</li>
<li>Support the SENCo/Inclusion Manager with statutory reviews</li>
<li>To ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils with SEND</li>
<li>Provide guidance to colleagues, working closely with staff, parents and other agencies </li>
</ul>Skills and experience we would welcome:<ul>
<li>GCSE C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent GCSE grade 4 or Level 2 functional skills)</li>
<li>NVQ Level 3 Qualified / or appropriate level of experience </li>
<li>Adaptable and flexible approach</li>
<li>In depth experience of SEND within a school environment </li>
</ul>Come and visit us:If you would like to know more about this role or would like to arrange a visit please contact us.About the school:We are a diverse and dynamic school that celebrates and actively creates an inclusive learning environment. Our children are the heart of the school; we are so proud of their passion for learning, their support for one another and their desire to be great people. We are lucky to have fantastic facilities at Cottingley, both indoor and out, that support us in ensuring we deliver the best possible education for our pupils and provide them with quality learning opportunities to make an impact on their lives. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people. Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li>
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>Closing date: 20th AugustInterview dates: 27th AugustWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Brighter Futures for Children
About us Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service. We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help &amp; prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.
About the Team/role We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our well established team as a Primary Mental Health Worker. Our Primary Mental Health Team (PMHT) in Reading was set up in 2008 to offer early intervention for children and young people who are at risk of developing serious mental health problems. Since then, we have further evolved and are now essential in filling a gap between early intervention Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) and more specialist Getting More Help (CAMHS) services.
We are a diverse and experienced team of practitioners with a range of evidence informed therapeutic backgrounds. Our team is integrated with the strong, established, and stable Educational Psychology Service (EPS), led by the Acting Principal Educational Psychologist.
We provide psychological therapies in schools and colleges and include systemic ways of working with children aged 5-18. We work within the Thrive model and have close relationships with the wider mental health teams as well as the social work, family, and youth work teams within Brighter Futures for Children. We ensure that children receive support at the Getting Help level, therefore preventing escalation to higher services, and we are proud to make a difference in children’s lives. We offer therapeutic interventions that are impactful and that lead to significant changes.
Our Primary Mental Health Team is also an integral part of the School Links Project which provides regular mental health surgeries within schools.
Our team also offers a range of relevant mental health training to parents and professionals to increase mental health awareness and preventative strategies.
This is an exciting time to join our team as we are involved in new developments within the wider service. We are co-developing a specialist therapeutic fostering service to ensure our cared for (CLA) Reading children stay closer to home, with foster carers who are individually supported to provide for their needs and life experiences. We are also working on a new emotional health triage system, which will have Primary Mental health at its heart. This will ensure that Reading’s children and families receive a coordinated partnership emotional health offer, to support children to access the right help at the right time. If you want to be part of a service working in real partnership with others, transforming the system to improve outcomes for children and applying regional and national best practice, we’d love to hear from you. Our team is a very stable team, we work in a supportive environment and value our team members. We are looking for a qualified person to join our team as one of us is leaving for early retirement.
Essential Qualification/Experience: A recognised therapeutic qualification and a minimum of three years’ experience post qualifying.
We would additionally prefer candidates who have a core qualification, are registered with a professional body, and/or have many years of relevant therapeutic experience.
Candidates with applied knowledge of CBT, and therapeutic fostering would have an advantage.
Our Offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to be creative and focus on collaborative interventions that make a difference in children’s lives. We are innovative, child focussed, supportive, friendly, collaborative, and values driven. We have high expectations for our children and young people and work in a relationship-based, child-centred manner to achieve the greatest impact in children’s lives.
A competitive salary, alongside a range of benefits including: • Local Government Pension Scheme • Relocation Scheme • 26 days’ holiday plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service) • Discounted Childcare (on site nursery) • Cycle to work scheme. • Season ticket loans. • A range of local discounts • Free parking • Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
Inclusion and Diversity We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. 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 children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for Adjustments Brighter Futures for Children 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 let us know.
Closing date: Sunday 31st September 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 Interview type: Face to face at The Civic Office, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU
We look forward to hearing from you!

Brighter Futures for Children

Primary Mental Health Worker

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Brighter Futures for Children
Full-time, 12 months fixed term contract
About us Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.
We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, Policy, Public Health and Voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of Children’s Social Care, Family Help &amp; Prevention, and Education Services (including SEND). This also includes Fostering and Adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.
Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives
About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our team in Reading Children’s Centre. You will work alongside the Centre Coordinator, Family Workers, Family Group Workers and professional partners including Health and Education.
Who we are looking for A vibrant and enthusiastic L3 qualified childcare practitioner or equivalent, to join our multi-skilled friendly Children’s Centres and Family Help teams (Hub)
What will you do? You will be required to work as part of the family help team providing effective and high-quality family support interventions likely in the family home. You will work and support a caseload of families to achieve positive outcomes.
Role Responsibilities: • Ensure that the voice and views of all children are sought, heard and represented appropriately. • To work with the whole family and partners to assess the needs within the household and acknowledge those of the extended family and wider networks. • To deliver timed and evidence-based interventions with families including direct work with children and young people • To adopt a key worker/lead professional approach to develop, coordinate and deliver outcome focussed plans. • To apply a challenge and support approach when working with families. • Liaise effectively and work with universal, targeted and statutory services and partners where appropriate e.g. schools, children’s social care and the voluntary/community sector.
Essential Qualifications: • A recognised qualification in childcare NVQ level 3 or above or equivalent experience
Preferable: • Experience of working with children 0-5 years and beyond • Experience of working with vulnerable children and families • To have knowledge of EYFS and child development • To have practiced or understanding of working in an holistic way by using appropriate tools such as; attachment therapy, trauma informed practice and hierarchy of need.
For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.
Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to share your ideas and practice. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: · Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution · Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service) · Cycle to work scheme. · Season train ticket loans · Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme · A range of local shopping discounts
Inclusion and Diversity We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. 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 children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for Adjustments Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes adjusting 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 let us know.
Closing date: Sunday 17th August 2025 Interview date: Thursday, 4th September 2025 Location: South/East Children's Action Team, 268 Northumberland Avenue, Reading RG2 7PJ
We look forward to hearing from you!

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Hourly Paid Lecturer in Supported Learning 
£38.23 (including holiday pay) – Tutor Rate £32.27 per hour (including holiday pay) – Teaching Rate £24.72 per hour (including holiday pay) – Additional Duties Rates&nbsp;
HPL, Fixed Term
Who we are
United Colleges Group provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs, across our five campuses and two colleges; City of Westminster College and College of North West London. The Cockpit Theatre also forms part of the Group.
With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.
Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.
About the Role
Are you passionate about empowering young people with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated Lecturer to join our team and deliver high-quality education within our discrete supported learning provision.&nbsp; We welcome applications from individuals who are organised, proactive and highly motivated to work with this group of learners and manage support staff.
In this role, you will:&nbsp; 
- Teach and be personal tutor to groups of students with learning disabilities, helping them develop essential skills in employability, functional maths, and English at Entry Level.&nbsp;
- Plan and deliver structured, engaging, and individualized educational programmes tailored to diverse learning needs.&nbsp;
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-agency team to ensure a responsive and supportive learning environment.&nbsp;
- Provide high-standard teaching that challenges and inspires students, aligning with awarding body requirements and meeting internal moderation standards.
- Lead and deliver engaging, person-centred programmes for young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs.
- You will design and deliver sessions that integrate physiotherapy, intensive interaction, and sensory activities, while also supporting students’ physical well-being and personal development.
- This role requires creativity, teamwork, and a strong commitment to inclusion. Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a supportive and responsive learning environment are essential.&nbsp;
To succeed in this role, you will:&nbsp; 
- Have experience designing and delivering structured learning programmes for students with learning disabilities.&nbsp;
- Be highly organised, proactive, and motivated to support students in achieving their aspirations.&nbsp;
- Possess excellent communication skills and a creative, solution-focused mindset.&nbsp;
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, working effectively in a team environment to meet individual student needs.&nbsp;
- A commitment to helping our students succeed and thrive, regardless of their challenges
If you’re passionate about creating a positive impact and have the skills to inspire and guide students toward their goals, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite.
Alternatively, you can e-mail us for more information, quoting the job reference.
Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.&nbsp; Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.

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LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM STANDARDS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS Newham Council currently has four vacancies for Independent Members of the Standards Committee.&nbsp; This is a statutory Committee which plays a crucial role in maintaining high ethical standards and good conduct of members.&nbsp; Independent Members are appointed for a fixed term of four years. The position is voluntary; however, an annual allowance of £579 (or £1390 if subsequently elected Chair) will be paid for time, travel and subsistence.. The commitment includes a willingness to attend approximately 4 evening meetings per annum, plus ad hoc sub committees as required. Purpose of the Role To bring an independent perspective to the Standards Committee, fostering inclusivity, accountability, and innovation to advance the interests of the Committee and its members. Key Responsibilities&nbsp; <ul>
<li>Ability to act independently, bringing impartiality to discussions.</li> <li>Ability to potentially chair Committee meetings effectively, ensuring productive discussion, clear decision making within the Committees Terms of Reference.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with other Committee Members and Council Officers</li> <li>Act as an independent voice, bringing objectivity and impartiality to Committee discussions and decisions</li> <li>Strong commitment to upholding good governance.</li> <li>Communication and Relationship Building</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Sufficient time and flexibility to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, including committee meetings and additional engagements as required</li> <li>Support the Council’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring these principles are embedded in all activities</li> </ul> Personal Attributes&nbsp; <ul>
<li>Integrity, impartiality, and the ability to build trust</li> <li>The ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters&nbsp;</li> <li>A collaborative and inclusive leadership style</li> <li>Resilience and the ability to manage complex or challenging situations.</li> <li>Respect for others with an understanding and a keen regard for strong ethical values</li> </ul> The Committee will receive nominations to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Therefore, the ability to ensure meetings run effectively and inclusively in line with an agreed agenda would also be desirable.&nbsp; A detailed knowledge of local government is not necessary, although it would be an advantage if potential candidates were interested in matters relating to public life. Whilst we would particularly welcome and prefer applicants to have a local connection to the borough, we would encourage any applicant with a keen interest in local democracy to apply. You cannot become an independent member of Newham’s Standards Committee if you:&nbsp; <ul>
<li>have been a member or employee of Newham Council in the last 5 years&nbsp;</li> <li>are a relative or close friend of a member or employee of the Council&nbsp;</li> <li>have a criminal conviction which is not spent&nbsp;</li> </ul> For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:DemocraticServices@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">DemocraticServices@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Please view JD here Closing date: 16th August 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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