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What will you be doing?North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Gravesham Team. The role is based at The Willows, Swanley, and supports the Gravesham area in North Kent.Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley. About the areaThe Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.About the RoleKent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care. You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.About youProfessionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key. RewardsIn return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.TransportThe role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities. Applicants must be able to evidence that they have successfully progressed to the required competency level via a recognised career progression pathway when they submit their application.About youIf you require any more information regarding the role, location and responsibilities, please contact:Claire Jones - <a href="mailto:claire.jones@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.jones@kent.gov.uk</a> About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Post titleHorticulturistPost NoTBC SalaryStarting from £31,537 to £36,363 per annumScale / BandGrade 5Hours37 hours per week Place of workHighdown Gardens Closing date25th January 2026 at 23:55 pmInterviewsTBC Full time horticulturist required for historic plantsman's garden in West Sussex. We are looking for a knowledgeable, qualified, experienced horticulturist to help our team grow, care for and maintain a historic botanical collection that includes the National Collection "The Plants Selected by Sir Frederick Stern". We are in the middle of an ambitious project to expand this collection and manage the site so that they exemplify the vision of Sir Frederick Stern in his book A Chalk Garden. Highdown Gardens is an 8 1⁄2 acre public garden, located around 1km from the West Sussex Coast and is on the south face of a chalk hill in the South Downs. Part of the garden is a former chalk quarry and it was no doubt the fascinating topography that led its founder to choose it as the site to build a broad collection of trees, shrubs, bulbs, alpines and other herbaceous specimens from around the world. Many of these plants were collected in the wild and some were among the first of their kind to be grown outside of their native environment. The garden was set up as a charitable trust by the gardens founders and Worthing Borough Council was made the sole trustee. Your role will be to form part of the team of four horticulturists that care for and maintain this prestigious collection. You will work with the Head Gardener and Curator, the Visitor Experience Manager as well as a large number of volunteers. You will be practical, skilful and knowledgeable, preferably with experience of working with alpines as well as the propagation of a broad number of plant types. We are looking for somebody with experience of working with a wide range of tools and machinery and an understanding of amenity horticulture. You will be open, friendly and helpful as every day will include numerous interactions with volunteers from a variety of backgrounds as well as the visiting public alike. If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you! Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:<ul><li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Training &amp; development</li><li>Occupational Health</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Employee resource groups/networks </li><li>Buddy Support Programme </li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul> At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your covering letter. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.





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Post titleSenior Enforcement OfficerPost No44078SalaryStarting from £47,181 to £51,356 per annumGradeGrade 8Hours37 hours per weekPlace of workWorthing Town Hall/hybridClosing date25th January 2026 at 23:55 pmInterviewsTBC We are looking for an experienced Senior Enforcement Officer to join our team. While mainly operating joint services, Adur &amp; Worthing remain as separate planning authorities and therefore offer a unique opportunity to work across both Councils with their own respective Local Plans, Development Management policies and Planning Committees. The work is therefore diverse and rewarding and requires an agile way of working to ensure the priorities of both Councils are met.As a Senior Enforcement Officer you will take the lead in enforcing all relevant legislation across Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council.The duties of the post will include:<ul><li>To perform the lead role for the Council on planning, listed building advertisement and tree related enforcement complaints, many of which may be of a complex or controversial nature including the drafting, reviewing, preparation and the service of delegated and committee reports and statutory notices where necessary.</li><li>Investigate all planning enforcement complaints in line with relevant legislation including the interpretation of information and plans to consider each enquiry and identifying the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>Prepare relevant documentation in consultation with the Legal Services team to ensure the appropriate action is taken where necessary.</li><li>Supervision and mentoring of the Planning Enforcement Officer with regard to the above processes. Provide support, mentoring and supervision including reviewing each case, maintaining accurate case logs and making decisions in accordance with the Council’s Enforcement Plan.</li><li>Liaison with the Development Management Manger, Head of Planning &amp; Development and other other officers within the Regenerative Development section.</li><li>To maintain a high level of customer service with internal and external bodies and to create and maintain effective working relationships.</li><li>To consider continued service improvement, with a digital by default approach.</li></ul>Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:<ul><li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Training &amp; development</li><li>Occupational Health</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Employee resource groups/networks </li><li>Buddy Support Programme </li><li>Flexible working options</li></ul>Further details regarding this role are contained within the Job Description and Person Specification. If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application!At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is recruiting a highly motivated and enthusiastic Construction Project Managers (CPMs) with the competence (knowledge, experience, skills, personal attributes and attitude) to deliver its extensive and varied range of property refurbishment, renovation, reconfiguration/remodelling and new build construction projects. &nbsp;Some of these projects have multimillion pound budgets and have complexities that will significantly challenge the project manager in their delivery.&nbsp;The successful candidate will work in the Construction Team with a team of five existing CPMs, reporting to the Construction Team Manager. The Construction Team is one of several that report to the Head of Works within the Assets &amp; Environment Service which, in turn, sits within the Place, Economy &amp; Environment Directorate.The work of delivering construction projects on corporate properties requires the Team to works with a range of clients from within the Council such as Education, Adult Services, Northampton Children’s Trust and external partners and tenants. WNC delivers a high profile and wide-ranging capital programme to improve its existing assets portfolio and create new assets such as schools, commercial units and cycling &amp; walking infrastructure to ensure effective and practical environments for the benefits of our community, frontline services and end users, some of which are vulnerable adults and children. Therefore, the role provides a high degree of job satisfaction through the creation of tangible social, economic and environmental benefits that contribute to the objectives and priorities in the Council’s Corporate Plan and are inherent in many of the projects being delivered. &nbsp;&nbsp;The role also enables the Council to fulfil many of its statutory obligations such as building safety, working, living and care standards and the provision of school place. The size of the programme differs from year to year, but typically value will be in the region of £100 million per annum.Furthermore, this post is categorised as a ‘flexible’ worker type which means that, even though your primary work base One Angel Square Offices in Northampton, you will not be allocated a set desk there and you may choose to carry out the majority (3 days or more) of your work remotely, either from home, from any other of the Council’s offices/hubs or any other suitable, safe and comfortable venue such a library or temporary construction site accommodation.Interviews will take place between late January / Early February 2026<h2>Additional information</h2>You will need to have strong communication skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders and partners, possess sound judgement and a high degree of personal accountability. The ability to work independently whilst remaining effective and efficient is key as is the motivation to enhance personal learning. For the right candidates, there is the opportunity to access formal accredited training through the Council’s Apprenticeship scheme.Construction activities can be hazardous, so it is essential that the CPMs are competent in their understanding and compliance with health and safety legislation relating to construction. The management of health and safety through design, implementation and end use is a fundamental requirement of this role.<h2>Company information</h2>&nbsp;At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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<h1>Summary</h1>What you'll doAs a Project Manager - Building Safety, you will play a critical role in delivering fire safety remediation works across our existing homes. Working within the Building Safety Remediation team, you will manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and futureproofed.You'll be responsible for developing due diligence files, understanding building construction and materials, and leading the appointment and management of consultants and contractors. Through effective project, risk and stakeholder management, you will ensure works are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining a strong focus on resident experienceHow you'll do it<ul><li>Project manage fire safety remediation projects from inception through to completion.</li><li>Develop due diligence files, undertake visual inspections and support building risk assessments.</li><li>Prepare capital budgets, revenue forecasts, cashflow forecasts and works programmes.</li><li>Identify, manage and mitigate risks through comprehensive project risk registers.</li><li>Monitor works against agreed plans and KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required.</li><li>Build robust business cases for remediation projects in collaboration with internal teams.</li><li>Develop strategies for the decant or relocation of residents, leaseholders and commercial tenants where required.</li><li>Lead resident engagement and communications plans, ensuring clear, timely and compassionate communication.</li><li>Work with Procurement to appoint consultants and contractors in line with governance procedures.</li><li>Prepare and present management reports including financial appraisals, approval papers, progress and cost reports.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and external stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all Notting Hill Genesis policies, statutory requirements, health and safety and financial regulations.</li></ul>. The ideal candidateWe believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification. Outline the essential and desirable criteria for the role. 2-3 bullet points each is sufficient. Essential:<ul><li>A project management related qualification.</li><li>Strong understanding of project management principles and risk management.</li><li>Experience managing construction or remediation projects in a regulated environment.</li><li>Ability to manage budgets, programmes and reporting requirements.</li><li>Intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Office.</li><li>Experience using Pamwin or similar financial appraisal tools.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage residents and stakeholders effectively.</li></ul> What's in it for you?Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. Benefits include: <ul><li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Generous pension scheme </li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li><li>Health cash plan </li><li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li><li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li><li>Cycle to work scheme. </li><li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li></ul>All about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection ProcessStep 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 08 January 2026.  Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessment  Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview  Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .   NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Notting Hill Genesis

Project Manager

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<h1>Summary</h1>What you'll doIf you are passionate about building new homes and want to work in an environment where your skills will make a real difference to the community, then read on.We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager in the Development Partnerships Team. You will be working on one of our high-profile estate regeneration projects, leading across all key workstreams to deliver the regeneration objectives. How you'll do itYou will play a lead role in the project and be responsible for producing phasing and delivery strategies; carrying out financial appraisals and maintaining financial models to ensure viability and support investment decisions; land assembly; stakeholder engagement; design and planning; procuring and delivering demolition, enabling and main works contracts. You'll be personally committed to the enormous difference that successful regeneration can make to our residents and communities. At the heart of this is delivering high quality homes, and you will be able to demonstrate your experience and commercial awareness of managing complex regeneration projects from planning to handover, achieving successful outcomes for NHG and our customers. We will give you real ownership and accountability, and the opportunity to stamp your mark and to make a real difference. No two days will be the same, so if it's variety you want this is the job for you. The ideal candidateWe are looking for individuals with a personal commitment to delivering a top-quality product and service. You should be a confident communicator, who enjoys working with and motivating people, negotiating with Local Authorities, developers, consultants and contractors as appropriate to the role. Building and maintaining relationships with colleagues and partners is key.Essential: <ul><li>Experience of delivering complex regeneration projects is vital for this role.</li><li>Proficient in negotiating successful commercial outcomes.</li><li>Experienced in managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex development projects.</li><li>Good understanding of grant funding requirements.</li><li>Experienced in presenting to internal and external committees and forums.</li><li>Strong understanding of project management principles and risk analysis.</li><li>Proficiency in IT tools including Outlook, Word, and Excel.</li><li>Competence in financial appraisal tools such as Pamwin.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Relevant Project Management qualification desirable</li><li>Competence in ARGUS Developer</li><li>Programme management skills</li></ul> Hybrid arrangements - at least three days a week in an office or in a community/site based/partnership setting. On other days, working from home may be possible, depending on the work needed and the interaction required.What's in it for you?Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. Benefits include: <ul><li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Generous pension scheme </li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li><li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li><li>Health cash plan </li><li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li><li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li><li>Cycle to work scheme. </li><li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li></ul>All about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection ProcessStep 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 08 January 2026 Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do a presentation Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview  Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via <a href="mailto:jobs@nhg.org.uk" target="_blank">jobs@nhg.org.uk</a>.  [REMOVE IF NOT NEEDED] If you are successful and are offered this role with us, this offer will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks, including checks of your public online presence and public social media profiles. If you have any questions about what this will involve, please speak to a member of the HR Team. NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

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&nbsp;Grade 9 – £54,267 to £58,461 per annum&nbsp; Lead Data Engineer (Data Warehouse &amp; Data Mart (SQL Server / Azure)&nbsp;
 The Council is seeking an experienced Data Lead to take ownership of its corporate Data Warehouse and Data Marts, which support critical operational and analytical needs across all service areas. The current data platform is based on Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, and an ASP.NET C# enquiry application developed in Visual Studio. This role will lead the modernisation and migration of this environment Purpose of the Role&nbsp;
 This role ensures that the Council’s data infrastructure remains secure, efficient, and aligned with its digital transformation and data strategy objectives. The post holder will manage existing SQL Server data warehouse environments, lead the modernisation, develop reporting solutions, and support service areas in accessing accurate and timely data.&nbsp;
 Key Responsibilities&nbsp;
 <ul><li>Maintain and enhance the Council’s existing SQL Server-based data warehouse and data marts.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Design, develop, and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and SSIS ETL packages.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Lead the migration of the existing on-premise data warehouse into Microsoft Azure.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Implement Azure Data Services including Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Power BI, and PowerApps.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Ensure data integrity, security, and governance across all data systems.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Develop Power BI dashboards and reports for operational and strategic insight.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams across Housing, Social Care, Council Tax, Benefits, and Finance.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Provide technical leadership and mentoring to data team members.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Promote best practices in data quality, data management, and reporting.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Essential Skills &amp; Experience&nbsp;
 <ul><li>Proven experience managing SQL Server Data Warehouse and Data Mart environments (SQL Server 2019 or later).&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Advanced SQL development and query optimisation skills.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Strong experience with SSIS for ETL development and maintenance.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Experience with Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Power BI, and PowerApps.&nbsp;</li> </ul>

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 <ul><li>Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance within public sector environments.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Desirable Skills &amp; Knowledge&nbsp;
 <ul><li>Experience with local government datasets including Housing, Social Care, Council Tax, Benefits, and Revenues.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Knowledge of data modelling (star/snowflake schemas) and BI architecture design.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Familiarity with APIs, Azure DevOps, or CI/CD pipelines.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Awareness of GDPR and UK Data Protection Act compliance requirements.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Qualifications&nbsp;
 Microsoft certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Power BI Data Analyst are desirable.&nbsp;
 Personal Attributes&nbsp;
 <ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence in public sector data management.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
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 Reports to: Head of User-Centred Design and Digital Experience&nbsp; Pay: Grade 9 – £54,267 to £58,461 per annum&nbsp; Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Norbert.Stawczyk@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Norbert.Stawczyk@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31/1/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed .&nbsp; Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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.

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Lead Data Engineer – Data Warehouse

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Salary: NJC Scale Points 5–6 (£16,750.45 — £17,015. 58) Grade 3 Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: 25 hours (Part-time) All year around 
The Heath Family is centred on raising standards of achievement and aspirations for all students to the highest standard by developing and nurturing both primary and secondary academies.
We are part of a local strategy focussing on increasing choice and diversity in education encompassing innovative approaches to curriculum, teaching and learning, leadership and management.
We place an emphasis on talent management, developing leaders and enhanced professional development for all staff. We also extend our impact in terms of raising standards of education for more young people and help break the cycle of underachievement and low aspirations which is a feature of significant parts of the Merseyside and Cheshire area.
The Heath Family Trust is seeking a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to help maintain clean, safe, and secure school premises across Halsnead Primary School.
The role includes responsibility for the upkeep of buildings and grounds, carrying out cleaning and handyperson tasks, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage duties, and minor repairs. The successful candidate will also play a key role in promoting and maintaining high standards of health and safety across Halsnead Primary School.
The postholder will be required to travel to any schools within The Heath Family (NW) but will be primarily based at Halsnead Primary School.
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Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience related to this role, please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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Application closing date: Thursday, 29th January 2026
Shortlisting Date: Monday, 2nd February 2026
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Civil Enforcement OfficerPermanent contract,37 Hours per week worked on a rota basis£28,598 - £31,022 per annumWychavon District Council operates a range of parking services in the Wychavon area, as well as providing services to other local district councils. We currently have a vacancy in the team for a Civil Enforcement Officer.Duties of a Civil Enforcement Officer:<ul><li>Issuing penalty charge notices to vehicles parked in contravention of the Traffic Regulation Orders for On-Street locations in the Wychavon district and in the Off-Street car parks.</li><li>Work is completed mainly on foot and will involve moving between sites.</li><li>Patrolling the local areas to maintain good traffic flow.</li><li>Undertake ticket machine checks and assist people in the community to use our facilities.</li><li>Make a difference to the way people can use and access parking spaces.</li><li>Work flexibly on a rota basis, covering a variety of shifts including weekend and bank holiday working.</li></ul>About youThe successful candidate will:<ul><li>Have a good standard of education with qualifications in English and Mathematics.</li><li>Be highly motivated with good interpersonal skills and be able to handle sensitive (and sometimes confrontational) situations confidently and calmly in a professional manner.</li><li>Have good communication skills and an ability to work on your own initiative.</li><li>Be able to travel and patrol around the district and outlying villages is essential, and you will need to have access to and use of a vehicle to carry out these patrols (business use insurance for your vehicle will be required).</li><li>Be working outside alone in all weathers and walking for long periods, (seven or more hours per day).</li><li>Need to be able to work on a rota basis and cover a variety of shifts including weekends.</li><li>Be able to undertake other duties as required and provide support to other local areas when needed.</li><li>Have experience in a similar role or in customer service, retail and hospitality.</li></ul>What we can offer Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver our We are Wychavon District Council plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:<ul><li>Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Committed training programme and development opportunities</li><li>Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount</li><li>Discounted Gym and swim membership</li><li>Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme. </li></ul>Please note:Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.To discuss the post or for further information, please call Laura Taylor on 01386 565243Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026Interview date: Friday 6 February 2026Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

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Housing AssistantPermanent, 37 hours per week£26,824 - £31,022 per annum (depending on skills and experience)This is an exciting opportunity to join the Shared Housing Service working for both Wychavon and Malvern Hills District Council/s as a Housing Assistant, supporting the Strategic Housing Team. This role is a permanent role, 37 hours working from Monday through to Friday. The successful candidate will need to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment dealing with customer enquiries and liaising with external agencies.The ability to use all Microsoft packages would be advantageous.About youThe successful candidate will:<ul><li>Hold a GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent qualification)</li><li>Have a strong customer focus and be able to adapt their behaviour to communicate with the customer in a way that suits the customer’s needs</li><li>Be able to use Microsoft programmes, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint</li><li>Assist either Housing Options, Private Sector Housing or the Strategic Housing Teams to undertake administrative duties</li><li>Maintain the computerised systems used by the Housing Service</li><li>Actively promote services available to the public/stakeholders and keep information up to date</li><li>Provide advice to members of the public in respect of all aspects of Housing. This could be via telephone, email, web forms, in person or home visits.</li><li>Support the Principal Housing Officers to effectively monitor service delivery and report performance on a quarterly basis.</li><li>Submit government returns for various aspects of the Housing Service on the Governments central portal – DELTA.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of reports.</li><li>Attend Council meetings and meetings with statutory/voluntary agencies as required.</li><li>Raise purchase orders when services are purchased, raise invoices when the Local Authority is charging for services, and processing invoices for payment.</li><li>Raise sundry debtor accounts and monitor payments, to ensure effective use of Council funds.</li><li>The ability to undertake site and home inspections. Full driving license and access to a car is required.</li></ul> What we can offerOur staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver our We are Wychavon District Council plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:<ul><li>Agile Working</li><li>Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Committed training programme and development opportunities</li><li>Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount</li><li>Discounted Gym and swim membership</li><li>Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.</li></ul> To discuss the post or for further information, please contact Rachael Tooth, Principal Housing Officer on 07773 642 862 or email <a href="mailto:rachael.tooth@wychavon.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachael.tooth@wychavon.gov.uk</a>.Please note: Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026Interview date: Thursday 5 February 2026Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.

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Job Title:&nbsp;Substance Misuse Worker
Location:&nbsp;Catford, Lewisham (Approximately 11 minute walk from Bellingham Station - Thameslink and Southeastern rail services) - The service works across two properties which are located in close proximity to each other. This service has step free access.
Salary:&nbsp;£29,000 (Full Time Equivalent)
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3 days a week which can be discussed directly with the hiring manager at interview&nbsp;
About the role
We’re looking for a Substance Misuse Worker with experience in mental health and substance use to join our Catford team. Based in a 24 hour residential service, you’ll support adults with severe and enduring mental health needs through rehabilitation and recovery focused support, using your specialist knowledge to help residents and the team overcome personal challenges.
You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills. You will be a specialist in comorbidity, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for our residents. Some of your duties will include:
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<li>Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist residents/participants to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support.</li>
<li>Work closely with support staff and clinical teams to support and advise them on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs.</li>
<li>Support multi-disciplinary teams and the wider community teams with support, advice, signposting, and move on care planning.&nbsp;</li>
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About you
We are looking for someone who has specialist knowledge on how to support individuals with comorbid and complex needs, with experience in interventions, and in a similar role. Qualifications are desirable if paired with practical experience which is relevant to this role. We look at individual characteristics with the ability to engage with various people who may not want to receive the support, able to build trusting professional relationships, and able to demonstrate resilience, solve challenges, and be proactive. If this sounds like you, take a look at the further criteria:
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<li>Full knowledge on comorbidity and complex needs, able to share knowledge, skills, and experience with others</li>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role, providing interventions and holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental health challenges</li>
<li>Ability to provide specialist support and knowledge in risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation, substance misuse and mental health</li>
<li>A commitment to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning</li>
<li>Ability to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Customer Services Manager (RP0160) Starting salary is £55,051pa with progression to £58,445pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) 37 hours per week hybrid (3 days in the office) Permanent role About the Role Reporting directly to the Assistant Director (Customer Services &amp; Transformation), you will play a pivotal role in upholding and enhancing the Council’s customer service standards. Central to this role is embedding a First Time Right approach across the organisation, ensuring every customer interaction is efficient, effective, and positive. As the Council’s customer service expert, you will lead by example, setting the tone for customer excellence across the customer service teams and wider organisation. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operations of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary customer service teams serving both council and landlord services. Foster collaboration, efficiency, and a customer-first mindset across departments. Use robust customer contact data to identify service gaps and opportunities for improvement. Design and implement policies and procedures that drive meaningful change and ensure services meet customer demand. About You We’re looking for a dynamic leader who is: Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service. Experienced in managing diverse teams in a fast-paced, front-line environment. Skilled in using data to inform decision-making and service improvements. Innovative, with a track record of implementing new technologies and practices. This role is politically restricted. This role is hybrid. You will be required to attend the office 3 days a week. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on how the Council delivers services to its community. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping the future of customer service and ensuring we put residents at the heart of what we do. You will have access to the local government benefits such as generous annual leave, national pay award agreements, and the local pension partnership. We offer a wide range of health and wellbeing events as well as a learning and development programme. To see all the benefits of working for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, visit our careers website:<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 25 January 2026 Remote assessments will be held on 30 January 2026 Face to face interviews will be held on 6 February 2026 Keywords: Welwyn hatfield, customer services, transformation, policies, procedures, customer first, leadership, frontline, data analytics, local government

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We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Biodiversity Ranger, to join us as key members of the Countryside Service team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, Permanent basis.&nbsp;
Location: Based at Dinton Pastures Country Park, working across Wokingham Borough Council’s 35+ countryside, parks and public open space sites.
Protect nature. Restore habitats. Make space for wildlife to thrive.
Healthy countryside doesn’t happen by accident. Meadows need managing, habitats need monitoring, and good data is essential to making the right decisions for wildlife and people.
As our Biodiversity Ranger, you’ll play a key role in delivering practical habitat management, ecological surveying and biodiversity projects across the borough. Your work will help protect and enhance wildlife, support Biodiversity Net Gain delivery, and ensure our countryside sites are managed in a sustainable and evidence-led way.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, specialist role focused on supporting biodiversity conservation and habitat management across the council’s countryside estate. Working under the direction of the Countryside Officer (Operations), you will help deliver surveying, reporting and land management that underpin effective site management and Biodiversity Net Gain outcomes.
You will carry out wildlife and habitat surveys, maintain monitoring systems and produce reports that inform management plans and funding bids. Alongside this, you’ll deliver practical habitat management, including meadow management, grazing arrangements and wider estate tasks, working closely with colleagues, contractors and external partners.
The role combines fieldwork, data handling and coordination, with opportunities to shape how biodiversity projects are delivered across a diverse portfolio of sites. You’ll also support and supervise Estate Rangers and seasonal staff, contributing to a collaborative and skilled ranger service.
This role suits someone who is organised, knowledgeable and motivated by achieving real outcomes for wildlife through a balance of practical delivery and informed planning.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
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<li>Maintain and manage site infrastructure that supports conservation, such as stock fencing, gates and access features.</li>
<li>Work with contractors, farmers, graziers and partner organisations to deliver biodiversity and land management projects</li>
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Candidate Requirements:&nbsp;
Essential Skills &amp; Experience
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<li>Practical experience in habitat management and wildlife surveying</li>
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Desirable Skills &amp; Experience
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<li>Experience delivering Biodiversity Net Gain or grant-funded conservation projects</li>
<li>Knowledge of meadow management, grazing systems and livestock fencing</li>
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Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Simon Bartlam, Countryside Officer Operations at <a href="mailto:simon.bartlam@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.bartlam@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 1st February 2026
Interview date: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. 
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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Hastings Borough Council is seeking a Pride in Place Project Officer - Apprentice to work with the Hastings Neighbourhood Board and support the delivery of the Pride in Place programme in Hastings.
Hastings Neighbourhood Board has unveiled an ambitious 10-year regeneration plan, committing up to £20 million to transform the town and deliver lasting change. The regeneration plan sets out a vision to build pride in Hastings’ streets, neighbourhoods, and town, ensuring that every resident feels connected, valued, and confident about the future.
The Pride in Place Project Officer - Apprentice will support the above work with supported learning courses on administration, communications and project management both online and in person.&nbsp;
We are looking for enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a passion for improving Hastings for everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Full details and requirements for the role can be found in the job description and person specification. You can also see the Public Relations and Communications Apprenticeship Standard for more information: <a href="https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0311-v1-3" target="_blank">https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0311-v1-3</a>

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Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO3 £45,750&nbsp;- £49,056&nbsp; Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent&nbsp;Number of Posts: x 3 Working hours per week:&nbsp;36 hoursApplication Deadline: 20/01/2026 Reference: 1907About the&nbsp;Residential Deputy Care Home Managers (Older People):&nbsp;Looking for a change?Looking for a challenge?Looking to make a difference to real people and real lives?A team player?A person who has excellent Leadership Skills?Have you got that something special to add value to the service?Able to work&nbsp;shifts, weekends and bank holidays?We are looking to appoint experienced, professional and caring Deputy Managers in our 3 residential care homes.The persons need to have CQC experiences and knowledge, be reliable, dynamic, vibrant, trustworthy, full of initiatives with passion to care for our elderly residents.&nbsp;Any Candidates that previously applied for these positions in the last 6 months cannot apply again.&nbsp;Locations:&nbsp; George Mason Lodge, Leytonstone,&nbsp;- Care home for older people with physical and sensory disabilities, cognitive impairment and people living with dementia&nbsp; Mapleton Road, Chingford - Care home for older people with physical and sensory disabilities, cognitive impairment and people living with dementiaAlliston House, Walthamstow - Care home for older people with physical and sensory disabilities, cognitive impairment and people living with dementia.All services are inspected by the Care Quality Commission and rated as GOOD, but we are aspiring to be Outstanding. Working Pattern: Working between 7:00am and 9:30pm, including weekends and bank holidays working as&nbsp;required. &nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Deputy%20Manager%20%281907%29.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>To Deputise for the Home Manager in his/her absence</li> <li>To support the manager on day to day operations and development of the service in line with CQC standards</li> <li>To assist the manager of the home in the management and administration of all personnel and material resources of the residential home.</li> <li>To contribute as a deputy manager to the achievement of the authority’s key purposes and to the continuous improvement of its performance.</li> <li>To manage a team of staff providing high quality and innovative person centred&nbsp; care to older people with a variety of needs including those living with dementia&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;Applicants should have minimum relevant care qualification, such as NVQ Level 4, QCF, or equivalent.Candidates must demonstrate that they have the ability to read and write in English and be prepared to undertake a written test and demonstrate sound knowledge of IT skills.Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;For regulatory requirements, full employment history from age of first employment including an explanation for any gaps in employment must be included in the online application form&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact &nbsp;Karen Martindale, Registered Home Manager George Mason Lodge at <a href="mailto:karen.martindale@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.martindale@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. 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Residential Deputy Care Home Manager (Older People)

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest- Youth and Family Resilience Service Salary: PO5 £52,194 - £55,323&nbsp; Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)&nbsp; Working hours per week: 36&nbsp; Application Deadline: 19/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date: TBC Reference: 1862 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; The HSB lead is responsible for coordinating services to children and young people who display sexually harmful behaviour, sexually inappropriate behaviour and/ or sexually offend.&nbsp; You will work closely with schools and other professionals to offer advice and support on practice issues relating to sexual behaviours and work alongside practitioners to carry out AIM3 assessments and interventions both statutory and non-statutory. This will include carrying out school and home visits in order to complete interventions.&nbsp; You will co-ordinate a borough wide training plan for AIM3 to include services such as; Schools, Foster carers, Social Workers, and Youth Justice and contribute to training to raise awareness in recognising and reporting sexually inappropriate and harmful sexual behaviour. You will ensure effective and appropriate monitoring of requests / referrals / activities in order to maintain Information Systems and to inform evaluation of activities and the broader work of the service. You will develop a borough wide Harmful Sexual Behaviour protocol outlining AIM's use and implementation and thresholds for appropriate assessment and interventions&nbsp; You will carry out the requirements of criminal justice legislation, safeguarding legislation and other legislation and statutory guidance. You will liaise closely with Youth Justice Service, Police, CAMHS and Children are Social Care; and ensure CAMHS are linked in where this is appropriate. <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20%20Lead%20profession%20Harmful%20Sexual%20Behaviour%20%281862%29%20.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Contribute to the strategic direction of local services regarding harmful sexual and sexually inappropriate behaviours.</li> <li>Ensure the development in all aspects of the harmful sexual and sexually inappropriate behaviour service work, that victims are considered and safeguarded.</li> <li>Ensure all risk procedures are adhered to in order to manage the risk to children and young people and the community.</li> <li>Ensure effective and appropriate monitoring of requests / referrals / activities in order to maintain information systems and to inform evaluation of activities and the broader work of the service.</li> <li>Contribute to overarching sexual health strategy and be a link to the appropriate strategic groups.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Demonstrate a commitment to anti-oppressive practice</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of legislation and guidance in relation to child protection and youth offending</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of child and adolescent development</li> <li>Have experience of assessment and delivery of a therapeutic intervention</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of best practice in working with children and young people who display sexually inappropriate and harmful sexual behaviours</li> <li>&nbsp;Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the skills and strategies required to assess and &nbsp;intervene with children, young&nbsp;people and their families</li> <li>Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to working with professionals from a range of backgrounds&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate an ability to plan, coordinate and deliver training to a wide range of practitioners across the children’s workforce</li> <li>Experience of using the AIM3 assessment model to carryout assessments relating to sexual harmful &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; behaviour.</li> <li>Have the ability to effectively chair meetings and follow up agreed actions</li> <li>Demonstrate an understanding of risk management, including an awareness of MAPPA processes and procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrate the ability to plan and make effective decisions being aware of their implications.</li> <li>Demonstrate a willingness to undertake appropriate training and development.</li> <li>This role will require you to travel across the borough to schools and professionals in various locations. &nbsp;</li> </ul> Qualifications&nbsp; <ul> <li>A professional qualification relevant to Health, Youth Justice or Social Services</li> <li>AIM 3 trained.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Anne-Marie Koroma- Assistant Director for Youth and Family Resilience Service at <a href="mailto:anne-marie.koroma@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">anne-marie.koroma@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or 07776660067.&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Team Manager
Salary: £59,009 - £64,673 + £3k Market Supplement Contract: Permanent
Join a passionate safeguarding team and help make a real difference for children and families in Wokingham.
We’re looking for an experienced Manager to provide expert leadership for two key statutory processes: Child Protection Conferences and Independent Reviewing of Plans for Looked After Children. This is a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality practice, compliance with legislation, and improved outcomes for children and families.
About the role:
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<li>Lead and manage the Child Protection Chairs and Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs), providing supervision, mentoring, and professional development.</li>
<li>Oversee allocation of cases, workload management, and ensure efficient administrative systems.</li>
<li>Drive performance against KPIs and lead service improvements.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with partner agencies to strengthen safeguarding practice and outcomes.</li>
<li>Provide expert advice on legislation, guidance, and best practice, and lead implementation of changes and training.</li>
<li>Represent the service at complex multi-agency meetings and contribute to strategic developments.</li>
<li>Manage complaints, data breaches, and issues of practice promptly and effectively.</li>
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Who we’re looking for:
We’re seeking a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with substantial post-qualifying experience in child protection and looked-after children services. You’ll have proven ability to manage complex cases, chair challenging meetings, and lead multi-agency work, alongside strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice is essential, as well as the ability to set standards, monitor performance, and deliver high-quality services. Ideally, you’ll also bring experience in change management, delivering training, and developing policies and procedures.
Why Wokingham:
Wokingham Children’s services are currently transitioning through a planned phase of transformation. Our refreshed structure presents excellent new opportunities for innovative &amp; dynamic professionals. If you have a passion to make a real difference in shaping positive outcomes for children, young people and families in Wokingham, we want to hear from you.
Closing date: Sunday 21st January 2026, 11pm
Interviews: 30th January 2026, time tbc
For more information with regards to this role, please contact:
<a href="mailto:Sara.james@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sara.james@wokingham.gov.uk</a> (Head of Quality Assurance &amp; Safeguarding) or
<a href="mailto:Alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a> (Recruitment &amp; Retention)
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title:&nbsp;Senior Technical ArchitectA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:The role of a Senior Architect involves advanced responsibilities, you will act as a subject-matter-expert for the ICT architecture landscape, founded on an extensive, demonstrable track-record of real-world, successful ICT architecture experience in Technical Architecture, or a technical design role. Plan and carry out skills/knowledge sharing and mentoring of Technical Architects and Service Analysts. You will typically be responsible for the implementation of business applications. &nbsp;Key responsibilities:<ul><li>The role of Senior Technical Architect will provide&nbsp;expert knowledge of business application implementation, mapping interdependencies between technologies, process and projects.&nbsp;Identify, propose and support delivery of programmes of work that provide a logical and achievable path to deliver objectives whilst minimising risk and preventing rework</li><li>Delivery of technical standards and architecture artifacts will be a key requirement of the Senior Technical Architect.&nbsp;Reusing existing technologies wherever possible, to provide cost reduction and exploit new business opportunities</li><li>In the role Senior Technical Architect you will act as solution architect, responsible for delivering technical change within the existing Enterprise. &nbsp;Leading and/or participating in the development of high-quality technical process and documentation standards and templates to be used within ICT, which are appropriate to and tailored to meet the requirements of a range of audiences</li><li>The role of Senior Technical Architect will work with technical experts across multiple disciplines and business owners who deliver Council services.&nbsp;</li><li>Your demonstrable knowledge as a Senior Technical Architect will see you work across all areas of ICT, networks, security, application and data hosting, in addition to softer skills with projects and non-technical staff.&nbsp; You will be required to maintain a comprehensive and current understanding of the ICT marketplace, key trends across the public sector, and opportunities, backed up by first-hand experience of complex technologies including Cloud based infrastructures, virtualisation platforms, high-availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, and enterprise applications</li><li>The role Senior Technical Architect will support other Designers in carrying out their assignments, identifying and delivering commonality: Common processes, common information, common infrastructure, and common standards, with the aim of delivering reduced Enterprise complexity, while supporting change and transformation across the Council</li></ul>Please note: we have one permanent post available and one fixed term contract to cover a secondment within the service until 30 April 2027.&nbsp;Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps:Closing date: midnight on Thursday 22 January 2026 Shortlisting date: Friday 23 January 2026 Interview date: late January/early February 2026 Interview format: face-to-face at the Cunard BuildingWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Chris Marsden at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chris.marsden@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.marsden@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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Liverpool City Council needs you!

Senior Technical Architect

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We have a fantastic opportunity available for a SEND Casework Practitioner to join our friendly SEND team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a permanent, full time basis.&nbsp;
As a SEND Casework Practitioner, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Education Health and Care Plans from initial application and assessment through to the annual review process. The SEND Casework Practitioner will work with families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a highly person-centred relational approach, and coordinate service provision across education, health and care to ensure a holistic delivery of plans for individual children and families.&nbsp;
For further information about our service including our SEND Local Offer, please visit the link -&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wokingham.gov.uk%2Fchildren-families-and-young-people%2Fsend-local-offer&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMathilda.Barker%40wokingham.gov.uk%7Ca3a3f3dd38494269a0c608dd9233e6bb%7C996ee15c0b3e4a6f8e65120a9a51821a%7C0%7C0%7C638827473810963579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=53bfE5VaBujGeVswn9DLEnzaxL5MtcE6uOaBjSsYPIo%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/children-families-and-young-people/send-local-offer</a>
Why Wokingham?
In the past 18 months, our area SEND system has been strengthened and the ways we deliver our services have been transformed to better meet children’s needs.
Continuously improving children and young people’s outcomes are at the heart of what we do.&nbsp; To support this, we continue to invest in our SEND Service to increase capacity, training and career development opportunities to promote closer partnership working with children, young people and their families.
&nbsp;We have already recruited a number of new Officers to our SEND Service in January 2025, and it has never been a better time to join us and to be part of future successful story of Wokingham Borough Council’s ambitious SEND services.
Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays&nbsp;
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!
Key responsibilities:
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<li>Contribute to the continuing improvement of the SEND Service for pupil and their families, promoting the Local Authority’s values and working in collaboration with rest of the SEND Service.</li>
<li>To work collaboratively with families, schools and other key partner agencies for individual children and young people with SEND to ensure they are educated and are in receipt of appropriate provision that is in line with their holistic needs.</li>
<li>Working closely with and facilitating engagement with educational settings and relevant practitioners to support, advise and monitor the local offer and to work with schools on individual cases as needed.</li>
<li>Managing a case load of children and young people with SEND; acting as a key point of contact. This includes engagement with families, children, young people, schools, colleges and other partners where a statutory assessment request has been made. Or responding to change in circumstances.</li>
<li>The role holder should undertake their work with due regard to the equitable use of resources and to drive the sustainability of services financially, underpinning the improvement of the SEND Service through their individual practice and supporting the development of others.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Experience of working with children and/or families with SEN.</li>
<li>Experience of managing complex casework which includes a need for mediation or conflict resolution in an educational environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ability to write detailed and complex reports independently utilising information provided by both internal and external colleagues&nbsp;</li>
<li>Good IT skills, including word processing skills in Microsoft Office, and in database systems&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to travel to a variety of locations in borough to develop relations with educational settings and attend training to key stakeholders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.&nbsp;
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.&nbsp;
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our team via email: <a href="mailto:sam.philo@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sam.philo@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:jamie.conran@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">jamie.conran@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Sunday 25th January 2026, 11pm
Interview date:&nbsp;TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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Children’s Residential Support Worker – Waking Nights
Wokingham Borough Council has a range of fantastic opportunities for established, or aspiring Children’s Residential Support Worker’s to join our brand-new residential children’s home.
As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will be a crucial part of the team providing a professional, child-centered service in accordance with the relevant regulations, legislation, and policy and procedures.
You will take on the role of a corporate parent, ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people, and provide high-quality support to ensure the best outcomes.
We have a number or roles available, so we are interested in hearing from candidates who are experienced support workers with a children or young people background, as well as those who have the transferable skills and drive to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
We can provide ongoing support and training, as well as the option to complete your QCF Level 3 once your probationary term is successfully completed.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐Generous Annual Leave&nbsp;entitlement of 28 days per annum (pro-rata, rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
⭐Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;
⭐GP Helpline – Available 7 days per week
⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7&nbsp;Your Care&nbsp;Helpline
⭐Free Eye Tests&nbsp;and&nbsp;Flu Vaccines
⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes&nbsp;- Including&nbsp;Car and&nbsp;Cycle&nbsp;to Work Schemes
⭐Local &amp; Lifestyle Discounts&nbsp;- Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out &amp; more
⭐Move through Menopause Course
⭐Sports &amp; Social Group Activities&nbsp;– Including running, football, cricket &amp;more
⭐Learning &amp; Development Opportunities
⭐Employee Networks
⭐And much more!
Key Responsibilities
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<li>To take on the role of a corporate parent, providing our children and young people with love and direction.</li>
<li>The ability to connect with and build meaningful relationships with children and young people who have had complex early lives.</li>
<li>To take immediate action when the welfare or safety of children or young people is at risk.</li>
<li>Delivery of high-quality support and guidance in order to promote the best outcomes possible for children in placement.</li>
<li>To be flexible and willing to support the smooth running of the home.</li>
<li>To be able to support children and young people to feel safe in their home and support their settling during the night.</li>
<li>To take pride in the environment that the children and young people live and support the home in always looking its best.</li>
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Candidate Requirements
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<li>Professional qualification in (recognised and current) QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare, or equivalent. Or willingness to work towards this within the statutory timescales.</li>
<li>The ability to engage with children and teenagers who have complex emotional needs.</li>
<li>2 years’ experience in Social Care is desirable.</li>
<li>Ability to work the required shift patterns including weekends, overnights, late shifts and bank holidays.</li>
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Click the link below to Apply Today!
Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Vykie Wallace, Children's Homes Residential Manager&nbsp; at <a href="mailto:Victoria.Wallace@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Victoria.Wallace@wokingham.gov.uk</a> (Strictly no agencies).
Closing Date: Sunday 1st February 2026 at 11pm
Interviews: To be conducted on an ad-hoc basis in response to applications received
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Waking Nights - Children's Residential Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service. Are you passionate about food and enjoy working as part of a team? We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to work as a valued member of our dedicated kitchen team. You will be supporting the kitchen supervisor in all areas of the service at Whaley Thorns Primary, Portland Road, Langwith, NG20 9HB. This may involve working at a production unit or at a servery unit. Possible tasks include food preparation, cooking, portion control, allergen compliance and preparing the dining room for service. Our Catering Assistants are our point of contact with our hungry customers. Whilst serving meals to our customers all team members help ensure that food hygiene and health &amp; safety regulations are followed. We want to help make good lunchtime memories for our customers so it is essential that you can demonstrate an attitude which is appropriate to the school environment. Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate will be required upon appointment. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following <a href="https://www.acas.org.uk/young-workers-apprentices-and-work-experience" target="_blank">ACAS link</a> is understood before applyingWe welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.





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Derbyshire County Council

Catering Assistant (Whaley Thorns Primary)

As a Mobile Caretaker, you’ll be the go-to person for keeping Peabody estates clean, safe, and welcoming. You’ll travel across multiple sites, making sure communal areas are spotless, hazards are reported, and residents feel proud of where they live. With a company van provided, you’ll be out and about, making a visible difference every day.What you’ll do<ul><li>Provide cover for caretaking and gardening colleagues across our estate portfolio</li><li>Keep communal areas clean, tidy, and graffiti-free</li><li>Report repairs, vandalism, and safety hazards</li><li>Attend estate walkabouts to help tackle anti-social behaviour</li><li>Maintain refuse systems and carry out scheduled cleaning tasks</li><li>Perform safety checks, including emergency lighting and fire alarm testing</li><li>Work closely with the Estate Services Area Manager to keep everything running smoothly</li></ul> What you’ll need<ul><li>A valid UK driving licence</li><li>Great customer service and communication skills</li><li>Basic literacy and numeracy</li><li>Understanding of health and safety regulations</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage your own workload</li><li>Physically fit and ready for hands-on work</li><li>A flexible, proactive attitude and a team-player mindset</li><li>Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS check</li></ul> Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. What We Offer<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)</li><li>2 paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Family-friendly policies</li><li>Access to professional development and training</li></ul> Please read before applying: This is a mobile role, so flexibility is key. You’ll be travelling between sites in a company van, and you’ll need a full UK manual driving licence. A Basic DBS check is required.Interviews will be ongoing until no later than Friday 16th January.If this sounds like we’re right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. 





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Peabody

Estate Services Relief Team Operative

Grounds Maintenance Operative – Help Keep Our Communities Green, Clean and ThrivingLove working outdoors? Enjoy making green spaces look their best? As a Grounds Maintenance Operative at Peabody, you’ll be part of a hands-on team that keeps our estates looking great all year round. From parks and play areas to waterways and walkways, you’ll help create safe, welcoming environments for our residents and visitors.This is a role where your hard work is seen and appreciated every day. You’ll be out and about, using your skills and equipment to maintain beautiful landscapes and contribute to a cleaner, greener community.What you’ll do<ul><li>Maintain shrub beds through pruning, weeding, and leaf clearing using hand tools and machinery</li><li>Cut grass with hand-held and ride-on mowers</li><li>Remove litter, leaves, and debris from landscaped areas—including bins and drug-related waste</li><li>Carry out weed and pest control, graffiti removal, and snow clearance</li><li>Patrol parks, mark pitches, and check play areas for safety</li><li>Support tree maintenance teams and help keep waterways clean and clear</li><li>Follow health and safety procedures and wear all required PPE and uniform</li></ul>What you’ll need<ul><li>Experience in grounds maintenance</li><li>Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions</li><li>Skilled in using a wide range of tools, machinery, and equipment</li><li>Specialist knowledge of horticultural practices</li><li>NVQ Level 1 or equivalent</li><li>A current UK driving licence</li><li>Physically fit and ready for hands-on work</li><li>Clear and polite communication skills</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer<ul><li>30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Please read before applyingThis is a physically active, outdoor role. You’ll be working across multiple sites and using a variety of equipment. You’ll need to be comfortable working in all weather conditions and confident using powered tools and machinery. This role requires a Basic DBS check and a full UK manual driving licence.Interviews will be on Wednesday 14th January 2026 in person at our Hailey Road depot in Erith.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Got questions? Reach out to George Murphy, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a>





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Environmental Operative - Grounds  

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Active Communities Officer - Children and Young People

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Flood Risk Programme Development Manager to play a leading role in shaping and delivering the council’s flood risk and sustainable drainage programme. This is a unique opportunity to lead on a portfolio of schemes that are critical to protecting our town from the increasing risks of climate change, ranging from flagship projects such as the Open Lea town centre scheme to the SuDS in Schools programme and a series of smaller but equally important developments.In this role, you will act as the council’s lead professional within the climate change team, taking full responsibility for creating and delivering new flood risk management and sustainable drainage projects. You will manage schemes from the earliest stages of site identification and financial appraisal through to land acquisition, procurement, construction and successful handover. You will ensure that projects meet the highest standards of compliance, safety, governance and quality while remaining on time and within budget.The role is central to driving forward projects of strategic importance and includes working closely with government agencies, water companies, developers and other risk management authorities. You will represent the council in regional and national forums, act as an ambassador for investment in flood risk management and help to attract development partners to support our wider vision for climate resilience and blue/green infrastructure improvements. Alongside project delivery, you will line manage project officers and other staff, deputise for the Head of Climate Change where required, and contribute to the development of strategies, policies and procedures that will strengthen our long-term approach to flood risk.Please notethis position is available as a Fixed Term Contract for up to 3 yearsPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for an experienced and confident professional with significant experience in developing and delivering flood risk and sustainable drainage projects, from inception through to completion. You will have a strong track record in programme management, including managing multiple projects simultaneously and overseeing capital budgets at scale. Your technical knowledge of construction, drainage and flood risk mitigation, combined with an understanding of land acquisition, planning and procurement processes, will enable you to lead complex schemes effectively.You will be an excellent communicator, able to build strong and positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from senior colleagues and elected members to partner agencies, developers and local communities. You will bring strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to secure consensus and commitment across diverse groups. Well organised and highly resilient, you will be able to manage competing demands, maintain clear oversight of multiple projects and respond quickly to emerging challenges.We are seeking someone with the vision to shape inclusive and sustainable solutions that meet the needs of our community, and the drive to ensure they are delivered to the highest standard. A relevant professional qualification in construction, the built environment or sustainability alongside evidence of continuing professional development, will be expected. Above all, you will bring leadership, expertise and determination to a role that will make a tangible difference to the future resilience of our town.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitiousLuton 2040 Vision– 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>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: 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 - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><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=1637040&amp;ptId=12162" target="_blank">download: PREF105709 202509 M5 Flood Risk Programme Development Manager.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1637041&amp;ptId=12162" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li></ul>





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