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Our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/1642/our_vision_and_leadership_standards" target="_blank">vision and values</a> put children at the heart of everything we do. As a social worker in our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/760/our_childrens_social_work_teams/3" target="_blank">Assessment Team</a> you will manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, working with children, young people and their families. You will also be expected to use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with families.Reporting directly to a Team Manager, you will benefit from regular individual and group supervision. You will also be supported to develop your skills and expertise at every stage of your career. If you would like to find out more about the role – please contact Claude Madembo on <a href="mailto:claude.madembo@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">claude.madembo@medway.gov.uk</a>Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £38,476 and £41,956 per annum, dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £48,956 per year when market premiums and retention are applied. Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4><ul><li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li><li>A market allowance of £5,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li><li>A retention payment of £2,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li></ul>Relocation package of up to £8,000A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.Hybrid working style<h4>About You</h4>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.You will have successfully completed your ASYEYou will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification. This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.<h4>How to apply</h4>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.





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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people in West Berkshire? Do you have the skills and expertise to lead commissioning and market development for our Children and Family Services? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Commissioning Team at West Berkshire Council as the Sufficiency and Market&nbsp;Development Lead.&nbsp;
The Role
As the Sufficiency and Market Development Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that there there is a sufficiency of high quality and specialist services locally to meet both the current and future needs of our children and young people. You will be responsible for:&nbsp;
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Market Analysis and Development: Undertake detailed assessments of the local children’s social care market, identifying gaps and opportunities for service growth and improvement.</li>
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Provider Engagement: Build strong relationships with care providers, supporting them to develop and deliver high-quality services that align with local authority priorities.</li>
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Service Innovation: Lead the design and implementation of new service models, working collaboratively with stakeholders to meet emerging needs.</li>
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Strategic Planning: Develop and deliver a market development strategy that ensures sustainable, flexible, and cost-effective services.</li>
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Quality and Performance: Monitor and evaluate the performance of providers, driving improvements and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safeguarding standards.</li>
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Procurement and Contract Management: Support the commissioning process, including procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money and alignment with strategic objectives.&nbsp;</li>
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This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the successful commissioning of services that directly impact the wellbeing of children and young people&nbsp;
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:&nbsp;
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<li>Experience of commissioning/procuring services in the context of children's social care or SEND&nbsp;</li>
<li>Commercially astute</li>
<li>Knowledge of market development and provider management</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions</li>
<li>Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills</li>
<li>Effective communication skills, both written and verbal</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities&nbsp;</li>
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If you are a motivated and proactive individual with a passion for commissioning, we would love to hear from you.
Please note this role is fixed term for two years but may be extended subject to funding&nbsp;
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
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<li>Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office</li>
<li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Generous Local Government pension scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies</li>
<li>A range of local discounts</li>
<li>Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits</li>
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Please note that the closing date is given as a guide.&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 to avoid disappointment&nbsp;
In addition to these benefits, you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment, dedicated to making a positive impact on the local community.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonny Woodthorpe on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jonny.Woodthorpe1@westberks.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jonny.Woodthorpe1@westberks.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.&nbsp;
Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here:&nbsp;<a href="http://jobs.westberks.gov.uk/media/60080/Working-With-Us-West-Berkshire-Council/pdf/Working_With_Us_-_West_Berkshire_Council.pdf?m=1727449802860" target="_blank">Working with Us</a>

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<h4>Our Vacancy</h4>Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best LivesWe’re on the lookout for kind, compassionate, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Care Support Workers. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity.We currently have multiple full-time roles available, and each one offers the chance to make a real difference in someone’s life—every single day.At Peabody, we exist to help people flourish. That means providing great homes, delivering excellent services, and creating inclusive communities where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be a place where colleagues, customers, and residents grow together, and where diversity is celebrated.What your day might look like:<ul><li>Start by creating and implementing personalised support plans that help our customers live independently and confidently.</li><li>Spend time supporting individuals with hobbies, interests, and community activities—bringing energy, creativity, and encouragement.</li><li>Assist with daily living tasks, including personal care and health needs, always with kindness and respect.</li></ul>What makes this role special:You’ll be helping people live life on their terms. Whether it’s supporting someone to attend a local event, helping with their morning routine, or simply being a friendly face—they’ll rely on you to bring positivity and care into their day.You’ll be part of a team that values your compassion and celebrates your impact. Once you’ve settled in, you’ll even be able to refer a friend and earn £250 if they are successful at interview!Could it be you?We’re looking for someone who:<ul><li>Can work on a rota basis, including some waking nights and sleep-ins.</li><li>Understands that everyone’s needs and preferences are unique—and responds with empathy and flexibility.</li><li>Has experience supporting vulnerable individuals.</li><li>Pays close attention to detail, especially when maintaining records.</li></ul>Given the location of this role, we encourage drivers to apply due to limited transport links.What you’ll get in return:<ul><li>25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays)</li><li>2 paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Access to a flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>A workplace that supports your growth and celebrates your contribution</li></ul>This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role.A meaningful opportunity awaits - Interviews will be ongoing until Friday 19th September, so if this sounds like the kind of role where you can thrive and make a difference—we’d love to hear from you.For any questions, feel free to contact George Murphy, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a><h4>Attached documents:</h4><ul><li><a href="../jobV2/fdownload.php?j=17cc66c563812aaa&amp;f=0de080f36d95c2ee"> Care Support Worker NEW.pdf - Role Profile </a></li></ul>





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Care Support Worker

<h4>Our Vacancy</h4>We currently have 3 positions available. Charles Harper House is a supported housing service for people with learning disabilities and sensory impairments, such as visual or hearing loss. The scheme consists of eight self-contained flats, two on-site offices, a communal area, and a large garden. Staff in the service are trained in British Sign Language (BSL), and it is essential that you hold a Level 1 or 2 qualification in BSL for this role. This role can either be full-time (37.5 hrs a week) or part-time (22.5 hrs a week).Your typical day could start with creating and implementing support plans consistently and correctly for our customers. Then you might be supporting individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities at home and in their community by being innovative, enthusiastic and encouraging. As a Care Support Worker, you’ll be assisting people to live their best life. With a particular focus supporting people with kindness and compassion. You will support people with all aspects of daily living including assisting people with their personal care and health needs.Your kind, compassionate and driven to protect the rights of the people you support. You’ll respect individual characters you are supporting and the different wants and needs they may have. To be successful in this role you’ll need to be available to work on a rota basis which is covered over a 24/7 period. Some waking nights and sleep ins will be required.Could it be you?To be successful in this role, you’ll be:<ul><li>Qualified in British Sign Language (Level 1 or above) – essential</li><li>The understanding and ability to respond to people’s unique needs and desires.</li><li>Experience of providing support to vulnerable individuals.</li><li>The ability to maintain records, with high levels of attention to detail.</li></ul>In return, Peabody offers:<ul><li>25 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly benefits and access to a discount portal</li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>This role will require an enhanced DBS check.Are you ready to apply? If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, George Murphy, <a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a>Interviews for this role will be ongoing until Thursday 11th September. PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.<h4>Attached documents:</h4><ul><li><a href="../jobV2/fdownload.php?j=1400061209e88c45&amp;f=b8ded095eb4f90da"> Care-Support-Worker-FINAL..pdf </a></li></ul>





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Salary:&nbsp;£46,006 - £52,329 (dependent on experience) plus SWE reimbursement &amp; 5% AMHP Allowance (if applicable) Grade: Level 4 Zone 1 Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Hours: Full Time (36 hours) Closing Date: Sunday 14th September 2025; 23:59 Join the London Borough of Camden, rated Outstanding by the CQC Assurance framework, and be part of the new Mental Health Social Work Team. We are seeking a highly motivated Social Worker to join our new Mental Health Social Work team in Adult Social Care. Representing social work in a network of professionals across an integrated setting, you will confidently manage your own social care workload&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing Are you passionate about providing high-quality, community-based mental health social care and support? Join our new Mental Health Social Work team in Adult Social care and collaborate with health, social and voluntary service colleagues to ensure residents with mental illness and their families receive timely, holistic assessments of needs, balancing risk and maximising protective factors. Your expertise will be crucial across different settings, representing your profession and supporting those in the community who need it most. In this role, you will manage your own workload and resources, respond to unexpected events and crises, and recognise and act on signs of harm, abuse, and neglect to safeguard vulnerable adults appropriately. You will support individuals with various mental health diagnoses using the Camden’s strength-based “What Matters” approach, focusing on core social work values, recovery, and trauma-informed care. This includes offering short-term support to address immediate concerns and developing long-term relationships to help individuals and their support networks maintain good mental health and build meaningful lives. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note that if you are appointed as a newly qualified social worker and need to complete your ASYE, you will be appointed on Level 3 Zone 2 grade which is £42,221. After successful completion of your ASYE, you will move to Level 4 Zone 1 at £46,006. All About You You must be a qualified Social Worker with suitable qualifying experience and be registered with Social Work England. A thorough understanding of the Care Act 2014 and current mental health legislation and its application is essential, as well as promoting the best interests of residents and carers. You should be able to assess situations, determine their nature and severity, and take appropriate action based on professional knowledge and experience. You will promote and embed a strengths-based approach to Social Work, contributing to a collaborative and reflective team environment. There will be opportunities to develop a wide range of skills, including coordinating Mental Health Act assessments and participating in Camden’s AMHP Duty Rota. If not already qualified, you should be willing to complete AMHP Training. To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. How To Apply To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11159654/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11159654/file/documen…</a> What makes us different – why Camden? At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks.&nbsp; We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Additional benefits for ASC Social Workers at Camden: <ul>
<li>Competitive Salary based on experience.</li> <li>Vibrant central London location with excellent transport links</li> <li>Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England Fees for all qualified social work staff.</li> <li>A comprehensive core social work training offer provided in partnership with the Learning and Development Service.</li> <li>Opportunities for post-qualifying study including Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and Approved Mental Health Practitioner.</li> </ul> Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG, Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

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OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced professional with a strong background in contract management, ideally within a local authority or multi-academy trust setting to manage the council's contract for the provision of school meals.This pivotal role serves as the primary liaison between Portsmouth schools, the contracted school catering provider, and internal council colleagues.The post holder will lead efforts to ensure that children across Portsmouth have access to high-quality, nutritious meals, with a particular emphasis on increasing uptake among pupils eligible for free school meals. Key responsibilities include:<ul>
<li>Day-to-day management of the council’s school meals contract, currently serving 35 schools.</li>
<li>Oversight of the School Meals Service Level Agreement (SLA), including kitchen equipment maintenance and contract management systems.</li>
<li>Regular site visits to schools to monitor service delivery and foster strong relationships with stakeholders.</li>
<li>Strategic involvement in the re-tendering process for the city-wide school meals contract ahead of its expiry on 31 July 2029, with consideration for potential changes due to Local Government Reorganisation.</li>
</ul>The ideal candidate will have:A Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience and Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 certification is required.Proven experience in contract management, particularly within education or catering services. Strong understanding of food policies in schools and education practices.A soundunderstanding of the education sector, including curriculum priorities and operational challenges. Knowledge of government policies related to school food provision.Familiarity with large-scale catering operations, building maintenance, and health and safety regulations.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels. Resilience and adaptability under pressure, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service. Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.Ability to respond decisively to emerging issues, working collaboratively with stakeholders to identify and implement effective solutions. Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement on your application.We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 1-2 days a week. The post-holder will also need to be able to visit Portsmouth schools.Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison Critchley - <a href="mailto:alison.critchley@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">alison.critchley@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held on 1st or 3rd October 2025Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require anysupportin completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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We are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join our Early Intervention and Prevention Service, with the opportunity to rotate across our three teams within Adult Social Care.
We will consider newly qualified or soon to qualify Occupational Therapists, and we have a preceptorship program to support you. We can also support Occupational Therapists returning to practice.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and reliable Occupational Therapist who is passionate about strength-based approaches and committed to helping Bracknell Forest residentslive independently and thrive.
As an Occupational Therapist you will be committed to promoting independence and wellbeing through new ways of working and forward-thinking interventions. You will have a varied caseload and work with our clients to reduce dependence, prevent deterioration and delay reliance on traditional services.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
Although our operating model consists of three distinct teams, we are one service and we work together closely, which leads to good relationships and opportunities for learning from each other.&nbsp;
You will gain an invaluable breadth of experience across Adult Social Care and will be supported to develop your knowledge and confidence.
Working across our three Adult Social Care teams:
Adult Social Care Hub: As an Occupational Therapist in our Adult Social Care Hub you will be working with people right at the start of their journey with social care.&nbsp; The Hub is the first contact for people with physical health issues, learning disabilities or for older adults with health problems.
Early Intervention and Prevention (EIP) Service: You will be working in a large, supportive, multi-disciplinary team.&nbsp; We are a truly integrated team.&nbsp; We work hard alongside the people we support to maximise their independence, help them to remain at home for as long as possible with reduced reliance on external support.
Adult Community Team (Long Term): As an Occupational Therapist on the Adult Community Team (Long Term) you will have the time to build a relationship with the person you are supporting, to improve their well-being and make a significant difference to every aspect of their day to day lives. This could be through specialist pieces of equipment, major adaptations, or being there for help, advice and support.
Our team receive regular supervision and attend MDT meetings.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
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<li>To work with people to coordinate the identification of their needs and undertake comprehensive assessments of adults with disabilities. To work with those with diverse or complex presentations in a way that maximises independence, choice and control that are Care Act compliant and cost effective.</li>
<li>Responsible for your own caseload, working collaboratively with those in the People Directorate.</li>
<li>To be an autonomous practitioner and accountable for all aspects of your work, including management of individuals in your care and your own supervision and appraisal.</li>
<li>To assess for, plan and provide interventions around manual handling, seating and small aids / adaptations.</li>
<li>Participate in safeguarding assessments and planning when required.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28* days annual leave increasing to 33* days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days annual leave per year and sell 5 days.*</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and programmes to support health and wellbeing. </li>
<li>Paid HCPC registration fees.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme with linked life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefitssuch as annual leave, occupational maternity/paternity leave.</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li>
<li>Paid leave to participate in the Employee Volunteering Scheme.</li>
<li>And many more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Staff benefits | Bracknell Forest Council</a>. &nbsp;</li>
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*Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.&nbsp;
*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Applications will be shortlisted upon receipt, and we will send you an interview invite if your application form is successful.&nbsp; As this is an ongoing advert, please note that vacancies may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process following a successful appointment.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role. please contact:
Eleanor Mulhern, Assistant Community Services Manager - Occupational Therapy
Email: <a href="mailto:Eleanor.Mulhern@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Eleanor.Mulhern@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;or Tel.: 01344 351410
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Amy Gates, Community Services Manager
Email: <a href="mailto:Amy.Gates@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Amy.Gates@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or Tel.: 01344 351479
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Bracknell Forest Council

Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention and Prevention

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We are looking for a passionate and skilled Child Care Lawyer to join our dedicated Joint Legal Team, delivering high-quality legal services across multiple local authorities. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting social work teams to achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable families.&nbsp; We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.&nbsp; We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.&nbsp; About the role: The purpose of Legal Services is to provide the Council and its partners with the highest quality professional legal advice and representation which allows them to run their organisations well, and to serve our community.&nbsp; Our ambition is to be the best place to practice law in local government; being close to our customers, recruiting the best talent, successfully deploying legal technology and ensuring the continued growth of the business to new customers.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Joint Legal Team is a long-standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire councils and a recognised centre of excellence for child care law, adults and education law. We are hosted by Reading Borough Council, working from our modern offices in Reading town centre close to the train station and courts.&nbsp; We are recruiting for qualified solicitors, barristers or FCILEX to join our child care teams in the Joint Legal Team. Willingness to undertake advocacy at CMHs and IRHs is an advantage. You will work in a small team of lawyers, supported by paralegals and legal assistants and led by an experienced Principal Lawyer. You will be supported you in your work and in your professional development to develop your skills by our Professional Support Lawyer and to move to the next level in your career.&nbsp;&nbsp; In Child Care Court Teams you will have opportunities to work on a wide range of interesting and complex cases to grow your experience. Our long established Adoption and Permanence Team works closely with Adopt Thames Valley to support our clients. We offer advocacy training to our lawyers.&nbsp; You will report to a Senior Lawyer or a Principal Lawyer who will support you in your work and in your professional development. We encourage our lawyers to develop their legal skills and to move to the next level in their career. &nbsp;&nbsp; Our Legal Operations Team will support you in delivering your work as we invest further in our systems and processes and work towards Lexcel accreditation.&nbsp; You will be part of a dynamic team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As part of Team Reading you will play your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Whatever your specialism or previous experience, you will thrive on the challenge of working in a customer focussed environment and in a team which has an ambitious agenda for the future.  You will have opportunities to join in the wider work of the team outside your specialist field in helping us to reach our team objectives.    &nbsp; All of our lawyer roles are open to qualified solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives.  &nbsp; About you: To apply for this role you will require:&nbsp;&nbsp; - A current practising certificate and be entitled to practice in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive&nbsp; - Experience of providing legal services for a range of local government services&nbsp;&nbsp; - An ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm whilst under pressure&nbsp; - Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently as well as in a team&nbsp;&nbsp; - Excellent communication, team-work and relationship building skills.&nbsp; - A flexible approach to work and ability to use initiative&nbsp; - Ability to maintain confidentiality&nbsp;&nbsp; The TEAM Reading values underpin the way we work day-to-day and are the foundation for modern, cost effective services to improve the lives of local people.&nbsp; Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:&nbsp;&nbsp; Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do&nbsp; Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential&nbsp;&nbsp; Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way&nbsp;&nbsp; Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.&nbsp;&nbsp; Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.&nbsp; A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:&nbsp;&nbsp; - Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave&nbsp; - A wide range of flexible working opportunities &nbsp; - Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading&nbsp; - Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS)&nbsp;&nbsp; - On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted&nbsp; - Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work&nbsp; - Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.  The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax&nbsp; For more information on this position, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@reading.gov.uk</a> or for an informal chat about this role, please contact Eleanor Gibson, the Team Leader for Child Care, <a href="mailto:eleanor.gibson@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">eleanor.gibson@reading.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025 (Applications to be reviewed upon submission) Interview date: To be confirmed&nbsp; Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;

Reading Borough Council

Child Care Lawyer - Joint Legal Team

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We are seeking an Asbestos Surveyor to join the Compliance Service within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services (HNB) Directorate. The role will have responsibility for asbestos management across our varied 17,000 housing portfolio and 900 corporate buildings. Candidates must be enthusiastic, good communicators and qualified asbestos surveyors with experience of undertaking asbestos surveys and managing asbestos across a variety of assets. Skills: 1.	Hold specialist qualification related to asbestos including P402 - Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings or equivalent. 2.	Be an experienced Asbestos Surveyor with extensive experience. 3.	Be able to conduct a variety of asbestos surveys including management surveys, refurbishment surveys, demolition surveys and reinspection surveys, including sampling and recording asbestos information. 4.	Have knowledge and experience of construction related health and safety legislation and application. Specifically, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. 5.	Have the ability to evaluate different options with asbestos management and remediation and preparing specification of works. 6.	Have relevant experience of using Microsoft packages and demonstrate practical IT skills using Excel spreadsheets to analyse data or Word when writing reports, letters or specifications and be able to use various other software packages to accurately update data as part of undertaking the surveying role. 7.	Analytical skills to be able to interrogate, analyse and evaluate stock data. 8.	Have planning skills and demonstrate the ability to be organised and methodical when undertaking surveys, preparing and managing repairs and remediation works to ensure effective time management. 9.	Have communication skills (verbal and written) and demonstrate the ability to be a good communicator developing relationships with clients and customers, understanding their aspirations, managing expectations and ensuring that excellent communication occurs to ensure that they are fully informed regarding the repairs and maintenance of their assets, particularly as most repairs and maintenance work is undertaken in occupation whilst our residents are living in their homes or commercial buildings are operational. 10.	You will be required to provide and deliver asbestos training to staff colleagues and contractors as appropriate. 11.	Full driving licence and provide a car for work, as you will be visiting various sites across housing and corporate portfolios and will need to travel effectively between them.

Asbestos Surveyor

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Business Manager – Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership
12 month fixed-term contract
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for improving outcomes for children and families?
Wirral Children’s Services Partnership (WCSP) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Manager to lead and coordinate key operational functions across our multi-agency partnership.
About the Role:
As WCSP Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of our shared vision for children and families in Wirral. You will be responsible for overseeing business planning, performance monitoring, and partnership governance as well as managing budgets, reporting, and resource allocation, supporting strategic projects and service transformation. The role is a key in facilitating collaboration across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors. You will also ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
About the Candidate:
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised and confident in managing complex programmes. You will be skilled in stakeholder engagement and partnership working with experience of business planning, financial oversight, and performance reporting. You will be able to work independently and lead with integrity and purpose. Above all, you will be committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
Why Join Us:
Be part of a forward-thinking, child-centred partnership, working with passionate professionals across sectors. In this role, you can shape innovative services that make a real difference. You can also be part of the Social Care reforms - Wirral are one of the 10 Local Authorities driving forward the reforms under Pathfinder.
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact: <a href="mailto:kerrymehta@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">kerrymehta@wirral.gov.uk</a>
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Business Manager – Wirral Safeguarding Children Partnership

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Job Title: Caretaker / Cleaner / Driver Location of work: Horley Community Centre - Horley Salary: £23,685- £24,714 per annum pro rata Basis: 12 Hours per week, Permanent&nbsp; Working days: Tuesday and Wednesday 08.30am-2.30pm
 About the Role We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our dedicated team at Horley Community Centre. This is a hands-on and varied role ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Working primarily Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 08:30am – 2:30pm, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks – from preparing rooms for bookings and cleaning, to driving our minibus and assisting with general duties. A flexible attitude and a team spirit are essential.
 Additional hours may be required occasionally for evening or weekend lettings or minibus trips, by prior agreement with the postholder.
 Key Responsibilities • &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintain high standards of cleanliness and general upkeep across the Centre, garden, and car park. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Set up rooms for Centre bookings, often with quick turnaround times. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Prepare and clear refreshment trollies as requested by hirers. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Reset rooms and Centre spaces for use the following day. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Conduct regular testing and checks on fire and security systems. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Act as a key holder: opening, closing, and securing the building when needed. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Perform routine checks and ensure regular servicing, MOT, and cleaning of the Centre’s minibus. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Drive the Centre minibus to transport older residents to and from the Centre and other scheduled destinations. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Assist passengers in boarding and disembarking safely and ensure compliance with safety procedures, including seatbelt use. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Report any incidents, concerns, or vehicle defects promptly to management. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Carry out daily/weekly vehicle checks and maintain relevant records (mileage, fuel, cleanliness, etc.). • &nbsp; &nbsp;Undertake basic DIY and decorating tasks around the Centre. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Monitor and manage supplies, including ordering, receiving, and storing stock. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Support the Centre Manager with general administrative and operational duties. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Instruct hirers in the correct and safe use of Centre equipment. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Provide a friendly and professional presence to ensure all users feel safe, welcome, and supported. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Be available to work at other Community Centres on occasion, if required.
 What We’re Looking For: • &nbsp; &nbsp;A flexible, proactive, and practical individual with a strong work ethic. • &nbsp; &nbsp;A clean, valid driving licence with D1 entitlement and MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) certification. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience or confidence in cleaning, general maintenance, and light DIY tasks. • &nbsp; &nbsp;A friendly and approachable attitude, especially when interacting with the public and Centre users. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • &nbsp; &nbsp;A genuine interest in helping to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming community space.
Staff Benefits&nbsp; In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.&nbsp;
 We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. We also provide a flexible and agile working culture for a great work/life balance.
 Closing Date: Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 23:59 Interview Date: Thursday 02 October 2025
Values and Behaviours Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative, and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
 Additional Information For any further information about the role, please e-mail <a href="mailto:kim.joselyn@reigate-banstead.gov.uk" target="_blank">kim.joselyn@reigate-banstead.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
 We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Early Childhood Service for a Early Childhood Service Locality Manager to join the team.
The post manages and oversees the delivery of early childhood services in south and west Wirral. This includes the oversight of family work support which is targeted and crucial to reducing the demand into children's social care. It also oversees the delivery of universal early childhood service services such as speech and language support and child development which are in integral part of the government’s agenda around school readiness.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lynnewhitty@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynnewhitty@wirral.gov.uk</a>
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Early Childhood Service Locality Manager

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Housing Standards Project Officer
About the Role:
You will lead on the data research, analysis, collation, and intelligence gathering for the Housing Standards and related functions; to author the reports and present the findings Corporately, for national statistical returns, for Senior Leadership Team, Senior Managers and to other relevant stakeholders.&nbsp;
You will also complete confidential financial investigations for housing enforcement activities and to produce appropriate reports for legal referral and consideration to maintain and enhance the usability of the Wirral Corporate website for Private Sector Housing activities and manage and direct the work of housing assistants.
About the candidate:
We are looking for a bright, conscientious and highly motivated individual with an excellent eye for detail and project solving skills as well as strong IT skills to provide intelligence and performance information to the Housing Standards management team in Wirral.
The Council wants to ensure it can respond to government KPIs and other information requests, can monitor enforcement activity accurately and can provide information required for service monitoring, review and continuous improvement in a fast-paced service area.
You will have some knowledge of housing legislation, experience building an effective team and supporting team members to achieve their best while having exceptional organisational skills to ensure deadlines are met.
For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Emma Foley, Strategic Housing Services Senior manager, via email <a href="mailto:emmafoley@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">emmafoley@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 23rd September 2025.
If your skills, knowledge, or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills, knowledge, or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Housing Standards Project Officer

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Experienced Occupational Therapist
21.6 hours per week
An exciting opportunity is available for an Experienced Occupational Therapist to come and work in our community OT Service, working with people in their own environment, to maximise their independence, reduce need for care and support as appropriate, and supporting carers in their roles.
You will develop your skills, knowledge and experience, in: long term conditions management, utilising specialist equipment and major adaptations, manual handling assessment outcomes and plans, adaptative techniques, postural and functional assessments to meet needs, reduce risks and maintain functional ability, improve safety and enable or maintain their independence where possible. Working in a community role under social care, housing adaptations, and all other relevant legislation, applying relevant legislation and equipment and grant criteria, to achieve outcomes for people, supporting with daily living activities. Working collaboratively with other professionals in ASC, and the wider MDT professionals, carers, and individuals.
You will develop your leadership skills supporting students, assistant, less experienced OT staff, supporting their development learning and experience. You will be supported by experienced OT colleagues and team leaders to develop your experience and skills, and undertake monthly service CPD sessions, including external speakers and representatives, and access to external courses as relevant, and our full range of training available, accessing any leadership skills development as required.
You will receive formal support, guidance and regular monthly clinical and management supervision from team leader. We hold monthly team meetings across the service areas, bringing together all therapy staff, discussing relevant and pertinent topics, service progression and exploring developments.
If you want to expand your career, diversify, or maybe you are returning to practice, we want to hear from dynamic people who are committed to expand their learning and develop their skills.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:mariawoodcock@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">mariawoodcock@wirral.gov.uk</a>
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Experienced Occupational Therapist

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
<h3>Key duties and responsibilities</h3>
To undertake a variety of Grounds Maintenance tasks within Brentwood Borough Council's housing sites, parks and green spaces; , including grass cutting, hedge cutting, and litter picking.
To provide cover for sickness and absence within Brentwood Borough Council's Grounds Maintenance and Cemeteries teams, covering highways and cemeteries; &nbsp;including grass cutting, hedge cutting, sports pitch maintenance, litter picking, cemeteries maintenance.
To work as part of a team of Grounds Maintenance Operatives within an area specified by the Deputy Operations Manager. The post holder could be based at various sites throughout the Borough, to &nbsp;and will assist in the maintenance and cleansing of a wide range of the Council’s public places and open spaces. The successful candidate will work on a set time basis covering Monday to Friday, undertaking tasks of a similar nature to those duties as described elsewhere in the is job description profile.
<h3>Key skills required</h3>
<ul>
<li>Full UK driving licence.</li>
<li>High level of flexibility, positive can-do attitude.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of sophisticated mowing equipment and handheld equipment such as strimmers, hedge cutters and other horticultural equipment.</li>
<li>Experience in grounds maintenance works, such as pruning, weeding , planting and planting.</li>
<li>Training in the use of ride on mowers desirable.</li>
</ul>
For an informal discussion please contact Tracey Lynch, Deputy Operations Manager, on 01277 312 701.

Brentwood Borough Council

Housing Maintenance Operative

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Band D
Part Time
32.50 Working Hours – &nbsp;39 Weeks per Year
Fixed Term from 29 September 2025 to 17 July 2026
Bedford Drive Primary School
The Governors and Headteacher of Bedford Drive Primary School are looking to recruit an exceptional Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to work within Key Stage 2.
As the demand for SEND provision continues to grow, there is a strong possibility that this post may become permanent.
The successful candidates will:
Have a level 2 qualification;
Has a passion for supporting the needs of all children, especially those with SEND/EHCP.
Work collaboratively with staff to deliver the curriculum;
Have an understanding of and a commitment to Inclusion;
Have the ability to work as part of a team, but also use own initiative when required;
Have an understanding of strategies for managing behaviour;
Be able to build and maintain effective relationships with pupils;
Adapt to changing circumstances in a positive manner;
Have a friendly, fair and caring nature, reliable and dependable;
Have a good sense of humour.
The closing date for applications is midday on the 15th September 2025.
Please return completed application forms with supporting letter to the Headteacher, Mrs Laura Horton to <a href="mailto:r.sh@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk" target="_blank">r.sh@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk</a>.
Interviews will take place the week of 22nd September 2025.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check
<a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/ApplicationForms/0000/1206/Job_application_form_-_School_Support_updated_June_2024.docx" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/ApplicationForms/0000/1206/Job_appl…</a>

Band D
Part Time
32.50 Working Hours – &nbsp;39 Weeks per Year
Fixed Term from 29 September 2025 to 17 July 2026
Bedford Drive Primary School
The Governors and Headteacher of Bedford Drive Primary School are looking to recruit an exceptional Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to work within Key Stage 2.
As the demand for SEND provision continues to grow, there is a strong possibility that this post may become permanent.
The successful candidates will:
Have a level 2 qualification;
Has a passion for supporting the needs of all children, especially those with SEND/EHCP.
Work collaboratively with staff to deliver the curriculum;
Have an understanding of and a commitment to Inclusion;
Have the ability to work as part of a team, but also use own initiative when required;
Have an understanding of strategies for managing behaviour;
Be able to build and maintain effective relationships with pupils;
Adapt to changing circumstances in a positive manner;
Have a friendly, fair and caring nature, reliable and dependable;
Have a good sense of humour.
The closing date for applications is midday on the 15th September 2025.
Please return completed application forms with supporting letter to the Headteacher, Mrs Laura Horton to <a href="mailto:r.sh@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk" target="_blank">r.sh@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk</a>.
Interviews will take place the week of 22nd September 2025.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check

Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant Fixed Term

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
<h3>Key duties and responsibilities</h3>
To undertake a variety of Grounds Maintenance cleansing tasks within Brentwood’s Parks, Green Spaces and Highways and cemeteries including litter picking, bin emptying, bin cleaning, graffiti removal, minor repairs, reporting of vandalism. To provide cover for sickness and absence within Brentwood's Housing Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance and Cemeteries teams including grass cutting, hedge cutting, sports pitch maintenance, litter picking, cemeteries maintenance when required.
<h3>Key skills required</h3>
<ul>
<li>Full UK driving licence.</li>
<li>High level of flexibility, positive can-do attitude.</li>
<li>General groundwork/estate management experience.</li>
<li>Dealing with public enquiries/conflict.</li>
</ul>
For an informal discussion please contact Tracey Lynch, Deputy Operations Manager, on 01277 312 701.

Grounds Maintenance Cleansing Operative

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Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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Sefton Adult Education Centre, Cambridge Road, Seaforth, Liverpool. L21 1EZ
Post 19 Tutor - Accredited &amp; Non-Accredited Programmes - Casual&nbsp;
Post 19 Tutor, Accredited &amp; Non-Accredited, Grade I, (SCP 31),&nbsp; £27.43 hour inclusive of holiday pay, preparation, planning and assessment
Post 19, Support Rate, Grade C (SCP 3)&nbsp; £13.20 per hour plus holiday pay
Job requirements:
Are you a qualified tutor, passionate about your subject and committed to providing a holistic approach to learners’ success? If this sounds like you…
Come and join our team at Sefton Community Learning Service. We are looking for individuals who can make a significant difference in the personal development and skills growth of our adult learners. 
It is an exciting time to join the team, we are looking for new ways to grow and develop our delivery by being more creative, innovative, and versatile in our approach to teaching through blended, distance and classroom-based learning. 
We require sessional tutors to deliver courses across any of the following subject areas:
<ul>
<li>English including Functional Skills</li>
<li>Maths including Functional Skills</li>
<li>SEN Maths and English</li>
<li>Employability Programmes/confidence Building</li>
<li>Education &amp; Training</li>
<li>ESOL</li>
<li>Digital Skills</li>
<li>Hospitality and Catering</li>
<li>Culinary Skills</li>
<li>Family Learning</li>
<li>Flower Arranging/Basic Horticultural Skills</li>
<li>Sewing Skills Specialist</li>
<li>Heritage Crafts</li>
<li>Languages</li>
<li>Arts &amp; Crafts</li>
</ul>
We are looking for tutors that have:
<ul>
<li>Experience of teaching adult learners to gain a qualification is essential for the accredited programmes.</li>
<li>An inspiring an innovative approach to teaching.</li>
<li>Commitment to provide high quality and efficient service to meet the needs of leaners, enabling all learners to reach their full potential.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills to engage and motivate learners.</li>
<li>Experience of effective planning, delivery, and assessment.</li>
<li>Flexibility to deliver borough-wide learning, supporting our wider communities.</li>
<li>Awareness of and comply with safeguarding and prevent procedures, reporting any concerns to the DSGO</li>
<li>Flexibility to work different days and occasional evenings and weekend.</li>
</ul>
The hours will be variable and based upon the number of courses requested by partners. Hours could be zero on occasion and substantial at other times Interviews to be held Ad hoc

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Post 19 Tutor - Accredited & Non-Accredited

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Applications must be made online only through MyNewTerm via this link: <a href="https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148278/EDV-2025-MPPSAN-85091" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148278/EDV-2025-MPPSAN-85091</a>
Closing Date: Friday 19th September at 12.00pm
Interviews: TBC



Manor Park Primary School
Welcome to Manor Park Primary School and Nursery, a vibrant and innovative learning community within Cheshire Academies Trust; a trust dedicated to 'inspiring hearts and minds.'
Our school values are a golden thread that run through everything that we do at Manor Park.
Respect, Pride, Responsibility, Resilience and Reflection
At Manor Park Primary School, we incorporate a team approach committed to providing our children with limitless dreams and endless opportunities. Here, you will witness the magic created by our dedicated staff and enthusiastic children.
Manor Park Primary School are looking to appoint a Business Manager to lead our non-teaching operations. We are looking for a confident, experienced professional, who has a self-driven approach to problem solving and high-level communication, literacy and numeracy skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and drive to join the senior leadership team of a high performing school. The successful post holder will work alongside committed and like-minded colleagues, both in school and as part of the Trust’s wider network of school business professionals.
Whether you are already an experienced School Business Manager seeking a fresh and rewarding challenge, or you bring strong transferrable skills and are ready to embark on this career path, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact.
Why join Manor Park Primary School? 
<ul>
<li>A supportive network: You will join a team of School Business Professionals across our Trust who collaborate, share ideas and provide mutual support while maintaining autonomy in their own schools.</li>
<li>Professional development: The Trust prioritises your growth, offering regular CPD opportunities, 6 days dedicated to training per year, membership with ISBL, and attendance at a minimum of two School Resource Management conferences annually.</li>
<li>Career progression: As a growing Trust, we provide exciting opportunities to develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation.</li>
</ul>
The Role
As a School Business Manager, you will take strategic leadership and management of finance, HR, administration, and operational support at Manor Park Primary School. You will be the leading support staff professional, working closely with the Trust’s central team to ensure all business and financial procedures deliver the highest possible standards.
For more information about the role including the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our online portal at MyNewTerm &nbsp;<a href="https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148278/EDV-2025-MPPSAN-85091" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148278/EDV-2025-MPPSAN-85091</a>
Please read our job description and person specification closely. If you think you may be the candidate we are looking for and would like further information, for an informal discussion, please contact Claire Callaghan on email at <a href="mailto:clairecallaghan@cheshireacademiestrust.co.uk" target="_blank">clairecallaghan@cheshireacademiestrust.co.uk</a>
We would like to offer all potential candidates the opportunity to visit our school and find out more about the role. Visits will take place by appointment in September 2025, please contact the school directly after the 1st September to make an appointment on 01625 568837 or email <a href="mailto:admin@manorpark.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@manorpark.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
Cheshire Academies Trust Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a request for references, prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates are expected to provide evidence of qualifications at interview and a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before final confirmation to the successful candidate.
We warmly welcome applications from every suitably qualified member of our local community. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on the shortlisting process.
Closing Date: Friday 19th September at 12.00pm
Interviews: TBC
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12.00pm either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

Business Manager

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An Education Welfare Officer post has become available within the Education Welfare Service. The Education Welfare Service is a statutory service that offers a quality provision to children, their families, and schools. The service aims to enable children and young people to benefit from the educational opportunities available. This can be through supporting families to resolve any problems of non-attendance or increasing education from reduced timetables to accessing opportunities full-time time This is an exciting time to become part of the EWS team, due to the implementation of new legislation and priorities.
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by supporting schools with welfare concerns, as well as having their own professional curiosity and acting upon it appropriately. 
Candidates must also possess a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle. 
For informal discussion, please contact Amanda Henderson, Senior Education Welfare Officer, 01744 673356
 




Making a Difference
Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page</a>


Roles That Matter
Championing Attendance, Empowering Futures Join Us as an Education Welfare Officer!"
We are seeking a committed and proactive Education Welfare Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with schools, families, and external agencies to promote regular school attendance, safeguard children, and support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning. 
Exciting opportunity to join the Education Welfare team to support working together to Improve School Attendance legislation and safeguarding
children in education, by working with schools, agencies, children, and their families.
 
Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
This is an Enhanced Disclosure post 
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.


Equality &amp; Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles

Education Welfare Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
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Wokingham Borough Council has a fantastic opportunity available for a Senior Registered Practitioner (Senior Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Nurse) to join our Award-Winning Adult Social Care team on a full time, 1 year fixed term contract.&nbsp;
As the Senior Registered Practitioner (Senior Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Nurse), you will support our Children’s and Adult’s social care staff to ensure fair access to appropriate funding streams for Wokingham residents.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our All Age Continuing Care and Section 117 Support Service is a small, friendly and supportive Team. We would be open to hearing from candidates who are interested in either working on a full-time or part-time basis and we can offer hybrid working options including a mixture of working from home, the office and conducting visits across the borough.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Benefits&nbsp;
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 days 31 (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ 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:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>To investigate referred cases, assess the needs of individuals and make recommendations on eligibility for health funding where appropriate&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Develop strong working relationships with all key stakeholders involved with each case&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Support the Team Manager on all operational issues to ensure high levels of day-to-day team and individual performance.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Support the Team Manager with the delivery of training within the team/wider workforce&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Candidate Requirements:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Must have a health or social care professional qualification and registration e.g. Social Work England (SWE), The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to funding of adults and children’s health and social care including the Mental Health Act (S117 aftercare), Mental Capacity Act, Ordinary Residence.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Good working knowledge of NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Full driving license.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Our Area&nbsp;
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. 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.&nbsp;
For an informal chat about the role please contact Amanda Brierley (All Age Continuing Care /S117 Support Team Manager) via email <a href="mailto:amanda.brierley@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">amanda.brierley@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing Date – 28th September 2025, 11pm&nbsp; Interview Date – TBC&nbsp;
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. &nbsp;Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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Senior Registered Practitioner

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



£37,280 - £39,152 per annum PLUS £5,000 Market Supplement
We are looking to appoint an Estates Surveyor to join Pendle Council’s Property &amp; Engineering Services team. In this pivotal role, you will provide a professional valuation and surveying service and support managing a diverse range of council-owned land and properties.
The Role
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<li>Undertake valuations, disposals, and acquisitions of land and property in line with the Council’s objectives.</li>
<li>Manage Council-owned industrial estates, shops, offices, and commercial premises, ensuring effective marketing and maximum revenue generation.</li>
<li>Advise on a variety of commercial property-related matters, including preparing Committee reports and providing guidance to Elected Members.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, maintaining strong relationships with internal colleagues, external partners, and members of the public.</li>
<li>Assist in budget preparation and maintain accurate records for operational expenditure.</li>
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About You
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<li>You must be a Chartered Surveyor with current membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and be a Registered Valuer.</li>
<li>Substantial post-qualification experience in commercial estate management is essential, together with knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital, along with the ability to plan, organise, and meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Experience in working effectively within a political environment or familiarity with CPO and Landlord &amp; Tenant legislation is desirable.</li>
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Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
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<li>Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours</li>
<li>Up to 31 days annual leave</li>
<li>Flexible contracts require 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire</li>
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Our Benefits include:
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Option to buy extra annual leave.</li>
<li>Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes.</li>
<li>Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme.</li>
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to shape Pendle Council’s property portfolio and deliver real value to our community, we would love to hear from you!

Estates Surveyor

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents; we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Wirral's Early Childhood Service to recruit a part time School Readiness Worker (18 hours - Mon/Tue/Wed)
About the Role:
School Readiness Workers are an integral part of the Children's Centre core offer across Wirral &amp; this post will primarily be based at Bromborough Family Hub covering both the South &amp; West localities.&nbsp;
School Readiness Workers deliver universal support to families with children under the age of 5 years, such as Stay and Play sessions, as well as more targeted interventions such as Baby Massage and speech and language development activities, all with the aim to support parents and carers positively impact their child's development.
The role involves working with parents/carers to support their children's individual needs and provide inclusive support for all, both in the community and in a family's home environment. A key part of the role is to work collaboratively with partners across Wirral such as health, schools, youth and community organisations to ensure that all agencies are collectively supporting the family to meet their child's needs holistically.
Wirral's Family Hubs are accredited as Baby Friendly providers by UNICEF and School Readiness Workers are key to supporting families with responsive infant feeding support.
This is an exciting role and one that is crucial to improving children's daily lived experiences and promoting positive outcomes. If you are creative, driven and have the needs of families and children at the heart of your work, then please apply.
Please contact School Readiness Co-ordinator, Leanne Hughes: <a href="mailto:leannehughes@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">leannehughes@wirral.gov.uk</a> should you have any questions about the role.
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

School Readiness Worker

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>We are looking to recruit Inclusion Officers: School Attendance Support Officers (SASO) in the School Attendance Support Service in West Northamptonshire Council, based at One Angel Square but also working in the school community.&nbsp;Ensuring good attendance at school is everyone’s business and it is our role to ensure that all pupils receive the education to which they are entitled. It is our intention that the right support is given at the right time to ensure that attendance for all pupils, but particularly for our vulnerable cohorts, sits at a good level. We are clear that anything below 95% is not good enough and will require action by the school and parents working with West Northants Council and other essential services.Using the DfE Attendance guidance entitled Working Together to Improve School Attendance as a basis for our work, the SASO will lead termly Targeted Support Meetings within their allocated schools to identify barriers to good attendance and navigate appropriate support for the school, for the pupil and their family, to ensure that attendance is prioritised.You would be joining a highly motivated, committed team which has been brought together from a wide range of experiences to ensure pupils have full access to and are safe in education and to support access to education and positive educational outcomes for vulnerable learner This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders At 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Additional information</h2>We want talented, ambitious and passionate people like you to come and take on this challenging and rewarding role. You must be able to work collaboratively and supportively whilst balancing this with the ability to challenge where it is required.With excellent oral and written communication skills, you will be a clear thinker and outcome focused.Collaborative multi-agency working is key to this role alongside being resilient and determined.For an informal discussion about the role please contact <a href="mailto:Katie.Morlidge@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Katie.Morlidge@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> <h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

School Attendance Support Officer

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO5£52,194 &nbsp;to £55,323 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 17/09/2025&nbsp; Reference: 1810 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; 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; About the role:&nbsp; Are you passionate about culture and have a good network across the sector? Do you have the knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to attract external funding to sustain the development of our high profile cultural venues and programmes?&nbsp; We are currently seeking&nbsp;a Fundraising Manager to help to sustain and grow the creative and cultural offer in Waltham Forest, become more resilient and optimise our impact.&nbsp; &nbsp;Working to our new Cultural Action plan <a href="https://democracy.walthamforest.gov.uk/documents/s99303/Appendix%201%20-%20Cultural%20Action%20Plan.pdf" target="_blank">Appendix 1 - Cultural Action Plan.pdf</a>&nbsp;we are focussed on supporting the more vulnerable members of our local community, and delivering Mission Waltham Forest, our plan for a more equal borough.&nbsp; You will work across all aspects of our sites and programmes, identifying funding opportunities, working with team members to create and submit bids to grant giving bodies and develop individual giving and sponsorship schemes. It is also a key part of the role to lead on funder relationships and reporting. You will primarily be based at the Town Hall. If you’re committed to excellence and looking to make a real difference in your community, we would love to hear from you. <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Fundraising_Manager_PO5_1810.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;</a>&lt;&nbsp; Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; Grants: The priority will be to identify suitable funding programmes and develop bids, in close liaison with relevant members of the team Funders: Lead on funder relationships, and fulfil reporting requirements to funders&nbsp; The William Morris Gallery Trust: Work with the Director of the William Morris Gallery and trustees of The William Morris Gallery Trust to develop the potential of the trust, advocacy and individual giving Sponsorship: Identify sponsor opportunities and develop a network of potential sponsors. Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp; <ul> <li>A minimum of three years’ experience of working in external fundraising and partnerships environment.&nbsp;</li> <li>A proven track record in securing and managing major (five or six figure) commercial partnerships and grant funding awards</li> <li>An established network of active potential supporters, including trusts, foundations and commercial partnerships</li> <li>Ability to form a strong case for support and to tailor proposals to match potential supporter and partner needs.&nbsp;</li> <li>Awareness of, and commitment to, the promotion of equal opportunities and the recognition of diversity&nbsp;</li> <li>Proven experience in managing the accounts of clients an grant funding programmes</li> <li>Use of CRM systems such as Salesforce&nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge of the UK public funding landscape, as well as the private sector and understanding of the particular issues of fundraising within the arts and cultural sector.</li> <li>Knowledge of individual giving/patrons programmes as well as, crowd-funding campaigns</li> <li>Experience of working in a risk management environment with effective tracking and mitigation of risks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Skilled in partnership working and developing collaborative projects.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of writing reports, funding bids, evaluations, briefings or other high level communications, tailoring pitch and content to audiences.&nbsp;</li> <li>A good communicator and negotiator able to operate and empathise with stakeholders and project teams to influence and gain commitment to objectives.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and networking, with the authority and credibility to build relationships to influence and engage successfully with potential external partners, politicians, senior managers, and colleagues in order to deliver fundraising targets.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to work creatively and collaboratively to solve problems and address challenges.</li> <li>Excellent organisational/project/time management skills to manage a complex workload, prioritise and set deadlines whilst retaining attention to detail, and cope with conflicting and changing demands.&nbsp;</li> <li>Good ICT skills in both standard Microsoft applications and specialist systems.</li> <li>Experience of working in an&nbsp; arts institution</li> <li>Experience of working in a local authority (desirable)Knowledge of Waltham Forest (desirable)</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&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 Lorna Lee <a href="mailto:Lorna.Lee@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lorna.Lee@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; 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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