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Help shape Finance in Local Government! 
Working in the heart of the Council, this role provides the opportunity to lead and develop our accountancy team to provide an innovative and proactive approach to financial advice within the Council. In addition to the direct management of the Accountancy team, you’ll support the Head of Finance in the production of the annual accounts and budget setting.
Your experience as a fully qualified accountant will be invaluable as you provide advice and support to projects from a financial perspective and assist with treasury management.
At Sevenoaks, you’ll be able to shape your own development as we can offer experience of working with a financially self-sufficient Council, exposure to the Finance mechanisms for two companies and the chance to play a key role in the future of Local Government.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
Do you want to know more about the role? 
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jessica Booth, Head of Finance, on 01732 227436.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 2nd September 2025
Interviews: 22nd September 2025

Accountancy Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
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Family Connector – Building Stronger Communities Together Grade F | Agile Working Across Sefton | Full-Time
Are you passionate about connecting people, building relationships, and making a real difference in your community? Sefton Council is looking for enthusiastic and community-minded&nbsp;Family Connectors&nbsp;to join our innovative Family Hub network.
As a Family Connector, you’ll play a vital role in strengthening Early Help services for children, young people (0–25), and families. You’ll work across community, voluntary, and statutory organisations to build partnerships, promote access to support, and empower families to thrive.
What you’ll do:
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<li>Build strong relationships with local partners, schools, health providers, and community groups</li>
<li>Promote and support access to Family Hub services and digital resources</li>
<li>Organise community events, forums, and consultations to understand local needs</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a volunteer programme across Family Hubs</li>
<li>Share information and signpost families to the right support at the right time</li>
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What we offer:
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<li>Competitive salary&nbsp;</li>
<li>Fantastic terms and conditions; local government pension scheme, enhanced sick pay scheme and family friendly leave with pay, agile/flexible working opportunities and access to occupational health services.</li>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 5 years continual service in addition to 8 bank holidays.</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression</li>
<li>A strong culture of supervision, reflection, and support</li>
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What we’re looking for:
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<li>Experience working in community engagement or with families and young people</li>
<li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li>
<li>A good understanding of early intervention, safeguarding, and local services</li>
<li>Confidence using digital tools, social media, and online platforms</li>
<li>A proactive, inclusive, and collaborative approach</li>
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Why join us?&nbsp;You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to early help, prevention, and community empowerment. We offer flexible working, professional development, and the chance to shape services that truly make a difference.
Apply now and help us connect families to brighter futures.
Interview date 26th August 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Family HUB Connector

We are looking for an enthusiastic and versatile Environmental Operations and Contracts Officer to join our dedicated Environmental Contracts team at Ashford Borough Council.You will play a vital part in providing an excellent customer-focused service across waste and recycling, street cleansing, cemeteries, allotments, garages, and environmental contracts.You will be responsible for handling service requests, coordinating with contractors, maintaining digital records, and administering financial processes, along with:Assisting in the delivery of projects and community initiatives.Supporting public health funerals.Managing garage and allotment tenancies. Administering cemetery burials, and promoting community-led recycling and litter-picking campaigns.Site visits and cross-service collaboration mean no two days are ever the same.You will be a proactive team player who can work both independently and as part of a team. It is essential that you have confidence in dealing with public enquiries and sensitive issues, Solid IT skills, especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams, along with having a methodical, accurate and efficient work ethic.Experience in local government, waste and recycling, contract administration or financial processes would be advantageous but not essential.In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach as you will be required from time to time foroccasional out-of-hours work.Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/zkadizll/7023a-environmental-operations-and-contracts-officer-aug-2025.docx" target="_blank">Job Description</a><a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/p3aejmfq/7116a-7117a-7118a-environmental-operations-and-contracts-officer-june-2025.docx" target="_blank"></a>For an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Pitts on 01233 330897When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community<ul></ul>

Ashford Borough Council

Environmental Operations and Contracts Officer

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamThe Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service is dedicated to providing exceptional support and care for children in the local authority's guardianship. Our focus is on ensuring the safety, well-being, and developmental needs of each child are met through personalised care plans and stable placements. We are committed to creating nurturing environments that address each child’s unique needs and ensure their voices are heard in all decisions affecting their livesWe are growing a diverse and inclusive environment for staff to learn, develop and grow their career. We provide specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard. We understand the value that our staff bring to our service, and the needs of the residents in our community.&nbsp;In addition:<ul><li>Sutton works with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) to provide staff with a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development.</li><li>Staff are given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</li><li>We encourage staff to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE).&nbsp;</li></ul>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and receive a Golden Hello and a Recruitment and Retention Bonus as follows:<ul><li>£1000 paid in your first month's salary</li><li>£1000 paid for your first completed year in service&nbsp;</li><li>£2000 paid for your second completed year in service&nbsp;</li><li>£3000 paid for your third completed year in service and every year thereafter</li></ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Social Worker within our Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service within Children’s Social Care. Our mission is to empower children to live independently as possible and provide the necessary support in safeguarding their well-being. We need your expertise to make it happen.&nbsp;In this role, your responsibility will include:<ul><li>Assess the needs and situations of children in care to develop specialised individual care plans that address their well-being and development.</li><li>Advocate for children and young people in care, making sure their voices are heard and their rights are protected in meetings, court hearings, and other discussions.</li><li>Collaborate with professionals like teachers, healthcare providers, and community groups to provide coordinated support and review the well-being of children in care</li></ul>As a Social Worker,&nbsp; your role is vital to promoting stability, supporting transitions to independence, and working towards long-term, positive outcomes for each child. Your knowledge and expertise will help to provide a stable and safe environment, advocating for children’s voices to be heard and ensuring their rights are upheld in all aspects of their care. You will collaborate with foster carers, families, and a range of professionals to provide consistent and effective support. If you are an experienced social worker, empowered by making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, we would like to hear from you. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of children in care.This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul><li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li><li>Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.</li><li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li><li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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London Borough of Sutton

Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After

Job Description Salary:&nbsp;starting&nbsp;£27,129 per annum pro rata (actual £25,389.70) plus £579 pro rata London weighting (actual £347.40); negotiable based on experience and qualifications Grade:&nbsp;TUTLEC 1 – 6 depending on qualifications and experience Permanent:&nbsp;Term Time only; 40 weeks per year (48.8 paid weeks including leave &amp; bank holiday entitlement) Hours per Week:&nbsp;22.2 (Teaching allocation is 492 hours per academic year) Thurrock Adult Community College is the local authority’s provider of adult education for Thurrock. Our main base is in the Old Court House in Grays, but we deliver courses across the borough. You will be responsible for planning courses and lessons, creating resources, teaching lessons, and marking learners work and giving developmental feedback. Experience of teaching adults is required. Experience of delivering Functional Skills&nbsp;English is required. You will have a good command of English with at least a GCSE grade 4/Clevel 2 qualifications in maths an IT, a level 3 Award in Education and Training and an English teaching specialism – at L4 or L5. If you do not have an English specialist qualification, you will be expected to work towards this within your first year of employment. DBS: An Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List is required. Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date: 17th August 2025 Interview Date: W/C 24th August 2025 If you have any questions or wish to discuss the post further, please contact <a href="mailto:Fay.Stone@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">Fay.Stone@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EehRXdKdhORDk6ZixGNgdqkBCTu-GDpA8TkwvqyyffUDCw?e=6YS2Yc" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Tutor (Contracted) - English (0.6 FTE)

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Catering Assistants Salary:&nbsp;£24,414 per annum&nbsp;pro rata to hours worked Grade:&nbsp;TLW Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent &nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;Part-time 15 - 25 Hours per Week (Service Dependant) Term-Time Casual Contract Hours As &amp; When Required also available.&nbsp; Thurrock Catering Services provides Bronze Food for Life, award winning lunchtime meals at 24 Primary Schools, 3 Secondary Schools and 2 Alternative Provision Academies within the Borough, serving more than one million meals each year to children and school staff. &nbsp;&nbsp; Due to continued expansion and growth of our service which now includes catering for Grangewaters Residential Groups and Holiday Activity Feeding Events, an opportunity now exists to work in a friendly and flexible environment within school kitchens in Thurrock.&nbsp; You will be required to support the catering team to prepare, produce, and deliver an excellent standard food service to the staff and pupils at schools in Thurrock. You will be involved with all activities in the school kitchen, counter display and dining room area and must be prepared to cover where-ever required across Thurrock in other schools if needed. You will need to promote the service and keep abreast of new products, promotions, and any changes in legislation.&nbsp; Your main responsibilities will include:&nbsp; Promotion of the Catering Service and supporting the Head of Kitchen and Area Supervisors to keep abreast of new products &amp; legislation. Support the Catering Services to organise and deliver a high standard of service and customer care.&nbsp; Support the Catering Services by undertaking and overseeing the management of food production, service delivery and promotions to increase sales as required.&nbsp; Work as part of a team undertaking regular 1-2-1's, annual appraisals and any training required. &nbsp; Support the Catering Service to increase uptake and business growth.&nbsp; Full workplace training will be given, which includes food hygiene and safety training.  A flexible approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude is required together with a pleasant personality and excellent customer care ethics. &nbsp; Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage. The successful candidate must be available and able to start on 1st September 2025. DBS Check: Enhanced level with Children's Barred List is required for this post Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;7th August 2025&nbsp; Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;17th August 2025 Interview Date : TBC Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Jayne Darlow - Catering Operations Manager <a href="mailto:jdarlow@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">jdarlow@thurrock.gov.uk</a> 07920 232616 To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EYuYK097uzhCkzSEd3AC-q8BxfWzMZ-WErnZO6zXYYubAA?e=RkFYrk" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Kitchen Assistant/Catering Assistant

Job DescriptionAssistant Cook (Cook 2) – ThurrockSalary: Starting at £24,414 per annum pro rata as part time / £12.65 per hourGrade APermanent Contract (3 posts)20 Hours per Week (Service Dependant) Term Time (x 2 posts)21.25 Hours per week (Service Dependant) Term Time (x 1 post)You will be required to prepare, produce, and deliver an excellent standard food service to the staff and pupils at schools in Thurrock, you must be able to organise, arrange and supervise all activities in the school kitchen, counter display and dining room area and must be prepared to cover where-ever required across Thurrock in other schools if needed. You will need to promote the service and keep abreast of new products, promotions, and any changes in legislation.Your main responsibilities will include:<ul> <li>Promotion of the Catering Service and supporting the Head of Kitchen to keep abreast of new products &amp; legislation,&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the Head of Kitchen and Catering Services to organise and deliver a high standard of service and customer care</li> <li>Support the Head of Kitchen with food preparation and cooking as required</li> <li>Participate in annual appraisals and any training required&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the Catering Service to increase uptake and business growth</li></ul>Full workplace training will be given, which includes food hygiene and safety training.&nbsp; A flexible approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude is required together with a pleasant personality and excellent customer care ethics.You must be able:&nbsp;<ul> <li>To be available for work to cover in any site when required</li> <li>To undertake any training relevant to the substantive post</li> <li>To ensure compliance with Health &amp; Safety at Work Act, Food Hygiene, Allergen Legislation</li> <li>To maintain awareness of and commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunity Policy in both relation to employment &amp; service delivery</li></ul> &nbsp;Advert Closing Date <ul> <li>Redeployment Only:&nbsp;7th August 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;17th August 2025</li> </ul> Interview Date:&nbsp;TBC&nbsp; &nbsp; For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact the hiring manager Jayne Darlow - <a href="mailto:JDarlow@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">JDarlow@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/ESyd5Xkl5XtHryI7oj3VMd0BO5A0BRgz8Lib1rdT9o-sqQ?e=kggM3E" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> &nbsp;Application Requirements&nbsp;As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. 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Cook 2 (Assistant Cook)

Job DescriptionThurrock Catering Services provides Bronze Food for Life, award winning lunchtime meals at 30 Primary Schools, 3 Secondary Schools within the Borough, serving more than one million meals each year to children and school staff.&nbsp; Due to the Universal Free School Meal’s for KS1 pupils and continued expansion and growth of our service which now includes catering for Grangewaters Residential Groups and Holiday Activity Feeding Events, an opportunity now exists to work in a friendly and flexible environment within school kitchens in Thurrock.Head of Kitchen – Mobile to cover all area in Thurrock&nbsp;Salary: £29,253 - £32,736 per annum pro rata / Hourly Rate: £15,16 - £16,97 per hourGrade CCasual – Zero Hour Contract (20 to 30 Hours per week service dependant)You will be required to prepare, produce, and deliver an excellent standard food service to the staff and pupils at schools in the Grays area of Thurrock, you must be able to organise, arrange and supervise all activities in the school kitchen, counter display and dining room area and must be prepared to cover where-ever required across Thurrock in other schools if needed. You will need to promote the service and keep abreast of new products, promotions, and any changes in legislation.Your main responsibilities will include:<ul> <li>Deliver a high standard catering service&nbsp;</li> <li>Cover and support the Catering Service wherever required across Thurrock&nbsp;</li> <li>Promotion of the Catering Service keeping abreast of new products &amp; legislation,&nbsp;</li> <li>Organise and manage the catering provision to ensure an efficient and cost effective service to meet set targets on food and labour costs</li> <li>Ordering provisions, food preparation and cooking in accordance to the recipe file and menu.</li> <li>All paperwork &amp; reporting required to ensure stock take and payroll deadlines are met</li> <li>The management of staff to include attendance and annual appraisals.&nbsp;</li> <li>Increase uptake and business growth</li></ul>Full workplace training will be given, which includes food hygiene and safety training.&nbsp; A flexible approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude is required together with a pleasant personality and excellent customer care ethics.&nbsp;DBS: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Enhanced Level is required for this post.&nbsp;Advert Closing Date:<ul> <li>Redeployment Only: 7th August 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External: 17th August 2025</li></ul>Interview Date: To be confirmedTo view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EakTGFxJ-apEl-KdA6IERhkBFv_YtfE74hyqAkvMdsHoLg?e=gCPED5" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>“If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”Application Requirements&nbsp;As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Casual Cook 4 - Head of Kitchen

Medway Council are seeking a Scheme Support Officer to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver exceptional management services to residents in Homes for Independent Living Schemes, while providing cover for other schemes and Scheme Support Officers as needed. Scheme Support Officers play a crucial role in enabling residents to live independently, whether or not they have a care package, and in helping them maintain their tenancies.They promote resident’s wellbeing through regular welfare checks (daily or as agreed with the resident) and effectively collaborate with care management, community and nursing staff, the Medway helpline, GPs, and other organisations or stakeholders. Additionally, Scheme Support Officers are responsible for managing and maintaining the schemes, as well as monitoring and reporting on contractor performance.Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours. Accountabilities and outcomes: To undertake tenant document reviews to ensure all relevant information is current and reviewed twice yearly (medical/health information, medication, GP, emergency contact details and information held by central control). Undertake routine checks and effectiveness of the call system, telecare devices, and fire alarms – and any other systems that are identified as contributing to the health, safety, and wellbeing of tenants. To undertake Fire, Health and Safety Risk Assessments and ensure all control measure are in place and applied, as to enable fire drills and evacuation procedures in accordance with the relevant risk assessments and procedures. Medway Council Job Profile To carry out needs assessment visits to include person centered risk assessment of all potential tenants to ensure they are suitable and understand the implications of moving into a HFIL sheltered scheme. Develop and maintain effective communication, engaging with residents to avoid social isolation and encourage them to participate in various activities. Proactively identify routine repairs and maintenance issues whilst carrying out daily checks at the schemes to promote a safe and healthy living conditions. To monitor the scheme cleaning, grounds maintenance and contractors carrying out their duties at the HFIL schemes. To ensure records are maintained to meet statutory requirements to support the efficient management and administration of the schemes and the welfare of residents and the provision of performance information. At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Judith Sheerin on <a href="mailto:judith.sheerin@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">judith.sheerin@medway.gov.uk</a>. Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Scheme Support Officer

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamThe Cambridge Road Estate (CRE) regeneration is Kingston’s most important housing development programme for many years. As well as building high quality modern homes to suit the needs of local residents, we are creating a safer neighbourhood with new parks, play areas and community facilities.&nbsp;We are at an exciting stage in the programme now, with construction of the first of the new homes in phase 1 nearing completion later this year. We are looking for an experienced and committed professional to join our dedicated rehousing team at a crucial point in this journey.We are a small but very supportive team doing a big job! The CRE rehousing team sits within the wider CRE project team, and we work very closely with housing service colleagues, the development team and other teams within RBK and across the wider voluntary and community sector in Kingston.&nbsp;Our purpose is to ensure the rehousing programme is kept on track, to meet the redevelopment timelines and to make sure we deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents.&nbsp;Our core principles are flexibility, consistency and transparency and we are constantly striving to improve and develop the service we offer to CRE residents through innovation and creativity.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleYou will deliver a comprehensive resettlement service to residents in need of additional support, who are being moved as part of the CRE regeneration.&nbsp;<ul><li>You will work alongside the CRE team and other partners to provide a flexible and creative front line service, supporting residents before, during and after their moves</li><li>You will be working face to face with tenants and their households living on the CRE, as well as partner agencies or friends, family and advocates who may be supporting them</li><li>This is a varied and interesting role with flexibility, creativity and problem-solving at its core</li></ul>About YouTo be successful in the role of Moving Support Officer, you will be able to demonstrate the following key points:<ul><li>A thorough understanding and experience of working within the social housing sector</li><li>Experience of managing complex caseloads and working across multidisciplinary teams</li><li>An ability to work independently, creatively and flexibly in a fast paced environment</li><li>An appetite for problem solving and a ‘can do’ attitude</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and a sensitive and empathic approach with people who may be vulnerable or need high levels of support</li></ul>Please refer to the role profile for the full job description and person specification. Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Moving Support Officer - CRE

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Job Title:&nbsp;Night Concierge Location:&nbsp;This residential site, located in Brighton, benefits from great transport links, with Hove Station and several local bus routes nearby. Kindly be aware that step free access is not available at this service.
Salary:&nbsp;£24,570
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, shifts are overnight ranging between 21:30-08:30 and 19:30-08:30 on a rolling 4 on, 4 off rota, which may mean weekly hours vary slightly. You will be required to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota, in line with the needs of the service.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We’re looking for a calm, reliable and friendly Night Concierge to join our supported team. You’ll help create a safe, welcoming and well run environment overnight, offering reassurance and practical support to residents when they need it most. This service is a safe and supportive home for women who’ve experienced homelessness. We work with women with a range of supporting needs from complex and high level to more moderate or low level including help around mental health, substance use, domestic abuse and past offending.
This role is key to ensuring our services remain secure and responsive throughout the night. You’ll carry out regular safety checks, monitor access, respond to emergencies, and provide helpful handovers to the day team. You’ll also support residents with any queries, maintain clear records, and help keep the environment clean and safe. The role includes:
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<li>Ensuring our buildings are safe by monitoring, completing welfare checks and responding affectively and appropriately to emergencies</li>
<li>Maintaining professionalism and kindness with visitors, attending to calls, managing deliveries and ensuring great communication with the team</li>
<li>Providing clear morning handovers with key updates on residents, incidents, or safeguarding concerns</li>
<li>Working with the wider team to make sure any urgent issues are picked up and followed through</li>
<li>Adapting to service needs to support risk assessments, safeguarding checks, and service standards</li>
<li>Supporting residents to build confidence and independence, contributing to a psychologically informed space where everyone is treated with respect and dignity</li>
<li>Noticing when someone might be struggling with their physical or mental health, and taking prompt action to prevent escalation</li>
<li>Helping to keep the environment clean and welcoming from tidying communal spaces to reporting repairs and completing admin tasks accurately and sensitively</li>
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ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who understands the importance of compassion, routine, and safety especially at night and who’s ready to make a difference in a calm, consistent way. Whether you’ve worked in supported housing before or bring transferable skills from another role, what matters most is if you’re dependable, care about people, and want to make a difference during quieter hours.&nbsp;Furthermore we look for:
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<li>Understanding and/or experience to provide high quality, person centred support</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and taking responsibility for the night service</li>
<li>You will require excellent communication skills with residents, colleagues and external partners to build positive and respectful relationships</li>
<li>Understanding the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in everything you do</li>
<li>You have the ability to stay calm and supportive in a fast paced and constantly changing environment</li>
<li>Ability to take a compassionate, non judgmental approach when helping others</li>
<li>You share our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency in your everyday work</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Pension Scheme including 3% employer contribution</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Building Surveyor (Capital &amp; Compliance Works) (Job ref: 3672) Starting salary:&nbsp;£59,759 + 5% Market Supplement Job level:&nbsp;Level 5 Zone 2 Work location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG Hours per week:&nbsp;36 Contract type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:55 Interviews to be held: TBC Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion&nbsp; Anonymised Application – 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. &nbsp; About us&nbsp; In Camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind.&nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. The role In this role you will ensure Camden’s property portfolio is maintained to high technical standards and that our buildings are safe, comfortable and serviceable. You will be working with the Senior Building Surveyor and others to be responsible for repairs/maintenance and capital works. This role is responsible for the delivery of Camden’s surveying role across built assets including M&amp;E services and may include management of works packages.&nbsp; As part of this role, you will also be responsible for a wide range of technical building matters from considering requests from tenants to make alterations to properties, investigating disrepair issues, recommending remedial work, instructing and liaising with contractors, preparing dilapidations reports, specification of works, advising on and ensuring H&amp;S compliance, regulations and legislation as it applies to commercial properties. About you To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to have a building surveying degree (or other appropriate field i.e. building control, fire engineering, etc) and relevant experience in the field of surveying.&nbsp; Your experience will include surveying/quality inspection, managing contractors as well as drafting technical specifications for building fabric and/or M&amp;E works. To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking&nbsp;HERE Working for Camden We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk. At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click&nbsp;HERE to&nbsp;see full details of our benefits. Additional information&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please click HERE 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. ** AGENCY STAFF, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY - Please do not click on the Apply Now tab at the bottom of this page as your application will not be considered. ** 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 our&nbsp;recruitment website 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.

Camden Council

Building Surveyor (Capital and Compliance Work)

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Kitchen Assistant at Scotts Primary School - Salary - £6499.66 pro rata per annum (£27,345 - £28,521 per annum)&nbsp; About us:- HES Catering Services&nbsp;are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough of Havering, working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award winning meals and services.&nbsp; We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward – We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare ‘Healthy, Fresh, Vibrant &amp; Tasty’ meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15,000 meals per day in our schools. About the job:- Kitchen Assistant at Scotts Primary School The role has entry step Grade 1/2:- &nbsp; <ul>
<li>10 Hours per week, (£6499.66) term time only, Plus 4 cleaning days during the School Holidays.</li> </ul> To undertake the preparation, simple cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements. To support the kitchen supervisor in all aspects of the food service and to assume responsibility of the food service in the supervisor’s absence&nbsp; About you:- <ul>
<li>The post holder reports to:&nbsp; Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative</li> </ul> <ul>
<li>The post holder has no direct staffing responsibilities&nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul>
<li>The post holder will be required to work:&nbsp; As defined on Staffing Profile</li> </ul> <ul>
<li>Hours of work:-10&nbsp; hours per week&nbsp;</li> </ul> For any further information and/or an informal discussion about the role, please contact&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Mandy.divall@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mandy.divall@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for this vacancy is&nbsp;Friday 15^th August 2025 Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Kitchen Assistant Scotts primary school

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PCV Driver - We are seeking 5 PCV Driver’s to join our Passenger Travel Services Team. Grade: 4 (£30,630 - £32,931 pro-rata) term time only, split shift 25 hours per week £17,405. Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Location:&nbsp;Central Depot or Havering Town Hall About Us At the London Borough of Havering’s Passenger Travel Services, we pride ourselves on being creative and self-driven. With our main objective of providing a quality run, cost effective service to all our clients / users. The services main purpose is the conveyance by accessible buses of Adults or Children with learning or physical difficulties to Day Centre's or Schools and then returning them home.&nbsp; &nbsp; Our aim is to provide a safe quality driven customer focused service, whilst maximizing fleet availability, achieving positive outcomes and reducing waiting times, route times with efficient route scheduling.&nbsp; About the Job Transport PCV Drivers&nbsp;role is to carry out the following: We require 5 PCV Drivers to join our operations team based at Central Depot in Hornchurch. Drivers will be assigned to various routes with the main objective of safely conveying (Children and Adults with disabilities) with a passenger assistant in attendance, to various in borough / outer borough locations. Drivers can also be assigned to various Ad-hoc work which can be out of borough trips or even abroad. This is a 25hr per week Term Time only contract on a split shift Mon to Friday&nbsp; About You <ul>
<li>Experience of conveying or working with Vulnerable clients (Adults &amp; Children)</li> <li>Experience of Driving PCV vehicles (Large &amp; Small) and the usage of Tail lifts.</li> <li>Ability to maintain high safe performance standards and be part of a large team.</li> <li>Must be able to communicate clearly across the company, its clients and its customers</li> <li>Must be able to have good clear writing skills&nbsp;</li> <li>Be practical, efficient and able to prioritize workload in a busy working environment</li> <li>Be enthusiastic about joining a&nbsp;dynamic local authority and be&nbsp;</li> <li>proactive in identifying opportunities to improve quality and productivity</li> <li>Flexible approach to working hours including O/T&nbsp;</li> <li>Holder of a (clean) minimum category D license</li> <li>Desirable – Holder of a Digital Tacho Card</li> <li>Desirable – Holder of a DQC (Drivers Qualification Card) must be gained within 12 months –successful candidates will receive training</li> </ul> Please view&nbsp;Job Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Simon.Blake@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Simon.Blake@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29th Aug 2025&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed.&nbsp; Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to&nbsp;Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

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Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
We are looking for a dynamic and reactive individual to join our Strategic Housing team as an Empty Homes Officer.
Across Knowsley there are almost 900 empty properties and the post holder will be responsible for pro-actively working with their owners to bring them back into use and support the council’s plan to develop stable communities and address the chronic shortage of available housing across the borough.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be required to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders along with the ability to prioritise and maintain accurate records. Experience of working in an Empty Homes or Environmental Health service is essential as is knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice. A HHSRS certificate or experience of applying the HHSRS in assessing residential properties is also required.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to meeting housing need across Knowsley
Interviews will be held on Friday 5 September 2025.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Ann Lowe on 0151 443 2151 /&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ann.lowe@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ann.lowe@knowsley.gov.uk</a> or alternatively&nbsp;Alan Broadbent on 0151 443 2391 /&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Alan.broadbent@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alan.broadbent@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Enforcement Officer - Empty Homes

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
We are transforming our services at Woking and are recruiting for a new role within the Housing Services Department of Leasehold &amp; Service Charge Manager.
This role will be critical in delivering the calculation and administration of tenant and leasehold service charges, major works, shared ownership properties and other leasehold services.
We are seeking a candidate who has expert knowledge in all aspects of service charges and leasehold billing including major works and experience of leading statutory section 20 consultation. You will also be proficient in budget monitoring, forecasting and have an excellent eye for detail and accuracy.
This is an exciting opportunity to directly shape and improve services in this area and develop efficient and robust monitoring and budget setting practices. You will also have opportunities to build trust and rapport with tenants and leaseholders and maximise income for the Housing Service.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
DBS Check 
Woking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.
As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.
English Language Requirement.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post as well as excellent and accurate written communication. &nbsp;An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
Who to contact for informal discussion:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mick Collyer, Housing Service Improvement Manager on <a href="mailto:Mick.Collyer@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mick.Collyer@woking.gov.uk</a> or 01483 743666&nbsp;
Closing Date:&nbsp; 27 August 2025 - 23:55pm
Interview Date:&nbsp; 10 &amp; 11 September 2025
Woking Borough Council is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Leasehold & Service Charge Manager

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Grade 9 – £52584-£56646 per annum We are currently looking to recruit an Electrical Compliance Manager to join our team. You will lead as the competent person to ensure the servicing, repairs, replacements, and maintenance of all electrical operations (domestic and communal) comply with the relevant health &amp; safety regulations. You will be responsible for statutory compliance with electrical regulations and associated compliance areas within your remit, including the management and maintenance of electrical compliance regimes and contractors, servicing programmes, data management, and the production and management of KPIs, including all pre- and post-contract management. Duties and Responsibilities <ul>
<li>Manage a range of Building Services and Compliance contracts, ensuring excellent service delivery to Havering Council residents in line with legislative, corporate, and best practice requirements.</li> <li>Act as the client representative and contract manager for the delivery of compliance and service-related programmes through external contractors, consultants, and internal SLAs.</li> <li>Ensure all information regarding electrical servicing and maintenance is accurately recorded and updated on systems in a timely manner.</li> <li>Manage and report on all electrical compliance works budgets within your area of responsibility.</li> <li>Provide specialist support to the Property Services Capital Works Team and Corporate Landlord Group in determining planned maintenance priorities and offering technical advice.</li> <li>Consult and liaise with residents, tenants, and leaseholders to ensure effective service delivery and excellent customer service.</li> <li>Assist in the procurement of new contracts in accordance with national and Council rules and standing orders.</li> <li>Support the Resident Safety &amp; Compliance Manager in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and individuals, both internally and with partners.</li> <li>Deputise for the Resident Safety &amp; Compliance Manager when required.</li> <li>Commission and monitor inspections, audits, and assessments to ensure electrical safety compliance with statutory requirements.</li> </ul> Additional Requirements <ul>
<li>Comply with all relevant legislation and good practice, particularly in relation to safeguarding, information security, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health and safety.</li> <li>Be flexible and adaptable to change, supporting the Council’s response to major events or emergencies as required.</li> <li>Embrace the Council’s iCare values and behaviours in all aspects of work and service delivery.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Experience <ul>
<li>Diploma/Degree in Building Services Engineering or a professional qualification equivalent to an Electrical Qualified Supervisor.</li> <li>Strong understanding of landlord compliance requirements in the social housing sector.</li> <li>Experience managing large-scale servicing and compliance contracts, including budget control and contract documentation.</li> <li>Knowledge of Building Services, Housing Legislation (including HHSRS), and relevant statutory and legislative requirements.</li> <li>Excellent communication, IT literacy, and customer service skills.</li> </ul> Other Information <ul>
<li>A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.</li> <li>You may be required to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays, and participate in the Council’s out-of-hours service.</li> <li>You may be required to work at any Council office.</li> </ul> Please view Job Profilehere&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Samuel.Adjei@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Samuel.Adjei@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15/8/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Electrical Compliance Manager

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Senior Children’s Social Care Lawyer&nbsp; PO7: starting salary £59,722 per annum rising in annual increments to £62,922 per annum including Inner London Weighing, plus £5000 market supplement&nbsp; In addition to the salary,&nbsp;we also offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role. Hybrid working An&nbsp;exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s&nbsp;legal department for an Senior Children’s Social Care Lawyer&nbsp;to join our dynamic and specialist&nbsp; child litigation team which offers expert legal advice and support to the Council in all aspects of child protection and welfare law. We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with management experience, ideally from within the public sector to join our expanding team of experienced professionals and play a vital role in helping to deliver focused, high-quality advice and representation.&nbsp; This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to manage a small but busy and challenging caseload whilst supporting the Principal Children’s Social Care Lawyer in the operational management of this specialist legal team. This includes the management, supervision and development of lawyers and paralegals. <ul> <li>You will need to be enthusiastic, highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team&nbsp;and on your own initiative. We are looking for individuals with a real commitment to the job.&nbsp;</li> <li>You will be responsible for ensuring the Council receives cost effective high quality, accurate, strategic, solutions focused legal advice and representation in the areas of childcare law, local government law and such other areas as are allocated from time to time.</li> <li>You will support the Principal Social Care Lawyer in meeting operational requirements, service level agreements and performance targets.</li> <li>You will&nbsp;build and maintain excellent client relations acting as a role model to achieve service and council wide objectives.</li> <li>You will have highly competent legal skills and you will be able to deputise effectively for the Principal when required.</li> <li>You will work within a friendly, supportive, collaborative team environment where your professional development will be nurtured and appreciated.</li> </ul> This post requires a qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEx with a current practising certificate and experience of working in childcare/child litigation and managing teams.&nbsp; This post is subject to a Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs</a> . For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ellie Rae at <a href="mailto:ERae2@Lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">ERae2@Lambeth.gov.uk</a> How to Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.&nbsp; We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 25 August 2025. Shortlisting: 26 August 2025. Interviews will be held between 1 &amp;3 September 2025. Other Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here.

Lambeth Council

Senior Social Services Lawyer

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The TeamThe Family Safeguarding Adult Team is integrated into Children's Social Care services, providing intervention with parents &amp; carers to actively support change, with the intention to help more children to live safely at home.Portsmouth City Council Children's Services is committed to promoting a multi - disciplinary, 'whole family' approach to safeguarding and reunification in Portsmouth. We want families to bring up their children to be safe and well, offering support to prevent the need for care, reduce the length of care when it is required, and to always strive for children to return home whenever it is safe and, in the child's best interest to do so.The RoleThe post holder will:Be a Family Safeguarding Recovery Worker co-located in one of the Family Safeguarding and Support Teams or the Building Your Futures Team. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of children’s Social Workers and other adult workers (including Mental Health and Domestic Abuse Workers) to safeguard parents/carers and their children.Be responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering interventions to parents/carers whose children are open to Children's Social Care and have vulnerabilities associated with substance and alcohol use. This will include working holistically, responding to a range of adult needs affecting parenting capacity. Be flexible and responsive to deploy specialist recovery based, behaviour change interventions. Be responsible for day-to-day service delivery, ensuring that people who experience issues with substance and alcohol use are provided with timely assessments and receive appropriate support to meet their needs as part of a multi-disciplinary plan. Deliver interventions using a restorative and strengths-based approach, including using Motivational Interviewing, in accordance with local and national guidelines.Co-create a schedule of working, including providing guidance to other professionals and working within a Team Around the Worker model, incorporating a strengths-based model of positive 'risk management'. Undertake specialist needs and risk assessments.Provide a responsive and effective service to individuals who may be in crisis or in need of safety planning.Work alongside colleagues and partners within the multi-disciplinary team and external organisations to develop and deliver interventions that aim to support children and young people to remain living at home, or to return home, when safe to do so. This includes contributing to the assessment, analysis and review of the impact of needs and harm for children as well as their parents / carers.Ensure a consistent and timely response to safeguarding in line with legislation, local and national procedures, maintaining a focus on both child and adult safeguarding.Maintain effective joint working with others, developing positive working relationships and clear communications, with Restorative and Motivational Interviewing at the heart of all interactions.Hybrid working attendance requirements - This role is office basedThe ideal candidateWill have/be Relevant vocational qualifications and/or be experienced in working with substance and alcohol misuse and be willing to undertake relevant training as necessary and appropriate.Experience, knowledge and understanding of adults and children's safeguarding procedures. Knowledge and experience of working with diverse communities; be adaptable, flexible, and inclusive to meet a range of parental needs, considering and addressing inequalities and social exclusion.Demonstrate your knowledge and experience working directly with families across the life span, including impact of adult needs on child development. Have the ability to build and maintain empowering strengths-based relationships with adults. Able to apply practice governance, as appropriate, when supporting families through highly emotive and challenging circumstances.An understanding of Motivational Interviewing and Restorative Practice and be willing to undertake further training and development. Have a respectful and inclusive approach to families, carers, colleagues, and other professionals.An up-to-date knowledge of research, relevant legislation, ethical issues, strategic frameworks, and current guidelines regarding the range of presenting needs relevant to adults who may be vulnerable and have complex needs. Have a good knowledge of Data Protection, information sharing and an understanding of confidentiality.Able to work within a busy environment, manage stress and respond to competing demands. Have good organisational skills and be able to manage a caseload whilst maintaining high standards of record keeping, including data entry and recording. Able to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals in accordance with professional, ethical guidelines and PCC policies. Confident to work in the community and use own initiative to make decisions in complex situations. Able to communicate effectively within a multi-professional team as well as the ability to work autonomously. 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.Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete apersonal 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 criteriaYou 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 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.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 any support in 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

Family Safeguarding Recovery Worker

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleAre you passionate about helping families thrive? Do you have the empathy, insight, and coordination skills to support parents through challenging times and make a lasting difference in children’s lives?We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Reducing Parental Conflict (RPC) Coordinator to join our Parenting Team in North Somerset. This is a unique opportunity to lead on a vital area of work that supports healthier relationships and better outcomes for children and young people.As our RPC Coordinator, you’ll play a central role in shaping and delivering our local strategy to reduce the impact of parental conflict. You’ll work across services and sectors—bringing together professionals from health, education, social care, the police, and the voluntary sector—to ensure a joined-up, evidence-based approach to supporting families.A key part of your role will be planning and delivering training for multi-agency staff, including specialist sessions on Children Affected by Parental Imprisonment (CAPO). You’ll also lead and support Champions groups, helping embed both RPC and CAPO awareness and practice across North Somerset.You’ll be a trusted source of guidance for practitioners, offering support and tools to help them work confidently with families experiencing conflict. You’ll also deliver evidence-based parenting programmes for separated parents, helping them build healthier co-parenting relationships.Monitoring and evaluation will be part of your day-to-day, ensuring that the work is making a measurable difference—and that we’re always learning and improving. If you’re someone who thrives on collaboration, believes in the power of early intervention, and wants to be part of a team that puts children and families at the heart of everything, we’d love to hear from you.NB: This role is funded by the DWP. There is the possibility the funding will continue past March 2026 but this has not yet been finalised.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Carry out the duties and responsibilities under a range of legislation</li><li>Lead the development and implementation of the local Reducing Parental Conflict strategy.</li><li>Align RPC work with wider family support, early help, and safeguarding priorities.</li><li>Partnership Development</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, including health, Police, education, social care, and the voluntary sector.</li><li>Facilitate multi-agency collaboration to ensure a joined-up approach to supporting families.</li><li>Workforce Development provide training and toolkits around RPC and CAPO</li><li>Deliver training for practitioners on identifying and addressing parental conflict.</li><li>Support the embedding of evidence-based tools and approaches across services.</li><li>Awareness Raising</li><li>Promote understanding of the impact of parental conflict on children’s outcomes.</li><li>Develop and disseminate resources and guidance for professionals and families.</li><li>Monitoring and Evaluation</li><li>Collect and analyse data to assess the effectiveness of interventions and inform continuous improvement.</li><li>Report on outcomes and contribute to local and national evaluation frameworks.</li><li>Practice Support</li><li>Provide advice and consultation to practitioners working with families experiencing conflict.</li><li>Support the development of pathways and referral mechanisms for targeted support.</li><li>Contribute to the development of local policies and procedures related to family support and relationship conflict.</li><li>Ensure compliance with national guidance and best practice.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Fixed Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>4+ days in the office</li></ul><ul><li>Spends most or all of their time in the office, due to nature of the work but can be for reasons such as unsuitable home working conditions or a desire for separation of home and work life.</li><li>The office remains a shared space with cultural encouragement for clear desk policies.</li></ul>About You:We’re looking for someone who:<ul><li>Has experience in partnership working and service coordination.</li><li>Understands the impact of parental conflict and parental offending on child development and family wellbeing.</li><li>Is confident delivering training and supporting workforce development.</li><li>Can analyse data and use insights to inform practice and policy.</li><li>Is an excellent communicator and relationship-builder.</li><li>Can deliver group interventions to parents</li></ul>Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Relevant qualification in social work, education, health, youth work, family support, or a related field.</li><li>Evidence of continued professional development in areas related to family support, parenting, or conflict resolution.</li><li>Experience of multi-agency working, including collaboration with health, education, police, social care, and voluntary sector partners.</li><li>Experience in delivering or coordinating training to professionals.</li><li>Experience supporting families experiencing parental conflict or separation.</li><li>Experience in facilitating or delivering parenting programmes or group work.</li><li>Strong understanding of the impact of parental conflict on children’s emotional and developmental outcomes.</li><li>Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to reducing parental conflict.</li><li>Awareness of the needs of children affected by parental imprisonment (CAPO).</li><li>Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles and procedures.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.</li><li>Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Ability to deliver training and support workforce development confidently.</li><li>Competence in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on programme outcomes.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.</li><li>Willingness to travel across North Somerset and work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends.</li><li>Must hold full UK driving License.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Qualification or training in delivering professional learning or facilitation (e.g. Train the Trainer).</li><li>Experience of working with families affected by parental imprisonment (CAPO).</li><li>Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and how they apply to family support.</li><li>Familiarity with local services and systems in North Somerset or similar local authority areas.</li><li>Ability to use digital tools and platforms to support training delivery and service coordination.</li><li>Understanding of national policy and guidance related to parental conflict and family support.</li></ul>What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice - Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/12270cd8d2.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact: Emma Pattinson, Parenting Lead at <a href="mailto:emma.pattinson@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.pattinson@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Tuesday 09 September 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





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Reducing Parental Conflict (RPC) Coordinator

Job Title: Appeals Clerk x 2 Starting Salary: £38,220 opportunity to progress to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: Variable Hours Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Variable Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>School Appeals Service administers the school admissions appeals process for schools across Hertfordshire. The service is independent of Admissions &amp; Transport service and supports both parents and schools impartially through the process.Our aim is providing the best possible service for our users, whilst ensuring that the legislation is complied with.<h4>About the team</h4>We are recruiting two clerks, who are instrumental to in the process. The clerks will be legally trained to ensure they thoroughly understand this important statutory function. Clerks take notes and ensure the smooth-running of appeals, followed by writing decision letters on behalf of the panels. They will liaise with the school appeals community which includes volunteer panel members, School Appeal service administrative team and other parties to the process.It is a role that requires tact, diplomacy, and empathy, and that supports decisions that really impacts families’ lives. A high level of organisation is also required.<h4>About the role</h4>Responsibilities include reading school/parental statements, explaining the process to parties via telephone, supporting parties to participate in the virtual appeals (using MS Teams and undertaking its practical management), taking detailed minutes of appeals and writing up decision lettersThe role is varied and interesting with no two appeals being the same. You will work with parents and schools, some of which will be very emotional, and you will need to be able to empathise with them whilst remaining impartial.On an average day, you may have 10 appeals to be heard initially, with one dropping out on the day, one with an interpreter, and two which are siblings. You will need to support the volunteer panel to manage this effectively, empathetically and in line with the relevant legislation.The busiest time for the service is between April - July.Variable Hours - dependent on the needs of the service.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Excellent command of written and oral English language with the ability to write detailed decision letters which are clear for all to understand.</li><li>Experience of minute/note taking</li><li>Able to work between the hours of 8.45-5.00pm on working days.</li><li>Ability to empathise with parties.</li><li>Ability to be impartial.</li><li>Knowledge of school systems in Hertfordshire</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working in/with schools</li><li>Understanding of the admissions/admission’s appeals process.</li><li>Experience of committee work</li></ul>To hear more about this opportunity please contact:Beckie Walsh, Schools Appeal Manager, for an informal discussion about the role.<a href="mailto:beckie.walsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">beckie.walsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; T: 01992 588568Interview Date: 3rd September 2025We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Appeals Clerk

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp; MGLEC &nbsp;£28.33 - £37.94 per hour (pro rata salary £26,786 - £35,875 including London Allowance)&nbsp;Contract Type: Full-time and Permanent&nbsp;Working hours per week:&nbsp;Hours available range from 5 hours a week upwards, and could be daytime, evenings, and/or Saturdays. Classes are delivered at a range of venues across the borough.Application Deadline: 07/09/2025Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;18/09/2025DBS: Standard Reference: 1845&nbsp;About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;&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;&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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.About the role:&nbsp;Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service is the local authority’s direct provider of adult education and work-based training. Officially rated as “Good” following our OFSTED inspection in December 2022, we are on a journey to “Outstanding.”To ensure we are successful in the next stage of our journey we are seeking experienced and qualified ESOL subject specialists to become part of our team. We are looking for part-time lecturers who are passionate about their subject and can raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students.&nbsp; In return we can offer a flexible programme to meet your work/life balance needs with plenty of support, and mentoring if required, within a friendly and welcoming team.&nbsp;You will need to have a minimum of two years' teaching experience, relevant subject specific and teaching qualifications with a proven track record in preparing learners for ESOL Skills for Life exams &nbsp;and developing emerging literacy, digital and maths skills. &nbsp;We are particularly interested to see lecturers with experience of teaching ESOL Level 1 and Level 2.&nbsp;If you have the expertise to help students develop their skills in this area and you are committed to being an outstanding practitioner, focused on achieving the best outcomes for your students then this is the role for you!<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Lecturer_1845.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience • Relevant teaching or training experience • Experience of actively developing equal opportunities • Experience of working effectively as a team • Experience of teaching mixed ability learners in a range of client groups • Substantial subject specific experience • Able to plan and deliver training sessions to meet external quality standards including required record-keeping • Able to prepare high quality teaching materials • Able to communicate well, orally and in writing • Good level of organisational and planning skills • Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends • Able to work in a range of different venues within the borough • Ability to relate to a wide range of client groups • Ability to adapt educational or training provision to meet the needs of people with learning difficulties, disabilities and/or additional learning support needs • Computer literacy, ability to use a range of e-learning technology • Awareness of the quality assurance requirements of Ofsted • Understanding of how to promote inclusive learning and widening participation objectivesQualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp;To have achieved English and maths qualifications at level 2 or above or be committed to&nbsp; achieving these qualifications within the first year of teaching for the service&nbsp; • To have or to be prepared to work towards achieving am introductory level 3 post 16 teaching&nbsp; qualification within one year of start date&nbsp; • CELTA or equivalent&nbsp; • Possess or be working towards internal quality assurer award or equivalentYou will need to have a minimum of two years' teaching experience, relevant subject specific and teaching qualifications with a proven track record in preparing learners for ESOL Skills for Life exams &nbsp;and developing emerging literacy, digital and maths skills. &nbsp;We are particularly interested to see lecturers with experience of teaching ESOL Level 1 and Level 2.&nbsp;Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;&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;&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;&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 Sharon Tassell, Operations and Services Manager at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sharon.tassell@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sharon.tassell@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&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;&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;<ul></ul>

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

ESOL Lecturer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Planning Enforcement Officer to help drive forward its place-shaping agenda.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the best developments are delivered across the region.Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>Depth and range of practical experience that demonstrates the ability to deal with all aspects of planning enforcement and monitoring is required.Experience in planning enforcement and/or legal capacity.You will need to be methodical, have an attention to detail and be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about planning and development, with a commitment to delivering positive change in West Northamptonshire. If you are ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.<h2>Company information</h2>&nbsp;At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Enforcement and Monitoring Officer (Planning Enforcement)

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We Are St Helens Borough Council Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a transformational Council which is passionate and ambitious for the communities we support. We provide a wide range of local authority services to the residents, businesses, schools, and visitors to the borough. We can only do this because of our highly valued, highly skilled workforce. Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support. Making A Difference as an Early Help Worker in St Helens Early Help Service Working within Children’s Services at St Helens Council means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings to the Council. We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve. The Difference you will Make in the role of Early Help Worker Early help workers take the lead professional role at level 2 St Helens Descriptors of need undertaking assessments and developing support plans. You will be working with children from pre-birth up to 18 yrs. old. You will work both in the home and community. As an Early Help Worker, you will make a huge difference to the lives of children and families in St Helens. You will be working together with the children, families, and other professionals to provide support as soon as possible to tackle difficulties before they may become more serious. Examples of issues could be, Domestic abuse, drug and alcohol use, child and adult mental health, neglect, parenting and behaviour management to name but a few. Every family has strengths, and you will help them to build on these to achieve positive outcomes. Who should Apply? If you have an NVQ 4 qualification in a related subject such as, Child Care, Youth Work, Working with Complex families or Health and Social Care, or the ability to work towards this qualification, we would welcome your application. If you are the kind of person who really likes to make a difference and are keen to take on the challenge then please read our full job description and person specification documents which are included with this vacancy listing for full and further information. Thank you for your interest in working for Children’s Services at St Helens Council and we look forward to receiving your application. Interested to Find Out More? You are welcome to contact us for a chat before applying by emailing us at <a href="mailto:dawnmillea@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">dawnmillea@sthelens.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:mariecollinson@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">mariecollinson@sthelens.gov.uk</a> 



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>


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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.
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West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Planning Enforcement Officer to help drive forward its place-shaping agenda.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the best developments are delivered across the region.Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.&nbsp;Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? In this role, you will support the Principal Enforcement Officer in providing timely and appropriate advice on all matters related to planning enforcement. &nbsp;You will assist in the monitoring of large developments and investigate all aspects of breaches of planning control, ensuring compliance with all current investigation and planning legislation.&nbsp;You will contribute to the development of a flexible and resilient team, working collaboratively to meet service objectives and improve outcomes for the Council and the wider community. Maintaining strong relationships with Councillors, local bodies, and community groups, including Parish and Town Councils, will be a key part of your role, ensuring effective communication and a customer-focused approach to planning matters.About you Previous experience in a planning enforcement or investigation team is desirable.Depth and range of practical experience that demonstrates the ability to deal with monitoring planning approvals, S106 obligations and community infrastructure levy payments.Experience in planning enforcement, accountancy and/or legal capacity.You will need to be methodical, have an attention to detail and be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about planning and development, with a commitment to delivering positive change in West Northamptonshire. If you are ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.About us &nbsp;At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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