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Shared Service Manager (Waste) North Herts CouncilNorth Herts CouncilPermanent, Full Time£52,866 - £61,866 per annum, plus car allowance (pay award pending)Location: BuntingfordClosing Date: 14th July 2025 Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising on behalf of North Herts Council for the role of <a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/shared-service-manager-waste" target="_blank">Shared Service Manager - Waste | North Herts Council</a> The Role <h2> East and North Herts Councils have a brand-new shared waste, recycling and street cleansing contract in place and are also rolling out an ambitious service change this summer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious waste professional to lead the service at the start of this new era, with responsibility for both Councils' waste, recycling and street cleansing services. </h2>The Experience You Will Bring <h2> You will be an experienced and committed waste leader, with significant experience of managing large contracts and budgets, as well as the ability to lead major projects and procurements. You will have significant experience of developing policies and strategies and of successful performance management. You will have excellent technical knowledge of waste and be our subject expert. </h2><h2> You will have the skills to lead and motivate a high performing team, ability to work in partnership with stakeholders and have a customer focused attitude. </h2><a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/about-us" target="_blank"> About Us </a> North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together. Why work with us? We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community. Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites. At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job. Our benefits include: <h2> · Flexible working options including flexi-time scheme and home-working </h2><h2> · Continued professional development supported and professional subscriptions paid </h2><h2> · Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (19.5% employer contribution) </h2><h2> · Generous annual leave, including Christmas close-down period </h2><h2> · Occupational sick pay </h2><h2> · Free parking permit for office use </h2><h2> · Discounts, including 50% off NHC gym membership </h2>What you should do next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via <a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/shared-service-manager-waste" target="_blank"> Shared Service Manager - Waste | North Herts Council </a> Please note that we do not accept CV applications, either on their own or accompanying application forms. Therefore, please ensure that all relevant information is provided on the application form on the NHC job pages. If you would like an informal chat about the post, please contact Sarah Kingsley, Director - Environment, on 01462 474552 *Please apply via <a href="https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/shared-service-manager-waste" target="_blank"> Shared Service Manager - Waste | North Herts Council </a>

Shared Service Manager (Waste) North Herts Council

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Job Title:&nbsp;Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative (Sports) Location of work:&nbsp;Earlswood Depot, various sites throughout the borough Salary:&nbsp;£24,186 - £25,782 per annum Basis:&nbsp;Permanent, Full time, Annualised Hours (40hrs summer, 8 months / 27hrs winter, 4 months)
About the Role
Do you love working in the outdoors? Then this is the job is for you. We are now recruiting for a Skilled Operative to deliver the maintenance of outdoor sports facilities across the Borough’s parks and open spaces.
This includes the full range of seasonal and year-round duties required for football, rugby, and pitches, utilising tractors and a variety of grounds maintenance machinery and attachments to ensure playing surfaces are safe, presentable, and in a good condition.
Some of the duties include:
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<li>Carry out pre-season, in-season and end-of-season works for football, cricket and rugby pitches, including grass cutting, Verti-draining, top dressing, seeding, turfing, and goal post installation/removal.</li>
<li>Mark out football and rugby pitches of varying sizes using appropriate line marking equipment.</li>
<li>Undertake renovation and repair works as required, ensuring pitches remain playable and meet safety requirements throughout the sporting seasons.</li>
<li>Maintain cricket squares and outfields, including mowing, scarifying, rolling, end-of-season renovation, and setting up wickets.</li>
<li>Operate tractors and associated attachments (e.g., aerators, slitters, scarifiers, trailers, gang mowers, and line markers) in the preparation and upkeep of sports surfaces.</li>
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About the Person 
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<li>Ability to mark out pitches accurately to required dimensions and standards.</li>
<li>Experience in sports turf maintenance, particularly in football, rugby, and cricket environments.</li>
<li>Understanding of seasonal sports turf requirements and renovation techniques.</li>
<li>Have relevant qualifications and experience in Sports Turf Maintenance, including the use of tractors and various grounds maintenance machinery.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Have a strong awareness of health and safety and safe working practices.</li>
<li>Be physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions.</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence.</li>
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Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Russell Potts, Greenspaces Supervisor on 07974325147
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: Sunday 13th July 2025 at 23:59
Interview date: To be confirmed
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us: <a href="https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/working-here" target="_blank">Who we are | Working here | Reigate and Banstead</a>

Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative (Sports)

Job Title: Head of Strategic Asset Management &amp; Estates Starting Salary: £81,803 progressing to £90,664 per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location:&nbsp;Based in Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire is a thriving county with big ambition. Following the recent elections, our new administration is undertaking a major transformation programme to ensure our financial sustainability and protect essential services - creating a council that is fit for the future and that can continue to deliver our ambitions to be the County of opportunity.A key contributor to this ambition is ensuring the effective use of our numerous and diverse assets, and we are currently seeking an individual with a strong professional and technical understanding of asset management, preferably with a qualification like RICS, to lead on achieving excellent outcomes for the County. Sitting in the Property department, Estates is responsible for a diverse portfolio including 11,000 acres of rural estate, a variety of over 2,000 operational buildings and land. The role will be to support the delivery of Council services through the provision of the right assets in the right locations. You’ll need to demonstrate a commercial approach to driving greater income and capital to support service delivery through a programme of income generation and asset disposal.Like many councils around the country, we are redesigning ourselves under Local Government Reorganisation so there will be significant opportunities for you to play a key part in remodelling our estate now and into the future.<h4>About the role</h4>Bringing your forward-thinking leadership style to our strategic asset management function, you will make sure our property portfolio is aligned to the needs of local communities. Equally, you will ensure that it is working well for the Council. At the heart of your approach will be a commitment to seeing assets put to their best possible use.Your remit will span everything from service delivery to capital receipts and other financial drivers. Working closely with other services and partners, you will develop high-level business cases for significant property changes.Crucially, as lead officer for our estates function, you will see that the transactional side of the portfolio is kept in good order, with statutory requirements properly managed.As a Chartered Surveyor (RICS) you will bring to the role substantial knowledge of contract management and property law. To be equal to the challenge, you must be a natural leader with a proven track record of managing estates and asset services, delivered by a large and diverse team.Commercially astute and innovative, your experience spans contract, project and change management, along with development of service plans and quality assurance.You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for managing the council's property portfolio, ensuring that they are used effectively, efficiently, and cost-effectively.You will be responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the estates department, including managing staff, budgets.You’ll provide expert advice and guidance to the council on property-related matters including advising on property acquisitions, disposals, and development projects.Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations including health and safety regulations, building regulations, and planning regulations.You will provide monitoring and reporting on the performance of the estates department including reporting on key performance indicators such as occupancy rates, maintenance costs, and property values.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Relevant qualifications, such as a degree in property management or a relevant professional qualification e.g. Chartered professional membership as a Chartered Surveyor (RICS)</li><li>A strong understanding of property management principles such as asset management, property finance, contract management, rural estate.</li><li>Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to manage staff and relevant employment related issues.</li><li>The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including council officials, residents, and contractors, utilising your knowledge, adapting your communication skills and take a proactive, tailored approach.</li><li>Knowledge of key statutory compliance requirements</li><li>Knowledge of leasehold legislation and managing client relationships.</li><li>A track record in managing large and complex schemes, taking a hands-on role with the ability to lead, develop and inspire a team.</li><li>A strong understanding of managing budgets</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of contracts management and property law</li><li>Experience in working with local authorities or other public sector organisation</li><li>Experience of project and change management</li></ul>We 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.This job role is within the Organisational Leadership, level 16 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Organisational LeadershipTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sass.Pledger@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sass.Pledger@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 14th July 2025Benefits 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 profile 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 employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.





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Head of Strategic Asset Management & Estates

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Are you ready to build a career that shapes the future of your community? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Control team as a&nbsp;Trainee Building Inspector. As a Trainee Building Inspector, you’ll be part of a supportive and experienced team ensuring that buildings across Reading are safe, accessible, and energy-efficient. This is a&nbsp;career-graded role, offering structured progression and development opportunities as you gain experience and qualifications. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the role: As a Trainee Building Inspector, you'll be part of a friendly and knowledgeable team, learning on the job while gradually taking on more responsibility as your skills develop. You will:
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<li>Carry out supervised site inspections of building works in progress, checking for compliance with Building Regulations relating to structural safety, fire protection, accessibility, insulation, drainage and more</li>
<li>Assess building plans and technical drawings with support from senior colleagues, learning how to interpret and apply the relevant legislation and guidance</li>
<li>Calculate and process application fees and maintain accurate digital records for all inspections and decisions</li>
<li>Support the investigation of unsafe or unauthorised building work, helping to gather evidence and report findings</li>
<li>Learn how to assess and report on dangerous structures, working alongside experienced inspectors to ensure public safety</li>
<li>Provide clear, courteous and practical advice to members of the public, homeowners, architects, and contractors</li>
<li>Assist in issuing statutory notices, reports, and decisions under supervision</li>
<li>Participate in consultations with internal departments (e.g. fire safety, highways) and external bodies such as utility providers and emergency services</li>
<li>Work towards building the technical knowledge and confidence needed to make independent assessments and recommendations</li>
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 As you develop, you’ll take on more responsibility, including checking simple applications, issuing decisions, and conducting independent site visits.
 You will be based in our Civic Offices (although working from home is not discouraged) in an open office working alongside others in the Planning, Transport and Public Protection Service. This enables co-working to happen naturally and provides a friendly and collaborative working environment.
 About you
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, eager to learn, and ready to take the first step in a rewarding technical career. You should have:
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<li>5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English) or equivalent</li>
<li>A full UK driving licence</li>
<li>Some experience in the building industry or in a customer-facing role</li>
<li>Strong communication and teamwork skills</li>
<li>Good attention to detail and record-keeping abilities</li>
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About Reading
Reading is a vibrant town subject to considerable development growth and that brings with it a large and varied case load for the building control team. Ranging from major commercial and community development to more routine domestic and business construction projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at a time of significant changes in the Building Control profession.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The success of the team relies on every individual playing their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you will work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.
Our offer
We offer support to grow and develop your career with in-house training and the opportunity to attend continuing professional development events. &nbsp;Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged and your ideas for business improvement listened to. 
A competitive salary is offered alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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 To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact the Building Control Team Leader - Paul Boland via email: <a href="mailto:paul.boland@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.boland@reading.gov.uk</a> or via phone: 07977 632 962 
Closing Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025
Interview Date: TBC
 Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Trainee Building Inspector - Building Control

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: Soulbury Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWorking alongside the Virtual School Headteacher as the Deputy Head, you’ll play a key role in leading the strategic and operational development of our Virtual School. Your work will be central to helping the council meet its statutory responsibilities for children and young people in care, previously in care, or who have had a social worker.This is a pivotal leadership role requiring strong decision-making, analytical thinking, and the ability to deliver high-quality services across a wide range of partners. You’ll lead key areas of service delivery to secure positive educational outcomes and help shape strategic plans aligned with national and local priorities.Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You’ll build effective relationships with schools, social care, carers, and other partners to promote a shared vision, ensuring that children’s voices and aspirations are heard and acted upon.You’ll offer expert educational advice, drawing on your knowledge of the curriculum and current legislation, and support schools to develop inclusive practices that help every child reach their potential. You’ll also deliver impactful training to a range of stakeholders on effective PEPs, SMART targets, and supporting children with a social worker.As a leader, you’ll manage and support a team of advisory teachers, ensuring their work contributes to a culture of high expectations, consistency, and continuous improvement across the Virtual School.&nbsp;<h2>About you</h2>You will bring demonstrable experience of school leadership, along with a background in advisory work where you have supported schools and colleagues as a critical friend to drive improved outcomes. Your experience working directly with children in care, as well as those with Special Educational Needs, will be key to understanding and addressing the complex challenges these young people face.You will have worked in culturally diverse settings and understand the importance of inclusive and sensitive approaches. Strong communication skills are essential—you’ll be able to engage politely, tactfully, and persuasively with a wide range of stakeholders, building collaborative and productive relationships.As a confident and compassionate leader, you’ll be able to motivate and lead a team of advisory teachers, providing clear guidance and expertise. You’ll be skilled in advising schools and professionals on strategies to raise attainment and promote high expectations for Children in Care and those who have or have had a social worker.You’ll be highly organised, able to manage your own workload and support others to meet shared priorities and targets. Your knowledge of child development—including the impact of trauma and attachment—will inform your practice, alongside a strong understanding of relevant legislation and national guidance around the education of Children in Care.A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential for this role.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.Closing Date - 14th of JulyInterviews - w/c 21st of July<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550195&amp;ptId=11453" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550196&amp;ptId=11453" target="_blank">download: PREF105519 Deputy Head Of Virtual School 9-12 3 SPA 202506.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Deputy Headteacher of Virtual School

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you a seasoned Electrical Engineer looking to take the lead on a wide range of meaningful projects? We're on the lookout for someone with technical expertise and strong leadership skills to join our Project Design and Delivery Team.In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our work—helping to shape the future of construction projects across schools, commercial spaces, housing developments, and public buildings. You’ll be responsible for providing leadership and delivering high-quality electrical design services, while also ensuring that every project meets both technical and financial expectations.What you’ll be doing:<ul><li>Leading all aspects of electrical building services design from concept through to completion.</li><li>Playing a key role in the delivery of new and existing construction projects—ensuring designs are innovative, efficient, and sustainable.</li><li>Coordinating and overseeing work produced by both internal engineers and external consultants.</li><li>Maintaining oversight of design standards, ensuring compliance with technical regulations and project objectives.</li><li>Managing timelines, budgets, and resources to meet delivery targets.</li><li>Mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices across the team.</li></ul><h2>About you</h2>You bring substantial experience in Building Electrical Services Engineering, with a proven track record of both delivering and managing complex work within this field. You have a good understanding of how policy and strategy can shape effective electrical engineering services, and you've had some hands-on involvement in their development and implementation.You're confident using AutoCAD and Revit-based software to produce clear, accurate technical drawings, and you're skilled in carrying out detailed electrical design calculations—leveraging tools such as Hevacomp, StabiCAD, or similar.Planning, prioritising, and managing your workload comes naturally to you. You’re able to handle competing demands and project deadlines while staying focused on quality and efficiency. You have a strong grasp of relevant legislation and statutory requirements, including CDM regulations, asbestos regulations, and IEE wiring regulations, and you ensure your work always remains compliant.You hold a relevant professional qualification and are a member of a recognised institution—such as CIBSE, IEE—or bring an equivalent combination of training and verifiable work-based experience.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1554725&amp;ptId=11449" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1554726&amp;ptId=11449" target="_blank">download: PREF105528 202506 M3 Senior Electrical Engineer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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A fixed term opportunity has arisen for a Supervising Social Worker (Fostering) to join the Fostering Service on a 12-month contract due to end in July 2026. You will work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, contributing to the delivery of a highly effective Children’s Service.You will be responsible for a caseload of complex cases managing a complex caseload. You will also be accountable for the practice of student social workers on placement, as well and providing day to day support, advice and mentoring to other staff within the team.You will work with foster carers, children and families to support vulnerable service users ensuring the needs of the child remain paramount.Reporting directly to a Team Manager, you will benefit from regular individual and group supervision. You will also be supported to develop your skills and expertise at every stage of your career. About You<ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will be working towards your PEPS or be willing to undertake.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 3 years’ practice as a social worker working with children and families.</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul>For further details on the role please contact Sally Harper, Team Manager via email on <a href="mailto:sally.harper@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.harper@medway.gov.uk</a>. Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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

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Supervising Social Worker - Fostering 

A vacancy has arisen for an Experienced Social Worker to join the Kinship and Post Order Support Team. This is an exciting time to join the team and we are seeking a child focused social worker to join us in our improvement journey.The successful applicant will work with connected carers and special guardianship applicants with an emphasis on assessment work, developing support plans as well as developing our support services for Special Guardians. A large proportion of the work within the team is undertaking court directed assessments of friends and families when alternative care plans are being considered for children. This is an exciting yet challenging and complex area of social work. We are looking for experienced professionals who have good knowledge of working within a kinship carers team, a professional who has dynamism to manage a varied case load.If you are passionate and committed to improving the lives and opportunities of children and young people and can ensure that children are at the centre of the work that you do; then we would like to hear from you. Please contact George Layzell Service Manager via email on <a href="mailto:george.layzell@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">george.layzell@medway.gov.uk</a> to arrange an informal discussion about this role. In return we offer you:<ul><li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul> Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile Equal Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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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Social Worker - Kinship and Post Order Support Team (Fostering)

Medway is Ofsted rated Good Local Authority, and we are looking for an experienced Fostering Assessor who has good knowledge and experience of working within fostering service and completing robust Form F assessments and in recruitment of foster carers. Knowledge of Private Fostering and Supported Homes Scheme is desirable. We are looking for a candidate with a sound knowledge of Fostering Recruitment and Assessment, with an innovative approach to the recruitment and assessment of foster carers and with good working technical knowledge of fostering regulations and standards. If you think you can bring the enthusiasm, zest and the positive approach then this job is for you.The successful candidate will be the initial point of contact for any prospective enquirer or foster carer; meaning their ability to deliver an excellent ‘first impression’ is vital. They will also be undertaking Form F assessments and participating in marketing events to recruit foster carers. Their experience, understanding and insight into the needs of children in care will support their undertaking of Initial Enquiries and Registration of Interests, whilst providing the prospective foster carer with factual information about fostering and the process, as well as offering guidance and advice as to their individual circumstances in relation to the impact of fostering.You will be responsible for ‘duty’ and ensuring all enquiries are responded to within timescales, undertaking home visits and completing good quality Form F assessments. You will also support the line manager with the monitoring of enquiries, applications and the Stage 1 process. About you<ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work - CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England </li><li>Demonstrable post qualifying experience of working with children and families</li><li>A driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.</li></ul>For Informal Discussion, please feel free to contact Fostering and Adoption Service Manager, George Layzell via email on <a href="mailto:george.layzell@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">george.layzell@medway.gov.uk</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MakeItMedway?src=hashtag_click" target="_blank">#MakeItMedway</a>This post is subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS check. Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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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Social Worker - Fostering Recruitment and Assessment 

We are currently recruiting Experienced Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work and Children in Care Services as part of our Newly Qualified Social Work Teams. If you have a passion for role modelling good practice and supporting the learning and development of NQSW’s, this role could be for you. We have two NQSW teams in Medway, one in CIC and one in CSWT. You are welcome to specify a preference in your application. The role will include co-working, role modelling and supporting the learning and development of your newly qualified colleagues, who will be completing their ASYE, alongside managing your own (capped) caseload. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Susan Akinyele (CSWT), Laura Saunders (CIC), or Gemma Winspear (PDL).About YouYou will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.You will have successfully completed your ASYEYou will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification. This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.How to applyTo apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.Equal Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.





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