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<h4>The Role</h4>Step into a Senior Role that Makes a Lasting ImpactAre you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to play a key role in shaping high-quality, person-centred care for adults in Southwark?This could be your perfect next move.We’re looking for Deputy Team Managers – also known as a Senior Social Workers – to join our Adult Social Work Services. This role offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to hold a meaningful, senior position while remaining close to frontline practice and the people we support.You’ll be a vital part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside skilled colleagues to support adults with physical disabilities, older people, adults with dementia, and carers. You’ll bring your expertise and leadership in practice to complex cases, support less experienced team members, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive culture.Why Join Southwark?We understand that more and more professionals are valuing the long-term benefits of permanent roles—like career stability, funded development and the chance to build lasting relationships with the people they support.At Southwark, we offer:<ul><li>a stable, secure role with clear pathways for progression</li><li>generous benefits, including annual leave and pension</li><li>funded training and CPD, including leadership programmes</li><li>flexible and hybrid working, plus the tools you need to thrive</li><li>strong professional support, including from our Principal Social Worker and OT</li></ul>Who We're Looking ForYou’ll be an experienced and confident social worker who is:<ul><li>a qualified and registered Social Worker.</li><li>experienced, with post-qualification training or equivalent expertise in a relevant field.</li><li>knowledgeable about current and emerging adult social care legislation</li><li>skilled in managing complex cases and safeguarding work</li><li>a strong communicator who supports colleagues and promotes best practice</li><li>committed to high standards of care and person-centred support</li><li>ready to step into a senior position within a supportive team</li></ul>Whether you're seeking greater responsibility or looking to deepen your impact without moving fully into management, this role provides the opportunity to grow while staying rooted in practice.To apply, please indicate which team you’re interested in joining. Learn more about our teams and what they do <a href="https://www.southwarkadultsocialcarejobs.co.uk/services/" target="_blank">here</a>. This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.





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Southwark Council

Deputy Team Manager - Adults

Job DescriptionSalary: £24.30 - £27.33 per hour, depending on grade. Subject to increase for 24/25 pay yearGrade TUTLEC 1 – 4 depending on qualifications and experience.Casual Contract - Hours per Week are variable (as &amp; when required) and subject to demand<ul> <li>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.</li> <li>You will be responsible for planning courses and lessons, creating resources, teaching lessons, and marking learners work and giving developmental feedback.</li> <li>Experience of teaching adults is required.</li> <li>Experience of teaching individuals with learning difficulties is essential.</li> <li>You will have level 2 qualifications in English and maths, a level 3 award in Education and Training and ideally a level 5 teaching qualification for teaching in post 16 sector. We will consider applications from individuals with no formal teaching qualifications, depending on experience, but you will need to achieve the level 3 award within the first year of teaching and the level 5 diploma within the second year.</li> <li>An Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list is required.</li></ul>Closing Date: 24th August 2025Interview Date: To Be ConfirmedIf 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/EQxxjrfufk9EjufmeBXBpX4BkeAfMIG-jA9HUmp6THyslA?e=Y3Rk6g" target="_blank">Download Job Profile )PDF Document)</a> &nbsp;About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Tutor (Casual) - Adults with Learning Difficulties

Job DescriptionSalary: £29,253&nbsp;- £32,736&nbsp;per annumGrade: CPermanent Contract37 Hours per weekSituated on the River Thames, Thurrock is an ambitious unitary with vision and opportunities for its residents and businesses.Thurrock’s Debt Management Team is a highly recognised services having been nominated twice for the IRRV (Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation) Most Improved Team of the Year Award and was in the finalists in 2012 and achieved a Bronze Award in 2013.The team are currently looking for a&nbsp;Recovery Officer&nbsp;to join this dynamic team.&nbsp;You would be involved in collection of personal and commercial debt totalling over £230m per year. We make collections on services such as Revenues and Benefits, Non-Domestic Rates, Trade Waste and Sundry debts. You will have a portfolio of accounts which will require a variety of contact streams including telephone calls, written enquiries, emails, face to face visits and attendances to Court.The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>Confidence to be able to manage difficult conversations</li> <li>A knowledge debt collection processes</li> <li>A full knowledge and understanding of the Thurrock Fair Debt Policy</li> <li>Experience using negotiation skills</li> <li>Experience of communicating with members of the public.</li></ul>&nbsp;In return for your time and commitment, we offer:<ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service</li> <li>Flexible working to support a good work life balance</li> <li>An excellent Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Basic Level is required for this post.&nbsp;Advert Closing Date<ul> <li>Redeployment Only:&nbsp;21st August 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;31st August 2025</li></ul>Interview Date:&nbsp;To Be ConfirmedTo view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Eb7_2cbo5HtLsz9rPzt8Uz8BtX1DpN1-AAIjBwuGtzEHQw?e=PoPaH3" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> &nbsp;“If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”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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Debt Recovery Officer

Job Title: Travel Trainer Starting Salary: £27,694 progressing to £31,022 per annum Hours: 37.0The post holder is required to be flexible with regards to working hours. The working pattern will be supported by their line manager and will include some early morning starts and availability to support young people on the journey home at the end of the school / college day.Location: StevenageThe postholder will cover West Herts however may be required to be flexible to cover areas countywide when required. Contract Type: Fixed Term End Date Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Travel Training team work closely with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) attending schools and colleges to deliver an accredited programme which aims to provide young people with the skills to be able to travel independently from home to school/college.Alongside high levels of face-to-face work with students in the community, Travel Trainers work together as a team to deliver Travel Training initiatives in schools to support young people with their journey to independence.In order to generate referrals, the Team develop and maintain strong professional relationships with schools, Colleges and partner agencies within HCC to identify young people who fit the programmes criteria and who are suitable for the programme.The Travel Training team is established and highly regarded within Hertfordshire and provides a consistent training programme. You can make a real difference to young people with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in helping them develop life changing skills which will enable them to develop their independence and confidence which can then enhance their social, educational and employment opportunities.<h4>About the role</h4>The role requires working with young people with an EHCP at KS3 - KS5 who have been identified by the school/ college, from partner agencies and referrals and assigned by the line manager as pupils who will benefit from Travel Training.The Focus of the role is to;<ul><li>Work face to face with young people in the community to support them to become independent</li><li>Identify and prioritise young people who are most likely to benefit from travel training.</li><li>Ensure eligibility criteria is met and that they are suitable for the programme.</li><li>Maintaining accurate records of students’ progress and reporting to line manager.</li></ul>The postholder will be required to:<ul><li>Develop the travel training skills of the students, in the classroom and in the community, assisting students in class based and practical activities where applicable.</li><li>You will have face to face meetings with families and 1:1 support with young people while out in the community. Excellent communication skills, empathy, patience and the ability to understand individual needs are vital attributes.</li><li>The role involves planning and managing your own caseload and work patterns whilst being supported by the Travel Trainer manager.</li><li>The post holder will be required to keep accurate records and manage own workload to keep records up to date in line with deadlines.</li><li>The ability to communicate professionally via email, telephone and face to face with partner agencies, young people and their families is essential.</li><li>As part of this role, you will be required to travel to sites across the county using your own mode of transport.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Able to work flexible hours including early starts. This is essential for this role.</li><li>Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.</li><li>Evidence of previous experience of working with young people with SEND including monitoring and development.</li><li>Flexible approach to working and problem solving.</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to keep up-to-date and accurate records.</li><li>Experience of planning and managing a case load.</li><li>Experience of delivering presentations and learning resources to groups of young people.</li><li>Ability to work on an individual basis using own initiative.</li><li>Evidence of previous experience in maintaining health and safety standard and safeguarding whilst working with people in the community</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Teaching experience.</li><li>Evidence of previous experience in maintaining health and safety standard and safeguarding whilst working with people in the community.</li><li>Evidence of previous experience of working with young people with SEND including monitoring and development.</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 Community Services, level COM7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Stuart Scarrott <a href="mailto:stuart.scarrott1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">stuart.scarrott1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview Date: 26th Aug&nbsp;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 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. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;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.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.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).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Travel Trainer

To support Adult Social Care by providing an efficient and effective service, which includes producing the four weekly invoices for client’s care charges, setting up direct debits and making contact through telephone, letter and face to face.Deal with queries from clients or their representatives regarding their invoices and prepare relevant correspondence as necessary. Ensure a sensitive, accurate and quality service is provided at all times to internal and external customers.Maintain accurate records of all actions taken, ensuring client files are kept up to date and relevant actions diary dated.Apply current legislation and policy to all cases and ensure that knowledge base is kept up to date.You will have previous experience at reconciling financial data with the ability to interpret and validate complex numerical information and able to spot anomalies to ensure data accuracy. Handling queries via phone, email and face to face with the ability to explain complex information clearly. In return we will offer you: <ul><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></ul>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.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. 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.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.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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

Income Officer

It is an exciting time to join Medway Youth Justice Team. We are looking for applicants who have extensive experience working with children at risk of offending and supporting them to move forward positively to the future.The main purpose of the Youth Justice Team is to prevent children from entering the Criminal Justice System, and to prevent those involved in the Criminal Justice System from re-offending. Medway Youth Justice team has sought to develop a child first approach to Youth Justice practice that treats children involved in the Youth Justice system primarily as being children first, understanding their individual experiences, and working with them to live positive and fulfilling lives. The Youth Justice Officer will undertake complex assessments of the risk of offending, risk of harm and safeguarding concerns of children involved in the Criminal Justice System. They supervise a caseload of children referred by the Youth Court and by the Police as out of court disposals. They will prepare reports and assessments for both the Youth Court and the Police. They will be required to assess the risks, safeguarding issues and diversity needs of children and plan and deliver interventions responsive to these needs.The Youth Justice Officer will hold a caseload of children who have been assessed as being at risk of re-offending / or causing harm to the community, and of being themselves vulnerable and at risk. They will deliver individual and sometimes group-interventions to these children. They will deliver interventions in accordance with the National Standards for the Youth Justice System and locally agreed practice requirements.About you<ul><li>Educated to degree in relevant subject e.g., Social Work, Youth Justice, Youth Service or Probation studies, teaching, law, criminology, psychology, and the creative arts.</li><li>An understanding of Youth Justice / Criminal Justice legislation.</li><li>Experience of working with children in the Youth Justice System</li><li>Experience of working with young people and adolescents and bringing about positive change in their lives.</li><li>A full driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes.</li><li>Able to engage with children in child first manner.</li></ul> The Youth Justice Service are seeking a Youth Justice Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. 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. <h4> </h4><h4>In return we offer you:</h4><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> <h4>Our organisation:</h4>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.<h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view 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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Youth Justice Officer

We are seeking an Operational and Performance Manager for our Youth Justice Service. You will have operational management responsibility for the Youth Justice Team, with a specific focus on achieving positive change and keeping children and communities safe, leading on prevention, diversion, and management of our work to prevent offending and re-offending by children. You will work alongside colleagues and multi-agency partners to develop and continuously improve the delivery of a high-quality effective service that delivers good outcomes for children, young people, their families, victims and the community.<h4>About You</h4>As a qualified and registered Social Worker or Justice professional, you will have substantial management experience and a proven track record of successfully leading and managing multi-agency teams, ideally in a Youth Justice or related field. You will also be able to demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and experience of working with children in a statutory setting and ideally have experience of working with ‘<a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200486/childrens_social_workers_blog/1401/signs_of_safety" target="_blank">Signs of Safety’</a> or a similar strength and relationships based practice framework.If you wish to discuss the post then please contact the Youth Justice Service Manager, Mark Powell, at <a href="mailto:mark.powell@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">mark.powell@medway.gov.uk</a>.<h4> </h4><h4>In return we offer you:</h4><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> <h4>Our organisation:</h4>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.<h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view 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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Youth Justice Operational and Performance Manager

We are looking to recruit to a new and exciting role in our Communications and Marketing department. The Digital Communications and Engagement Officer will be responsible for managing and developing Medway Council’s social media channels and digital platforms, this includes editorial oversight of other service managed social media and digital channels.The Digital Communications and Engagement Officer will provide strategic input by planning and implementing digital communications and engagement strategies, using a variety of methods and channels to reach a wide range of audiences, to promote the council’s vision and priorities as well as support the department’s proactive and reactive communications. The successful candidate will have excellent writing skills across a variety of formats, with the ability to produce engaging copy across multiple channels, including eNewsletters and other email-marketing activities. This is a creative role which involves producing videos and carrying out video interviews with senior members of staff. The Digital Communications and Engagement Officer will be confident to research topics (sometimes complex), write scripts and film senior members of staff, as well as edit and publish video footage across multiple channels and platforms. They will be responsible for training colleagues on best practice in using a variety of social media channels and digital platforms, as well as staying up-to-date on industry best practice and making recommendations through trend awareness. They will maintain professional standards by keeping abreast of best practice in digital communications and engagement, as well as issues affecting local government. They will fully comply with legislation, including GDPR, when publishing content across all channels. The Digital Communications and Engagement Officer will work closely with the Press Office, which is responsible for managing the council’s reputation and promoting the council’s vision and priorities. They will provide a social media listening role and be able to respond to residents’ concerns and queries online, ensuring as far as possible that misinformation is corrected and effective signposting to correct information is provided, as well as reporting and advising senior colleagues on emerging topics and issues arising.This role will support the Press Office during an emergency incident or crisis, with the ability of working independently, under pressure and to tight deadlines. They will be part of the Communications and Marketing team’s out of hours emergency communications rota, as well as a rota to attend evening meetings, such as Full Council and Cabinet, to cover social media on corporate decision making. We are seeking a Digital Communications &amp; Engagement Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. 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. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Senior Media and Internal Communications Manager Carly Wymark on 01634 332252.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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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove is a great place to live, learn, work and visit.We are committed to delivering an outstanding service to our residents and to making the Tenancy Team within our Housing and People Services Directorate the first choice for Housing Officers to work.If you are looking to work in a flexible and forward-thinking organisation, have a good understanding of the needs of Council Tenants and Leaseholders and are seeking an exciting new challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you.Fixed term for&nbsp;12 monthsThis job would be offered as fixed term to external candidates and may be available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href="https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1" target="_blank">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.If you would like to discuss the opportunity available or would like to find out more about a career in Housing, please email the following Housing Manager to arrange a conversation.Robert Keelan - West Housing Team &nbsp;- <a href="mailto:robert.keelan@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">robert.keelan@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>You will have a relevant professional qualification or proven experience of working in housing at this level. Your experience will have given you an excellent knowledge and understanding of the full range of housing management services, including the relevant legal context. You will be comfortable in managing a diverse and complex caseload in a high demand service and will be a strong collaborator with a range of teams in a multi-agency setting.You’ll be working in a directorate that is dedicated to empowering people from different communities and backgrounds to come together, live well and thrive, supported by our city-wide work on fairness, inclusion, and engagement. You’ll have an ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, a deep understanding of the needs of our different communities and residents, and the skills to ensure accessibility and inclusion in your work.We have a 12-month fixed term maternity cover vacancy available, with some scope for regular working from home to support a positive work / life balance. &nbsp;We can also offer fully office-based arrangements as an option. &nbsp;Our diverse team is based across the city in one of our three housing offices and at our Housing Centre based in Moulsecoomb. On the days you are working in the office you will be in a welcoming working environment, with a friendly and supportive team.In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, training and qualifications, career progression with the opportunity to become involved and lead on bespoke projects, flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy extra days, staff discounts, and admittance into the Local Government Pension Scheme.If you are successful in your application, we have the following employee networks here to support you throughout your employment with us: BME Workers, Disabled Workers and Carers, LGBTQ Workers, and Women’s Network.For more information about the organisation and the specific roles please download the job description / person specification.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Brighton &amp; Hove is a great place to live, learn, work and visit. Our diverse and vibrant community is passionate about the city and there’s a shared commitment to celebrating and promoting all that makes Brighton &amp; Hove so unique.
We are just as committed to delivering an outstanding service to our residents as we are in making Tenancy Services the first choice for a Neighbourhood Officer&nbsp;to work.
If you are looking to work in a flexible and forward-thinking organisation and you are looking for an exciting new challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
You’ll be working in a directorate that is dedicated to empowering people from different communities and backgrounds to come together, live well and thrive, supported by our city-wide work on fairness, inclusion and engagement.
If you would like to discuss the opportunities available or would like to find out more about a career in Housing, please email either of the following managers to arrange a conversation.
Robert Keelan – Housing Manager <a href="mailto:Robert.keelan@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Robert.keelan@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>
Janet Dowdell – Tenancy Services Operational Manager <a href="mailto:janet.dowdell@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">janet.dowdell@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>
 
<h2>About the role</h2>The role of a Neighbourhood Officer is to provide a responsive and customer focused neighbourhood service to the residents of council properties in Brighton &amp; Hove. You will have responsibility for the communal areas of estates, working in a collaborative way with council colleagues, external providers and relevant community networks to improve the estates and the quality of life of residents and facilitate the development of thriving communities, where people want to live.You’ll be working in a directorate that is dedicated to empowering people from different communities and backgrounds to come together, live well and thrive, supported by our city-wide work on fairness, inclusion, and engagement. You’ll have an ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, an understanding of the needs of our different communities and residents, and the skills to ensure accessibility and inclusion in your work.We have a fulltime vacancy available, with some flexible working to support a positive work/live balance. Our diverse team is based across the city in one of our four housing team bases and this vacancy is in our Kemptown office. &nbsp;On the days you are working in the office you will be in a spacious and welcoming working environment and whether working in the office or remotely, you will become part of our friendly and supportive team.In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, training and qualifications, career progression with the opportunity to become involved and lead on bespoke projects, flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance with the opportunity to buy extra days, staff discounts, and admittance into the Local Government Pension Scheme.For more information about the organisation and the specific roles please download the job description / person specification.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

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Youth Support Worker - Young People’s Housing Service - St Albans (Oysterfields)Full time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857paDo you want to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people?We are currently recruiting a compassionate and proactive Support Worker to become part of our dedicated team at the Young People’s Housing Service (YPHS) in St Albans. This vital role involves supporting separated migrant children aged 16-18 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.This role operates within a 24-hour rotational shift pattern, which includes regular overnight sleep-in shifts on a weekly basis. Support Worker’s must be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as part of a consistent rota.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping young people build the skills and confidence they need to live independently. You will work closely with each individual to:<ul>
<li>Develop personalised support plans tailored to their goals and needs</li>
<li>Promote independence through life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li>
<li>Support access to education, employment, and healthcare services</li>
<li>Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support</li>
<li>Respond effectively in crisis situations and contribute to safeguarding plans</li>
</ul>You’ll be part of a passionate, values-driven team that works collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, and other professionals.About you: We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, resilient, and committed to empowering vulnerable young people.You will also need to:<ul>
<li>Communicate clearly and adapt to diverse needs and backgrounds</li>
<li>Work flexibly as part of a 24-hour rota, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins</li>
<li>Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle</li>
</ul>Please note that a condition of your employment is that you commit to starting the following qualification within one year of joining Hightown:<ul>
<li>Frontline Staff - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma</li>
<li>Sign up to the DBS Update Service</li>
</ul>We offer a structured induction, ongoing training, and the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification in health and social care.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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<h3>Introduction</h3>Gateway Housing has been supporting communities to thrive since 1926. We are an ambitious London based housing association with over 3,000 homes in the heart of London's East End. We provide social rented homes, shared ownership, and sheltered housing. We develop new homes too and are part way through an exciting programme to deliver another 250 homes by 2025. We also run our own in-house maintenance service, Gateway Homeworks. Our vision is that people will want to live in a Gateway home and people will want to work at Gateway. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time and be a key member of a dynamic team that wants to deliver great landlord services and strengthen our links to the local community. <h3>Our values</h3>Our values add up to P.A.C.E. Passionate, Accountable, Connected, Excellence. As a community housing association based in the East End for nearly 100 years, we're proud of the work we do to address the housing crisis through building and managing great homes.<h3>The role</h3>We are looking for an experienced Specialist Leasehold and Managing Agent Lead to be responsible for overseeing any technical aspects of operations and services related to homeowners and managing agents for Gateway Housing Association. The post holders primary focus will be on ensuring the smooth functioning of homeownership services, managing complex relationships with managing agents, and providing excellent customer service to homeowners including all regulatory requirements and service charges. This role requires strong leadership skills, knowledge of homeownership management and regulations, service charges, and the ability to effectively manage stakeholders.<h3>Accountabilities</h3>Your accountabilities will include but not limited to:<ul>
<li>Homeownership Services: Oversee and support activities related to homeownership services, such as shared ownership, leasehold, or affordable housing schemes. Ensure compliance with service requirements, regulatory guidelines, and contractual obligations</li>
<li>Managing Agent Relationships: Manage relationships with external managing agents responsible for property management, repairs, and maintenance. Collaborate with managing agents to ensure high-quality service delivery, adherence to agreed-upon standards, and timely issue resolution</li>
<li>Property Management: Oversee property management activities, including repairs, maintenance, insurance, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Monitor the performance of managing agents in delivering quality property management services</li>
<li>Financial Management: Collaborate with the finance department to oversee budgeting, financial planning, and monitoring of homeownership services, service charging process, queries and managing agents' activities. Ensure accurate and timely invoicing, collection, and financial reporting.</li>
<li>Contract and Performance Management: Develop and manage contracts with managing agents, establishing clear performance expectations, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting mechanisms. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to improve service quality. </li>
</ul>Please refer to the attached job profile for more details. Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience:<ul><li>Strong knowledge of homeownership services (e.g. leasehold, shared ownership, Right to Buy, service charges)</li></ul><ul><li>Experience managing external managing agents and monitoring property management performance</li></ul><ul>
<li>Strong customer service skills and experience in handling complex resident queries or complaints</li>
<li>Financial acumen, particularly in budgeting, service charge management, and interpreting financial reports</li>
<li>Understanding of social housing regulations (Regulator of Social Housing, Decent Homes Standard, Awaab's Law)</li>
<li>Full understanding of responsive, void, and planned maintenance processes </li>
</ul><h3>Salary and benefits</h3>Our benefits package includes:<ul>
<li>Annual Leave: starting at 28 days, plus Bank Holidays</li>
<li>Subsidised Health and Wellbeing Membership</li>
<li>Simply Health - help towards the costs of dentist, optician, and private medical appointments.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme - including free legal, financial and counselling advice</li>
<li>Pension - up to 10% employer contribution</li>
</ul>If you have the confidence and enthusiasm to work in a challenging but supportive working environment, we would like to hear from you.Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.CLOSING DATE: Monday 25 August 2025 INTERVIEWS: TBC Please note that on some occasions where we have received sufficient applications, we will close the vacancy earlier than the closing date advertised.GATEWAY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

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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 modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
We are looking for a highly motivated and organised person to join the busy Electoral Services and Administration Team.
The team are responsible for preparing and maintaining the Register of Electors, the administration of all Local, Parliamentary and Police and Crime Commissioner elections along with administrative support to Legal Services.
Your main role will be to support the Electoral Services Manager and the Electoral Registration Officer in the administration of all elections and referendums in the borough. You will also assist in the preparation, compilation and maintenance of a complete and accurate Register of Electors. You will need a high level of accuracy as you will need to input data and collate information.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent literacy, communication and ICT skills. They must be able to prioritise their own workload effectively and efficiently and supervise staff in a busy office environment particularly during elections.
Previous experience of working in an electoral office would be desirable. However, a broad understanding of office administration is essential.
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role to assist with your application.
You are also welcome to contact us for a chat before applying by emailing us at <a href="mailto:jennilangley@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">jennilangley@sthelens.gov.uk</a>
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
 


St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that 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 the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. 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. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Assistant Electoral Services Officer

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Lancaster City Council is pleased to offer a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, confident, and self-motivated individual to join our Development Management Team as a Planning and Building Technician.
The successful candidate will be a good communicator, capable of working to deadlines and able to respond effectively to fluctuations in workload. They will also assist with the initial processing of Planning and Building Regulations applications, operating the Council’s Electronic Document Management and back-office computer systems, and advising members of the public on Planning and Building Control matters and other general administrative duties as required.
Whilst previous experience is not necessary, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, a willingness to learn about all aspects of the planning system, and excellent customer service.
This post is permanent, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at Lancaster Town Hall.
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.&nbsp;
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
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<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
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Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Provisional interview dates: 29th and 30th September

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Salary: NJC 12-17: £27,711 - £30,060 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year (all year round). Monday - Wednesday 10:30am - 6:30pm Contract: Permanent Start date: Immediate start dateAre you passionate about creating a good environment for our students to learn in? We're looking for a dedicated School Facilities Manager to join our hard working team at Broadlands Academy. The role of the School Facilities Manager is to ensure that the school functions safely and effectively on a daily basis. The role is key to ensuring that school facilities are available and fit for purpose at all times. Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the site is clean and tidy, items are moved to the appropriate place, minor repairs are made and contractors are effectively monitored whilst on site. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.In our school: Broadlands Academy in Keynsham is a small secondary school (452 students) that is embarking on a period of lasting transformation. Staff are motivated, passionate and committed to delivering an outstanding education. Our students are a pleasure to teach; we have a fantastic senior leadership team and a staff body who are driven, welcoming and committed. Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you: <ul>
<li>Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li>
<li>Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
<li>Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you. The role is due to commence immediately. This is a part time, permanent position. Closing date: 01 September 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page. Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.

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Role: Team Manager – Family Support and Protection Salary: Grade L - £56,733 - £59,772 (pay award pending) plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and travel allowance of £1,280 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.Team Managers are integral to our offer. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families in Borough. The RoleWe are recruiting Team Managers in the Family Support and Protection teams in the Supporting Families Division. We provide the longer term service for children in need and those in need of protection.We have 10 Family support and protection social work teams, and as the Team Manager for one of the teams you will be responsible for leading Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners in your teams in their intervention with Child in Need, Child Protection or Children in Care family’s. You will ensure that the team is supported and all interventions being undertaken are planned, purposeful and focussed. Fundamentally making sure that risk is managed well and intervention is in the child’s best interests.<ul>
<li>You will manage and support workers who work with our most vulnerable children, young people and families. Your expertise will support families; help keep children safe and enable them both to thrive.</li>
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You will oversee and manage the team with a clear emphasis on purpose, outcomes, and adherence to the no-delay principle.</li>
<li>Ensure the team meets desired outcomes, maintaining attention to children and families, and continually identifying the needs of the client group.</li>
<li>Achieve&nbsp;positive&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;for&nbsp;children&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;social&nbsp;care&nbsp;system,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;that&nbsp;children&nbsp;are&nbsp;safeguarded&nbsp;through&nbsp;effective decision&nbsp;making and&nbsp;practice</li>
<li>Ensure&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;intervention&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;lives&nbsp;of&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;families&nbsp;is&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;consistently&nbsp;high&nbsp;standard and&nbsp;meets&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;Tower&nbsp;Hamlets&nbsp;diverse&nbsp;communities.</li>
<li>You will work to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;equality&nbsp;of&nbsp;access&nbsp;to&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;services</li>
</ul>See attached JD for full details About the Role<ul>
<li>Provide leadership and management of the Team ensuring there is a clear focus on purpose and outcomes</li>
<li>Ensure the Team(s) achieve the required outcomes, including a strong focus on children and families, to include the ongoing identification of the needs of the client group.</li>
<li>Achieve positive outcomes for children within the social care system, ensuring that children are safeguarded through effective decision making and practice</li>
<li>Ensure social work intervention in the lives of children and families is of a consistently high standard and meets the needs of Tower Hamlets diverse communities.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of the service and assist team manager colleagues when need arises.</li>
</ul>&nbsp;About You<ul>
<li>Have a good knowledge of legal frameworks and understanding of child protection practices, including public law outline requirements as well childcare proceedings.</li>
<li>Provide direct line management and supervision to practitioners including ASYEs who work with children and young people under statutory obligations</li>
<li>Manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability</li>
<li>Be responsible for and report upon the teams’ budgetary position, ensuring effective use of resources</li>
<li>Establish and maintain positive relationships with key partner agencies in order to develop and support children and families who are in need</li>
<li>Support children to achieve permanency when children become looked</li>
<li>Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth</li>
<li>Support the team and the organisation through change.</li>
</ul>&nbsp;Requirements<ul>
<li>Working knowledge of the legislative framework within which Social Care operates, inclusive of regulation, national guidance and procedures specific to this post.</li>
<li>Thorough understanding of quality assurance an ability to integrate this understanding into practice</li>
<li>A nationally recognised or other Social Work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Social work experience and experience of supervising/mentoring others</li>
<li>Proven experience in long term child protection work with a strong understanding of the importance of timeliness and maintaining child focused approach</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience and expertise in working within Child Protection teams.</li>
<li>A commitment to working transparently; in partnership with children, young people, families, and partner agencies</li>
</ul>&nbsp;See attached JD for full details&nbsp;Our OfferWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We are committed to developing excellent managers and practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you choose to work with us, you will benefit from:<ul>
<li>&nbsp;A competitive salary - £56,733- £59,772 (pay award pending) plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</li>
<li>Up to 31 days annual leave rising to 32 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>Zone 2-3 travel card, season ticket loan</li>
<li>Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Good quality, regular, reflective supervision</li>
<li>Manageable caseloads for your team</li>
<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme/Rent deposit scheme/Access to free eye tests</li>
<li>Discounted gym/Costco membership &amp; You at Work discounts&nbsp;and many others</li>
</ul>We have fantastic transport links –Tower Hamlets Town Hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, which is a minute away. Whitechapel is an interchange station which serves Hammersmith &amp; City, District, Overground, with quick access to central line DLR and Jubilee lines. We also have the Crossrail Elizabeth line with links to Canary Wharf, Shenfield/Abbey Wood/Heathrow and Stratford, which is the best-connected hub in London.How to Apply:Please complete our online application form.Closing date:&nbsp;26th August 2025 (midnight)Shortlisting: 27th August 2025Interviews: 3rd September 2025Please hold these dates. If you would like any further&nbsp;information about the role, please contact Jaishree Bisht at <a href="mailto:jaishree.bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">jaishree.bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Priti Soni at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:priti.soni@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">priti.soni@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).<h2>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</h2>

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Team Manager - Family Support & Protection

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Job Title:&nbsp;Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator
Location:&nbsp;LU1, Central Luton. The nearest train station is approximately a 10 minute walk with good bus links nearby. Please kindly note that unfortunately this location does not have step free access.
Salary:&nbsp;£24,500
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00&nbsp;
About the role
We're looking for a Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator to join our team which delivers support to individuals living within the community who have support needs pertaining to their mental health and wellbeing.&nbsp;
In this role you will support adults aged 18+ who have a primary mental health need, including complex needs and dual diagnosis to create personalised support plans and proactive support work to engage them with the opportunities available for them to live independently within the community.&nbsp;
You will support with all aspects of supporting our participants to develop their social skills and independent living skills to help them manage their mental health, delivering crisis prevention.
About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion for what we do as an organisation, and particularly in supporting those who have suffered from mental health and may have other complex needs. Our community and residents needs are at the forefront of service delivery, so someone who can build trusting professional relationships is key. You will be adaptable, proactive, and able to use your initiative to resolve challenges.. You will be able to work within a team, and have previous knowledge of the needs our community and residents may have. Each support plan is tailored to the individual, putting their needs first for the team to be able to deliver support to their needs.&nbsp;
What are we looking for:
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<li>Understanding of the needs of those who have various complex needs including mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency</li>
<li>Understand and experience in supporting low to medium mental health service users, so experience with housing and benefits is essential.</li>
<li>Ability to use IT systems to record case notes, email relevant people, and use other software required within the role</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the communal service and residents</li>
<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>
<li>Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback</li>
<li>Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more through Tickets for Good</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
</ul>
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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Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator

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Support Worker - White Lion RoadWe currently have opportunities for a full time (37.5 hours per week) &amp; part time (22.5 hours per week) Support Worker to join our supported living service, White Lion Road, in Little Chalfont, Amersham.White Lion Road provides supported housing for six people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. Each resident has their own self-contained flat with 24-hour support on site. One of the flats is used as an office for staff to support White Lion Road residents and provide a communal meeting place with a dining table and cooking facilities. The aim is to provide personalised one to one support to people living in their own homes to help them meet their full potential.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. As part of the role, you will:<ul>
<li>Assess needs and develop personalised support plans</li>
<li>Promote independence through life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li>
<li>Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect</li>
<li>Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans</li>
</ul><ul><li>Induct and assist in the mentoring of new staff</li></ul><ul><li>Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals</li></ul>You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and compassion.About you:We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.You will also need to:<ul>
<li>Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences</li>
<li>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Work well as part of a team and independently</li>
<li>Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care</li>
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Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li>
</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract or £15,513pa for a 22.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Support Worker

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Salary: £54,267 - £57,402 per annum (15% Market Factor Supplement)
Grade: PO6 
Employment: Permanent 
Hours: 36 hours per week 
DBS Requirement: None
About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.&nbsp; We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.&nbsp; All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”.&nbsp; It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.&nbsp; There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.&nbsp; Read more about these <a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/working-council/working-for-council/3" target="_blank">here.</a>
About The Role
A Deputy Area Planning Manager plays a critical role in the delivery of the Development Management service. The post holder has responsibility for processing some of the most strategically important development in the borough while managing and mentoring skilled staff within the area planning teams. They will assist with managerial responsibilities within the team, including the allocation and signing off of applications and identifying and addressing areas of need within the service.
The posts requires a candidate who has a passion and vision for developing the built environment to achieve the council’s aspirations, who has the confidence and capability to engage with developers, residents, Councillors and other officers and the ability and experience to mentor our dynamic Development Management team.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
Hounslow are looking for a Deputy Area Planning Manager to join their award-winning Development Management Team. The team are currently working on a wealth of planning applications critical to the social and economic wellbeing of the borough. We have high housing targets to achieve, new schools to place children in and need to create opportunities for employers who want to be in our well-located borough. This must be balanced against acting on the boroughs Climate Emergency and with Green Belt, listed buildings, conservation areas and River Thames frontage that need protecting. All this needs to be delivered while playing a crucial supporting role in delivering the boroughs partnerships and values
About You
Your Skills
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<li>Able to process planning applications at the highest technical level, to identify problems and develop effective solutions in a changing environment responding quickly to conflicting workloads and changing priorities.</li>
<li>Able to communicate in a sensitive and effective manner both orally and in writing and able to deal effectively with Members, the public, officers in other departments and outside organisations.</li>
<li>Able to demonstrate effective negotiation skills both inside and outside the authority, e.g. experience of negotiating major planning gain, complex enforcement matters.</li>
<li>To maintain an up-to-date technical knowledge of planning related legislation, principles and practice including knowledge of climate science and planning law.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret legislation, and to impart knowledge to a team. Able to lead on existing work practices and make recommendations for improvements.</li>
</ol>
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
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<li>A passion for the built environment and how residents experience and interact with the environment around them</li>
<li>Enthusiasm for working within a team that seeks to find creative and pragmatic solutions to problems facing the borough</li>
<li>A desire to proactively engage with officers, Councillors, residents and developers to negotiation best outcomes on schemes</li>
<li>Devotion to tackling equalities where they exist within both the workplace and the borough in general</li>
</ol>
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Matthew.Rees@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Matthew.Rees@hounslow.gov.uk</a>
Telephone: 0208 583 6623
Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing 8th September 2025.
Closing date is 31st August 2025.

London Borough of Hounslow

Deputy Area Planning Manager

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£17,662.23 - £18,825.49 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsPermanent, Full Time29.83 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Immediate StartWe have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Swimming Instructor to join the team at Columbus School and College, a highly regarded special school supporting children and young people aged 3-19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and autism spectrum conditions (ASC).Working closely with class teachers, you will play a key role in delivering hydrotherapy and swimming programmes that support learners' physical, social and emotional development. You will lead sessions in our onsite pool, set appropriate swimming and therapeutic goals, and ensure the highest standards of health and safety.We are looking for someone who:<ul>
<li>Holds a Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Swimming</li>
<li>Has experience working in a swimming pool environment</li>
<li>Has ideally worked with children or young people with additional needs</li>
<li>Is calm, patient, and able to adapt instruction to meet a wide range of abilities</li>
<li>Is confident working collaboratively with class staff and therapy teams</li>
</ul>In Columbus School and College Columbus is an all-through special school based in Chelmsford, Essex, supporting children and young people aged 3 to 19 with PMLD, SLD, and ASC. Split across two purpose-built sites, our school provides a highly personalised and nurturing learning environment where every learner is supported to thrive. We pride ourselves on delivering a rich and meaningful curriculum, developed in partnership with families and therapy teams, and designed to prepare our young people for happy, healthy, and independent futures.Closing date : 24th August 2025Interviews Wc 25th August 2025Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li>
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Swimming Teacher

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Please apply online via the link provided.



<h3>12-month maternity cover or secondment opportunity for internal candidates</h3>
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Content Designer on a full-time basis.&nbsp;
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you...</h3>
Content designers make information easier to understand and use. &nbsp;This can involve the creation of, or changes to, a transaction, product or single piece of content that stretches across digital and offline channels.
We are looking for someone with a high standard of written English, proof reading and editing ability to work in our dedicated content team.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Content Design team are a small team of passionate content designers, working on the council’s digital services.
The Content Design team sit in the Digital Change and Service Improvement team. We are a cross-disciplinary team with a passion for improving council services through digital change.
The team includes developers, business analysts and a GIS and Data Officer. They are united by a shared purpose of creating great digital experiences.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
<ul>
<li>To create, edit and publish content to the council's websites and intranet.</li>
<li>To take responsibility for content published and to make sure it meets accessibility standards and recognised standards for usability and plain English.</li>
<li>To manage business as usual requests which will include carrying out daily updates of content on internal and external websites.</li>
<li>To work collaboratively with the Content Design team and service teams.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will provisionally be held the week starting 15th September.&nbsp;
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you should submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Ask us a question</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Name: Lizzi Cox, Job title: Content Design Manager, Email: <a href="mailto:digital.services@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">digital.services@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that 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.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Associate Content Designer

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<h1>Summary</h1>What you'll doAt Notting Hill Genesis (NHG), our aim is to embed a robust risk and assurance approach that supports our strategy to deliver better services for residents, ensures strong assurance over business-critical processes and information, and enables the early identification and management of risks. As Head of Risk and Assurance, you will lead and champion this vision, driving a pragmatic, agile and forward-looking approach to risk management. You will ensure that assurance activities add real value, helping leaders make informed decisions, manage risks proactively, and meet regulatory and governance standards.How you'll make a differenceYour work will give our leadership, Audit and Risk Committee, and residents confidence that NHG is effectively identifying, managing and mitigating key risks. By drawing together multiple sources of assurance - from internal audit findings to tenant feedback and specialist audits - you will help tell a clear "assurance story" that shows how well we are managing our obligations. This will directly support better decision-making, stronger compliance, and improved services for our residents.How you'll do it<ul>
<li>Develop and deliver NHG's risk and assurance framework, ensuring it aligns with our vision, mission and values.</li>
<li>Embed effective and proportionate risk management across NHG, enabling managers to take informed and timely decisions.</li>
<li>Manage and coordinate assurance activities, while maintaining the independence of the internal audit function.</li>
<li>Draw together and report on assurance from multiple sources (internal audit, sustainability audits, data audits, management information, tenant feedback, specialist reviews) to provide a comprehensive picture of assurance against key risks.</li>
<li>Provide high-quality reporting and insight to the Audit and Risk Committee, the Executive Team and other governance bodies.</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Audit and Risk Committee, CEO, internal audit provider, and sector peers.</li>
<li>Lead, develop and motivate your team to reach their full potential, fostering an inclusive, empowered and high-performing culture.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement in risk and assurance processes, identifying opportunities to streamline, simplify and add value.</li>
<li>Keep abreast of emerging risks, sector trends, and best practice in risk and assurance, reporting to key governance bodies on developments, adapting NHG's approach accordingly and providing assurance that NHGs risk and assurance activities remain fit for purpose.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all relevant NHG and statutory policies and procedures, including health and safety and financial regulations.</li>
<li>Ensure that you follow and keep up to date with all relevant Notting Hill Genesis and statutory policies and related procedures including health and safety and financial regulations.</li>
<li>Hybrid arrangements apply - a minimum of three days per week in the office, with home working possible on other days where appropriate.</li>
</ul>The ideal candidateWe believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. Essential:<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree (BSc, MSc, MBA or equivalent) in business, risk management, or a related discipline.</li>
<li>Relevant professional certification in risk management or related field.</li>
<li>Membership of a recognised professional body related to risk management or internal audit (e.g., IRM, IIA).</li>
<li>Extensive understanding of risk management and assurance frameworks, preferably within the affordable housing or regulated sectors.</li>
<li>Proven track record of developing and delivering organisational risk and assurance strategies.</li>
<li>Experience in managing internal audit arrangements and working with senior governance bodies.</li>
<li>Skilled in drawing together multiple assurance sources to provide clear, actionable insights.</li>
<li>Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, develop and retain talent.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.</li>
<li>Skilled communicator, able to influence and build trust with stakeholders at all levels.</li>
<li>Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.</li>
</ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience in social housing or public sector risk management, particularly in health and safety contexts.</li></ul>What's in it for you?Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. Benefits include: <ul>
<li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li>
<li>Generous pension scheme </li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li>
<li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li>
<li>Health cash plan </li>
<li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li>
<li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>
<li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li>
</ul> All about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection ProcessStep 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 5 September 2025.  Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to an interview which will take place on 17 September 2025Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Notting Hill Genesis

Head of Risk and Assurance

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Trainee Solicitor(As regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (‘SRA’))(P01702)2-year fixed term contractStarting salary £28,426pa with potential progression to £30,324pa on achieving designated skills and experience37 hours per week (hybrid working)Are you ready to take the next steps in your legal career?We are looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious Trainee Solicitor to strengthen our legal team. You will start in October 2025, and the training will be carried out in line with the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority over a period of two years.You must have a law degree (or non-law degree with conversion) with a minimum grade of 2:1 or equivalent. You must have successfully completed the Legal Practice Course.You must be IT literate, enthusiastic and confident with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, able to act on your own initiative and demonstrate a problem-solving approach throughout the apprenticeship.The ideal candidate will have the confidence to deal with various individuals and groups. You will be supported to undertake the Professional Skills Course whilst gaining invaluable on-the-job experience. You will need to be a team player, reliable, adaptable, conscientious, and able to work to instructions.During your training contract with us you will work across both our Property/Conveyancing team, dealing with a wide range of property and conveyancing matters - and the Litigation Team where you will support the Litigators in dealing with civil and criminal litigation matters. You will develop your legal knowledge, building your academic knowledge of the Law as well as developing your internal and external network and learning about the law relating to local government. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking Legal Service. Training to be provided<ul>
<li>Job-specific training through working alongside experienced staff four days a week;</li>
<li>Attendance as necessary at Professional Skills Courses</li>
</ul>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.You will join a forward-thinking Council that puts their customers first. We know that in order to provide the best for our residents and visitors, we need to do the same for our people.We have set out to make our workplaces vibrant and happy places to be, places where our peoplefeel safe, content and valued.Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.We can offer you a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.If you think you have the skills and enjoy a challenge, we’d like to hear from you.Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment in the UK.Closing date for applications is 31 August 2025 Remote assessments will be held on 8/9 September 2025 Interviews will be held on 16-19 September 2025 Keywords: welwyn hatfield, legal services, law, law degree, trainee, solicitor, property/conveyancing, litigation, hertfordshire, fixed term contract, training.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Trainee Solicitor (P01702)

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our Assessment team with&nbsp;a specific focus on safeguarding children and young people at risk of exploitation.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our workforce video</a>.
Read more about our culture and what our staff say&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Four-culture&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cad347b02f91b4bbad25908ddb5531965%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638866090708602874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MW%2FXb%2B3I8p0wnuGl2PEf%2BpYM6iiMvCAi4sxVWLmigoc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children's social care culture | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>About you…</h3>
You will have a current Social Work England registration and at least three years post qualifying experience within children’s social care that includes child protection, child exploitation and criminal exploitation.
To succeed in this role, you will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds.
You will have extensive experience of multi-agency working, working in partnership and co-producing needs led safety plans for children and young people. You will have excellent recording skills and the ability to produce quality assessments and safety plans.
You will role model and champion good social work practice, are able to evidence relevant continued professional development, will support others in sharing your knowledge and experience and contribute to our inclusive culture.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
Utilising the proven Family Safeguarding Model, underpinned by Motivational Interviewing, we work with families to create lasting, positive change; empowering parents to improve outcomes for their children and themselves, while keeping families safely together.&nbsp;
Rated&nbsp;Outstanding&nbsp;by Ofsted in June 2022, Bracknell Forest Children’s Social Care delivers consistently high-quality support. Inspectors praise our manageable caseloads, reflective supervision, and strong leadership. Social workers feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a real difference—because at Bracknell, we don’t just support children, we change lives.&nbsp;
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
<ul>
<li>To undertake child protection enquiries and single assessments (for children for whom vulnerability to exploitation is an identified factor) and exploitation screening tools for children open to the Assessment team and to support colleagues in the team to do the same.</li>
<li>To undertake short programmes of preventative work with children at risk of exploitation whilst subject to assessment.</li>
<li>To co-ordinate Return (from Missing) Conversations for children open to the Assessment team. Ensure all records are accurate and updated for reporting purposes.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service.*</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10&nbsp;additional&nbsp;days annual leave per year and sell 5 days.*</li>
<li>
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost.*
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<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. &nbsp;</li>
<li>
Local government pension scheme&nbsp;with linked life insurance cover.
</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefitssuch as annual leave,&nbsp;occupational maternity/paternity leave.
</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.</li>
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And many more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Staff benefits | Bracknell Forest Council</a>. &nbsp;
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<li>(*Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values&nbsp;</a>define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments.</a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30th September&nbsp;2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.&nbsp;
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Donna Barber -&nbsp;Team Manager
<a href="mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Senior Exploitation Social Worker - Assessment Team (part time, 18.5 hours p/w)

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Help Shape Compliance Across a Historic and High-Profile Organisation
We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable&nbsp;Compliance Officer – Data Protection &amp; Freedom of Information&nbsp;to join the City of London Corporation's Information Compliance Team. In this vital role, you will lead on compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs), and related legislation.
You will act as a subject matter expert, provide high-level advice to departments and Members, manage compliance programmes, and oversee complex casework. This role is key to minimising legal risk and maintaining the highest standards of transparency and information governance.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Provide expert guidance on DPA, FOIA, EIRs, and related compliance legislation</li>
<li>Lead and manage corporate data protection audits and training programmes</li>
<li>Oversee statutory requests and ensure responses meet regulatory deadlines</li>
<li>Draft and review policies, procedures, and training content</li>
<li>Represent the City of London in regulatory matters, including engagement with the Information Commissioner’s Office</li>
<li>Maintain and update the FOI Publication Scheme and other compliance documentation</li>
<li>Deputise for the Compliance Manager when required</li>
</ul>
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
<ul>
<li>A strong knowledge of UK data protection and freedom of information law</li>
<li>A relevant qualification, such as ISEB/BCS Certification in Data Protection or Information Governance</li>
<li>Experience advising on complex FOI and data protection matters in a public-facing environment</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legislation to a wide range of stakeholders</li>
<li>Experience leading audits, developing compliance policies, and delivering training</li>
<li>Confidence working independently and collaboratively across a large organisation</li>
<li>Experience within a local authority or similar public sector setting would be beneficial.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary and generous pension (Local Government Pension Scheme)</li>
<li>28 days annual leave plus public holidays</li>
<li>Flexible hybrid working arrangements</li>
<li>Access to staff benefits and discounts</li>
<li>Employee volunteering programme</li>
<li>A strong commitment to inclusion, learning, and development</li>
</ul>
Ready to lead on key compliance matters across the Square Mile?
Apply now to help ensure the City of London Corporation continues to uphold the highest standards in data protection and transparency.
Provisional Interview date: 9th or 10 September 2025
Closing date: Noon on Tuesday 26th August 2025
To apply online please click the&nbsp;Apply&nbsp;online button.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number&nbsp;OCOM765&nbsp;if you experience any difficulties.&nbsp; A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.&nbsp;
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp;
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.&nbsp;
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.&nbsp;
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide.
We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.&nbsp;

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