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<h4>About us</h4>Foster4 is a pioneering foster carer recruitment service.&nbsp;Based at Warrington Borough Council’s offices, we are a collaborative project, recruiting foster carers on behalf of nine Cheshire and Merseyside Local Authorities: Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington and Wirral.We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Fostering Support Worker to help us recruit and support new foster carers throughout the nine Local Authority areas within the Cheshire and Merseyside region.We currently have 2&nbsp;full time vacancies, 1 part time vacancy and 1 full time maternity cover vacancy within our service for an enthusiastic fostering support worker.2 x full time 37 hours fixed term until 31 3 20261 x full time 37 hours fixed term until 31 7 20261 x part time 18.5 hours fixed term until 31 3 2026<h4>The role</h4>As a fostering support worker you will be at the forefront of promoting fostering within the community and guiding people through the fostering recruitment journey. &nbsp;You will be the first point of contact for all fostering enquiries and organise and deliver engaging recruitment events and activities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead on the recruitment of new foster carers, from initial enquiry though to assessment.</li><li>Respond promptly and professionally to all fostering enquiries, via in person, email and telephone.</li><li>Plan and deliver fostering recruitment, information and outreach events within the community.</li><li>Work collaboratively with social work teams and support the &nbsp;Marketing and Communications Manager with ongoing recruitment campaigns.</li><li>Participate in the team duty rota to ensure delivery between the service hours of 9am-7pm.</li></ul><h4>What's needed?</h4>The role will include undertaking specific tasks in relation to the recruitment of new foster carers. This will include organising recruitment events and activities on a regular basis, delivering presentations and information events.&nbsp;<ul><li>Previous experience in fostering, recruitment social care or community engagement would be an advantage.</li><li>Strong communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire others.</li><li>Organisational skills with the ability to manage events and priorities enquiries effectively.</li><li>Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as part of a duty rota.</li><li>A commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people.</li><li>You will also need to be IT literate, have a full driving licence and your own transport.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:<ul><li>26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)</li><li>Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package</li><li>Access to our Health &amp; Wellbeing Programme</li><li>Flexible working</li><li>Uniform/safety equipment</li></ul><h4>Key Dates &amp; Further Information</h4>If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Alexandra Kinsella, Foster4 Programme Manager.&nbsp;Please visit the external link to apply for this role.Interviews to be held the week commencing 21 July 2025In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of?employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.&nbsp;The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.If you are a permanent WBC employee you will need to apply for this fixed term position as an internal secondment opportunity and will need to discuss this with your current line manager prior to applying.DBS clearance is required.Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Foster4 Fostering Support Workers - Fixed Term 

<h4>About us</h4>Foster4 is a pioneering foster carer recruitment service. Based at Warrington Borough Council’s offices, we are a collaborative project, recruiting foster carers on behalf of eight Cheshire and Merseyside Local Authorities: Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington and Wirral. By pooling our resources, we aim to recruit even more foster carers, provide even greater support to the ones we have, and ultimately keep more local children with local foster carers.The roleIn this role, you will provide support, guidance, and training to foster carers who care for children and young people who have experienced trauma and may have additional needs.Using a therapeutic, trauma informed approach means creating a safe and supportive environment so that the needs of each child can be met, taking into consideration their life experiences so far and recognising and responding to the impact of trauma on their development, behaviour, and emotional needs.Foster4 use models such as PACE, Attachment, Trauma Informed Practice and more.What's needed?Prior experience working with and supporting adults would be beneficial for this role.Direct work experience with vulnerable children and their families, and Foster Carers within a social care setting.&nbsp;Experience of statutory children’s social work or relevant experience with children/families within a voluntary agency or health trust.<h4>Benefits</h4>As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:<ul><li>26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)</li><li>Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package</li><li>Access to our Health &amp; Wellbeing Programme</li><li>Flexible working</li></ul><h4>Key Dates &amp; Further Information</h4>Closing date for applications: Thursday 10 July 2025Interviews expected to be held week commencing 28 July 2025Please apply for this post using the external link.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.&nbsp;DBS clearance is required.Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer





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Foster4 Therapeutic Practitioner - Fixed Term

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamThe Design and Delivery Department is made of 25 staff delivering planned capital projects onto the ground from start to finish. The team is a multidisciplinary team of highway designers, planned maintenance engineers, street lighting engineers, traffic order officers, land surveyors and traffic survey officers.The team coordinates to deliver projects of varying sizes on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Sutton.This is an amazing opportunity to work in a highway design team that covers all facets of delivery, from initial feasibility through detailed design to site supervision and contractor management.This is an unusual blend that the right candidate will flourish in.The newly created Design and Delivery Team allows synergy working with the capital renewals and street lighting teams with team members able to learn all aspects of delivery in a highway environment.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateYou will be part of a team managing the commissioning, design, delivery and management of Highways and Transport projects and services.The role has no direct line management or budgetary responsibility, but you will need to work with colleagues to manage scheme delivery.As an Engineer you will work across the multi disciplines in the highways team.&nbsp;This is a perfect opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the highways service!About You&nbsp;As a highway/traffic design engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing highway engineering and traffic management schemes. Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in turning concepts into reality through detailed design, analysis, and optimisation. Your main responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Creating design drawings using AutoCAD and related software. (Extensive experience of AutoCAD, Autoturn, KeySign, Keyline, Key accident etc.)</li><li>Performing data analysis to ensure designs meet national standards and customer requirements.</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet project objectives.</li><li>Conducting design reviews and presenting findings to key stakeholders.</li><li>Identifying and resolving design issues and recommending improvements.</li><li>Producing accurate documentation, including instructions to contractors and preparing bill of quantities.</li><li>Supporting senior staff with preparation of bids and fee proposals.</li><li>knowledge of CDM regulations and its application in scheme delivery, undertaking health, safety and welfare and fulfilling designer duties under CDM 2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Highways Engineer

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThis role is in the Financial Planning and Business Partnering (FPBP) team within the Shared Finance Service (SFS). The SFS for Sutton and Kingston Councils has the ambition to ‘Add value, inspire success’, which it does through the following objectives:<ul><li>Translate business intelligence into business success by delivering clear professional advice and insight.</li><li>Safeguard the financial health of our Councils.</li><li>Empower our customers to manage their finances.</li><li>Learn, improve and exceed; supporting each other to develop our talent and achieve more.</li></ul>The FPBP team has 18 roles and is brimming with talented individuals. This vacancy is a great opportunity to join a high performing team and work alongside brilliant colleagues. Whilst this is a team within the SFS, the team and this role only support Sutton Council.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleIn this role, you will join the FPBP team, providing essential financial support and advice to budget managers across Sutton Council and to schools. You will act as a critical friend, delivering insightful financial analysis to support business improvement and change in a challenging financial environment.&nbsp;Working closely with Strategic Finance Business Partners (SFBPs), you will offer robust financial management support throughout the core financial cycle, from budget setting and monitoring to the closing of accounts. Your work will be crucial in managing financial risk, ensuring financial planning is aligned with Council priorities, and protecting the overall financial health of the Council.&nbsp;Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting and advising budget holders in the day-to-day financial management of revenue and capital budgets.</li><li>Providing high-quality professional advice and translating business intelligence into successful outcomes.</li><li>Challenging and supporting budget holders to manage within limited and reducing resources.</li><li>Liaising with colleagues in Cognus to support the financial management of SEND services and working with schools to meet the requirements of the schools' finance manual.</li><li>Supporting the review of business cases, committee reports, and briefing notes.</li><li>Assisting in the completion of statutory returns and drafting responses to Freedom of Information Requests.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Proven ability to analyse and interpret financial and non-financial information clearly and concisely.</li><li>Excellent digital skills, including the use of Google applications and other software to record and manipulate data.</li><li>Knowledge of how to support budget managers through budget setting, monitoring, and closing of accounts.</li></ul>Desirable attributes include:<ul><li>Being part-qualified or studying towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g., AAT, CIPFA, CIMA).</li><li>Experience providing finance based services.</li><li>Knowledge or experience of Children’s Social Care, Education, or Schools finance.</li></ul>If you are a commercially astute individual with a creative approach to problem-solving and a passion for public sector finance, we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute to a finance service that adds value and helps achieve the Council's priorities.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Finance Officer (Business Partnering)

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThe team works with tenants to develop financial capability and independence by offering:<ul><li>The delivery of a proactive service offering an appointment to new tenants at the beginning of their tenancy.</li><li>Free impartial advice and support on a range of welfare benefits and tax credits.&nbsp;</li><li>Face to face appointments offered to support tenants with their welfare benefit or debt issues.</li><li>Assistance with housing benefit disputes and back dates.&nbsp;</li><li>Guidance and support when making benefit appeals.&nbsp;</li><li>Advice concerning Universal Credit.</li><li>Expected to manage casework for an average of 30 households/individuals&nbsp;</li><li>Money guidance advice and signposting to specialist agencies when necessary.</li><li>To provide monthly statistics on performance and financial outcomes for those we support.</li></ul>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleThe role of Financial Inclusion Officer is to provide an in depth income maximisation and money management service to Kingston Council tenants to support them to sustain their tenancy.Within the role of financial inclusion officer you will be expected to:<ul><li>Achieve income maximisation including the completion of welfare benefits applications.</li><li>Provide support and advice on money management and effective budgeting.</li><li>Complete income and expenditure forms to support tenants to set up affordable repayment plans for outstanding debts.</li><li>Complete welfare benefits mandatory reconsiderations and appeals.</li><li>Work collaboratively with both internal and external departments and partner agencies to support tenants to manage their finances in the best way possible.</li></ul>Our Ideal CandidateThe essential qualifications for the role of financial inclusion officer is a minimum of 5 GCSEs.&nbsp; Additionally it is essential that you have full in depth knowledge of welfare benefits and are able to evidence providing money management and budgeting advice in a previous role.We are also looking for candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills who are able to provide detailed and clear case recording.You will be expected to work empathetically with financially vulnerable tenants who may present with a range of support needs.We offer our tenants face to face appointments in Guildhall 2 so it is essential that you are able and willing to attend our offices in Guildhall 2, Kingston for a minimum of 2 days per week.It would be desirable if you have completed Citizens Advice Adviser training .&nbsp; Along with this a knowledge of NEC/Iworld and Civica systems would be advantageous but full training will be provided if required.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Financial Inclusion Officer

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Contract:&nbsp;Fixed-Term - Term-Time Only (plus inset days)
Duration: 12 Months&nbsp;
Start Date:&nbsp;28th August 2025
End Date: 31st August 2026
Salary Range: NJC Outer London Grade 3, Spine Point 5-7, £28,521.00 FTE - £29,346.00 FTE of Pro-rata - £22,913.55 FTE - £23,576.35 FTE)
Hours of Work: 8.30am – 3:30pm
LSA role responsibilities&nbsp;– 27.5 hours per week
MDS role responsibilities– 5 hours per week
Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, is a family of schools across Croydon, Medway and Greenwich who aim to offer a life changing education to children. Our schools work in collaboration to transform the lives of the children and communities we serve.&nbsp;
Our core values of Collaboration, Excellence, Friendship, Resilience, Respect and Responsibility, define the way we care for, enrich and teach every child.
What sets us apart from others is the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of educational thinking and practice, supported by excellent training and development and opportunities to take part in ground breaking research projects and collaborative work with talented and innovative colleagues, both at a local and national level.
Forest Academy Primary School is rapidly improving and working to provide an exceptional learning experience for our wonderful children.&nbsp;Our vision is to ensure children receive the very best education.&nbsp;We aim to make a life-changing difference within our diverse community of Croydon.&nbsp;
We are seeking to appoint a resilient, passionate and ambitious Learning Support Assistant/Midday Supervisor to join our school and partnership to inspire a generation of children.&nbsp;
Our benefits
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ongoing professional development
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commitment to staff wellbeing (members of the staff wellbeing charter)
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Generous Annual Leave
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Annual Incremental Pay Increases
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhanced Family Friendly Pay (maternity, paternity/enhanced sickness pay)
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Teacher’s Pension Scheme
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eye care voucher scheme
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Extensive Training and Induction program
All aspects of the application form must be fully completed to be considered for shortlisting, furthermore, please ensure that the Personal Statement in your application form addresses how you meet the duties outlined in the Person Specification. Please note we do not accept CV's, to apply, please complete the Inspire Partnership Recruitment Form &amp; The Equal Opportunities Form, that is in the attached to this Job Advert.
Further details about this vacancy and the job description can be found below.&nbsp;
To discuss this opportunity, please contact Mrs Lloyd&nbsp;(Headteacher) at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:head@inspireforest.co.uk" target="_blank">head@inspireforest.co.uk</a>&nbsp;
We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.
For enquiries or an application pack please contact Janine Fernandes on 07706 829 391 or by email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk" target="_blank">croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk</a>
Please note we will only accept applications from candidates who have documentary evidence that they have the right to work in the UK.
Forest Academy Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References.

Learning Support Assistant and Midday Supervisor

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Head of CultureThe Royal Borough of Greenwich understands that culture is one of our greatest strengths and is key to delivering the Our Greenwich missions we set out in 2023, particularly improving the quality of life and health of our residents. Our culture strategy, launched in 2024, is the result of conversations with local artists, creatives, museums, heritage and cultural organisations, and our diverse communities and will spark further transformation. It is a roadmap that will empower us to harness the power of culture and creativity, and to build flourishing communities. It outlines our aspirations and how to achieve them, by bringing together our cultural strengths - our people, our stories and our places - to shape a brighter future.To help us deliver on our vision, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Culture to join our team and ensure we build on our successes and a position of strength. In recent years, we have seen significant investment in culture and heritage across our borough, such as the development of Woolwich as a centre for the creative industries, the culture led regeneration of Thamesmead, London's first permanent design district on Greenwich Peninsula and the refurbishment of the Tramshed. We submitted a collaborative bid to the Mayor of London's London Borough of Culture Awards which has resulted in a Cultural Impact Award for delivery in 2026. In the next month we will launch our borough's Culture Board and we are working towards delivering our aspiration of creating a Cultural Fund.With your input by 2030, the Royal Borough of Greenwich will be a place where creative people, innovation, and cultural connections inspire, encourage, and flourish. Together, we'll turn this vision into a vibrant reality. Find out more in our <a href="https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/homepage/500/royal_greenwichs_culture_strategy" target="_blank">Culture Strategy</a>Working for Royal GreenwichAs the home of the Prime Meridian, Greenwich Mean Time and a Unesco World Heritage Site, we are a Royal Borough with our main offices based in the heart of Woolwich.Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Crossrail to the Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we're one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.Employee benefits include:<ul>
<li>A range of flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Excellent pension scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, including excellent apprenticeship opportunities at all levels</li>
<li>Vibrant staff support networks</li>
<li>GreenwichCard which entitles you to discounts at local businesses</li>
<li>Payroll giving scheme</li>
<li>Generous leave entitlement, starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Scheme including external counselling service</li>
</ul>For more information about the role or to make an application, please visit <a href="https://www.royalgreenwichcareers.com/management-communities-environment-and-central-head-of-culture/20211.job" target="_blank">royalgreenwichcareers.com</a>Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

Head of Culture

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



Benefits: generous annual leave allowance, Local Government Pension Scheme, staff discounts.
<h4>Our culture and values</h4>
We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day to day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.
<h4>About the role</h4>
We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, adaptable individual to join our Green Spaces service as a Technical Admin Officer. We are looking for someone with excellent customer service skills, the ability to communicate sensitively and the ability to navigate software and systems accurately.
<h4>Key duties and responsibilities</h4>
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<li>Experience of working within a technical customer focussed environment, providing advice to customer for Green Spaces, Tree Preservation Orders, Cemeteries and all Planning Enquiries.</li>
<li>Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information.</li>
<li>The processing of purchase orders, invoices and associated administration.</li>
<li>Working across a broad range of both internal and external customers.</li>
<li>Working across the Microsoft suite and bespoke IT systems.</li>
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<h4>Key skills and qualifications required</h4>
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<li>An intermediate level of competence across the Microsoft suite.</li>
<li>An entry level of competence in the use of Arboriculture Management Systems, Cemetery Software Systems and CRM.</li>
<li>Recognised Qualification or equivalent experience in working with Tree Preservation Orders and the Town and Country Planning Act 1947 or willingness to work towards.</li>
<li>Working knowledge and understanding of the Tree Preservation Orders: A Guide to the Law and Good Practice or willingness to work towards.</li>
<li>ICCM Exclusive Rights of Burial Training or willingness to work towards.</li>
<li>ICCM Sexton Training or willingness to work towards.</li>
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For an informal chat please call Adam Aldridge, Service Manager – Green Spaces, on 01702 318053.

Green Spaces Technical Admin Officer

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Completed application forms to be sent to <a href="mailto:Gill.mccaldon@ldst.org.uk" target="_blank">Gill.mccaldon@ldst.org.uk</a>
JD and PS go to <a href="https://www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk/vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk/vacancies/</a>

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Outstanding Christian Primary School. Title: EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Permanent Salary: Point 7 - 11 £25,584 - £27,269 (actual £18,443.05 - £19,657.74)&nbsp; Hours: Term time only, 30.83 hours per week&nbsp; Accountable to: Headteacher Location: St Thomas Church of England Primary
For JD and PS please go to <a href="https://www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk/vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk/vacancies/</a>
We are a very successful, happy primary school built on Christian beliefs and values. Our mission statement of, Jesus said, ‘Come, follow me, live your life the way God wants you to’ is at the heart of everything we do and reminds to always strive towards being the very best version of ourselves.&nbsp; Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust (LDST) is a rapidly growing multi-academy trust at the next crucial stage of its development. It was established in 2017 by the Diocese of Liverpool to provide its schools with a Multi Academy Trust that has the vision and values of the Church of England at its heart. All of our primary schools are rated at least Good by OFSTED.
We are looking to appoint a EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant.
Job Description As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning, development, and well-being of children in our Reception class. Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, you will help create a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment that reflects the values of our outstanding school.
Support for Pupils • Build warm, trusting relationships with Reception-aged children, acting as a positive role model. • Respond sensitively and appropriately to the individual needs of young children, supporting their emotional, social, and educational development. • Provide tailored support to pupils, including those with SEND or EAL, ensuring their safety and access to learning through play-based and structured activities. • Promote inclusion, kindness, and respect among all pupils. • Encourage children to engage with peers and participate in adult-led and child-initiated activities. • Foster independence, curiosity, and confidence through praise and encouragement. • Provide verbal and visual feedback to children in line with EYFS principles and teacher guidance.&nbsp;
Support for the Teacher • Help create and maintain a safe, engaging, and well-organised learning&nbsp; environment that supports the EYFS curriculum. • Work with the teacher to deliver targeted interventions and small group&nbsp; activities to support early literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Observe and record children’s progress and behaviour, contributing to&nbsp; learning journals and assessments. • Support the teacher in preparing resources, displays, and classroom materials. • Assist in the delivery and assessment of baseline and ongoing EYFS assessments. • Provide occasional cover for the class teacher, using planning provided&nbsp;
Support for the Curriculum • Deliver structured and play-based learning activities that align with the EYFS framework and individual learning styles. • Support the development of early reading, phonics, writing, and number skills through engaging and age-appropriate methods. • Prepare and maintain resources and equipment to support continuous provision and themed learning areas. • Encourage exploration, creativity, and problem-solving through hands-on learning experiences.&nbsp;
Support for the School • Follow all school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection. • Promote equal opportunities and celebrate diversity within the classroom and wider school community. • Contribute to the school’s ethos and improvement plans, supporting its outstanding standards. • Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support pupil development. • Attend relevant training, meetings, and CPD opportunities to enhance your practice. • Supervise children during transitions, playtimes, and school events as required. • Support school events such as fairs, performances, and parent workshops. • Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers, encouraging their involvement in their child’s learning journey. • Participate in home visits and parent meetings where appropriate to support transition and engagement.
The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time
The closing date for applications will be Monday 7th July at 12 noon. All applications&nbsp; should be either emailed to <a href="mailto:gill.mccaldon@ldst.org.uk" target="_blank">gill.mccaldon@ldst.org.uk</a> or posted to the school for the&nbsp; attention of Mrs Gill McCaldon, Trainee School Business Manager.
To book a visit please contact the school office on 0151 531 9955 or email <a href="mailto:gill.mccaldon@ldst.org.uk" target="_blank">gill.mccaldon@ldst.org.uk</a> A candidate information pack and an application form can be downloaded from our&nbsp; website: <a href="https://www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk/vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk/vacancies/</a>
Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare&nbsp; of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping&nbsp; children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks&nbsp; including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks.&nbsp; This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as&nbsp; amended in 2013 &amp; 2020) and shortlisted ca

Level 3 EYFS Teaching Assistant

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.
We are looking for a casual Midday Assistant as and when needed to cover for midday absence. The role involves helping and looking after the children during the lunch break. Previous experience is not essential as training and support will be given. Westfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
References will be called for prior to the interview and are integral to the interview process. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Shepherd <a href="mailto:sec.westfield@haltonlearning.net" target="_blank">sec.westfield@haltonlearning.net</a> &nbsp;01928 572343 if you have any additional questions.
Please complete the application form via the Halton Borough Council Website.
Interview date: 7 July 2025

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