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The Highways Technical Support Team oversees and controls all activity on the highway to support the aim of a safe and reliable highway network. It brings together a range of functions that impact on the network including highway maintenance, traffic management, street works and permits, customer enquiries and insurance claims.We are looking for someone to join the team who is highly motivated, flexible and with an appetite for providing excellent support to internal and external customers. It is essential that the successful candidate has a superb eye for detail.Applicants will need to be able to use their initiative as they will be required to work largely unsupervised, and demonstrate a keen eye for attention to detail.They will be responsible for providing a service which will reviewing and approving licences on the highway, working with technical officers to resolve highways matters, and working with colleagues to ensure the correct traffic management is used when works are undertaken.There may also be a need to support out of hours incidents when significant incidents or weather events occur.To be effective in this role, you will need to: be an excellent communicator with good IT skills have excellent attention to detail, have an in-depth knowledge of the county of Derbyshire, and have a good understanding of the policies relating to highway functions and associated responsibilities.Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate they have the essential and desirable criteria for this role within their application. This post is offered on a full time permanent basis.Provisional Interview Date: week commencing 2nd February 2026Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>PLACE1Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

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Business Services Assistant

Norbriggs Primary School are seeking to appoint a Teaching and Learning Assistant to support our classes within school. We pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming school, with a true community centred ethos, putting the children at the heart of our decision-making, striving to ensure we are a place ‘where every child counts’We are a one-form entry primary school located in Mastin Moor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, with 181 children on roll. In return, Norbriggs offers:<ul><li>a welcoming and friendly environment, made up of a hard-working, supportive and experienced team who strive to deliver innovation and excellence for all children.</li><li>dedicated and supportive governors who share in the school’s vision for success.</li><li>Warm and caring children who value school and opportunities it brings.</li></ul>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the School Office, on 01246 473398, to arrange an appointment to visit the school.Provisional Interview Date: 2 February 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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The Council is seeking a Driver / Labourer to join the Council’s successful Streetscene Team to carry out general street cleansing and labourer duties including the operation of mechanical sweeping machines and service vehicles to clear litter and debris from highways and public land.The post is driven by successful team working and achieving set work schedules to ensure the District is clean and green. The successful applicant will be required to operate primarily from the Eckington and Wingerworth facilities, and may work out of other Council locations as required.Knowledge and experience of undertaking litter clearance from highways and ground areas and the use of light powered equipment and power tools is essential for the role. A full clean driving license (categories: B+E, C1) and experience of driving specialist equipment such as mechanical sweeping machines and commercial vehicles (i.e. 4.5 Tonne g.v.w) is required.For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.Why work for us?North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.We offer the following benefits: <ul><li> Competitive salary</li><li>Professional Training</li><li> 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years service), plus bank holidays </li><li> Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Free parking</li><li> Discounted membership at our four leisure centres</li><li>Access to generous local government pension scheme</li><li>24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and retail discount vouchers</li></ul>Learn more about the benefits of working for us at <a href="https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs/working-for-us/why-work-for-the-council#benefits" target="_blank">ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a>Contact and additional informationFor an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alan Walker, Parks and Streets Manager on (01246) 217276 or email <a href="mailto:alan.walker@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alan.walker@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a>.Apply Today!If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/northeastderbyshire/Index.aspx" target="_blank">North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies</a> or via <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers</a> by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted. Applications close Midnight 21 January 2026 If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council on 01246 231111 or emailing: <a href="mailto:Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a>Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.We welcome applications from all sections of the community.If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.<ul></ul>

Street Cleansing Driver/Labourer

<h4>Post: Seasonal Labourer Grounds and Refuse</h4><ul><li>Salary/Grade: Fixed £25,185 pro rata (£13.05 per hour)</li><li>Fixed Term: Between 26 weeks and 38 week contracts</li><li>Location: NEDDC Depot, Eckington, Derbyshire, S21 4HL / various Council locations</li><li>Closing Date: 21 January 2026</li><li>Interview Date: To be confirmed</li></ul><h4>Job Details and Requirements </h4>The Council is seeking Seasonal General Labourers for a range of temporary contracts working across the Council’s Refuse Collection and Grounds Service Teams:<ul><li>Seasonal General Labourers (Grounds Maintenance) 30 weeks x 42 hours</li><li>Seasonal General Labourers (Refuse) 26 weeks x 37 hours</li><li>Seasonal General Labourers (Refuse) 38 weeks x 37 hours</li></ul>The roles involve working as part of a friendly team to successfully deliver our Services. Training and support will be provided together with the opportunity to gain experience within Streetscene operations.Successful applicants will operate from Eckington Depot and Mill Lane Depot. Postholders must be willing to work flexibly to assist with both Refuse and Parks and across a range of locations throughout the District. Willingness to assist with Street Cleansing and Transport operations is also required.Candidates should possess:<ul><li>Experience and knowledge in the use of light powered plant and equipment and/or mechanical lifting equipment.</li><li>The ability to undertake a physically demanding role, working outside and in various locations throughout the district</li><li>Knowledge and experience of health and safety working practices in relation to the job role</li><li>Hold a full valid driving license (preferably with categories: B+E, C1).</li></ul>In return, the Council offers excellent terms and conditions, staff benefits, a friendly team working environment and training on a wide range of tasks.On your application, please state if you are applying for Refuse, Grounds Maintenance or both services.Why work for us?North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: <a href="https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs/working-for-us/why-work-for-the-council#benefits" target="_blank">ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a>Apply today!If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/northeastderbyshire/Index.aspx" target="_blank">North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies</a> or via <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers</a> by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close Midnight on 21 January 2026Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on (01246) 231111 or emailing: <a href="mailto:Humanresources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Humanresources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a>We welcome applications from all sections of the community.For further informationFor an informal discussion about the post, please contact Darren Mitchell, Streetscene &amp; Waste Services Manager, on (01246) 217285 or email <a href="mailto:darren.mitchell@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">darren.mitchell@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk</a>Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.<ul></ul>

Seasonal Labourer Grounds and Refuse

Wirksworth Junior School wish to appoint a maternity cover for our School Business Officer to join our happy and supportive school. This role is due to start on Monday 9 March where there will be handover with the current stakeholder.The position would involve working alongside another part-time office staff in our busy school office.The post would be required to work 32 hours for at least 4 days a week, but we can be flexible to meet the needs of the school and the right candidate. The role would support some hybrid working/ working from home; however, the role would mostly be on the school site. Please see the job specifications and job description which detail the role.The school offers a comprehensive wellbeing package, including sick pay and paid urgent, personal and domestic days.Working for us you will be offered flexibility for your family/personal circumstances; access to medical support from SAS; paid absence leave; 5 pro-rota urgent/personal days and a supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body.Visits to the school are actively encouraged and will be seen as a part of the interview process of interest in our school.If you wish to find out more about the school please call us on: 01629 822457 or email <a href="mailto:headteacher@wirksworth-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">headteacher@wirksworth-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk</a>We thank you for taking the time to read our advert and we look forward to reading your application.Closing date is: Friday 30th January, however the school reserves the right to call applicants for interview sooner if they meet the job specification requirements.Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 2 February 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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School Business Officer

As School Business Assistant / Senior , you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the school office, providing administrative support to the Federation Business Manager and school staff. You will be the first point of contact for our families and help ensure that our school continues to meet the needs of our pupils and their families.We are seeking a ‘people person’ who likes interaction with others but who can equally work independently and manage a very busy work schedule which will include:<ul><li>Providing professional administration of school funds and budgets</li><li>Provide effective and proactive administrative support to the Governing Board and its committees</li><li>Managing the school systems linked to student records, finance, HR and premises</li><li>Understand and abide by the confidential nature of the role</li></ul>Most importantly, we are looking for a team player with a great sense of humour, a ‘can do attitude’ and a big warm coat! It goes without saying that you must enjoy working with children. Full training and support will be given for the successful applicant and this post would suit someone with business administration experience wishing to move into or experienced in school business management. In return, you will find a welcoming and inclusive team to work with, in a job which you can truly make your own and a view to enjoy! If you would like further information, please don’t hesitate to make an informal enquiry to the headteacher via <a href="mailto:headteacher@bamford.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">headteacher@bamford.derbyshire.sch.uk</a> - Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. Bamford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Most importantly, we are looking for a team player with a great sense of humour, a ‘can do attitude’ and a big warm coat! It goes without saying that you must enjoy working with children. Full training and support will be given for the successful applicant and this post would suit someone with business administration experience wishing to move into or experienced in school business management. In return, you will find a welcoming and inclusive team to work with, in a job which you can truly make your own and a view to enjoy! If you would like further information, please don’t hesitate to make an informal enquiry to the headteacher via <a href="mailto:headteacher@bamford.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">headteacher@bamford.derbyshire.sch.uk</a> - Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.Bamford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 12 January 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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School Business Assistant / Senior Business Assistant

Highly motivated individual required to join Bolsover District Council’s busy Revenues &amp; Benefits Team. Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates who are interested in a career within Local Government and who are committed to providing an excellent service.We are looking to fill the post of Revenues Officer. The successful candidate will undertake within a team environment, a range of duties relating to the efficient administration of the Benefits, Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating functions of the Authority.To be successful you will need:<ul><li>demonstrable working knowledge of current Housing Benefit/Council Tax Support Regulations; or</li><li>demonstrable working knowledge of current Council Tax Regulations, </li><li>knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act,</li><li>recent proven practical experience of working within a Revenues or Benefits office,</li><li>proven practical experience of dealing with members of the public and other organisations,</li><li>computer literacy,</li><li>excellent customer service skills,</li><li>good verbal and written communication skills,</li><li>the ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and a commitment to service improvements,</li><li>the ability to work within a team environment using own initiative and displaying a responsible, professional and flexible attitude,</li><li>self-motivation and the ability to organize tasks and duties effectively,</li><li>the ability to analyse situations and make decisions,</li><li>the ability to work with accuracy to competing deadlines,</li><li>the ability to display tact and discretion as the work of the section involves sensitive and confidential information,</li><li>your own transport and current full driving licence. Alternative arrangements may be agreed with applicants with a relevant disability.</li></ul>For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.Why work for us?Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: <a href="https://www.bolsover.gov.uk/uncategorised/working-for-the-council" target="_blank">Working for the Council</a>Apply today!If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/bolsover/Index.aspx" target="_blank">Bolsover District Council Vacancies</a> or via <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/Index.aspx" target="_blank">Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers</a> by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close Midnight, 25th January 2026.Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting Bolsover District Council Contact Centre on 01246 242424 or emailing: BDC-HR&amp;<a href="mailto:Payroll@bolsover.gov.uk" target="_blank">Payroll@bolsover.gov.uk</a>We welcome applications from all sections of the community.For further informationFor an informal discussion about the post, please contact Clare Betts, Principal Benefits &amp; Technical Officer on Tel No. 01246 242445/email <a href="mailto:clare.betts@bolsover.gov.uk" target="_blank">clare.betts@bolsover.gov.uk</a> or Caroline O’Callaghan, Principal Billing &amp; Recovery Officer on Tel No. 01246 242475/email <a href="mailto:caroline.ocallaghan@bolsover.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.ocallaghan@bolsover.gov.uk</a>.If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.<ul></ul>

Revenues Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service. Are you passionate about food and enjoy working as part of a team?We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to work as a valued member of our dedicated kitchen team. You will be supporting the kitchen supervisor in all areas of the service at Willington Primary School. This may involve working at a production unit or at a servery unit. Possible tasks include food preparation, cooking, portion control, allergen compliance and preparing the dining room for service.Our Catering Assistants are our point of contact with our hungry customers. Whilst serving meals to our customers all team members help ensure that food hygiene and health &amp; safety regulations are followed.We want to help make good lunchtime memories for our customers so it is essential that you can demonstrate an attitude which is appropriate to the school environment.Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate will be required upon appointment.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Catering Assistant (Willington Primary School)

What will you be doing?Please note that shortlisting decisions will be based on the whole application, including the ‘Reason for Application’ section. Within this section, please demonstrate how you meet the criteria within the person specification attached to the Job Description and why you would like to work with UAS children. This role does not meet the Home Office eligibility criteria for sponsorship.Kent County Council’s Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking (UAS) Children’s Service provides accommodation and support to newly arrived UAS children in Kent. The Service is developing as a centre of excellence nationally and we are seeking passionate individuals to join our service.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Service’s Reception Centre team. The Reception and Safe Care Services are Kent County Council owned, Ofsted regulated, children’s homes and supported accommodation, collectively termed Reception Centres. The Reception Centres, and the services they provide to children, are run by a diverse team of managers and workers, who are all committed to ensuring children are protected and supported to take the first steps in their journey to a more permanent home elsewhere in the UK.This role is for Peacock House. Peacock House is based outside of the town of Lydd and is a children’s home for UAS children aged under 16-years-old, with a capacity of up to 14 children. Peacock House’s rural location offers views of green fields and a peaceful atmosphere. Peacock House is already forming links with local services and organisations in the community for young people to access a variety of activities.This Reception Centre is subject to Ofsted regulations for Children’s Homes 2015.We are seeking Night Residential Support Workers who have experience of working alongside UAS children and who thrive on direct work and providing support in a residential setting. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and influence the resettlement of children in the UK who have suffered trauma and change. This role involves managing routines, setting goals for young people, timekeeping and facilitating a learning culture in the centre. This role is important for UAS children during their early stages in the UK.If you are enthusiastic about with working with children, understand the UAS children’s journey and want to help achieve the best outcomes for them – please apply.This post will be required to work across a rolling shift pattern, including regular cover over weekends. The rota pattern is 3 shifts on, followed by 3 rest days – shifts are 9:30 pm – 8:30 am. Applicants must be 21 years of age or above, to meet Ofsted regulations.KCC’s employment offer for this role includes:<ul><li>Full induction</li><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Basic salary of between £27,852 and £29,716</li><li>Equivalent annual leave allowance of 28 to 30 days</li><li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>Opportunities to develop in your career </li><li>The opportunity to expand and develop your knowledge and skills of working with children seeking asylum</li></ul>Please Read:<ul><li>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service.</li><li>This role does not meet the Home Office eligibility criteria for sponsorship.</li><li>This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</li><li>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.</li></ul> About youIf you have queries regarding this role, please contact the Team on <a href="mailto:uascsrecruitment@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">uascsrecruitment@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Night Residential Support Worker - Peacock House

What will you be doing?Please note that shortlisting decisions will be based on the whole application, including the ‘Reason for Application’ section. Within this section, please demonstrate how you meet the criteria within the person specification attached to the Job Description and why you would like to work with UAS children. This role does not meet the Home Office eligibility criteria for sponsorship.Kent County Council’s Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking (UAS) Children’s Service provides accommodation and support to newly arrived UAS children in Kent. The Service is developing as a centre of excellence nationally and we are seeking passionate individuals to join our service.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Service’s Reception Centre team. The Reception and Safe Care Services are Kent County Council owned, Ofsted regulated, children’s homes and supported accommodation, collectively termed Reception Centres. The Reception Centres, and the services they provide to children, are run by a diverse team of managers and workers, who are all committed to ensuring children are protected and supported to take the first steps in their journey to a more permanent home elsewhere in the UK.This role is for Peacock House. Peacock House is based outside of the town of Lydd and is a children’s home for UAS children aged under 16-years-old, with a capacity of up to 14 children. Peacock House’s rural location offers views of green fields and a peaceful atmosphere. Peacock House is already forming links with local services and organisations in the community for young people to access a variety of activities.This Reception Centre is subject to Ofsted regulations for Children’s Homes 2015.We are seeking Residential Support Workers who have experience of working alongside UAS children and who thrive on direct work and providing support in a residential setting. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and influence the resettlement of children in the UK who have suffered trauma and change. This role involves managing routines, setting goals for young people, timekeeping and facilitating a learning culture in the centre. This role is important for UAS children during their early stages in the UK.If you are enthusiastic about with working with children, understand the UAS children’s journey and want to help achieve the best outcomes for them – please apply.This post will be required to work across a rolling shift pattern, with weekly alternating shifts, and regular cover over weekends. The rota pattern is 4 shifts on, followed by 2 rest days – each block of 4 shifts will alternate between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm.Applicants must be 21 years of age or above, to meet Ofsted regulations.KCC’s employment offer for this role includes:<ul><li>Full induction</li><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Basic salary of between £27,852 and £29,716</li><li>Equivalent annual leave allowance of 28 to 30 days</li><li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>Opportunities to develop in your career </li><li>The opportunity to expand and develop your knowledge and skills of working with children seeking asylum</li></ul>Please Read:<ul><li>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service.</li><li>This role does not meet the Home Office eligibility criteria for sponsorship.</li><li>This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</li><li>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.</li></ul> About youIf you have queries regarding this role, please contact the Team on <a href="mailto:uascsrecruitment@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">uascsrecruitment@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Residential Support Worker - Peacock House

What will you be doing?Please note that shortlisting decisions will be based on the whole application, including the ‘How yo meet the requirements of the role’ section. Within this section, please demonstrate how you meet the criteria within the person specification attached to the Job Description and why you would like to work with UAS children. Kent County Council’s Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking (UAS) Children’s Service provides accommodation and support to newly arrived UAS children in Kent. The Service is developing as a centre of excellence nationally and we are seeking passionate individuals to join our service.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Service’s Reception Centre team. The Reception and Safe Care Services are Kent County Council owned, Ofsted regulated, children’s homes and supported accommodation, collectively termed Reception Centres. The Reception Centres, and the services they provide to children, are run by a diverse team of managers and workers, who are all committed to ensuring children are protected and supported to take the first steps in their journey to a more permanent home elsewhere in the UK.This role is for Peacock House. Peacock House is based outside of the town of Lydd and is a children’s home for UAS children aged under 16-years-old, with a capacity of up to 14 children. Peacock House’s rural location offers views of green fields and a peaceful atmosphere. Peacock House is already forming links with local services and organisations in the community for young people to access a variety of activities.This Reception Centre is subject to Ofsted regulations for Children’s Homes 2015.We are seeking experienced Residential setting managers who can support the day-to-day running of the children’s home ensuring that all UAS children begin their resettlement journey with the support they need. Children’s Home Managers need to be able to role model good practice and organise staff to support all UAS children during their stay from practical objectives and learning, through to emotional support. We are looking for Children’s Home Managers who have worked with UAS children previously and who have the energy and drive to strive for the best. If you are passionate about UAS children, enthusiastic and can lead by example, please apply.This post will be required to work across a rolling shift pattern, with weekly alternating shifts, and regular cover over weekends. The rota pattern is 4 shifts on, followed by 2 rest days – each block of 4 shifts will alternate between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm.Applicants must be 21 years of age or above, to meet Ofsted regulations.KCC’s employment offer for this role includes:<ul><li>Full induction</li><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Basic salary of between £34,421 and £38,304</li><li>Equivalent annual leave allowance of 30 days</li><li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>Opportunities to develop in your career </li><li>The opportunity to expand and develop your knowledge and skills of working with children seeking asylum</li></ul>Please Read:This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service.This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youIf you have queries regarding this role, please contact the Team on <a href="mailto:uascsrecruitment@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">uascsrecruitment@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Children's Home Manager - Peacock House

What will you be doing?Please note that shortlisting decisions will be based on the whole application, including the ‘How you meet the requirements of the role’ section. Within this section, please demonstrate how you meet the criteria within the person specification attached to the Job Description and why you would like to work with UAS children. Kent County Council’s Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking (UAS) Children’s Service provides accommodation and support to newly arrived UAS children in Kent. The Service is developing as a centre of excellence nationally and we are seeking passionate individuals to join our service.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Service’s Reception Centre team. The Reception and Safe Care Services are Kent County Council owned, Ofsted regulated, children’s homes and supported accommodation, collectively termed Reception Centres. The Reception Centres, and the services they provide to children, are run by a diverse team of managers and workers, who are all committed to ensuring children are protected and supported to take the first steps in their journey to a more permanent home elsewhere in the UK.This role is for Peacock House. Peacock House is based outside of the town of Lydd and is a children’s home for UAS children aged under 16-years-old, with a capacity of up to 14 children. Peacock House’s rural location offers views of green fields and a peaceful atmosphere. Peacock House is already forming links with local services and organisations in the community for young people to access a variety of activities.This Reception Centre is subject to Ofsted regulations for Children’s Homes 2015.We are seeking experienced Residential setting managers who can support the night-to-night running of the children’s home ensuring that all UAS children begin their resettlement journey with the support they need. Children’s Home Managers need to be able to role model good practice and organise staff to support all UAS children during their stay from practical objectives and learning, through to emotional support. We are looking for Children’s Home Night Managers who have worked with UAS children previously and who have the energy and drive to strive for the best. If you are passionate about UAS children, enthusiastic and can lead by example, please apply.This post will be required to work across a rolling shift pattern, including regular cover over weekends. The rota pattern is 3 shifts on, followed by 3 rest days – shifts are 9:30 pm – 8:30 am.Applicants must be 21 years of age or above, to meet Ofsted regulations.KCC’s employment offer for this role includes:<ul><li>Full induction</li><li>Training and development opportunities </li><li>Basic salary of between £34,421 and £38,304</li><li>Equivalent annual leave allowance of 30 days</li><li>Excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>Opportunities to develop in your career </li><li>The opportunity to expand and develop your knowledge and skills of working with children seeking asylum</li></ul>Please Read:This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service.This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youIf you have queries regarding this role, please contact the Team on <a href="mailto:uascsrecruitment@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">uascsrecruitment@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Children's Home Night Manager - Peacock House

We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £3,000 per annum retention payment).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £2,000 per annum retention payment).Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4><ul><li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE.</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li><li>Additional Information</li><li>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. </li><li>Suzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 334470</li><li>Sharon Ward, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 331214</li><li>Susan Akinyele, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 333704</li><li>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</li><li>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</li><li>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a></li></ul>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a> If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<h4>Important Information</h4> Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<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>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Social Worker - Childrens Social Work Team

As the Senior Social Worker, you will be required to contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Adult Social Care service in an efficient manner. You will ensure the service is delivered using a strengths based, personalised approach and lead on agreed areas of quality assurance and audit activity – ensuring that multiple and complex sources of information (e.g. complaints, safeguarding adult reviews, audits etc.) are gathered, analysed, and used to direct quality improvement activity. You will be responsible for the professional supervision and oversee a team of social care staff ensuring improvement activity with the service is driven by but not limited to training, coaching and mentoring, peer support workshops. You will provide oversight, professional advice and guidance to the team whilst maintaining your own complex case load. You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users. You will work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. You will research and develop practice guidance, training materials and best practice toolkits in line with local and national policy and ensure that these are understood and adopted operationally. You will be required to develop good practice guidance and tools within a specialist area of the service ensuring learning is shared across all professionals to improve practice and achieve better outcome for our service users. You will represent the local authority in a range of key meetings, panels and groups, ensuring follow up on agreed actions and work closely with colleagues within the council and external partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilise available resources as effectively as possible.<h4>In return we will offer you: </h4><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.<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.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





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Senior Social Worker - Part Time

As the Senior Social Worker, you will be required to contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Adult Social Care service in an efficient manner. You will ensure the service is delivered using a strengths based, personalised approach and lead on agreed areas of quality assurance and audit activity – ensuring that multiple and complex sources of information (e.g. complaints, safeguarding adult reviews, audits etc.) are gathered, analysed, and used to direct quality improvement activity. You will be responsible for the professional supervision and oversee a team of social care staff ensuring improvement activity with the service is driven by but not limited to training, coaching and mentoring, peer support workshops. You will provide oversight, professional advice and guidance to the team whilst maintaining your own complex case load. You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users. You will work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. You will research and develop practice guidance, training materials and best practice toolkits in line with local and national policy and ensure that these are understood and adopted operationally. You will be required to develop good practice guidance and tools within a specialist area of the service ensuring learning is shared across all professionals to improve practice and achieve better outcome for our service users. You will represent the local authority in a range of key meetings, panels and groups, ensuring follow up on agreed actions and work closely with colleagues within the council and external partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilise available resources as effectively as possible.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.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





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Senior Social Worker - Long Term Care and Support

As a qualified social worker are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults with social care needs and have a strong review background? If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care. Where is Medway? Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, 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. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership. Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary. The post We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within long term and early help. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service and who enjoy the challenge of reviewing packages of care to ensure best value and positive outcomes. The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners. Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people to live their lives in the way that they choose. Working at Medway Council means that you will 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. Making you feel valued We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge. We have a hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based.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.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.





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Social Worker - Long Term Care and Support

Title: Resolutions OfficerContract Type: Various positions available - permanent, full time, 35 hours per week/Fixed term contract, full time, 35 hours per weekSalary: Starting from £32,881 per annum (London weighted salary) or £28,886 per annum (Regional salary)Grade: 06Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, TraffordPersona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)Closing Date: 20th January at 11pmInterviews to be held via MS Teams on a date to be confirmed.Please click here for the role profile - <a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHANGodXTXn4+IlUTC9lPFM5wfsjCYLD6iQh3P0vcyfhyO1qVOksQ5q4Di/x1+4MBfI" target="_blank">Role Profile - Resolution Officer.docx</a><a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAI3dMyH7+aRsXJPdz+CdVHANGodXTXn4+IlUTC9lPFM5wfsjCYLD6iQh3P0vcyfhyO1qVOksQ5q4Di/x1+4MBfI" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a> include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">many more</a>…Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.Join our Customer Relations Team at L&amp;Q!Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and resolving issues that truly make a difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where empathy, problem-solving, and great communication come together?We’re looking for an experienced Resolution Officer to join our Customer Relations Team. You’ll play a key role in investigating, resolving, and responding to customer complaints in line with the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code, ensuring we always put our residents first.You’ll manage your own caseload, working closely with colleagues across the business to find fair, balanced outcomes. This role requires diplomacy, attention to detail, and the ability to think creatively when handling complex cases.If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!Your impact in the role:<ul><li>Managing and owning a caseload of ongoing customer complaints, typically 3–5 new cases per week.</li><li>Conducting thorough, impartial investigations and producing high-quality written responses.</li><li>Communicating with customers via phone, email, and MS Teams to understand concerns and expectations.</li><li>Liaising with internal departments to reach effective resolutions and, where appropriate, awarding compensation in line with policy.</li><li>Ensuring all records are up-to-date and compliant with the Housing Ombudsman Code.</li><li>Challenging internal decisions where necessary to ensure fair outcomes for residents.</li></ul>What you'll bring:<ul><li>Strong customer service experience, ideally in a complaint-handling environment.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a busy, target-driven setting.</li><li>A collaborative approach with confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.</li><li>Compassion, empathy, and an understanding of customer needs and vulnerabilities.</li><li>Computer literacy and the ability to quickly learn new systems.</li></ul>If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>About L&amp;Q:We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.At L&amp;Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/-/media/files/careers/behavioural-framework.pdf" target="_blank">values and behavioural framework</a>, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.L&amp;Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a> to read more.At L&amp;Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!#TJ





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London and Quadrant Housing Trust

Resolutions Officer - 7391

Title: Lettings Operations ManagerContract Type: 9 Month FTCSalary: £55,270 per annum to £61,018 per annum (London weighted salary) or £47,920 per annum to £53,345 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experienceGrade: 10Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford.Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)Closing Date: 20th January 2026 - 23:00Interview Dates: On a date to be confirmedPlease click here for the role profile - <a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAJOxn0uaIw998B27m1Z2faQlCB5hgZYBv2zmkcG3JSeEnuXTmzjTNT2/qn+eOPy99pA0q4C33A3UlODu4Q7CPjI" target="_blank">Lettings Operations Manager.docx</a> <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a> include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">many more</a>…Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.Previous applicants need not apply - if previous application was regretted in the last 12 weeks.Join our Lettings Team at L&amp;Q:We are currently recruiting for a Lettings Operations Manager to work with our Head of Voids &amp; Lettings to deliver a sector-leading service across a large geographical region with direct responsibility for the financial and operational performance, ensuring that customers receive the best possible experience of the service.If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!Your impact in the role:Ensure reliable and close partnership with the Head of Empty Homes and Lettings for the joint successful review and continuous transformation of the empty homes, lettings, and rehousing service, providing efficient management, and making recommendations around policy, procedure, and structure. This will include lettings, allocations, rehousing, void management, temporary accommodation, and decanting. Support the Trust’s key corporate objective of providing more new homes to rent across a range of tenuresWhat you'll bring:<ul><li>Experience of business improvement, benchmarking, and service improvement</li></ul><ul><li>A strong resource planning and management skills with ability to lead, motivate and inspire other</li></ul><ul><li>Highly developed financial awareness and commercial acumen.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in operational housing management and lettings is essential.</li></ul><ul><li>Highly developed relationship, client and/or stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication, organisational and presentation skills, with the ability to manage knowledge from external sources.</li></ul><ul><li>Able to lead, manage and motivate others to deliver against defined objectives in a demanding customer facing environment, including the management of contracts and the relationship with sub-contractors.</li></ul><ul><li>A strong resource planning and management skills with ability to lead, motivate and inspire others.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to quickly interpret complex information and data and translate this into a business case for change.</li></ul>If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>About L&amp;Q:We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England. People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/-/media/files/careers/behavioural-framework.pdf" target="_blank">values and behavioural framework</a>, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.At L&amp;Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&amp;Q a place where everyone feels welcome - Find out more <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a>. Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!#TJ





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Lettings Operations Manager - FTC - 7393

Title: Personal Assistant to the Partnerships Director NW and Director of Governance and AccountabilityContract Type: 12 month FTC – Full Time – 35 HoursSalary: £35,951 per annum to £39,531 per annum (London weighted salary) or £32,188 per annum to £35,953 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience.Grade: 7Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, TraffordWorking Location – London and Manchester offices – Travel between offices will be required.Working Pattern – Monday to Friday – 09:00 -17:00Closing Date: 16th January 2026 – 12:00 PM (Midday)Interview Dates: Interview format and date TBCPlease click here for the role profile - <a href="https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk/ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAJOxn0uaIw998B27m1Z2faQS/p2QnwaPLuxGQS8KrRUOwLEJfP6mWOUGejy1m+hsd58vpWQ07ihAOKiGG+M3zy0" target="_blank">PA - Partnerships NW &amp; Gov &amp; Accountability.docx</a> <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">Benefits</a> include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq/benefits" target="_blank">many more</a>…Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.Join our Chief Executive and Governance and Accountability Teams at L&amp;Q:A unique opportunity has arisen for a proactive PA to support two exciting areas of the business.As the PA to both the Director of Partnerships in the North West and the Director of Governance and Accountability, this role offers variety both in terms of the work you will be leading and the people you will be working with across the full L&amp;Q geography.The ideal candidate for this role should have experience supporting at Director level gained within a fast paced, demanding environment.A strong level of professionalism is essential, and this role would suit someone who is composed, highly organised and who has exceptional attention to detail. You will need to demonstrate that you have managed a busy workload with the ability to meet strict deadlines. MS Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel is essential and will all be used on a daily basis.If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!Your impact in the role and responsibilities will be varied and include:<ul><li>Complex diary management, dealing with ever changing meetings and demanding last minute requests</li><li>Inbox management – determine and prioritising actions, identifying areas of concern and ensuring the director is aware.</li><li>Deal daily with a wide variety of colleagues and external partners including those that report to the Director of Governance and Accountability.</li><li>Manage travel and accommodation requirements for the Directors, assessing and making accurate judgements of their time commitments.</li><li>Attend and organise meetings – taking minutes, creating and distributing agendas and following up actions.</li><li>Producing presentations, speeches and undertaking research as and when required</li><li>Coordinating and keeping on top of expenses, travel fees, mileage, probity, holiday requests and other HR requests</li><li>Organisation and swift response to the signing of contracts and various documents</li><li>Event Planning – Organising Site Visits, Conferences, Roundtable events, Departmental away days and broadcasts and more</li><li>Excellent communication and being first point of contact to internally and externally, handling complex and confidential requests in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain a strong understanding of different teams and departments across L&amp;Q</li><li>Confident user of Microsoft Teams – experience in Live Broadcasts, team events, uploading, sharing and editing files and documents, use of team calls and functions during meetings.</li><li>Develop and maintain efficient and accurate electronic filing to ensure documents/information is easily accessible</li></ul>What you'll bring - experience we are looking for:<ul><li>Ideally 2+ years of PA experience at Director Level</li><li>Ability to support 2 Directors effectively, one of whom manages a team of circa 60 colleagues.</li><li>Must have the confidence to work alongside Board Members and Exec Directors to provide support where required</li><li>Experience dealing with last minute changes to diaries, meetings, travel etc.</li><li>Ability to use your own initiative, make decisive decisions, have great attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.</li><li>Able to work both independently but also collaboratively with the other EA/PAs within the team</li><li>Dealing with expenses and signing of documents to meet deadlines</li><li>Strong communication and will have worked with a range of people at all levels, keeping a professional approach at all times</li><li>Event planning from venue booking through to the running of the day, ensuring a smooth and valuable day</li><li>Organising travel itineraries including hotel bookings, restaurant bookings, transport etc.</li><li>Strong computer skills mainly around, Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel</li><li>Housing experience is not essential however this would be a bonus</li></ul>If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email <a href="mailto:lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk</a>About L&amp;Q:We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/-/media/files/careers/behavioural-framework.pdf" target="_blank">values and behavioural framework</a>, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&amp;Q.At L&amp;Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&amp;Q a place where everyone feels welcome.Find out more <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/about-landq/our-vision-and-values/ethics-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a>.Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.Click <a href="https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/working-at-landq/why-work-for-landq" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more about L&amp;Q and why you should join us!#TJ





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Personal Assistant - 7390

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:We are seeking to recruit a Principal Manager to lead our Care Homes and Reablement Division.The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a well-established team of six Registered Managers across our nursing and residential care homes, bed-based reablement service, and community-based reablement service.The team is experienced, stable, and works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support.The Principal Manager will report directly to the Head of Service and will play a key role in driving quality, performance, and continuous improvement across the division.Your Contributions:Your role will be to spend time in services supporting managers to ensure they have systems and processes in place to evidence that the services are compliant with all regulatory activities.You will lead the team and provide effective leadership and support.You will produced reports with managers detailing key activity in relation to falls, safeguarding, pressure trauma, admissions and discharges. You will be supported to work collaboratively with managers and colleagues from our policy and practice team to produce/ update policies and procedures. We will support managers with complexed complaints and staffing concerns.You will work collaboratively with colleagues across adult social care to ensure the best outcomes for the people who use ours services, their families and our staff.The service has an ambitious budget recovery plan, so you will need to support managers to meet agreed actions contained in these. With this in mind you will have budget management and recovery experience. Hours: 37 hours per week working Monday - Friday Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme• Investment in your personal development • Free Car Parking at HBC sites • Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme. Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact: Karen Graham, Head of service on 0151 511 7439 or by email: <a href="mailto:karen.graham@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.graham@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place on 10th February at DCBL Stadium, lower house lane Widnes WA8 7DZ7At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Principle Manager

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.Our Team Come and join the Mental Health Social Work/AMHP Team- Runcorn/Widnes and Older Person’s CMHT in Halton. We are a small local authority which does not take long to travel across the borough. Halton is close to motorway networks including the M6, M62, M56 etc. We have a base in Vine Street resource centre- Widnes and The Brooker Centre- Runcorn- this offers flexibility to the team. Halton Borough Council also provide a generous essential car user allowance and a flexible working week. You can receive up to 34 days annual leave per annum (Plus bank holidays) and access to HBC’s lease Car, Bike Schemes, and free parking throughout your places of work. Bridge fees will also be paid in line with council business. Please note you must be a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional to apply for this roleHours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:The Mental Health social work team works with adults, who meet the criteria in line with the Care Act and require support in relation to their mental health. We work closely with our Mental Health Trust colleagues to provide a responsive, holistic and recovery focussed response to adults with complex mental health needs.We are a well-established and stable team with supportive management. The managers in the team are experienced AMHP’s who will offer support and guidance. Our team has a mixture of experienced practitioners all willing to support new members to the team. We are a friendly and welcoming team. We are looking for qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals. HBC 9, Spinal Points 32-35- £42,839-£46,142 Approved Mental Health Professional (Pay award pending). Social, Workers will also receive in addition to their salary a £4,000 Market Supplement (pro rata) PLUS AMHP’s will also attract an additional £2000 per annum market supplement. PLUS Essential Car User allowance. You must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, and a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional in order to perform the statutory duties of an AMHP for Halton Borough Council. As an Approved Mental Health Professional we also offer an additional £2,000 per year allowance and Essential Car user. The day time AMHP service includes the working hours between 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday. Relevant training is also provided to ensure professional development, access to support/advice, regular AMHP supervision with the AMHP Lead and monthly AMHP forums- where there will be cake! Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Essential car user allowance </li><li>Market supplement of up to £6k per annum</li></ul>Next Steps:For an informal discussion about this post, please contact (Steve Westhead/Maria Stracey) <a href="mailto:steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held in February 2026. As we have multiple posts to fill recruitment for these posts will be ongoing so please complete your application as soon as possible and if successful one of the team will be in touch to arrange an interview.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>





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Social Worker- Approved Mental Health Professional  

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.Our Team:Complex Care Widnes works with adults aged 18 and over. The needs of people with lived experience are diverse and may cover learning disabilities, physical and sensory disabilities (including neurological conditions and acquired brain Injuries) and older people. The team is made of a Principal Manager, Practice Manager, Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers and Community Care WorkersThe focus across the teams’ processes is to apply strengths-based approaches in the course of assessment/reassessment of needs. An emphasis is placed on signposting and use of informal networks ahead of commissioning care packages.You must be a qualified Social Worker who is registered to practice with Social Work England, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development. In Halton, the post will provide you with the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills in Social Work. And be part of the development of partnership working with health colleagues to enhance the experience of adults who use adult social care services.You must have knowledge of Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries, Court work, completing Risk Assessments as well as experience of working closely with a range of services, stakeholders and professionals. Our post a carries an essential car user role, and you will need to hold a current full driving license and have access to a vehicle.Hours: 35 per weekOur Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact: Kym Lawson – Principal Manger of Complex Care Widnes on 0151 511 8423Interviews will take place on 30/01/2026At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!<ul></ul>

Social Worker - Complex Care Widnes

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.More about your roleWant a career where you can really make a difference? As a Customer Support Coordinator, you will be supporting our Communities, adding value by helping vulnerable young people make the transition to adulthood and living independently. We have a rewarding opportunities available for those passionate about supported housing. The roles involve 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm) on a rota basis across 7 days, offering a consistent and structured pattern to support the needs of our residents. This role requires you to provide high quality support and guidance to our young Customers, providing the help they need to develop their independence, keep themselves safe, access training/education/employment and move confidently to permanent housing. This will involve working effectively as a team with external agencies and creating person centred support plans with goals that are achievable for our young people. You also deliver intensive and effective housing management support, ensuring our young customers maintain and thrive in their tenancies. This a building based supported accommodation service but support to access the community will be needed in one of our services in Clitheroe. Your day-to-day tasks will include: <ul><li>Undertaking needs assessments </li></ul><ul><li>Developing person centred support plans </li></ul><ul><li>Building caring professional relationships with young people </li></ul><ul><li>Providing advice, guidance and support to Young People to assist them in meeting their goals </li></ul><ul><li>Daily Safeguarding and risk management </li></ul><ul><li>Accurate record keeping and liaising with other professionals </li></ul><ul><li>Planning transition and moves to permanent housing </li></ul>Want to know more? Download the full job profile. Or hear what one of our current colleagues has to say about their role here <a href="https://www.placesforpeople.co.uk/news/all-news/supporting-young-people-with-care-and-compassion/" target="_blank">Supporting young people with care and compassion - Places for People</a>Please note you will work 36.25 hours per week over a 7-day rota period. This post is subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and two satisfactory references.ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (MUST-HAVES)<ul><li>Experience in a similar support-based role </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of tenancy and support management </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication skills </li></ul><ul><li>Team player who can also work independently </li></ul><ul><li>Strong IT and administrative skills </li></ul><ul><li>Effective record keeping skills </li></ul>More about youSupportive. Resilient. Organised.If you're those three things, this is the role for you! In a nutshell, here's who we're looking for: <ul><li>You have experience of working with young people </li></ul><ul><li>‘Can't' isn't in your vocabulary. You radiate positivity and get things done with a smile. </li></ul><ul><li>You're passionate about helping young people and always willing to rise to the challenge </li></ul><ul><li>You're super calm in a crisis, dealing with challenges quickly and appropriately. </li></ul><ul><li>You're efficient with a brilliant eye for detail. You love a system and recognise the importance of record keeping. </li></ul>Commitment to Trauma Informed PracticeAt Places for People, we are committed to creating safe and supportive environments for individuals who have experienced trauma. We understand that trauma can have a profound impact on individuals, and we are dedicated to recognising the signs and symptoms of trauma, practicing empathy and respect, and using trauma-informed language. We are also committed to providing individuals with choice and autonomy, and to working collaboratively to empower them to re-establish control of their lives. BenefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul><li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li></ul><ul><li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li></ul><ul><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year </li></ul><ul><li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li></ul><ul><li>Training and development </li></ul><ul><li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li></ul>





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Young People Support Worker

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!Are you ready to lead strategic procurement in the fast-moving world of technology? We're looking for a Category Manager – IT to drive value, efficiency, and innovation across our organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape IT procurement strategies that deliver real impact. The role is FTC for 12 monthsMore about the roleIn this role, you'll take ownership of the IT category, developing and implementing strategies that align with organisational goals. You'll manage end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance and delivering value for money. Leading and motivating a small team, you'll foster collaboration and continuous improvement while building strong relationships with stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Legal. More About YouYou'll have experience in procurement, with a strong track record in category management and strategic sourcing. Your commercial acumen and negotiation skills will enable you to influence decisions and deliver value. Experience in managing and developing teams is essential, along with a deep understanding of IT markets and supplier capabilities. The essential Criteria <ul><li> Experience in procurement, with demonstrable experience in IT category management and strategic sourcing. </li></ul><ul><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver value and influence business decisions. </li></ul><ul><li>Skilled in developing and implementing category strategies, sourcing plans, and robust procurement recommendations in the IT category </li></ul>The benefitsWe are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: <ul><li>Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly </li></ul><ul><li>Pension with matched contributions up to 7% </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave </li></ul><ul><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year </li></ul><ul><li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% </li></ul><ul><li>Training and development </li></ul><ul><li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more </li></ul>





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Category Manager - IT FTC

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.More about your roleWe have an exciting new opportunity for a Swimming Teacher, at Places Leisure, where you will be working in a fun, lively environment with likeminded people. You will help to inspire others to work together and deliver their very best. With your passion for teaching, swimming and excellent class programming and instructing skills, you will be full of enthusiasm whilst engaging with our customers and impressing them with your extensive knowledge and expertise.All of our swimmer development stages are based on the National Plan for Teaching Swimming, and as such, our Swimming Teachers should hold a minimum of UKCC Level 2. It would be advantageous if you hold a Lifesaving Qualification (NPLQ or NRASTC), however, if you are a motivated and driven individual, then with our continuous learning and development opportunities, we would be happy to support you in achieving either of these qualifications.There are many opportunities available for you within Places Leisure. Your career with us as a Swimming Teacher is a great first step to many different routes including a Swimming Co-ordinator and a Contract Swimming Development Manager.In the Swimming Teacher role, we will offer ongoing training and development opportunities, including support with your NPLQ or NRASTC qualifications, enhancing your customer service skills and much more.More about you<ul><li>Passionate about helping people of all ages learn to swim or become stronger, faster, or more confident when swimming.</li><li>You will work with customers in groups and sometimes on a one-to-one basis to motivate and instruct them during their lessons.</li><li>You will be a friendly, approachable, and patient individual with the ability to build trust, encourage and motivate your students.</li><li>You will thrive on supporting students to achieve their potential, drawing on your continual knowledge and experience of industry best practice whilst applying teaching skills in the most effective way.</li><li>Always looking to seek out development opportunities and potential ideas to further improve the service we provide.</li></ul>BenefitsWe are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:<ul><li>We align with the Real Living Wage foundation</li><li>A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%</li><li>Full Health &amp; Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors</li><li>Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)</li><li>An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave</li><li>Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development</li><li>Access to our Company Pension scheme</li><li>Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year</li><li>Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes</li><li>Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.</li></ul>





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