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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Billing and collection of Council Tax has never been more important here at Woking and we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to join our Council Tax Team as a Revenue Officer on a permanent basis.
The Revenue Officer will be part of a team responsible for the billing, collection and recovery of Council Tax and Business Rates. You will be customer focused, empathetic but assertive and confident in communicating both verbally and in writing, in order to deliver successful outcomes for customers and for the Council.
The Team currently work on a rota basis which involves a combination of home and office working.
Reporting to the Revenues Team Leader, the Revenues Officer will support the Customer Service team by providing advice and support for Council Tax and Business Rates queries. The role will also help to maintain our records so that we can issue bills promptly and accurately. This will include:
· Setting up new accounts and closing old accounts
· Granting exemptions and discounts
· Taking payments
· Answering both written and verbal enquiries
· Assisting in activities relating to the billing and collection of Council Tax and Business Rates
The successful applicant will be flexible, adaptable and possess the ability to learn complex legislation. Previous experience of working within a Revenues/Customer Service environment is desirable although not essential, as full training is provided. You will be working from the office primarily to ensure you are supported into the role, until you have the skills and confidence to work independently.
In return, we can offer you the chance to develop your career in a friendly and supportive team within our progressive authority, a generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, flexible working plus many more excellent benefits.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate written and spoken English is essential for this post. An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Statement
Surrey is included in the Local Government Reorganisation plans, with new unitary councils expected to be established by April 2027.
 Woking Borough Council remains committed to delivering high-quality services to residents throughout this period of change.
 While we understand that applicants may feel uncertain about joining us during this transition, it is anticipated that most employees will transfer to the new unitary councils. This reorganisation may also present new career development opportunities across the region.
UK Visa Sponsorship
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
AI Use in Applications
We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.
 All submitted information—whether supported by AI or not—must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications.
 Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.
For more information about the role, please read the job profile attached to this advert.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Terry Stocks (Revenues Manager) on 01483 743231 or Rachel Evans (Revenues Team Leader) on 01483 743237.
Closing date: 4 January 2026 - 23:55pm
Interview dates:&nbsp; Week commencing 12 January 2026

Revenue Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>No two days are the same in Brighton &amp; Hove City Council’s Building Surveying Team! If you are experienced, enthusiastic, like genuine diversity in your Building Surveying work, and are looking to learn new skills, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.This Council has set the City an ambitious carbon neutral target by 2030 and this is the chance for you to contribute to that in a positive, meaningful way.From finding solutions to rectifying defects, undertaking all kinds of refurbishments to organising a far-reaching programme of planned maintenance works, we deal with schools, social care premises, non-housing buildings, listed historic buildings, etc. You will work with our Mechanical and Electrical Engineers as part of a design team approach to refurbishment projects that reduce carbon.If you would like to find out more, please email with the best number to call you back on to the Senior Building Surveyor - Adam Talbot - <a href="mailto:adam.talbot@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">adam.talbot@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>Shortlisting, interviewing and recruitment to this post is done on an ongoing basis. Please submit applications as soon as possible. This advert may be withdrawn if the vacancy is filled.<h2>About the role</h2>We need team players who are strong on Health and Safety, confident on AutoCAD, proactive in monitoring contractor performance on site, a flexible approach, good communication skills with the ability to work under pressure in our trusted, busy team of professionals.You will be well supported by the team as you grow your career whether you are qualified or working towards qualification as a Building Surveyor of the RICS, CIOB or similar approved. We will help you through your APC with work time to study and provide a programme of in-house training and CPDs to help you grow and succeed. As an incentive, when you qualify, we will even pay your annual subscription.You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of Client teams across the City to support service provision, corporate objectives and ensure the best use of our assets. We remain sustainably independent as we generate fees through the works we manage. Always busy, we continue to secure further programmes of work and need to fill this post with the right and competent person.In return you will enjoy a package of benefits that includes;<ul><li>a healthy work life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working at Hove Town Hall and from home</li><li>a laptop and iPhone for the days you work from home</li><li>an attractive pension scheme</li><li>paid annual leave and flexi-days if you accrue additional hours</li><li>24/7 access to free advice and support via the employee assistance programme</li><li>lifestyle benefits such as season ticket loans, travel and leisure discounts</li><li>tax-free benefits including the cycle to work scheme</li><li>relocation package</li></ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours&nbsp;or term-time only.We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, female or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>&nbsp;Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Building Surveyor - Role B

Medway Council is seeking a Climate Response Development Officer to lead on engagement work to support the successful delivery of Medway’s Climate Change Action Plan. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and communities. You will develop and deliver inclusive engagement activities and content to promote opportunities for local climate action, build partnerships, and empower people to get involved. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with a diverse range of residents, communities, partners and colleagues. You will have a demonstrable interest in the environment and strong organisational skills that enable you to interpret and communicate data and information in ways that are accessible and engaging.Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following, as a minimum, within their written application: <ul><li>Effective communication skills to lead workshops, consultations, and public events. </li><li>Experience of communicating effectively across a range of audiences.</li><li>Experience of planning and delivering communication or engagement activities. </li><li>Knowledge of the role local authorities play in addressing climate change.</li><li>A commitment to equality and diversity, seeking to remove barriers that may prevent people accessing services.</li></ul>Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Vicki Emrit at <a href="mailto:vicki.emrit@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">vicki.emrit@medway.gov.uk</a>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. 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. Culture and Community are seeking a Climate Response Development Officer (Engagement) to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Interviews to take place w/c 5th January 2025Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Climate Response Development Officer (Engagement)

We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Location: TredomenTeam: Caerphilly East Locality TeamThis position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 with an additional £3,551 annual market supplement, and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, experienced and enthusiastic practitioner to become part of our progressive and creative team.The successful candidate will hold a more complex caseload, be able to offer support, mentoring and supervision to team members, monitor team performance, assist the Team Manager, and deputise when required. The Team undertakes high quality assessments and planning for children and their families who require on going social services intervention. The team covers both short and long-term work, including Children in Need of Care and Support, Safeguarding, Children Looked After and court work. If you have the right values, motivation, and commitment to work in a challenging, yet rewarding environment, we want to hear from you. Are you effective at building positive working relationships with good communication and IT skills? Do you have genuine passion and commitment to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families? Do you want to work collaboratively to promote “what matters” with children and their families? Does this sound like the right job for you? If so, we will provide you with the following:<ul><li>Comprehensive induction.</li><li>Training to promote your continued professional development.</li><li>An embedded risk assessment model.</li><li>Evidenced based and timely decision making.</li><li>Regular supervision, annual appraisal and opportunities for reflective practice.</li><li>Supportive and experienced Senior Practitioner colleagues and Team Manager.</li><li>Visible and strong leadership from the Senior Management Team</li></ul>For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.</li><li>Successful completion of the Consolidation of Practice Programme within the first three years of practice (if qualified after 1 April 2016).</li></ul><ul><li>Registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales or equivalent regulators in England, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.</li><li>A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.</li><li>An enhanced level of social work skills, expertise within child protection and court work and be able to promote and develop good standards of practice both personally and within the team.</li></ul>-We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Parry/Sandra Engstrom on 02920 849716/ 02920 849725 or email <a href="mailto:parrys1@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">parrys1@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / <a href="mailto:engsts@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">engsts@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body).The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker. This post attracts a Market Supplement of £3,551 per annum, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Senior Practitioner

We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 1 x 18.5 Hours / 1 x 37 Hours Contract Type: 1 x Permanent, Part Time / 1 x Permanent, Full Time Location: Tredomen This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Social Services Fostering Team. We pay an attractive salary of £19,576 - £20,885 (18.5 hours) / £39,152 - £41,771 (37 hours) and offer access to training and development opportunities. The successful candidate will need excellent assessment and analysis skills and the ability to engage and communicate effectively with Foster Carers their families and children who are looked after. You will focus on wellbeing, safety of children and be able to support and guide Foster Carers to build on their holistic skills as well as a commitment to improve outcomes for children and young people. The Team has responsibility for recruiting, assessing, supporting, supervising and reviewing general foster carers, alongside completing Connected Persons Assessments of family members/connected persons for a child who cannot, or may not be able to remain with their birth family. The Fostering Team duties and responsibilities have been separated, those workers who take responsibility for supporting, supervising and reviewing current and newly approved foster carers and the other half of the team take responsibility for recruiting and assessing general foster carers alongside completing Connected Persons Assessments. The postholder will need to have at least 2 years’ experience of Social Work with children and young people and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales. Have good communication and IT Skills. For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor. Social Workers qualifying after 1 April 2016 are required to complete the Consolidation of Practice qualification within the first three years of practice.</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation Research and Practice issues in childcare.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with children, young people, their families/carers and professionals.</li><li>A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carla Perry/Colette Limbrick on 07789371781/07918423530 or email <a href="mailto:perrycl@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">perrycl@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / <a href="mailto:limbrc@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">limbrc@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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Social Worker - Fostering Team

We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 hours Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years Location: Tredomen House This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Family and Friends Team We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 - £41,771 with an additional £3,551 annual market supplement, and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are looking for a Social Worker to the Family and Friends Team, who manage those children who are subject to PCCP, Kinship Fostering arrangements and children on Special Guardianship Orders.The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and reviewing the support needs of both the children and their parents/carers. You will be required to attend court to ensure the most appropriate Order is in place i.e. when considering revoking Care Orders or converting Care Orders to Special Guardianship Orders.There are also a small number of Family and Friends Foster Carers supervised in the team with the aim of securing Special Guardianship Orders for the children in their care.You will have excellent assessment skills and the ability to engage with children and their families effectively, with a focus on wellbeing and safety of the child. You will be skilled in developing and sustaining effective multi-agency working and will closely collaborate with professionals of every discipline. With a remit spanning the assessment and support of Connected Persons, you will be guaranteed different challenges every day. You will be part of a highly supportive team environment and have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities. For the role, we ask that you have:<ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation Research and Practice issues in childcare</li><li>Excellent communication skills with children, young people, their families/carers and professionals </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Silver on 07789371545 or email <a href="mailto:SILVER@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK" target="_blank">SILVER@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.This post attracts a Market Supplement of £3,551 per annum, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.





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Social Worker - Family and Friends Team

We are looking for female applicants only for this role as it is an all-women’s service. The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day Do you love making a difference? Are you the kind of person who brings warmth, energy, and compassion wherever you go? As a Care Support Worker at Peabody, you’ll be a vital part of someone’s journey—helping them live independently, confidently, and joyfully.Whether it’s supporting with daily routines, encouraging hobbies, or simply being a kind presence, you’ll help people feel safe, heard, and empowered. This is a role where your care truly counts—and where every day brings new opportunities to brighten someone’s life.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Support vulnerable young women with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks</li><li>Help individuals express themselves and make choices that matter to them</li><li>Encourage hobbies, interests, and community activities</li><li>Build strong relationships with families, friends, and professionals</li><li>Keep homes safe, clean, and comfortable</li><li>Work flexibly across services—including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts</li><li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and team meetings</li><li>Promote health, safety, and uphold quality standards</li></ul>What You’ll Need<ul><li>A kind heart and a compassionate mindset</li><li>A sense of humour and a resilient attitude</li><li>Great communication skills and a team spirit</li><li>Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours</li><li>Respect for diversity and individual needs</li><li>Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines</li><li>A satisfactory DBS check</li><li>Experience in care or support (voluntary or paid) </li><li>Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health &amp; Social Care – desirable but not essential</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer<ul><li>25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Paid training and development opportunities</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Staff recognition schemes</li></ul>Please Read Before ApplyingThis role follows a 24/7 working pattern, which includes sleep ins, weekends, and bank holidays. You’ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Interviews will be ongoing and will be no later than 18th December 2025.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employee.Got questions? Reach out to Felicity Smith, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:felicity.smith@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">felicity.smith@peabody.org.uk</a>





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Peabody

Care Support Worker  - Female Only

Vac DescriptionFull Time: 37 Hours (1FTE) permanent contract Salary: Band 1B SP 16 £28540.15 Location: Cognus Office, Wallington (hybrid working with expectation of regular off-site meetings and community-based appointments. One day a week working out of the PfA Hub in Sutton)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Local Offer &amp; PfA Event Coordinator to join Cognus on a permanent basis.Cognus is about education – we exist to support schools, families, and children/young people to access, enjoy and thrive in educational settings in school and in the community.Local authorities must publish a Local Offer. This sets out information in one place about the local provision available across education, health and social care for children and young people in their area who have SEN or are disabled. This is for both those young people with an Education Health &amp; Care Plan (EHCP) and those with SEND needs and no EHCP. The Local Offer currently sits within the online Sutton Information Hub.The Local Offer has two key purposes: • To provide clear, comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date information about the available provision and how to access it, and; • To influence and inform provision so that we are more responsive to local needs and aspirations. By directly involving disabled children and those with SEN, and their parents, service providers will adapt and deliver better services. Each year, the London Borough of Sutton proudly hosts a Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) event designed specifically for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This event brings together a wide range of local services, organisations, and professionals to showcase the support available to help young people navigate their journey into adulthood. From education and employment to health, housing, and community life, the event offers a vibrant and informative space where young people and their families can explore opportunities, ask questions, and make connections that support their future aspirations.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateFull Time: 37 Hours (1FTE) permanent contract Salary: Band 1B SP 16 £28540.15 Location: Cognus Office, Wallington (hybrid working with expectation of regular off-site meetings and community-based appointments. One day a week working out of the PfA Hub in Sutton)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Local Offer &amp; PfA Event Coordinator to join Cognus on a permanent basis.Cognus is about education – we exist to support schools, families, and children/young people to access, enjoy and thrive in educational settings in school and in the community. Local authorities must publish a Local Offer. This sets out information in one place about the local provision available across education, health and social care for children and young people in their area who have SEN or are disabled. This is for both those young people with an Education Health &amp; Care Plan (EHCP) and those with SEND needs and no EHCP. The Local Offer currently sits within the online Sutton Information Hub. The Local Offer has two key purposes: • To provide clear, comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date information about the available provision and how to access it, and; • To influence and inform provision so that we are more responsive to local needs and aspirations. By directly involving disabled children and those with SEN, and their parents, service providers will adapt and deliver better services.Each year, the London Borough of Sutton proudly hosts a Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) event designed specifically for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This event brings together a wide range of local services, organisations, and professionals to showcase the support available to help young people navigate their journey into adulthood. From education and employment to health, housing, and community life, the event offers a vibrant and informative space where young people and their families can explore opportunities, ask questions, and make connections that support their future aspirations.This role will ensure that the two key purposes of the Local Offer are achieved through the coordination, collection, and dissemination of information via the published online Local Offer. The role will also ensure the effective planning and hosting of a PfA Event in the Local Area to ensure the availability of information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 years.The role will be based out of the PfA Hub in Sutton one day a week to enable a direct interface with SEND families to facilitate the collection of feedback to inform the development of the Local Offer.





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London Borough of Sutton

Local Offer & PfA Event Coordinator

**Closing Date Extended. Previous applicants need not apply as your application is still being considered**We are recruiting a Driver at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 15 hours, 2 days per week - These hours will be worked on a rotating basis, if you require further information on the available hours, please contact the recruiting manager using the details provided below. Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time Location: Tir-y-berth This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Connect2 Team. We pay an attractive salary of £10,371 - £10,536 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Connect2 is a service we provide to complement our existing transport services. We currently operate six local bus services within the borough in addition to three community transport services. The nature of the post requires a flexible approach to working, with a requirement to work according to the needs of the service user. This will regularly involve early mornings or late evenings and weekends for which no additional premium is paid.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A full UK driving licence with a Category D Bus licence</li><li>An up-to-date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)</li><li>Previous experience of driving minibuses with passengers </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jane McCan on 01443 866529 or email <a href="mailto:mccanj@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">mccanj@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Driver (Connect 2)

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Gas &amp; Water Compliance Officer (P01713) Starting salary £41,992pa with progression to £45,089pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service 37 hours per week (hybrid working) With over 9000 homes in our borough, we are proud of our 99.98% gas safety compliance rate – but we can always do better. If you are passionate about making a difference and driving service improvements through effective and robust contract management, we would like to hear from you. As our Compliance Officer (Gas and Water Hygiene), you will take a lead role in managing all aspects of Gas and Water Hygiene work, taking the lead on managing our ongoing programme of upgrades of our boiler replacement programme. Managing a range of contractors, you will oversee small, medium and large-scale projects putting the customer’s needs at the heart of all your projects. Health and Safety must be in the forefront of what you do.Equally, you will ensure policies are adhered to throughout the service and have experience of producing and interpreting KPI's to drive continuous improvements across the contracts. The Ideal Candidate: It is essential you have relevant technical knowledge and experience of managing operational contracts.We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a strategic approach to work and the skills to introduce new ideas and working practices.This role requires Gas Safe Registration or a Level 4 VRQ in Gas Safety Management plus BOHS P901: Legionella Management or an HABC Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness or equivalent experience. You will need a strategic mind-set, excellent budgetary control experience but most of all the desire to drive improvements, ensure continued high levels of contractor performance and to deliver the values and behaviours set out by the council. About us: Based in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, we offer you a friendly working environment where our staff are valued and heard. Our CORE values guide everything we do -Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent. We offer flexible working to support your work life balance, generous annual leave and the local government pension with an employer contribution of 19.5%. We offer training and development.You will have access to health and wellbeing events and our cycle to work scheme, plus a discount for the local GLL sports facilities. Our full list of benefits can be found here -<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> If you would like to build your career with us, apply! We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 7 December 2025. Remote assessments will be held on 10 December 2025. Face to face interviews will be held on 15 December 2025. Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, local government, gas safety, water hygiene, compliance, legionella management, contractors, improvements

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Compliance Officer - Gas & Water (P01713)

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/0999/Guidance_Notes_Completing_an_Application_Form_Oct_2024.docx" target="_blank">Guidance_Notes_Completing_an_Application_Form_Oct_2024</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/1001/Job_Description_for_Leisure_Attendant__3_.doc" target="_blank">Job_Description_for_Leisure_Attendant__3_</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/1002/Job_Description_for_Leisure_attendant__2_.doc" target="_blank">Job_Description_for_Leisure_attendant__2_</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/1003/15.24_hours_LA_rota.docx" target="_blank">15.24_hours_LA_rota</a></li></ul>

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An opportunity has arisen within Sefton Council for a part-time leisure attendant, based at Bootle Leisure Centre. The post is for a fully qualified NPLQ lifeguard to work as part of a team, ensuring customer safety and high standards of service and customer care are maintained.&nbsp; This role requires constant supervision of the poolside; you will need to be fully focused with the ability to remain vigilant, alert, and attentive.&nbsp; This position involves the setting up of equipment to meet the needs of the programmed activities and to undertake cleaning tasks to ensure the centre is well presented to the highest standard.&nbsp; The candidate will have a friendly and approachable manner to always maintain a high level of customer service.&nbsp; The candidate must be NPLQ qualified and must be able to demonstrate competency. &nbsp;Ongoing monthly training is also required.
Please see fixed rota pattern. Suitable candidates must be able to work these hours and shift pattern.
Qualifications 
It is essential you have a current RLSS Royal Lifesaving Society National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. A first aid at work qualification, AED or Pool plant operator’s certificates are also desirable.
Skills and Experience
All candidates should ideally be able to demonstrate a level of experience and knowledge commensurate with the position.
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<li>Ability to remain vigilant, alert and attentive.</li>
<li>Ability to be calm and in control in pressurised situations such as emergencies.</li>
<li>Customer care skills</li>
<li>Communication skills</li>
<li>The ability to set and achieve high standards of centre cleanliness and presentation.</li>
<li>Health &amp; Safety awareness</li>
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This position requires an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
Provisional Interview Date - 5th January 2026

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council LGA Peer Review - 2022

Leisure Attendant - Bootle Leisure Centre

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We are seeking a passionate and motivated Nursery Deputy Room Leader with a level 3 qualification and experience working in a childcare setting, to join our hard working team.&nbsp; This Job will be a &nbsp;Deputy Room leader position working 18.5 hours per week in our Pre-school (3 to 5 years old) room.The current rota pla is working:2x 1pm-6pm1x 8am-5.30pmWe would welcome any candidate to visit our setting to meet our staff team, see our learning spaces and hear about our ethos.Interview date: TBCFor an informal discussion, please contact Becky Mounter; Nursery Manager, 01273 293980 or email <a href="mailto:acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk%C2%A0" target="_blank">acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk&nbsp;</a><h2>About the role</h2>Acorn Nursery is one of Brighton and Hove City Council Children’s Centre Nurseries. We operate five nurseries across the City and provide a high quality service for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.Acorn Nursery is located in Portslade (Mile Oak) . We have been purpose built to meet the needs of young children and their families. The nursery is an open plan design, it has three playrooms and the children are split into groups supporting their age and developmental stage.The nursery provides children with lots of space to play and learn, use their imaginations and be creative. We have a large garden space where children can climb a climbing frame, enjoy our new sandpit, plant vegetables, enjoy our mud kitchen, ride bikes and explore nature. We&nbsp;have a&nbsp;play based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people. We have a long standing team of staff who feel passionate about supporting children’s appetite to gain new experiences and grow. We have a holistic approach and ensure children’s emotional health is paramount. At Acorn Nursery, as part of Brighton and Hove City Council, we provide a full induction and training programme. This job is for a Deputy Room leader in our Rainbow room (3-5 year olds).This role will be supporting Room leader to ensure consistent and engaging running of the pre school room.We have a play-based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people.Applicants must have:<ul><li>a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early years and childcare</li><li>experience of working with young children in an early year’s environment</li><li>a fun positive attitude to work</li><li>confident in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)</li><li>passion to learn and develop</li><li>experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families</li><li>demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities</li><li>excellent communication skills.</li><li>keen to support less experienced colleagues practice</li></ul>The role involves:<ul><li>leading the room ensuring all element of the daily room take place, particularly in the absence or Room Leader</li><li>role modelling to colleagues and offering guidance to support their professional development</li><li>being a key person for a group of children</li><li>building relationships</li><li>being an inspiration to the children</li><li>supporting attachment building</li><li>ensuring the children feel safe</li><li>carrying out observations</li><li>assessing children</li><li>supporting growth and development.</li></ul>We will provide:<ul><li>Salary above market average starting at £27,254 for a full-time post of 37 hours a week, equivalent to £13.69 per hour. The Deputy Room leader position is starting at £28,142.</li><li>25&nbsp;days paid holiday every year plus bank holidays, rising to 28&nbsp;days holiday after five years service.</li><li>a full induction and training programme</li><li>3 in house training days per year, plus other opportunities to attend individual training courses.</li><li>Encouragement and support to further your education through continued professional development.</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Loans available to support with bus travel or buying a bike and deposits on rental properties, these are paid back over the year straight from your salary.</li><li>Staff discount scheme can be used in local shops/cafes and national stores, includes free rides volks rail, discounted cinema tickets, and discounted gift cards.</li><li>ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals</li><li>The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team</li><li>A setting that is child and family centred, not for a profit</li></ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. <h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Nursery Deputy Room leader

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We are seeking a passionate and motivated two Early years Practitioners, with a minimum level 2 qualification and experience working in a childcare setting, to join our hard working team.&nbsp; The Early Years practitioners is 1 x 18.5 hours per week and 1 x 37 hours per week in our Pre-school (3 to 5 years old) room. We would welcome any candidate to visit our setting to meet our staff team, see our learning spaces and hear about our ethos.Interview date: TBCFor an informal discussion, please contact Becky Mounter; Nursery Manager, 01273 293980 or email <a href="mailto:acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk%C2%A0" target="_blank">acornnursery@brighton-hove.gov.uk&nbsp;</a><h2>About the role</h2>orn Nursery is one of Brighton and Hove City Council Children’s Centre Nurseries. We operate five nurseries across the City and provide a high quality service for children aged from 3 months to 5 years. We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.Acorn Nursery is located in Portslade (Mile Oak) . We have been purpose built to meet the needs of young children and their families. The nursery is an open plan design, it has three playrooms and the children are split into groups supporting their age and developmental stage.The nursery provides children with lots of space to play and learn, use their imaginations and be creative. We have a large garden space where children can climb a climbing frame, enjoy our new sandpit, plant vegetables, enjoy our mud kitchen, ride bikes and explore nature. We&nbsp;have a&nbsp;play based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people. We have a long standing team of staff who feel passionate about supporting children’s appetite to gain new experiences and grow. We have a holistic approach and ensure children’s emotional health is paramount. At Acorn Nursery, as part of Brighton and Hove City Council, we provide a full induction and training programme. This job is for a Deputy Room leader in our Rainbow room (3-5 year olds).This role will be supporting Room leader to ensure consistent and engaging running of the pre school room.We have a play-based approach to learning in a fun, happy and calm atmosphere.We are proud of our staff who are qualified or working towards a qualification, who share our passion for delivering a high standard of care to the children and provide exciting opportunities for the children to grow, learn and develop into confident young people.Applicants must have:<ul><li>a minimum Level 2 qualification in Early years and childcare</li><li>experience of working with young children in an early year’s environment</li><li>a fun positive attitude to work</li><li>confident in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)</li><li>passion to learn and develop</li><li>experience of meeting the individual needs of young children and their families</li><li>demonstrate a passion and commitment for providing high quality care and learning opportunities</li><li>excellent communication skills.</li><li>keen to support less experienced colleagues practice</li></ul>The role involves:<ul><li>leading the room ensuring all element of the daily room take place, particularly in the absence or Room Leader</li><li>role modelling to colleagues and offering guidance to support their professional development</li><li>being a key person for a group of children</li><li>building relationships</li><li>being an inspiration to the children</li><li>supporting attachment building</li><li>ensuring the children feel safe</li><li>carrying out observations</li><li>assessing children</li><li>supporting growth and development.</li></ul>We will provide:<ul><li>Salary above market average starting at £27,254 for a full-time post of 37 hours a week, equivalent to £13.69 per hour.&nbsp;</li><li>25&nbsp;days paid holiday every year plus bank holidays, rising to 28&nbsp;days holiday after five years service.</li><li>a full induction and training programme</li><li>3 in house training days per year, plus other opportunities to attend individual training courses.</li><li>Encouragement and support to further your education through continued professional development.</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Loans available to support with bus travel or buying a bike and deposits on rental properties, these are paid back over the year straight from your salary.</li><li>Staff discount scheme can be used in local shops/cafes and national stores, includes free rides volks rail, discounted cinema tickets, and discounted gift cards.</li><li>ongoing support in the form of regular supervisions and appraisals</li><li>The opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team</li><li>A setting that is child and family centred, not for a profit</li></ul><h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Early Years Practitioner

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Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



We have a great opportunity for a Parenting Assessor, Senior Social Worker, to join the Family Safeguarding Team on a full-time permanent basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FSBqihNKEzBo&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7C85795aa8149a44ea7c1d08ddf208d2eb%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638932841905634818%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HYuklqi1iWVc7MCH4rIErRDXCmQZP2Dg2Lg7gIe1jpg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">at our team's video</a>.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact <a href="mailto:helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> to arrange a suitable time.
Salary: This role attracts a4% Annual Retention Payment after 1 year's service.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As a Parenting Assessor, Senior Social Worker, you are passionate about making a difference for children and families. With curiosity, empathy and determination, you will build meaningful relationships, work collaboratively with partners, and help families find sustainable change.
You will bring your safeguarding skills and creativity to ensure every child is heard, valued, and protected.
As a Parenting Assessor, Senior Social Worker, you will have at least three years post-qualifying experience within children’s social care, that includes extensive experience in complex child protection cases, care planning and legal proceedings
You will be Social Work England registered.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
Our Family Safeguarding Team, located at Time Square in Bracknell, is a dynamic, supportive group of professionals dedicated to safeguarding children and empowering families.
We pride ourselves on strong teamwork, close partnership working, and a culture of openness and reflection. You will find a friendly environment where your skills are valued, your wellbeing matters, and your professional development is supported.
You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs&amp;data=05%7C02%7CKaren.Cawley%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7C85795aa8149a44ea7c1d08ddf208d2eb%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638932841905656934%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RokSy0wLGtt88IXtxqVeYaklkjGlLUXYtmKBfKqvgwU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
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<li>Develop and deliver safeguarding plans that place children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre.</li>
<li>Manage a varied caseload (CIN, CP, Care Proceedings, CLA) while maintaining accurate records in line with policy and GDPR.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to service development and supporting colleagues.</li>
<li>Participate in the team duty system, responding promptly to safeguarding concerns.</li>
<li>Access regular reflective supervision, training, and professional development opportunities to strengthen practice and achieve positive outcomes for children and families.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility). [only applicable to roles on BG-G and above – delete if not relevant]</li>
<li>Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration</li>
<li>Reimbursement of Social Work England registration</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Shortlisting will be done on a weekly basis, and interviews will be arranged a minimum of 7 days after this for suitable applicants.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Maggie Mandecka - Team Manager, Family Safeguarding
Tel.: 01344 355335
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Parenting Assessor - Senior Social Worker

Be a Leader in Local Democracy – Manager of Democratic Services<ul> <li>Are you a committed governance officer ready to lead in a high-profile, fast-paced environment where excellence truly matters? </li> <li>Do you have the experience and knowledge of Local Authority constitutional governance and a track record in delivering first-class democratic services?</li> <li>Can you demonstrate development and delivery of projects which brought about real change and improvement to the efficiency, transparency and effectiveness of governance arrangements?</li> <li>Do you thrive in high-profile, ambitious local authorities who are always looking to be the best they can be?</li></ul>The RoleWe are looking for an exceptional individual to manage our Democratic Services team — a key role at the heart of our council’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. Democratic Services is a supportive, friendly and professional service with highly-motivated and experienced officers who are passionate about delivering good governance for members, senior officers and, most importantly, our residents.This is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen democratic processes in a council that is under significant external scrutiny and determined to be the best in its field. Leading your skilled and dedicated team you will support elected members and work closely with senior officers to deliver outstanding committee and governance services.Your Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Manage our high performing Democratic Services team.</li> <li>Ensure the provision of excellent governance support to all formal Council and Committee meetings.</li> <li>Work in a highly sensitive political environment in a non-political and professional manner.</li> <li>Have day-to-day responsibility for managing constitutionally sound decision-making processes.</li> <li>To innovate and develop best practice in the provision of Democratic and Governance support to Committees, Members and senior management.</li> <li>To clerk the Council's Cabinet meetings and to take personal responsibility for other high-profile meetings and Committees.</li> <li>Promote open, efficient and transparent decision-making encouraging engagement of Members and the public as appropriate.</li> <li>To maintain excellent networks of contacts at related local authorities, partners and sector organisations such as the Association of Democratic Services Officers with a particular aim of identifying best practice to support the development of our service.</li> <li>To deputise for the Head of Service as required both internally and externally.</li></ul>What we offer<ul> <li>At least 29 days' annual leave (plus a week at Christmas, bank holidays etc) rising with long service.</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Employee benefits such as cycle to work, discounts, corporate gym membership and similar.</li> <li>Hybrid working with a requirement for a minimum of 2 days in the office a week (plus attendance at regular evening meetings/events as required).</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme and well-being support</li> <li>Work within a diverse and inclusive workforce with access to a range of staff networks and events.</li></ul>Does the above role appeal to you? Can you bring strategic insight, passion and innovation? If so we want to hear from you.If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of Service: <a href="mailto:matthew.mannion@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.mannion@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>. BenefitsTower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.





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London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Democratic Services Manager (Committees)

About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our committed and talented Commissioning and Contracts Team, within Adult Social Care, as a Commissioning and Contracts Manager. This will be a challenging but rewarding role for the right individual with a genuine commitment to improve outcomes for people within North Northamptonshire.You will play a key role in leading commissioning and contracting work on behalf of Adult Social Care in North Northamptonshire, as well as developing and implementing our strategic commissioning intentions. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, analysing current and future need, developing and commissioning services, contracting, shaping and sustaining the market.This role will suit you if you:<ul><li>Enjoy a challenge</li><li>Can work across multiple portfolios </li><li>Are able to effectively manage competing deadlines and changing priorities</li><li>Have substantial experience in commissioning and/or contracting (ideally both)</li><li>Are able to bring ideas and solutions to the challenges in the social care market</li><li>Can confidently manage project teams and projects to time and financial targets</li></ul>What will you be doing?The post holder will:<ul><li>Lead multiple projects and project teams of internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Work collaboratively across the system and with local people</li><li>Compile and present comprehensive governance reports</li><li>Manage contractual arrangements throughout the contract lifecyle, including compiling terms as well as mobilising, varying, novating and terminating contracts</li><li>Act as a point of contact for contract-related issues, and widen understanding and awareness amongst stakeholders of both commissioning and contracting</li><li>Practice intelligence-led commissioning, using sound data and evidence</li></ul>About youThe right candidate will:<ul><li>Be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision</li><li>Be an effective team member, supporting colleagues when needed</li><li>Have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Have good attention to detail, particularly in reviewing legal documents</li><li>Be familiar with a range of information sources and research methodologies, including the analysis of complex demographic and demand led trends</li><li>Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and groups</li><li>Understand the benefits of co-production and working in this way</li><li>Have financial analysis and risk management capabilities</li><li>Understand relevant regulatory and legal requirements</li></ul>Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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North Northamptonshire Council

Commissioning and Contracts Manager

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An application pack can be found on our school website <a href="http://www.stmarkshalewood.org.uk" target="_blank">www.stmarkshalewood.org.uk</a>
Completed applications should be returned by e-mail to <a href="mailto:stmarks@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">stmarks@knowsley.gov.uk</a> and marked FAO: Gill Holt, Business Manager.
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TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 (Permanent)
Grade F / Point 12-17
£28,598-£31,022 pro rata, per annum &nbsp;
(Actual Salary:&nbsp; - £22,839-£24,775 per annum)
32.5 hours per week /46 weeks per year (Term Time only)
The Governors of St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work as part of a team providing support to pupils within our lovely school.&nbsp; The successful candidate will work as part of the class team taking on greater responsibility, including stepping up to oversee the environment and lead the classroom in the absence of the teacher.
We are looking for someone who: -
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<li>Has experience of working in Early Years</li>
<li>Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour</li>
<li>Is an excellent team player</li>
<li>Has excellent organisational and inter-personal skills</li>
<li>Has experience of working with children with SEND</li>
<li>Is committed to raising standards, ensuring children achieve their full potential</li>
<li>Has the ability to use their own initiative</li>
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In return we can offer you: -
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<li>An inclusive Catholic ethos</li>
<li>A warm and welcoming environment</li>
<li>A dynamic and friendly staff who are passionate about making a difference for our pupils</li>
<li>A supportive Governing Body</li>
<li>Parents who are keen for their children to thrive</li>
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St Mark’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010.&nbsp;The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022’
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact 0151 288 8910 to arrange.
Closing date and shortlisting: Friday,12th December 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews:- Tuesday,16th December 2025&nbsp; &nbsp;
To commence January 2026&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Teaching Assistant Level 3

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If you wish to be considered for this vacancy you should complete the application form, giving the names and addresses of two referees, and submit a concise letter of application. This should be typed or word-processed and should include the following information:
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<li>A brief outline of what you have achieved in your present post</li>
<li>A statement about why you want this job.</li>
<li>An indication of the strengths and expertise you could offer the school.</li>
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All points should address the detail in the person specification and other points made within the information sent to candidates.
Candidates are kindly requested not to submit a CV instead of the application form. Additional sheets may be attached to the back of the application form if there is insufficient space.
Completed applications should be returned to Mr L Cummins (Headteacher), to arrive no later than 12pm on Monday 5th January 2026 <a href="mailto:lloyds@uptonhigh.co.uk" target="_blank">lloyds@uptonhigh.co.uk</a>
Please ensure that you put the correct postage on the envelope as this could result in your application not being considered due to late arrival. Please note that we will only consider applications submitted on the Cheshire West and Chester application form.
Interviews are planned to take place during the following week. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of this date, regretfully you must assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, in which case the Governors would like to thank you for your time and your interest in the school.
Please note that we are happy to arrange risk-assessed informal visits for prospective candidates before short-listing has taken place, also if you wish to have an informal discussion about the post in advance of your application, or if you require any further details, please contact Mrs S Lloyd, HR Manager.
Tel: 01244 259890

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General Office Assistant (Maternity Cover up to 1 Year)
Starting February 2026, 22.5 Hours per Week, 43 Weeks per Year (Term Time plus 4 weeks to be worked across Half Term and Summer Holidays)
8.15am – 4.15pm, Monday to Wednesday
Grade 3 SCP4 - £25,185 (Pro Rata- £14,570)
Upton by Chester High School is a high performing and inclusive school situated on the outskirts of the city of Chester. Due to a member of the team taking maternity leave we are looking for an outstanding administrator to join our Main Office.
This is a part-time, part-year position and is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting an experienced admin team in a customer facing office.
The successful candidate will be working to high standards of customer service supporting parents, learners, staff, external agencies, and suppliers to deliver a high-quality support service across the school.
The person we are looking for will be a positive, enthusiastic team player with excellent communication and organisation skills.&nbsp; Someone with major strengths in administration and supporting a team who will quickly seek out solutions to everyday issues providing seamless working practice in our fast paced, extremely busy environment. Excellent ICT skills are essential.
Download an application pack from our website<a href="http://www.uptonhigh.co.uk" target="_blank">www.uptonhigh.co.uk</a>electronic applications should be returned to <a href="mailto:lloyds@uptonhigh.co.uk" target="_blank">lloyds@uptonhigh.co.uk</a> CVs alone will not be accepted
CLOSING DATE: 05/01/2026
Please be advised there may be occasions, due to tight deadlines when we have to close the vacancy once we have sufficient applications. Please submit your application early.
All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances and suitable references; the successful applicant will be required to apply for clearance from DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service. Further information can be found at <a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>
Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our Safer Recruitment process, shortlisted candidates could be subject to an online search.

General Office Assistant (Maternity Cover)

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Social Worker – Children’s Team Children with Disabilities – Social Work Team £46,133 - £57,194 (includes market supplement)&nbsp; Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU&nbsp; Closing date 31/12/25 JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM&nbsp; We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practice to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for children and families to live, learn and thrive.&nbsp; As part of our commitment to building a Fairer Newham we are reimagining the way that we serve the families that we support. We are realising positive change by combining our Assessment and Intervention social work services into our new Family Support and Safeguarding Service. We’re currently looking for practitioners to join our team.&nbsp; We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting children and families, a modern office space for when you’re on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work.&nbsp;&nbsp; ABOUT THE JOB&nbsp; Social Work in Newham is underpinned by a culture of Systemic and Restorative practice with high quality relationships at the heart of our approach. Our CwD teams provide statutory services to children and families who live with disability. You will work a varied caseload, including but not restricted to new referrals, CiN, CP, and looked after cases. This is often long term, rewarding work; focusing on sustaining an improved quality of life for the young people and families you work with.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;“Our social workers deal with interesting and unique cases, building specialist knowledge which will be invaluable for their futures. Working in CwD is about being an advocate; it’s about giving a voice to those who need it most. We enable families to learn and grow together, improving quality of life for children and young people who might otherwise be left behind.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Service Manager Helen Cusick said of working in DCYPS&nbsp;</li> </ul> You get involved in all of the different aspects of social work. I have completed Assessments, worked on CP and CiN cases, gained experience of court work and can be involved in the looked after process. CwD is unique in this respect. It’s also really busy, but in a good way!”&nbsp; <ul><li>Sandra B, DCYPS Social Worker&nbsp;</li> </ul> ABOUT YOU&nbsp; You are a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and will have completed your ASYE and have subsequent statutory children’s social work experience, including experience supporting children living with disability. We are happy to consider social workers with extensive experience in other statutory social work teams but firm understanding of how SEND can affect families and the processes around children and young people with disabilities is essential. &nbsp; “Patience and tolerance are key, and you need to be able to be a calming influence on families. You need to be able to connect and build a trust with the families, and have them trust you to be able to find strategies to support them.&nbsp;&nbsp; You have to be passionate, trustworthy, and empathetic; with a genuine love and passion for helping children and their families, and being that advocate for them.&nbsp;&nbsp; Finally, you need strong emotional strength and resilience. That is what makes a social worker- that resilience within yourself. It comes from my heart the work that we do”.&nbsp; Juliet Y, DCYPS Senior Social Worker.&nbsp; WHY WORK WITH US?&nbsp; We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work.&nbsp; <ul><li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.&nbsp;</li> <li>We’re a&nbsp;GOOD local authority&nbsp;focused on reaching excellence.&nbsp;</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.&nbsp;</li> <li>Stability: 100% of senior management and 80% of Team Managers are now permanent.&nbsp;</li> <li>Our firmly established practice model,&nbsp;Circles of Support,&nbsp;was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children’s Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish.&nbsp;</li> <li>Career progression is possible with Newham; within Children’s social work we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 and 38 colleagues so far in 2024.&nbsp;</li> <li>Social Care Academy – our academy received significant praise from Ofsted and 50+ social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020.&nbsp;</li> <li>A competitive salary package that rivals capped agency pay.&nbsp;</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.&nbsp;</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits&nbsp;</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.&nbsp;</li> </ul> TO APPLY&nbsp; Please view JD here To apply please submit your CV through our&nbsp;online recruitment portal.&nbsp;&nbsp; Our social worker roles are CV only application to make things easier for you; but please ensure your CV is up to date and lists relevant experience in line with the service you’re applying for.&nbsp;&nbsp; Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

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12 Months Maternity Cover
Secondment for internal staff available
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
Flexible working arrangements: We support hybrid working and believe that flexible arrangements help our employees thrive. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. The team primarily works from home, with some time required in our Reading office and undertaking meetings in the Reading area.
About the role
As the Homelessness Partnerships Officer, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and enhancing services for single homeless households. Your responsibilities will include:
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<li>Service coordination: Support the delivery of Homelessness Support Services, including chairing the Access Panel and facilitating all its relevant functions and administration, to ensure services are responsive, effective, and aligned with local housing priorities. This includes managing all referrals and decisions on priorities for vacancies that arise.</li>
<li>Casework and advocacy: Provide casework support and act as a single point of contact for internal and external partner services, working closely with case holding Homelessness Prevention Officers to effect positive supported housing referrals and outcomes for those approaching Homelessness Prevention Services.</li>
<li>Partnership liaison and oversight: Ensure housing needs are represented in multi-agency forums such as MAPPA, MARAC, and Integrated Offender Management panels. Provide oversight and coordination rather than direct casework support.</li>
<li>Emergency protocols: Support with the effective operation of the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP), reviewing annually with stakeholders to align with national best practice.</li>
<li>Service development: Support service reviews and improvement planning for all Access Panel functions and the development of effective case management systems and referral mechanisms for supported housing referrals.</li>
<li>Commissioning and procurement: Contribute to the development of service specifications, support the assessment of contract bids/tenders.</li>
<li>Stakeholder engagement: Support collaboration with internal teams and external partners – such as voluntary sector organisations, registered social landlords, and commissioned services – by contributing to the development of joint protocols and helping improve service outcomes.</li>
<li>Data analysis and reporting: Support with the analysis of trends and performance data to inform service delivery and assist in preparing reports with insights and recommendations.</li>
<li>Strategic input: Contribute to the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and Action Plan.</li>
<li>Quality assurance: Assist in monitoring service quality by carrying out client file checks, gathering feedback through service user consultations, and supporting unannounced provider visits.</li>
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What we’re looking for
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<li>Experience in housing, homelessness services, or commissioned services.</li>
<li>Strong project management and partnership working skills.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical abilities.</li>
<li>Ability to assess and manage complex cases, partners, and influence service delivery.</li>
<li>Knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness, and rough sleeping issues.</li>
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You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax.</li>
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To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact <a href="mailto:Verena.Hutcheson@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Verena.Hutcheson@reading.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 23rd November 2025
Interview Date: 16th and 18th December 2025
Expected start date: Mid-March 2026
Interview Process: To be confirmed.

Reading Borough Council

Homelessness Partnerships Officer

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An application pack can be found on our school website <a href="http://www.stmarkshalewood.org.uk" target="_blank">www.stmarkshalewood.org.uk</a>
Completed applications should be returned by e-mail to <a href="mailto:stmarks@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">stmarks@knowsley.gov.uk</a> and marked FAO: Gill Holt, Business Manager.
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TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2 (Permanent)
Grade D / Point 5-6
£25,583-£25,989 pro rata, per annum&nbsp;
(Actual Salary:- £18,859-£19,159 per annum)
30 hours per week / 46 weeks per year (Term Time only)
The Governors of St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils in our school.&nbsp; The successful applicant will be joining a dedicated and supportive team, where enjoyment and fun is at the heart of our learning.
We are looking for someone who: -
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<li>Is an outstanding Teaching Assistant with the ability to inspire pupils</li>
<li>Has experience of working with children with SEND</li>
<li>Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour</li>
<li>Is adaptable and able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team</li>
<li>Has excellent organisational and inter-personal skills</li>
<li>Has experience in supporting pupils in small groups</li>
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In return we can offer you: -
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<li>An inclusive Catholic ethos</li>
<li>A warm and welcoming environment</li>
<li>A dynamic and friendly staff who are passionate about making a difference for our pupils</li>
<li>A supportive Governing Body</li>
<li>Parents who are keen for their children to thrive</li>
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St Mark’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010.&nbsp;The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022’
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact 0151 288 8910 to arrange a visit.
Closing date and shortlisting:- Friday, 12th December 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews:- Tuesday, 16th December 2025
To commence January 2026

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

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REQUIRED as soon as possible: 
1 outstanding KS1 teacher for the school. 
The successful candidate will be assimilated onto the Main Scale depending upon qualifications and experience plus 1 SEN point. Upper pay scale is available for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher. 
Park Lane School is an all-age Special School currently meeting the needs of 152 pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties including ASC, physical difficulties, sensory difficulties, and health needs. The school has high expectations for all pupils.
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding full-time teacher.
You should have:
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<li>A positive attitude towards and ability to engage with children and young people who have severe disabilities.</li>
<li>Some experience in teaching or working with children and young people who have disabilities, particularly with children who have ASC.</li>
<li>Excellent teaching practice.</li>
<li>Ability to lead, organise and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.</li>
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You will get:
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<li>Inspiring students.</li>
<li>A supportive working environment.</li>
<li>Experienced and knowledgeable colleagues.</li>
<li>Opportunities to attend quality CPD.</li>
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We welcome visits to school. Please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sbm@stwinefrides.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">vlomas@parklane.cheshire.sch.uk</a> or telephone 01625 801964 to arrange a suitable time to visit.
The successful applicant will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau + other recruitment checks.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted and interview times agreed. 
To apply please complete an application form and return to the school office.
Closing date for applications is Friday 5th December.

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Care Home - Senior Carer/Shift Lead (Obelisk)

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It may also encompass a number of platforms or settings including computer, tablet or smartphone with or without specialist access-software. Communication-skill development is of particular importance when working with someone who has dual-sensory loss.</li></ul>If you would like any more information or an informal chat about the vacancy please contact Debbie Allen - Vision Rehabilitation Manager on 01744675129 or <a href="mailto:debbieallen@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">debbieallen@sthelens.gov.uk</a>. Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.This is an Enhanced Disclosure post We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.Share this vacancy with friends and family via your socials below!St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.Equality &amp; DiversityWe encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. 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Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

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