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Closing date:&nbsp;13 July 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;Week commencing 21 July 2025
Please apply via Winchester City Council's website or send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
Are you interested in developing a career in planning or are you already an experienced Town Planner looking for a new challenge?
Winchester City Council has an exciting career opportunity for a Planning Officer within its Planning Department. This is a key role in ensuring our service remains high quality and efficient. We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our skilled Planning Development Management Service and help shape our charming city, historic towns, villages and countryside. Our emerging Local Plan is ambitious and focussed on meeting the challenge of climate change.
Winchester is a unique place. A place of history and heritage that today is home to a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, a strong local economy, and is set within a beautiful landscape with 40% of the district inside the South Downs National Park. It’s a destination that attracts visitors from across the world. It should come as no surprise that it’s a place where expectations and ambitions are high. That’s what makes this role such an exciting professional opportunity.
The Role
The role of Planning Officer is an ideal opportunity to build your career as a planner. We are looking for candidates with a keen interest in the built, rural and natural environments who can demonstrate initiative and good judgement in making recommendations on a wide range of planning matters. Ideally you will have a degree in Planning, but we will consider those who have an alternative relevant degree. Support and training will be provided to enable you to carry out your role and develop your career.
You will be a highly motivated, well organised worker and a strong team player who can make a positive contribution to the team. You will have excellent, communication, assessment and negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and contribute to delivering a high-quality service to our customers. You will need to have some experience of working in an office and in a customer focussed role.
What Winchester Offers
Our offices are based in the heart of Winchester’s Historic Cathedral City. Winchester and our market towns have a wealth of beautiful historic and contemporary developments, and we have a reputation for facilitating high quality planning outcomes in this context by working collaboratively with stakeholders and the community.
Successful candidates for this post will benefit from:
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<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Car Benefit salary sacrifice schemes</li>
<li>Competitive annual leave; up to 13 days additional flexi leave per year</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking&nbsp;</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted membership at the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme</li>
<li>Employee retail and shopping discounts</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loans</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
</ul>
Please note:&nbsp;previous applicants for this role need not apply.
If you are interested in working for Winchester City Council, please contact Simon Avery,&nbsp;Principal Planning Officer – Team Leader North on 01962 848572 or Lorna Hutchings,&nbsp;Service Lead: Built Environment&nbsp;on 01962 848290 for an informal chat about the roles available.

Winchester City Council

Planning Officer

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Closing date:&nbsp;13 July 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;Week commencing 21 July 2025
Please apply via Winchester City Council's website or send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for a new challenge?
Winchester City Council has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Planner - Team Leader within its Planning Department. This is a key role in ensuring our service remains high quality and efficient. We are seeking an enthusiastic Officer to join our skilled Planning Development Management Service and help shape our charming city, historic towns, villages and countryside. Our emerging Local Plan is ambitious and focussed on meeting the challenge of climate change.
Winchester is a unique place. A place of history and heritage that today is home to a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, a strong local economy, and is set within a beautiful landscape with 40% of the district inside the South Downs National Park. It’s a destination that attracts visitors from across the world. It should come as no surprise that it’s a place where expectations and ambitions are high. That’s what makes these roles such an exciting professional opportunity.
The Role
We are seeking an ambitious individual who will act as a Development Management Team Leader as well as being the case officer for key major and complex planning applications.
There’s plenty going on in our district for you to get involved in and to further your career; major regeneration projects, meeting the growing demand for housing and employment with ambitious environmental targets - all set within the context of a place that’s world famous for its heritage and history. Our residents are rightly protective of the unique character of our district and committed stakeholder engagement will be central to success in this role.
The successful candidate will be a Chartered Member of the RTPI, well established in their career and already working at a principal planner level. Ideally, they will have some experience of Management in a Local Planning Authority and will have been responsible for a variety of major and minor developments, overseeing them through from the concept stage to implementation. &nbsp;
The successful candidate will work with the Service Lead: Built Environment to mentor and coach a highly motivated team. Together they will play a key role in delivering the objectives set out in the Service Plan for the Built Environment as well as those in the adopted and emerging Local Plan. Delivery is being achieved through following a customer focussed, high quality planning service approach, ensuring that we are resilient to the changing planning and local government environment.&nbsp;
What is important to us in appointing to this post is getting the right fit to work proactively and collaboratively with the team members, developers and customers.&nbsp;
What Winchester Offers
Our offices are based in the heart of Winchester’s Historic Cathedral City. Winchester and our market towns have a wealth of beautiful historic and contemporary developments, and we have a reputation for facilitating high quality planning outcomes in this context by working collaboratively with stakeholders and the community.
Successful candidates for these posts will benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Car Benefit salary sacrifice schemes</li>
<li>Competitive annual leave; up to 13 days additional flexi leave per year</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking&nbsp;</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted membership at the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme</li>
<li>Employee retail and shopping discounts</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loans</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
</ul>
Please note:&nbsp;previous applicants for this role need not re-apply.
If you are interested in working for Winchester City Council, please contact Simon Avery, Principal Planning Officer – Team Leader North on 01962 848572 or Lorna Hutchings, Service Lead: Built Environment on 01962 848290 for an informal chat about the roles available.

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Senior Parking Design Engineer £47,532 to £50,574 per annum About Us We are Newham, we have a radical vision to build a better and brighter future for our residents. We are five miles east of the City of London and changing rapidly. Our part of east London is booming. By building a fairer Newham, we are supporting our residents to reach their potential and thrive. We are committed to improving the health outcomes of our residents and to addressing the Climate Emergency by enabling more sustainable transport, If you are passionate about delivering real change through the most impactful sustainable transport projects, in a supportive and professional environment, then Newham is the place for you. To achieve our promises to residents, we need people who are driven and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. We have an ambitious programme of sustainable transport projects in the borough and are now seeking enthusiastic applicants for roles in the Highways and Sustainable Transport team, which is part of the council's Environment and Sustainable Transport directorate. There are a number of roles available and each one will be pivotal to the council delivering a wide range of civil engineering, traffic management and green infrastructure projects from feasibility, design, and consultation right up to the implementation stage, and monitoring and evaluation. We are able to offer working arrangements that will enhance your work/life balance including remote and at home working no matter where you are currently based. About You Working in a varied and fast-paced environment, you will use your existing knowledge and experience to support project design and delivery in a range of interesting and challenging roles, whilst also being supported in your continued professional development We are looking for two candidates with demonstrable experience working in a busy highways and transport environment with excellent technical and professional knowledge of the service area and experience of dealing with contractors, elected members, the general public and other external stakeholders. You will be involved in some of the most significant and ambitious projects the local authority transport sector has to offer. These include CPZ reviews, ambitious corridor schemes with protected cycle tracks and the latest designs of signalised junctions; comprehensive low traffic neighbourhoods and traffic calming; school streets; greenways and structures.&nbsp; The roles would suit candidates with demonstrable experience in the relevant field which could include a good understanding of the issues relating to parking design, traffic management, road safety, innovative cycling interventions, sustainable transport, school travel planning, smarter travel initiatives and road safety education. The successful candidates will either lead on the design, development and project management of a variety of schemes which are helping to shape Newham as it undergoes major transformation with a massive development programme.&nbsp; These roles are primarily associated with planning, consultation and preliminary design, but may also include detailed design and site supervision, depending on the individual skills. To apply for these roles, you will have the knowledge, experience and skills to work in a pressurised environment, both on your own and within a team, to deliver effective schemes to tight deadlines.&nbsp; You will also be seeking to gain further experience and develop your career, having gained Chartered Engineer status or be actively working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer in due course.&nbsp; The Highways and Traffic Team consists of many highly experienced and motivated engineers with a strong ethos for mentoring staff to help with their development. If you are interested and ideally have a qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, we want to hear from you. Please do not submit a CV.&nbsp;Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. Please view JD here Closing date for the application&nbsp;29th June 2025 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

Senior Parking Design Engineer

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Senior Library Assistant £29,346 - £30,630 per annum &nbsp; 36 hours per week Fixed Term role until 31st March 2026 at Stratford Library&nbsp; 36 hours per week permanent role at Canning Town Library About Us The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east.&nbsp; It is well connected&nbsp;by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the both the Theatre Royal Stratford East and Stratford Circus Arts Centre offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there. Newham has a large housing regeneration programme that will build over 1,000 new council homes by 2022. Newham Libraries is an ambitious library service that plays a pivotal role in improving the quality of life of our residents.&nbsp; Prior to the pandemic the number of visits to libraries and the number of books borrowed were increasing year on year and are now bouncing back again.&nbsp;The service is well placed within the Council and works closely with Public Health and other services. Key priorities for the service are ensuring that our book stock is representative of and relevant to our communities; encouraging Reading for Pleasure for all; developing our Digital Lending offer; building on our innovative approach to the Summer Reading Challenge; developing our Under 5s offer; and delivering a high quality library offer.&nbsp; There are 10 libraries across the borough delivering a high number of opening hours and a large number of events and activities.&nbsp; Library and Senior Library Assistants have an essential role in delivering this ambition.&nbsp;They carry out a range of tasks including but not limited to: assisting customers with transactions; shelving of books and book displays; providing digital assistance and basic digital skills sessions; information provision and sign-posting; running or supporting events and activities including Under 5s story times; and promoting books and reading.&nbsp;On occasions Library and Senior Library assistants may also be required to support outreach activities or resident forums.&nbsp;As duty managers, Senior Library Assistants may be required to open and close buildings; take bookings and payments; oversee staff activity; and carry out cashing up / banking functions. The candidate will have excellent customer care skills and experience, will enjoy helping people and be genuinely passionate about the role of libraries in providing a range of opportunities for our residents. They should have libraries or similar customer focused experience, love reading and talking about books, enjoy STEM and digital engagement, have a good level of literacy, numeracy and IT skills, experience of running activities, and enjoy working with the public.&nbsp; Please view JD here Closing date 6/7/25 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. 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>. &nbsp;

Senior Library Assistant

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SEND Tribunals Mediations and Resolutions Officer&nbsp; SEND TRIBUNALS, MEDIATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS TEAM £38,934 - £40,755&nbsp; Permanent – full time Hybrid – Newham Dockside Deadline for applications: 4.07.2025 JOIN US TO BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM At Newham we are ambitious for our children and young people with additional needs. Our aim is to make Newham the best place for all to live, learn and thrive; building on our historic ethos of inclusion and putting children and families at the heart of everything we do. We’re determined and driven towards creating a centre of practice excellence supporting children and young people with SEND, where no child is left behind. Newham is a diverse borough and we are committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking concerted, meaningful and intentional 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 challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place to live, learn and work.&nbsp; Newham’s children need support from colleagues who: <ul>
<li>Are child centred and knowledgeable about issues affecting children with additional needs.</li> <li>Empathetic in their thinking, and towards our families.</li> <li>Driven and determined to improve quality of life for children and families.</li> <li>Focused on inclusivity and providing opportunities for children and young people with SEND.</li> <li>Value diversity and the future; we are one of London’s youngest, most diverse Boroughs – and proud!</li> </ul> Does this sound like you?&nbsp;Apply now and join us. &nbsp;ABOUT THE JOB The SEND Tribunals Mediations and Resolutions Officer is responsible for managing appeals and disputes related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those concerning Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). The post holder will be working on behalf of the LA to ensure that all legal obligations are met in the resolution of SEND cases, you will prepare and submit evidence for the tribunal process and play a vital role in representing the local authority in legal settings and ensuring that outcomes are legally compliant and in the best interest of the child or young person. SEND Tribunal Officers work to resolve disputes amicably where possible but preparing for formal hearings when necessary. Their goal is to ensure that all parties involved are heard and that legal requirements are met throughout the tribunal process. To find out more and prepare your application please read the job description. &nbsp;ABOUT YOU &nbsp;We’re looking for a conscientious individual who is dedicated to tackling disproportionality and passionate about working to the best interest of our children and young people who live with disability. A fair and balanced outlook is essential to this role as we look to build a Fairer Newham for all. Candidates will need to meet the following (minimum) criteria in their application to be shortlisted: <ul>
<li>Significant experience in the SEND sector.</li> <li>Proven knowledge of SEND legislation and tribunal procedures.</li> <li>Practical experience with SEND legislation, the EHCP process, and dispute resolution.</li> <li>A strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice, and tribunal procedures&nbsp;</li> <li>excellent communicators, capable of working with families, schools, and legal professionals to navigate complex cases.</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks</li> </ul> TO APPLY Please submit a CV and supporting statement through our recruitment portal. The supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the relevant requirements listed above and in the person specification. Please view JD here Closing date 4/7/25 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>.

SEND Tribunals, Mediations and Resolutions Officer

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Life Story Social Worker&nbsp; £41,442 - £44,331 per annum plus 5k Market supplement 1x 12 Months Fixed Term Contract&nbsp; Closing date 6/7/25 Interviews will take place W/c 21/07/2025 JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM 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. 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 well-being 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; ABOUT THE JOB&nbsp; As part of our Children in Care team, we are recruiting for a Life Story Social Worker—a specialist role focused on helping children and young people understand their journey into care, their background, and their experiences. The Children in Care service enhances the family led, relational values that were already at the centre of our practice and will continue the evolution of our firmly embedded Circles of Support practice model. We’re keeping children at the heart of everything we do whilst improving the overall experience of the families, partners, and social workers in our sphere. We want to be at the forefront of evoking positive change in the sector and we’re looking for experienced, committed, relational social worker to join us and help us get there. Above all, we want to do the best for our children and young people who are in care, so that they understand their history and stories. This role is ideal for a reflective, empathetic social worker with a strong understanding of&nbsp; life story work skills, child development, trauma, and therapeutic approaches. You will: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Undertake direct life story work with children and young people •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create life story books and “Later in Life” letters •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use therapeutic techniques to address trauma and loss •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaborate with social workers, carers, birth families, and professionals •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support and mentor colleagues in life story work •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure children’s voices and lived experiences are captured and represented To find out more about the role - please see JD here ABOUT YOU We are looking for qualified, social worker-registered social workers with post-ASYE experience in long-term work with children and families. For the Life Story Social Worker role, experience in therapeutic life story work is essential. You will: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Be passionate about life story work and relationship-based practice •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Have strong communication skills •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Be committed to anti-discriminatory practice and cultural competence We’re looking for conscientious, considerate and empathetic social worker who is committed to working relationally with children and young people.&nbsp; Newham is committed to our workforce being representative of the children and young people we work with, to enhance cultural competence and adjust our practice to suit the individuals we serve. We are looking for colleagues who share our values and are passionate about tackling dis-proportionality wherever they find it and building a Fairer Newham. You will have a genuine interest in a life story work, relationship based practice model, drawing on systemic thinking to inform your approach to building effective relationships with children and young people. Please view JD here IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance. 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>.

Life Story Social Worker

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Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply Practitioner Manager (Adult Transformation Team) REF: 2328 Hybrid Working&nbsp; PO5 Linked Grade: £52,674 pa rising in annual increments to £55,710pa inc LW.&nbsp;&nbsp; 10 Month Secondment Opportunity/ Fixed Term Contract and Full Time (Maternity Cover) About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced practitioner manager who can demonstrate extensive knowledge of working within Adult Social Care and who has experience of working in different projects and partnership working with other professionals. The team works closely with different professionals including commissioning, voluntary agencies and other third sector organizations within the borough, so it is essential that you can demonstrate your ability to teamwork and build successful partnerships. Transformation Team have dedicated qualified social workers who work as part of the direct payment team, and we also have some dedicated staffs working on other projects that arises with ASC. We are looking for someone with experience of working in direct payment project and supporting staff to promote direct payment in the service we provide.&nbsp; In addition, the Practitioner Manager will need to manage and support staffs working on different projects within Adult Social Care and to implement local and national policies. The post holder must be pro-active in promoting anti-discriminatory practices and supporting council policy. ‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’ For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chizoma Amadi at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:CAmadi@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">CAmadi@lambeth.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;or 02079262328 Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on 26th June 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.&nbsp; In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here.

Lambeth Council

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Advanced Practitioner - Childern in Care (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Grade 9- Advanced Practitioner £52,584 - £56,646 Pa&nbsp;with an additional Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the role&nbsp; The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit Advanced Practitioners to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations. If successful in your application for the role of Advanced Practitioner, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be: <ul>
<li>Directly&nbsp;manage&nbsp;and&nbsp;supervise&nbsp;a&nbsp;small&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;qualified&nbsp;and&nbsp;non-social&nbsp;work staff.</li> <li>Manage&nbsp;a&nbsp;caseload&nbsp;of&nbsp;complex&nbsp;and&nbsp;challenging&nbsp;cases.</li> <li>Support&nbsp;team&nbsp;manager&nbsp;in&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;and&nbsp;developing&nbsp;high&nbsp;professional standards across the team.</li> <li>Have&nbsp;specialist&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;area&nbsp;of&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;practice&nbsp;with&nbsp;children&nbsp;and families that can be used across the service. To represent the service in developing key service provision or local strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Take responsibility for developing skills, expertise and knowledge for a wide range&nbsp;of&nbsp;practice&nbsp;issues&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;provide&nbsp;consultation,&nbsp;coaching&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentoring within the team, including effective case management, purposeful evidence- based interventions, analytical assessments and high quality written work.</li> <li>Support&nbsp;team&nbsp;development&nbsp;and&nbsp;recruitment&nbsp;process.</li> </ul> Please see &nbsp;Job Profile here We promote a&nbsp;hybrid model&nbsp;of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus&nbsp;when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice. As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Jannine.Layhee@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jannine.Layhee@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 6th July 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed . Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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.

London Borough of Havering

Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care (Starting Well)

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Team Manager – Safeguarding Team (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Grade 10- £57,663 - £61,980&nbsp;per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation.&nbsp; Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the role&nbsp; Team Managers are integral to our office. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families. As the Team Manager you will be responsible for: Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance. Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child. Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate. Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective. Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required Ideally you will be a Team Manager with some experience of working within Safeguarding.&nbsp; If successful you will be: •&nbsp;Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance •&nbsp;Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child •&nbsp;Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate &nbsp;&nbsp; • Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective&nbsp; •&nbsp;Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required&nbsp; &nbsp; Please see Job Profile Here We promote a&nbsp;hybrid model&nbsp;of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus&nbsp;when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice. As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on <a href="mailto:Lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk</a> . This advert will close at 23:59 on the 29th June 2025 Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.&nbsp; The London Borough of Havering 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.

Team Manager - Safeguarding Team (Starting Well)

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Salary: £53,857 - £61,470&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grade: Level 5 Zone 1 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG&nbsp;&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36, Full Time Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025; 23:55 &nbsp; About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11016603/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11016603/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with experience in Adult Social Care. You should possess a robust understanding of local government law, and have hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents. Your professional confidence will shine through as you lead on challenging cases and provide high-level advice. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you’re ready to engage with our clients and stakeholders. Your proactive nature and creative mindset will help shape the future of legal services in Camden.&nbsp; You will also have excellent demonstrable detailed knowledge of the law and procedure, in particular: <ul> <li>Experience of conducting all types of litigation in relation to the welfare and property of vulnerable adults including applications to the Court of Protection and Judicial Review</li> <li>Experience of providing detailed advice to clients both in writing and orally in relation to the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005</li> <li>Experience of reviewing client evidence statements</li> <li>Willingness to attend court hearings and provide advocacy, where appropriate.</li> </ul> What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity&nbsp; We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

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