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The Legal Team at Reading is highly regarded and this role will support our shared service clients at the Joint Legal Team (JLT).&nbsp; The JLT is a long standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire Councils and a recognised centre of excellence for childcare, adults and education law.&nbsp; You will possess advocacy abilities and demonstrate sound judgement when representing our clients in public law children's cases.&nbsp; The JLT was awarded “Highly Commended” at the Lawyers in Local Government Awards in June 2025.
Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.&nbsp; We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is the key to our success.&nbsp; 
We are open to flexible working patterns, subject to court attendance requirements. When not in court, we provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.
About the Role:
As a shared service the cases are wide-ranging across many different aspects of public children law and adoption and you will have the opportunity to advocate at different levels of the Family Court.&nbsp; There is also the opportunity to develop into other areas of law, such as adult social care and special educational needs.
There will be a high volume of work and on occasions you will be dealing with emergency and urgent applications on short notice.&nbsp; As a Childcare Advocate you will work closely with the Lawyer who has conduct of the case and on more complex cases will be involved in case preparation and strategic planning to achieve the best outcome.

About you:
To apply for this role, you will require:
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<li>A current practising certificate and be entitled to practice in England as a Barrister, Solicitor, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives</li>
<li>Ability to prioritise workload and to work effectively under pressure</li>
<li>Ability to represent the team in meetings and at Court</li>
<li>A flexible approach to work and ability to use initiative</li>
<li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</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 colleagues who 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team&nbsp;- work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency&nbsp;- 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&nbsp;- 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&nbsp;- 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.&nbsp; Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.&nbsp; 
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holiday rising to 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>
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<a href="https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F343325%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D0" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a>(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 - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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For more information on this position please contact Ursula Barlow, Strategic Lead – Advocacy at <a href="mailto:ursula.barlow@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">ursula.barlow@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed 
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Childcare Advocate - Joint Legal Team

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Assistant Support Worker - Cressex Road We currently have a part time (30 hours) Assistant Support Worker position at our supported housing scheme, Cressex Road, in High Wycombe.This a shared supported living house, home to six people aged between 34 and 91 years of age who each have their own en-suite room. The service users attend a range of day services and community opportunities 3 to 5 days a week.What You will Do:As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way</li>
<li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li>
<li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li>
<li>Organise trips to local amenities</li>
<li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li>
</ul>As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>Provide personal care but your role will also involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
</ul>No Experience? No Problem - We’ll Support You Every Step of the WayYou don’t need previous experience in the care sector to thrive with us. We offer astructured induction, comprehensive training, and ongoing on-the-job support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You’ll also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown’s wider care and support network.We’re looking for compassionate, proactive individuals who genuinely care about others and bring a common-sense, can-do attitude to everything they do. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you. You’ll need to be able to understand and respond to the needs and wishes of vulnerable adults, using a variety of communication methods tailored to everyone.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£19,656 pa for a 30 hour a week contract (£12.60 per hour)</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are consideredAppointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Assistant Support Worker

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
We are looking for a Maintenance Senior Supervisor to work within our Public Toilets team. &nbsp;You will be part of a friendly and supportive operational management team. &nbsp;You will be highly organised and experienced in the trades, specifically plumbing and be able to direct and supervise maintenance staff. &nbsp;This busy role will involve maintaining public toilets, undertaking plumbing and other maintenance work, planning future works, ordering necessary parts, supervising staff and supporting the development and improvement of this vital public service.
We offer the benefits of working for a large organisation, including:
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<li>Pension scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies</li>
<li>Full induction and on-going development</li>
<li>My Staff Shop - Providing great discounts from thousands of the UK's largest retailers</li>
<li>Opportunities&nbsp;to progress further within the council</li>
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Interview date:&nbsp;TBC
For an informal discussion, please contact Judyta Pawlowska, Operations Manager, <a href="mailto:judyta.pawlowska@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">judyta.pawlowska@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> / 07759 135854
<h2>About the role</h2>The Public Toilets Senior Supervisor (Maintenance) will take responsibility for the day-to-day operations throughout the city for the maintenance and plumbing service for public toilets and toilets in buildings associated within Environmental ServicesThe position will also support the Operations Manager in planning, organising, and coordinating day-to-day operations for the Public Toilets service.The role will involve line managing&nbsp;Multi Skilled Operatives as well as assisting the Operations Manager in supervisory duties of Toilet Cleansing Operative staff.The role will also be responsible for identifying and implementing safe working practices and identifying and organising training for public toilet staff.It will also include daily supervision of public toilet staff with a focus on maintenance, attending meetings and liaising with the management when required, and responding to queries and complaints where necessary.Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted<ul>
<li>Monitoring workforce performance against targets to ensure all daily/weekly/monthly KPIs are met. Address any ongoing issues as appropriate.</li>
<li>Ensuring that all company policies and procedures and legal obligations are understood and adhered to by all members of staff.</li>
<li>Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with customers.</li>
<li>Help management carry out safety training on a regular basis for all staff.</li>
<li>Ensuring that safety checks are carried out on a regular basis.</li>
</ul>Shift Pattern<ul>
<li>12:30pm - 20:30pm Mon-Fri with every 3rd weekend ‘On Call’ during the summer months (April-September). Additional payments made for on-call and weekend cover.</li>
<li>10:00-18:00 during the winter months (October-March)</li>
<li>Applicants for the role must hold a full clean driving licence.</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.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.&nbsp;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&nbsp;<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>

Brighton & Hove City Council

Senior Supervisor (Maintenance)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Would you like to work in a friendly team, and help keep our city clean and safe?
Do you have a full current driver's license?
Do you have a City and Guilds or mulit-trade qualification in a relevant trade discipline?
If so, we’d welcome your application to work within our Environmental Services service.
You will work a 37hr week, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. You will be required to be on call every 3rd weekend during the summer months (April-September), for which you will receive an on-call payment regardless of whether you are called in to work.
 
Interview date:TBC
For an informal discussion, please contact Judyta Pawlowska, Operations Manger <a href="mailto:judyta.pawlowska@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">judyta.pawlowska@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
<h2>About the role</h2>You will be driving from site to site, keeping them in good working order by maintaining plumbing and fixtures and fittings. Your key tasks will be:<ul>
<li>Undertaking fault finding, maintenance repairs and new installations.</li>
<li>Completing dynamic risk assessments, writing reports and worksheets, and taking photographic evidence of completed works.</li>
<li>Working effectively to ensure labour and material costs are kept to a minimum.</li>
<li>Providing a positive, inclusive, and accessible customer experience.</li>
<li>Identifying and sourcing required materials including ordering at wholesalers.</li>
<li>Working well as part of a team, linking with and supporting other trades to ensure successful completions of work.</li>
</ul>You will need to:<ul>
<li>Possess a City &amp; Guilds qualification or proven/equivalent experience within the plumbing and maintenance industry in one of the trade disciplines described below or a multi trade qualification, and capabilities to undertake works from the following selection: bricklaying, carpentry &amp; joinery, plastering, plumbing, roofing, damp proof coursing, tiling, or glazing.</li>
<li>Good knowledge of risk assessment</li>
<li>Good knowledge of the building industry&nbsp;</li>
<li>Good understanding of health and safety&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have a full, current UK driving licence.</li>
</ul>In return for your skills and hard work, we offer:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Training and development opportunities</li>
<li>26 days holiday, including bank holidays</li>
<li>Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel and socialising to health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Local Government pension scheme</li>
<li>Full uniform provided</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.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.&nbsp;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&nbsp;<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>

Multi-Skilled Operative - Public Toilets

Are you ready to take your career to the next level… This is an exciting opportunity to Join the Medway Town Centres team.We are currently recruiting for a Town Centres Programme Manager to successfully implement the delivery and development of Medway’s place making agenda and regeneration strategy by leading on Town Centres management projects from mobilisation to completion in line with funding requirements and stakeholders’ expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Town Centres Programme Manager to deliver and develop Medway’s place making agenda, by successfully driving forward and leading Town Centre management projects from mobilisation to completion, in line with funding requirements, our One Medway Plan and stakeholders’ expectations. Accountabilities and outcomes: Oversee daily town centre management operations, addressing enquiries from colleagues, councillors, key partners, stakeholders, and the public as they arise to deliver a high level of service and satisfaction. Lead the programme and project management of evolving town centre initiatives to successful delivery, including funding programmes for Gillingham. This includes scoping, mobilisation, delivery, risk, resource and quality management, monitoring, and evaluation of projects and programmes, in collaboration with key partners.Act as the lead officer in identifying, securing, managing, and monitoring funding opportunities to support town centre initiatives and place-making efforts to ensure adequate funding to implement and sustain town centre projects and initiatives, facilitate the growth and improvement of town centres through well-funded projects and to align funding efforts with the broader strategic objectives.Provide leadership and guidance as required to Town Centre Support Officers to Ensure effective delivery of town centre programmes. Oversee the Gillingham town Centre budget and manage project and event budgets, proactively identifying and Pursuing opportunities to secure additional funding for town centre initiatives.The role will involve working Monday to Friday, evening meetings and occasional weekends.The successful applicant will need to have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Are you excited, we are too, apply now!Interviews will be held on the 9 &amp; 16 July.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Annette Lebreton on <a href="mailto:annette.lebreton@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">annette.lebreton@medway.gov.uk</a> In return we offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan" target="_blank">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx" target="_blank">education</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx" target="_blank">environment</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx" target="_blank">social care</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx" target="_blank">housing</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx" target="_blank">planning</a>, <a href="http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx" target="_blank">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information 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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Town Centres Programme Manager

The Adults Partnership Commissioning team are a forward thinking and experienced service, that coordinate a wide portfolio of projects for Medway Council and Kent &amp; Medway Integrated Care Board. We are looking for an experienced Senior Commissioner with a can-do attitude and capacity to manage a multitude of projects. The successful applicant will work closely with the programme lead for Market Shaping and Provider Engagement as well as identify and develop innovative new services with all Programme Leads; leading them through the commissioning cycle, including service specification design, market stimulation and engagement, stakeholder management, key performance indicator design and contract mobilisation and management. This exciting opportunity will give the successful applicant the ability to contribute extensively to commissioned adult social care and healthcare services across Medway. They will gain knowledge and experience from highly skilled team members and will also be given the opportunity to showcase their own skills and competencies in contract management, project management and commissioning. They will be expected to work in partnership with providers, other agencies, and strategic networks. The successful applicant will need to ensure these are applied using the principles of good practice including ethics and probity and take account of safeguarding policy and standards.We are looking for applicants with an enthusiasm to keep developing their existing project/contract management and commissioning skills. We are keen to hear from potential applicants with commissioning experience or with experience as a provider of adult social care services. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please email Su Irving – <a href="mailto:su.irving@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">su.irving@medway.gov.uk</a> to schedule a call. About You<ul><li>Professional experience in project management, preferably in either social care or health</li><li>Proven track record of managing and overseeing projects and contracts to ensure effective service delivery and compliance.</li><li>Well-developed communication skills to present complex / sensitive information in an understandable way, to a range of audiences with an awareness of alternative forms of communication</li></ul>In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Senior Commissioning Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic commissioning officer to join our expert team that commission a wide range of adult services, on behalf of Medway residents. The Partnership Commissioning team are a forward thinking and experienced service that coordinate a wide portfolio of projects for Medway Council and Kent and Kent and Medway Integrated Care System. As part of its commitment to keep people independent and safe in their own homes, Medway Council loans community equipment (such as walking aids, bathing aids, mobile hoists, beds etc.) to individual service users.Residents have the right to safety and security; respect, privacy, and dignity; freedom of thought, faith, and self-expression; autonomy and choice; participation, inclusion, and society. The provision of community equipment can assist in meeting and maintaining these rights and support people’s health and wellbeing.The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute extensively to the service delivery and contract management activities within the Adults Partnership TeamThey will gain knowledge and experience from highly skilled team members but will also be given the opportunity to showcase their own skills and competencies in project management. They will be expected to work in partnership with providers, other agencies, and strategic networks.The successful applicant will work closely with the Programme Lead by proactively responding to day-to-day service requests, processing invoices, assist in the collation of reporting requirements, coordinating strategic meetings and any other day to day activity as and when directed. This may include undertaking practice research, assessment of need and demand data and financial analysis and arranging/coordinating patient/service user and provider engagement activity where required.This role is central to the support for the care sector and will bring variety in the heart of a high performing team.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Commissioning Officer

Job Title: Principal Accountant Starting Salary: £52,138 progressing to £57,652 per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment for 18 months Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire Pension Fund is one of 86 local pension funds in The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The Fund consists of more than 120k scheme members across more than 500 employers with assets of approximately £6.3 billion.We are seeking a Principal Accountant to lead on the completion of the Fund’s annual report and statement of accounts in addition to statutory returns. The successful candidate will report to the Finance Manager of Pensions.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Closely liaise with the Finance Manager in the financial year end process for the Fund including work on the Annual Report and Statement of accounts, closing timetable, preparation, and completion of working papers and liaising with external third-party consultants</li><li>Assist with strategic asset management decisions that have complex financial market movements, working with the officers, the Fund’s custodian and transition manager ensuring that costs of transition are managed and that an effective audit trail is in place.</li><li>Assist the Pooling and Investment analyst assist the Investment and Pooling Analysis on the Fund’s pooled Assets and supporting the development of pool strategies.</li><li>To contribute to the management of key controls audits and the audit of the annual accounts, helping maintain effective working relationships with internal and external audit and coordinating responses to audit queries.</li><li>To support the maintenance of sound financial accounting through the quarterly close process and management of the Fund’s ledger, maintaining the chart of accounts and system-based hierarchies for financial reporting, and understanding and promoting best practice in this area</li><li>To lead on or contribute to the coordination and completion of statutory returns as required and other information requests including Freedom of Information and consultation responses.</li><li>To write reports and present recommendations to the Pension Committee and Pension Boards. This role will work closely with elected members of the Pension Committee in the development of Pension Fund investment strategies and policies.</li><li>To contribute to the implementation of new systems and processes as required, ensuring these are compliant with required standards, and to the ongoing review and documentation of finance regulations and procedures.</li><li>To assist the Finance Manager in identifying, understanding, and implementing changes to accounting standards and legislation affecting the production of financial accounts, and sharing this knowledge across the service.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>CCAB qualified, plus substantial experience.</li><li>Up to date and authoritative knowledge of the work practices, systems, processes and procedures with the ability to apply this knowledge in new and varied circumstances.</li><li>Ability to interpret, apply and explain financial policies, procedures, guidance, statutory requirements and legislation. Application of financial reporting best practice in different contexts; knowledge of financial markets and valuation of financial instruments.</li><li>Ability to handle large quantities of complex financial data, making effective use of multiple data sources (including ensuring that you have complete information) to carry out detailed financial analysis (including financial risk), and present the results in a clear concise way.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively using appropriate channels and styles of communication.</li><li>Ability to organise own work and plan for others, taking account of priorities and the impact on other people with the ability to work effectively within the team and partner organisations such as the Fund’s investment consultants and custodian.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience in preparation and analysis of pension fund accounting statements. Understanding of local government finance is an advantage but not a requirement of the post.</li><li>Ability to problem solve and provide innovative solutions/ recommendations, including challenging existing practice. Able to analyse non-financial factors, wider implications (e.g., political, managerial, or equal opportunities) and key stakeholder needs.</li><li>Ability to build effective relationships with all staff up to Director level and partner organisations, creating trust and confidence. Ability to challenge, influence, persuade and negotiate.</li><li>Experience of leading others, with the ability to coach and direct manage a team</li><li>Ability to respond to feedback and make appropriate amendments</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Robert.Winterton@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Robert.Winterton@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 21st July 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Principal Accountant

About Us North Somerset Council, based in a beautiful location just south of Bristol, is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community. The Role We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Legal Adviser to join our Property &amp; Contracts Team to deal with a wide range of property matters, including: • Sales and purchases • Landlord and tenant / licences • S38 Highway Agreements • Deferred Payment AgreementsThis is your chance to deal with wide ranging property matters and provide legal support to colleagues across the Council’s services and join a team of friendly and experienced lawyers. Please refer to the job description for a fuller explanation of requirements.Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work Style At North Somerset Council we offer a hybrid working environment and this role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way: • 0 -1 day in the office. • Comes into the office for meetings or focused work and for specific tasks e.g. completions.About You You will have: • Good working knowledge and practical experience of property work. • Experience of drafting legal documents and the ability to give clear and accurate legal advice. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • The ability to work under pressure, able to prioritise your workload to meet client requirements. • The ability to work as part of a team, be enthusiastic, self-motivated and a willingness to expand your legal knowledge and skills. • Competent ICT skills. You will be a graduate member of CILEx and hold a Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice, having passed Unit 9 (Land Law), Unit 10 (Landlord and Tenant Law) and Unit 17 (Conveyancing), or a qualified solicitor.Please refer to the personal specification for further details of the essential and desirable criteria.What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer: • Competitive salary and benefits • Flexible working arrangements • Local Government Pension • Opportunities for professional development • Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums • Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days’ annual leave each year • Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team • Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes.Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet. How To Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the roleContact Information For further information about the role, please contact Ann Rich, Solicitor and Team Leader on 01934 634934 Important Information As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Thursday 07 August 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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North Somerset Council

Legal Adviser - Property & Contracts Team

<h4>Leisure Swim Apprentice </h4>Location: Waterside &amp; RunnymedeWorking Hours: 37 hours per week Number of Positions: 2DBS Check:EnhancedClosing Date: 6th July 2025Duration Fixed Term Inline With Supporting Course Salary National Apprenticeship Rate Leisure Swim ApprenticeClosing Date - 6th July Full Time – 37 hoursRoles Available - 2 We are looking for 2x full-time Leisure Swim Apprentices to work at Runnymede and Waterside Leisure Centres to support the Swim Academy both in the back office and swimming pool environment.This entry level position is designed to provide comprehensive on-the-job training and work experience alongside a formal qualification to become a qualified swimming teacher and often, a broader leisure team member, ideal for those who are passionate about swimming, fitness and helping others develop essential life skills.Key Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>Ability to work with children and older adults</li><li>Energetic and positive</li><li>Patient</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Flexibility</li><li>Able to work as part of a team</li><li>Good customer service skills</li><li>Willingness to learn new skills</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Must be able to swim 25m front and back and dive down to a 2m depth</li><li>Genuine passion for swimming, sport, exercise and fitness</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>GCSE’s desirable </li></ul>Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:<ul><li>27 days Annual leave</li><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Chance to work as part of an Award Winning Team</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Jo Lane on 01268 882254 or <a href="mailto:jlane@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">jlane@castlepoint.gov.uk</a>.The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusCastle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul> <li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/601/Leisure Swim Apprentice.pdf">Leisure Swim Apprentice.pdf</a> (152kb)</li></ul>





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