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<h4>The Role</h4>Southwark Council are working everyday towards becoming the legal disrepair service of choice, being respected in the marketplace and known for our pragmatic approach, excellent service and outstanding results. In this role, you will deliver professional surveys, prepare schedules and tender reports with effective financial appraisals. You will be our resident expert in the use of devices, aids and instruments for assessing and diagnosing building failures, challenging recommendations, delivering training and, where necessary, representing the Council in court. You will also take the lead in providing specialist advice around the selection, appointment, retention and fees for specialist contractors and will manage and monitor service and maintenance contracts to ensure compliance. Most importantly, you will have the gravitas and expertise to act as Southwark’s voice on landlord/tenant matters, leaseholder consultation requirements and contract dispute and resolution to help our residents benefit from better services every day. About You To be successful in this role, you will need: • A relevant surveying qualification. Degree level, Diploma or equivalent • Substantial experience of repairs and maintenance service delivery; sustainability and construction, and contract administration at a senior level • Proven working knowledge of the Housing Disrepair protocol • A Strong understanding of landlord/tenant matters, leaseholder consultation requirements and contract dispute and resolution • Excellent communication skills - from writing reports to answering the public’s questions<h4>About Southwark</h4>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page. In addition to the salary grade and spinal point column for this role, there is an enhanced pay structure available as follows: • Additional supplement payment of 20% of the agreed salary per annum. This is paid throughout the financial year on a monthly basis. The payment will be made to you on the basis that you remain in this post and this payment is reviewed annually. • Hard to fill payment of £2,327. Please note that this payment can NOT be taken as cash.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert closing date: 11:59pm on 13th July 2025 Interview Date: week commencing Monday 21st July 2025.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2527362&amp;ptId=105129" target="_blank">Click to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Legal Disrepair Surveyor

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance plus £5,500 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you an experienced fostering professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a&nbsp;Senior Practitioner&nbsp;to support the delivery of a high-quality fostering service that transforms the lives of children and young people.This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with the&nbsp;Deputy Team Manager&nbsp;and&nbsp;Team Manager, playing a key role in recruiting, assessing, supervising, and developing foster carers. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving excellent outcomes for children in care, ensuring that every placement offers a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.<h3>About the Role:</h3><ul><li>Support the management team in delivering a high-quality fostering service aligned with LBC values and standards.</li><li>Recruit, assess, train, and support foster carers to ensure safe and stable placements for children and young people.</li><li>Supervise and guide carers, maintaining regular contact and offering advice to promote professional development and effective caregiving.</li><li>Promote best outcomes for children by ensuring all work is completed in accordance with current safeguarding, child protection legislation, and National Minimum Standards.</li><li>Deliver a service that prioritizes the needs and welfare of children, working collaboratively with their birth families and carers.</li><li>Contribute to service development by identifying opportunities for improvement and initiating change where needed.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You will be a confident and knowledgeable practitioner, passionate about fostering and committed to professional excellence.We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:<ul><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience in fostering and child and family social work.</li><li>A high level of competence in fostering practices aligned with national standards and best practice.</li><li>A strong commitment to quality improvement through co-working, coaching, mentoring, and team support.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and the social care needs of children and families.</li><li>The ability to lead and influence practice, develop team members’ skills, and drive service improvements through research and innovation.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to support carers and colleagues alike in challenging situations.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, CSS) and registration with Social Work England.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1547023&amp;ptId=11470" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner Fostering Recruitment &amp; Assessment Function JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1553617&amp;ptId=11470" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Fostering Assessing Senior Practitioner (General Fostering)

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our leadership team as the Deputy Head of Service for Children with Disabilities.The Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. The Deputy Head of Service for Children’s with Disabilities is a key leader responsible for coordinating multi-agency services to protect and promote the wellbeing of disabled children.We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.In this strategic role, you’ll be responsible for the development, management, and operational delivery of key Children’s Services and Statutory Social Work interventions. You’ll provide vital support to a team of managers, working alongside the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of services that achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families.You’ll help set the strategic direction of the service, delivering on the Council’s vision and values while implementing evidence-based practices and reflecting current good practice. This role also involves promoting the professional development of staff and creating a sustainable, effective workforce to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities.You’ll have the authority to make critical decisions within statutory and legal frameworks, ensuring a robust response to the needs of children and families. As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council’s strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving.Key Responsibilities:- Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services.- Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery.- Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth.- Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.- Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses.- Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful services. As the successful candidate, you will have:- Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors.- Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives.- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities.- Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives.- In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health &amp; safety, and urban multicultural environments.- Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence.This role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children’s Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1500739&amp;ptId=11469" target="_blank">download: Deputy Head Of Service Children WIth Disabilities - JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1500740&amp;ptId=11469" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities

Job DescriptionSalary: £37,815 - £43,083 per annum (pro rata)Grade EFixed Term Contract – 2 years&nbsp;22.5 hours per week – job share supporting the Executive Director of Children’s Services&nbsp;As part of the Council's newly restructured Executive Support Team the Executive Assistant role is integral to ensuring the Executive Director and the Directorate works collaboratively supporting the One Council approach.If you have a &nbsp;proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role supporting senior leaders with exceptional diary management skills, the ability to prioritise and multitask we would like to hear from you. Strong organisation and problem-solving abilities are essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to see the bigger picture and make strategic connections to ensure smooth and efficient running of the Executive Director’s areas of accountability, supporting the strategic priorities of both the Directorate and wider organisation.Advert Closing Date:<ul> <li>Redeployment Only: 26th June 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External: 13th July 2025</li></ul>Interview Date:&nbsp;Please contact Denise Morley, Executive Support Manager –&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dmorley@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">dmorley@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;- for more details or an informal discussion.To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EX87v3XM2GFGs2Ow01a1OycB9pYYs3acgPjjMjLxY67vag?e=aBt28R" target="_blank">Executive Assistant Job Profile - Fresh Start.pdf</a><ul></ul>

Thurrock Council

Executive Assistant

Job DescriptionLead Officer – Domestic Nuisance and EP Public HealthBand: GSalary: £51,801 to £59,724 per annumPermanent Contract37 Hours per Week&nbsp;The post holder will be responsible for ensuring domestic nuisance and EP public health responsibilities / statutory duties are effectively completed on behalf of the council, and that the team meets its performance targets in this area.You must be a good leader with comprehensive EP domestic nuisance and public health knowledge to effectively support, lead and supervise ward area officers within the team.&nbsp;The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that ward area officers follow robust operating procedures and keep these under routine review. You will need to stay up to date with relevant EP legislation / guidance to inform the EP Team Manager where changes are required.The post holder will supervise service requests, complaint and Information Matters responses to ensure relevant government and department deadlines are met. You will supervise ward area officer planning and licensing consultation responses and ensure the competent use and effective maintenance of the team’s domestic nuisance scientific / technical monitoring equipment.&nbsp;You will need to be an excellent communicator with the ability to effectively organise workloads on your own. You will need comprehensive computer skills and be able to effectively deliver verbal communications. &nbsp;Excellent report writing skills and the ability to create / oversee comprehensive prosecution files is a paramount requirement for this role.You must hold the EH BSc or MSc qualification and be able to demonstrate current and comprehensive experience of the EP intervention area.&nbsp;At times the post holder will be required to supervise the investigation of domestic nuisance / public health work outside of normal working hours, attend relevant professional’s meetings to represent the team, and support the EP Team Manager when requested.Closing Date:&nbsp;Redeployment Only: 26th June&nbsp;2025Internal &amp; External: 6th July 2025Interview Date: &nbsp;To Be ConfirmedPeter Reynolds – Environmental Protection Team Manager&nbsp;<a href="mailto:preynolds@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">preynolds@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EbnV6NRSB2xIjZCW5QNhS-QBRBAY05keoeLHXFMlloS-MQ?e=if144H" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Lead Officer

Job DescriptionSalary: £32,490 per annum pro-rata to hours worked plus 7.5% shift allowanceGrade: DPermanent Contract Part-time 12.33 hours per week - Saturday day shift working from 6.50am to 19.10pm. &nbsp;We are seeking an exceptional, engaging and committed individual to join us as a Careline Alarm Warden. This role is an interesting and exciting opportunity to work as part of a team, you will support vulnerable service users within the borough, whether this is by providing support on the phone, driving to the residents property to assist with an accident or injury, liaising with family members, contacting emergency services or other professionals or taking emergency calls for our out of hours service such as social services, emergency planning or highways.&nbsp;You will need to have excellent communication skills, ICT skills to log jobs and the ability to work on your own initiative to prioritise tasks and calls whilst remaining calm and professional.If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp; This is a rewarding role, full on the job training will be provided.&nbsp;The Careline operates 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day so flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays are essential.&nbsp;This vacancy is for a Saturday day shift working from 6.50am to 19.10pm.An Enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred List is required for this role as is a full manual driving licence and a good knowledge of the local area.&nbsp; Advert Closing Date <ul> <li>Redeployment Only:&nbsp;26th June 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;6th July 2025&nbsp;</li> </ul> Interview Date:&nbsp;To Be Confirmed Should you have any questions or queries about the role please email <a href="mailto:tmitchell@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">tmitchell@thurrock.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EWPHX8SeN1lGpUUZeUztWpABF-4EQOhDGsQrpbG90SbPvg?e=hTG3v2" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Careline Alarm Warden

Job DescriptionSalary: £37,815 - £43,083 per annum&nbsp;Grade: EPermanent Contract37 Hours per Week&nbsp;Thurrock Council are seeking an ASB Officer to join its specialised ASB and Enforcement Team. &nbsp;You will be working within a team providing a service for tenants, leaseholders, and Thurrock residents. The team investigates complaints of anti-social behaviour, nuisance and hate related incidents whilst providing support to victims, witnesses, and complainants.&nbsp;You must have extensive experience relating to the management of anti-social behaviour. This will include managing a diverse workload, adhering to targets, preparing witness statements, and working in partnership with the police and agencies to bring cases to a successful conclusion including attending court hearings where necessaryThe Anti-Social Behaviour Team provide a high profile, frontline, high visibility, proactive and reactive response to all aspects of nuisance, Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and hate related incidents in and related to council tenancies.&nbsp; We are keen to promote social responsibility, community cohesion and awareness of ASB.&nbsp;Understand and apply all requirements of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).The role includes but is not limited to:<ul> <li>To manage a caseload of ASB and Hate Crime cases, to ensure you provide a high profile, proactive &amp; reactive ASB service across the borough.</li> <li>To utilise a comprehensive range of prevention, intervention, and enforcement (P.I.E) tactics, whilst carrying out enforcement duties within the framework of current and future relevant legislation.&nbsp;</li> <li>To carry out visits, investigations, and other duties as appropriate to ensure the gathering and collation of evidence to take the most appropriate action to meet the council’s statutory duties. This includes out of court disposals through the issuance of notices, including the issuance of Fixed Penalty Notices and formal court action through the civil or criminal courts as appropriate.</li> <li>To apply legal action protocols and in particular the Public Sector Equality Duty by working with colleagues and partners in support and intervention services.</li> <li>To consider victims a priority for our response to nuisance, ASB and hate related incidents. By supporting and assisting witnesses and victims, as a core part of case management, as appropriate.</li></ul>This role requires experience of:<ul> <li>An ability to work with other community safety partners (e.g., the police) and council departments to provide an effective and timely response to matters impacting community cohesion.</li> <li>Managing demanding workloads and to prioritise tasks and projects to meet set performance targets and standards.</li> <li>A working knowledge of the enforcement tools and powers available to tackle ASB and hate-related incidents.</li></ul>No DBS is required for this role, however the successful candidate will be required to successfully attain Essex Police vetting to NPPV-2 (Full) in order to undertake the role.Advert Closing Date:Redeployment only: 26th June 2025Internal &amp; External: 6th July 2025Interview Date: TBCIf you have the relevant skills and experience for the role and would like an informal discussion please contact&nbsp;Chris Griffiths-Beven 07749101545To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/ESmg7KeF--dOkuWpa7rcEXoBb9IfghKMLsmEQ7bkupZi8A?e=SqzuZp" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Anti-Social Behaviour Officer

Job DescriptionSalary: £32,490 - £36,870 per annumGrade: DFixed Term Contract until 31 March 202637 Hours per week&nbsp;The role involves providing a range of high quality&nbsp;universal and targeted family services that meets the needs of families. &nbsp;Involving parents/carers in their children’s learning and supporting parents to access the whole range of Family Hub services are integral aspects of the role.Key Experience and Skills&nbsp;<ul> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with both young children and their parents/carers.</li> <li>Ability to work and liaise with a variety of agencies.</li> <li>Ability to work with members of the local community.</li> <li>Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate a range of services for families and their children.</li> <li>Ability to identify targets areas and implement appropriate interventions under the direction of the Family Hub manager.</li> <li>Ability to be flexible to work across borough where the service need requires and to cover for holidays, sickness and other requirements.&nbsp;</li> <li>Good organisational skills.</li> <li>Computer literate.</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate a high standard of childcare practice in order to act as a role model for developing parenting skills.</li> <li>Ability to keep concise accurate case notes and to prepare reports for reviews, case conferences or other requests.</li> <li>A valid full UK driving licence and use of a car to travel across the borough.</li> <li>Experience of planning age appropriate activities.</li> <li>Experience of supporting parents in children’s learning.</li> <li>Experience of supporting, developing and encouraging people.</li> <li>Experience of working with targeted families.</li></ul>Qualifications essential to the role -Child Care qualification equal to NVQ Level 3An Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with Children's Barred List is required for this post.If you have any queries regarding the post or interview dates, then please contact Amanda Jerman at Chadwell Family hub 01375 840433 or by email at <a href="mailto:AJerman@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">AJerman@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Advert Closing Date:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Redeployment Only: 26th June 2025&nbsp;</li> <li>Internal and External: 6th July 2025&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li> <li>Interview Date: 15th July 2025</li></ul> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/ERJcEn6d_GdFiji2BtOhGOMBnR9CjjyPv21dSYZvs7XK9Q?e=y975Ga" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> &nbsp;About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Parental Outreach Worker

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamSutton Council’s Cultural Services is made up of a network of eight public libraries, three heritage houses and a year-round cultural programme for all ages. Cultural Services provide a key part of community life in Sutton, supporting everything from early years development, digital literacy and community activities, to study space, cultural celebrations and access to Council services. Sutton Council’s Cultural Framework sets out the Council's ambition to expand cultural activity in Sutton, supporting the Borough’s approach to developing place, economic growth and community cohesion.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateA front line customer role in libraries, serving the public, handling cash transaction, answering basic enquiries and carrying out routine library duties such as shelving and tidying the shelves.<ul><li>Check and validate records using a range of databases and systems to ensure accuracy of customer and service management information.</li><li>Provide information to customers on the availability of or use of Council services in accordance with Council procedures.</li><li>Operate the library management ICT system requiring a degree of specialist training in order to support customers.</li><li>You will need to be confident in using IT for your own work and in helping customers use IT equipment and software, such as scanners, printers, apps, social media, setting up emails, etc.</li><li>The role requires a degree of multi-tasking and working under pressure during busy times. This role is not a traditional customer service role and no two days are the same.</li><li>You must be a good team player and enjoy working with a diverse range of customers and volunteers as you will be delivering the day to day library service, and will be an ambassador for providing excellent customer care as well as helping to deliver events and activities that increase visits and issues.Our Ideal CandidateEssential:<ul><li>Experience of dealing with customers in a calm professional manner.</li><li>Ability to provide excellent customer service.</li><li>Ability to take part in promotional activities and deliver events for adults and children e.g Rhymetime or story time</li><li>Working knowledge of IT and the internet.</li><li>Ability to use own initiative.</li><li>Ability to deliver under pressure.</li><li>Flexibility to travel to all 8 sites as at when required with enough notice.</li><li>Ability to work within a single staffing model</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous library experience</li><li>Working knowledge of Sirsi Dynix</li><li>Working knowledge of digital productions.</li></ul></li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Customer Service Assistant (Libraries)

We understand that family life is not easy and sometimes relationships break down. Our service works with families to try and understand what has led to the relationship breaking down and support them to repair and move forward. We are dedicated to safely prevent and reduce the number of children and young people entering care and provide direct and intensive support to children aged 8- 18 years old and their families in their homes over a period of 4 – 12 weeks and beyond if there is a need. As we deal with families in crisis and children on the edge of coming into care, our families require intensive support which means that we visit at least once a week and sometimes more, if families are in crisis. We often work with families experiencing domestic abuse, mental health issues, and substance misuse alongside child-to-parent violence and children with significant additional needs, including neurodiversity and trauma from abuse, loss, or bullying. We tailor our support to each family’s unique needs. Examples of the support we offer include:<ul> <li>Improving communication as a family</li> <li>Exploring triggers then sequencing out what has happened to try and make changes for next time</li> <li>Supporting to manage escalation/de-escalation</li> <li> Understanding each other’s needs</li> <li>Self-care</li> <li>Exploring the impact of trauma and how this may present itself within behaviou</li> <li> Understanding and exploring how to meet emotional needs through regulating together</li></ul>About you<ul> <li>Be passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, and families facing significant challenges. </li> <li>In-depth understand the complexities of family relationships and are skilled in building trusting, respectful connections with children and adults alike.</li> <li>Experience working with families in crisis, and you are comfortable providing intensive, direct support within the home environment. </li> <li>Be adaptable, resilient, and able to manage complex situations with empathy and professionalism.</li> <li>Ability to be work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and are committed to family-centred practice that prioritises safety, relationship repair, and long-term positive outcomes.</li> <li>You thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment and are committed to being a consistent and reliable presence for families during some of their most difficult times.</li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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