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Birmingham Children’s Trust is going from strength to strength. We are the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people and families in the UK and Europe. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence in both social care and family support. By choosing to work for us, you will be part of a supportive, dynamic service contributing to our service improvement journey to ‘Outstanding’.We have an opportunity within our Business Support Service for a passionate and self-motivated Part-time Team Leader providing essential support to the Youth Justice Service and our Practice colleagues. As Team Leader for the YJS Business Support team, you will have a shared responsibility with the existing Team Leader to carry out a pivotal role in supporting the smooth and efficient delivery of all aspects of the service.About You….You will be a ‘can-do' person, who is passionate about high quality service delivery and performance. You will be able to work effectively within a dedicated team environment, be customer focused and able to deliver the role with a flexible forward-thinking and creative approach.You will have the experience of change and stakeholder management; possess outstanding leadership and management skills, be well organised, creative and innovative in your thinking and approach. You will have the skills and confidence to set work and meet tight deadlines; be articulate and proactive. You will be able to set clear expectations and be experienced at motivating and delegating to a team.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.We actively deliver services that are culturally responsive to the needs of the children, parents and carers we work with to deliver equality, diversity and inclusivity in all we do. 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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Birmingham Children's Trust

Business Support Team Leader – Youth Justice Service

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 TeamRevenue and Benefits Customer Services are a busy, high performing team providing a front-line service supporting the Council Tax and Benefits Department.&nbsp; It is the first point of contact for a telephone calls and occasionally face to face contact. We work collaboratively with colleagues and partners, recognising that everything we do is for the benefit of our residents.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe have a permanent vacancy in our very busy Revenue and Benefits Customer Services Team.&nbsp; Working in a target driven, busy call-centre environment you will be part of a friendly and motivated team.&nbsp; The working hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm (30 hours per week with 1 hour for lunch)You will need to have a minimum of six months experience of:<ul><li>Working on a call centre or in front line customer service (dealing with customers on the telephone)</li></ul>Our ideal candidate will be able to communicate clearly and confidently both in writing and verbally, be computer literate and have the ability to deal with sometimes difficult, elderly or distressed members of the public.&nbsp; You will need to to be able to work using your own initiative and often under pressure. &nbsp;The role is in a target driven call-centre environment, with occasional face to face contact with customers. You will be discussing Council Tax Accounts, Business Rates accounts and Housing Benefits. You will need to have good numeracy skills as the post is in a financial environment, carrying out often complicated calculations (with training).You will need to be calm under pressure and be able to deal confidently with your customers.&nbsp; Whilst initially based in the office, there will be the opportunity for hybrid working after training is complete (around 6 months)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 Services Officer - Revenue and Benefits

<h4> Location </h4> Force Headquarters <h4> Business Area </h4> People Services <h4> Department </h4> RT - Learning &amp; Development <h4> Rank </h4> N/A <h4> Grade </h4> 7 <h4>Salary</h4>£42,897 - £47,712<h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Full Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 37 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Flexi-time, Part Time <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Fixed Term <h4> Duration of Post if not Permanent </h4> 24 months <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> RV <h4> Description </h4>Manage quality assurance for learning and development excellence in policing.We’re seeking a strategic manager to direct our Team Leicestershire Academy Quality Assurance Strategy, ensuring compliance with national standards. You’ll provide expert guidance, data insights, and oversee the delivery and quality assurance of the College of Policing’s Training Essentials Programme.You’ll be supporting trainers and the wider organisation to achieve outstanding results.What you’ll be doing<ul><li>Developing and maintaining the Quality Assurance Strategy</li><li>Managing QA reports, highlighting performance, risks and recommendations</li><li>Monitor the continuous improvement of compliance and quality assurance systems and processes</li></ul>The must haves<ul><li>Hold a nationally recognised teacher training or learning &amp; development qualification</li><li>Experience of collaborating with senior managers and stakeholders, producing reports, monitoring action and development plans</li><li>Experience using evaluation models, reviewing records, systems, processes and activities to assess compliance</li></ul>What’s in it for you? At Leicestershire Police, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/what-we-can-offer-you" target="_blank">reward and benefits</a> available to all our employees.What’s next Please click APPLY to complete your application telling us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria by highlighting your skills and experience.To support you with your application we’ve provided some <a href="https://sway.office.com/f7vdBgaEUUPYS6db?ref=Link&amp;loc=mysways" target="_blank">guidance linked here.</a><ul><li>Vacancy closes 7th July 2025 at 23:55.</li></ul>Who we areAt Leicestershire Police it’s not just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leics.police.uk%2Fpolice-forces%2Fleicestershire-police%2Fareas%2Fleicestershire-force-content%2Fcareers%2Fjoin-us%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ctracey.taylor%40derbyshire.police.uk%7C552306a7e148456ee05808db4563af05%7Cae0a022d630d4396b8fb58db3061b91b%7C0%7C0%7C638180066709949086%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WrJK837kWkBvjqcRGmDAGsgWQILWHURElXfkJqhoi0o%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">careers website</a>.We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.<h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-5/xf-48089e36bdc2/candidate/download_file_opp/8711/56782/1/0/6cd40ae3fab8af0eb8953c98c7b484e59f9a8131" target="_blank"> Compliance and Quality Assurance Lead.pdf – 195KB </a> 





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Compliance & Quality Assurance Lead: Team Leicestershire Academy

Social Worker: Children In Care 16+ TeamX2 Social Workers (HBC7/8)X1 Advanced Social Worker (HBC9)Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children in care?We are interested in hearing from dedicated Social Workers who would like to join our Children in Care Team, working with adolescents including unaccompanied asylum seeking separated children.Our Team:The team is responsible for ensuring that all Children in Care and Care Leavers are&nbsp;supported to achieve positive outcomes and&nbsp;support them in planning to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live&nbsp;independently.Your Contributions:As a social worker in the team&nbsp;you will be responsible for care planning for children in care aged predominantly 16 and 17 years of age ensuring they are safe, happy and achieving their aspirations and goals.&nbsp;You will work closely with our partner agencies to deliver high quality care and&nbsp;support to our children and young people.The team works closely alongside the care leaving service with the Personal Advisors,&nbsp;Independent reviewing managers and outreach workers.The team specialises in conducting brief enquiries and age assessments where necessary for those children seeking asylum and age assessment training so experience within this area is desirable not essential, as age assessment training is provided to all social workers within the team.The team focus on those older adolescent children who need specific&nbsp;support in preparing them for independence when they turn 18 years of age and transfer from a Social Worker to a Personal Advisor.Young people transfer from frontline teams at the point of a permanency plan being&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;either within court or via section 20 Southwark judgement for homeless 16/17 year olds alongside unaccompanied asylum seeking children and transferring from within the service from the Children in Care wider team already with a plan of permanency.For the Advanced Social Worker position, we are seeking a candidate who can clearly demonstrate the experience, skills, and professional capabilities required of an Advanced Practitioner. Evidence of meeting these standards will be essential.Hours: 37Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Car leasing schemes</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>A relevant market supplement amount is included in the advertised salary for each grade as follows:Grade HBC7 - £2,710&nbsp;Grade HBC8 - £2,710Grade HBC9 - £3,710&nbsp;Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.Next Steps:Here at Halton&nbsp;we are committed to supporting Social Workers to achieve their aspirations and you will have real opportunities for further promotion and training, as the Council is keen to develop advanced practitioners and also future leaders.Halton offer a nurturing ASYE programme for newly qualified workers through our Social Work Academy.&nbsp;This includes a protected caseload, dedicated time for study, a tailored training package and additional reflective supervisions.&nbsp;You will be allocated an ASYE assessor who works alongside you and your line manager to ensure you are&nbsp;supported throughout your first year in practice and beyond.For experienced workers we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development which includes a focus on your development including opportunities to become a practice educator, work with our local universities on delivering course material to student and progression to advanced practitioner.&nbsp;We have strong links to our local Universities and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice. We aim to&nbsp;support you throughout your career whether you want to progress through a specialism, management pathways or teaching.To apply for this post you must be a qualified social worker ideally with post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social care setting, along with knowledge and&nbsp;understanding of working with children in care and care leavers and our key partners as a corporate parent. Full Social Work Qualification is required.&nbsp;In addition, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, a UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required and Social Work England Registration.For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Emma Wright - <a href="mailto:Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk</a>.Applications will be continuously reviewed and applicants invited to interview before the advertised end date.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the&nbsp;individual.&nbsp;This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions.&nbsp;If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers 16+ 

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you a seasoned Electrical Engineer looking to take the lead on a wide range of meaningful projects? We're on the lookout for someone with technical expertise and strong leadership skills to join our Project Design and Delivery Team.In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our work—helping to shape the future of construction projects across schools, commercial spaces, housing developments, and public buildings. You’ll be responsible for providing leadership and delivering high-quality electrical design services, while also ensuring that every project meets both technical and financial expectations.What you’ll be doing:<ul><li>Leading all aspects of electrical building services design from concept through to completion.</li><li>Playing a key role in the delivery of new and existing construction projects—ensuring designs are innovative, efficient, and sustainable.</li><li>Coordinating and overseeing work produced by both internal engineers and external consultants.</li><li>Maintaining oversight of design standards, ensuring compliance with technical regulations and project objectives.</li><li>Managing timelines, budgets, and resources to meet delivery targets.</li><li>Mentoring junior team members and promoting best practices across the team.</li></ul><h2>About you</h2>You bring substantial experience in Building Electrical Services Engineering, with a proven track record of both delivering and managing complex work within this field. You have a good understanding of how policy and strategy can shape effective electrical engineering services, and you've had some hands-on involvement in their development and implementation.You're confident using AutoCAD and Revit-based software to produce clear, accurate technical drawings, and you're skilled in carrying out detailed electrical design calculations—leveraging tools such as Hevacomp, StabiCAD, or similar.Planning, prioritising, and managing your workload comes naturally to you. You’re able to handle competing demands and project deadlines while staying focused on quality and efficiency. You have a strong grasp of relevant legislation and statutory requirements, including CDM regulations, asbestos regulations, and IEE wiring regulations, and you ensure your work always remains compliant.You hold a relevant professional qualification and are a member of a recognised institution—such as CIBSE, IEE—or bring an equivalent combination of training and verifiable work-based experience.<h2>About us</h2>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?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. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: 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 - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><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=1554725&amp;ptId=11449" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1554726&amp;ptId=11449" target="_blank">download: PREF105528 202506 M3 Senior Electrical Engineer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Senior Electrical Engineer

<h2>About the job</h2>The Chiltern School aspires to be a forward thinking ‘Centre of Excellence’, where we put the pupils at the heart of all decision making. We endeavour to take a holistic approach, valuing the whole child.We are looking to appoint a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join our team and make a significant difference in the lives of our students.Please visit our website to apply using our application form.<h2>About you</h2>The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a pastoral role or similar to provide a complementary service to the work of Phase Leaders and Teachers to support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning both within and outside school and assist in raising aspirations.If this sounds like the role for you, join us to make a difference in the lives of our young people.<h2>Application Process</h2>*&nbsp; &nbsp;Please do not apply on this Site&nbsp; &nbsp; *Please visit our website to apply <a href="https://chiltern.beds.sch.uk/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://chiltern.beds.sch.uk/current-vacancies/</a><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=1556832&amp;ptId=11450" target="_blank">download: Pastoral Support Worker Job Description Jan 25.docx (2).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Pastoral Support Worker

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: Soulbury Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWorking alongside the Virtual School Headteacher as the Deputy Head, you’ll play a key role in leading the strategic and operational development of our Virtual School. Your work will be central to helping the council meet its statutory responsibilities for children and young people in care, previously in care, or who have had a social worker.This is a pivotal leadership role requiring strong decision-making, analytical thinking, and the ability to deliver high-quality services across a wide range of partners. You’ll lead key areas of service delivery to secure positive educational outcomes and help shape strategic plans aligned with national and local priorities.Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You’ll build effective relationships with schools, social care, carers, and other partners to promote a shared vision, ensuring that children’s voices and aspirations are heard and acted upon.You’ll offer expert educational advice, drawing on your knowledge of the curriculum and current legislation, and support schools to develop inclusive practices that help every child reach their potential. You’ll also deliver impactful training to a range of stakeholders on effective PEPs, SMART targets, and supporting children with a social worker.As a leader, you’ll manage and support a team of advisory teachers, ensuring their work contributes to a culture of high expectations, consistency, and continuous improvement across the Virtual School.&nbsp;<h2>About you</h2>You will bring demonstrable experience of school leadership, along with a background in advisory work where you have supported schools and colleagues as a critical friend to drive improved outcomes. Your experience working directly with children in care, as well as those with Special Educational Needs, will be key to understanding and addressing the complex challenges these young people face.You will have worked in culturally diverse settings and understand the importance of inclusive and sensitive approaches. Strong communication skills are essential—you’ll be able to engage politely, tactfully, and persuasively with a wide range of stakeholders, building collaborative and productive relationships.As a confident and compassionate leader, you’ll be able to motivate and lead a team of advisory teachers, providing clear guidance and expertise. You’ll be skilled in advising schools and professionals on strategies to raise attainment and promote high expectations for Children in Care and those who have or have had a social worker.You’ll be highly organised, able to manage your own workload and support others to meet shared priorities and targets. Your knowledge of child development—including the impact of trauma and attachment—will inform your practice, alongside a strong understanding of relevant legislation and national guidance around the education of Children in Care.A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential for this role.<h2>About us</h2>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.Closing Date - 14th of JulyInterviews - w/c 21st of July<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=1550195&amp;ptId=11453" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550196&amp;ptId=11453" target="_blank">download: PREF105519 Deputy Head Of Virtual School 9-12 3 SPA 202506.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Deputy Headteacher of Virtual School

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is recruiting for a Workshop Semi-Skilled / Skilled Technician to maintain and repair vehicles in accordance with the strict H&amp;S regulations, O Licence requirements and DVSA standards. To apply professional technical methods and standards. To communicate with the Workshop Supervisor/Manager during maintenance/repair processes. To complete a given workload in an expected timely manner. To complete and submit all associated documentation in an expected timely manner. Have a willingness to accept technical training from internal and external sources. The successful candidate will respect the equipment provided by Harrow Council to enable duties. Hold, or be prepared to train for, the relevant licences to drive or test vehicles and equipment. To have knowledge of and or willingness to learn H&amp;S regulations, O Licence requirements and DVSA standards for both Light Goods &amp; Heavy Goods Vehicles. Observe the Council’s documented safe working practices and Risk Assessment. Respect documented COSHH handling and storage practices. Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Hold or be willing to undertake NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).</li><li>Hold a current UK Drivers Licence and have a vehicle available for use.</li><li>Experience of ensuring 'O' Licence &amp; DVSA requirements are adhered to in relation to service vehicles and their operation.</li><li>Ability to adapt to changing demands to ensure that objectives are met, overcome problems, and make well-considered decisions.</li><li>Good verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to assess risk and promote risk awareness without being risk averse.</li><li>Demonstrates a strong commitment to equality and diversity.</li><li>Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience when necessary whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.</li></ul>Grade 8<ul><li>Hold or be willing to undertake NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).</li><li>Hold or be willing to undertake studies for a Class 1 or 2 Driving License</li></ul>Grade 9<ul><li>Hold a City &amp; Guilds, NVQ, level 3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair, and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).</li><li>Hold or be willing to undertake studies for a Class 1 or 2 Driving License</li><li>Hold or be willing to undertake studies for an MOT License</li><li>Hold or be willing to undertake studies for LOLER Certification (Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998).</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=14915&amp;hashed=1599581915" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Harrow Council

Workshop Semi-Skilled / Skilled Technician

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamYou will be working as the sole support officer to the Opposition Group. To find out more about the Council's Political Groups please visit our website. &nbsp;Important InformationTo ensure impartiality and maintain public trust, all applicants must demonstrate political neutrality both in their professional conduct and pub perception. As part of our commitment to these principles, publicly accessible social media profiles may be reviewed during the application process to assess alignment with this requirement.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated individual who will be responsible for the provision of administrative support to the Kingston Independent Residents Group.&nbsp;&nbsp;Duties include research on matters specific to the roles of Councillors, assisting with diary management, providing meeting support and assistance with routine correspondence relating to the Councillors roles on the Council (this does not extend to support with ward based casework or party political activity).The role is located in the office of the Kingston Independent Residents Group, an opposition group of the Council and forms part of the Corporate and Communities Directorate. The Postholder reports to the Corporate Head of the Democratic Services and Elections.&nbsp; Whilst the primary function of the role is to assist the group the postholder will, in common with all staff, be obliged to serve the interests of the Council as a whole.Our Ideal Candidate&nbsp;&nbsp;To be responsible for the provision of administrative support to elected opposition Councillors in order to ensure that they can effectively perform their roles.&nbsp;Duties include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Supporting the Group with their diaries, arranging meetings, admin tasks and act as a point of contact to facilitate communications with other elected Members, Executive Directors and Officers at all levels of the Council and external stakeholders.</li><li>Undertake research and produce briefing notes and presentation of data and information from a variety of internal and external sources for Councillors, relevant to their role as opposition members.</li><li>Provide support to internal meetings involving Councillors including, where necessary, the preparation and distribution of agendas and briefing notes, taking of minutes and following up outstanding actions.</li><li>Monitor incoming post, e-mails and phone calls related directly to the work of the Councillors, chase up outstanding action and draft routine correspondence&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with the relevant internal departments on behalf of the Group in respect of the provision of ICT support, training and development activities and general office and administrative requirements.&nbsp;</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, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.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>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension 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. 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.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a 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.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.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.#LI-SR1





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Opposition Group Support Officer

Job Title: Team Manager - North Herts Family Safeguarding Starting Salary: £52,138 plus £8,294 Market Enhancement Pay, progressing to £57,652 plus £8,340 Market Enhancement Pay per annum - pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead a Family Safeguarding Team ensure good social work practice that support the children, young people and families in our service.&nbsp; &nbsp; You will manage a team of Qualified Social Worker’s, Children’s Practitioner, Family Practitioner and an Adult worker. &nbsp;The team is culturally diverse reflecting the makeup of the families with whom we work. &nbsp; You be will part of a dynamic group of managers who work closely together offering support where needed.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Family Safeguarding Programme is our practice model and this allows for adult workers, ie Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Drug and Alcohol practitioner and the motivational interviewing practitioner to work alongside the Lead Professional to support families. &nbsp;The FS module is aimed to support practitioners to be change agents supporting parents to change behaviours that increase safeguarding concerns.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Team Manager you will lead the team which includes:<ul><li>Overseeing Social Work Practice in the team.</li><li>Offering welfare and reflective supervision.</li><li>Offering guidance and oversight to Practitioners through the use of effective management. Reviewing plans aimed to safeguarding children and young people.</li><li>You will provide expert advice and guidance in relation to decision making and care planning for children supported by Child In Need plans, Child Protection Plans and Care proceedings.</li><li>You will be responsible for a number of staff in a Family Safeguarding Team, with direct line management of up to seven practitioner of varied experience.</li><li>Maintaining KPI’s including reviewing and maintaining performance around the use and recording in the Family Safeguarding workbook.</li><li>Role modelling good practice and ensure clear oversight of the Family Safeguarding Parenting Programme which is the Hertfordshire model of practice, ensuring that all practitioners complete programme and record timely.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Applicants for this post will need:Essential:<ul><li>Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.</li><li>5 years post qualifying experience of working within a safeguarding environment.</li><li>Knowledge of the Family Safeguarding model.</li><li>Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Equality, and Inclusion.</li><li>Strong knowledge of policies, procedures and effective leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to offer robust case direction and reflective supervision.</li><li>Ability to manage poor performance effectively.</li><li>Ability to develop and sustain partnerships across teams and be an effective advocate for the Council.</li><li>Driving licence and access to a car.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working with the Family Safeguarding model.</li><li>To have worked in a similar setting and have experience of staff supervision and management.</li></ul>In return Hertfordshire can offer you a commitment to diversity and inclusion, supportive management group, training programmes for professional development including coaching and mentoring, and a competitive benefits package including: <ul><li>Flexible hybrid approach to working.</li><li>Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions.</li><li>A range of lifestyle and shopping discounts.</li><li>Employee Assistant Programme and Wellbeing Hub to support employees.</li><li>Car lease scheme.</li></ul>This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Services, level HSC13&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Oluwatoyin.Akinrinlade@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Oluwatoyin.Akinrinlade@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 7th July (please note this is the only dates available)<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. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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