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We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the Berkshire Emergency Duty Serices (EDS), hosted by Bracknell Forest Council. This is a part-time role working 19 hours per week on a rota basis.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As an Approved Mental Health Professional in the Berkshire Emergency Duty Service, you will be part of a team where your skills and knowledge are valued. This is a vibrant place to work, where you take ownership of the high-quality work you do with organisational support.
You will:
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<li>Possess a current AMHP warrant.</li>
<li>Have a solid working knowledge of all relevant Mental Health Act, Social Care legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.</li>
<li>Be able to work flexibly and effectively within multi-disciplinary and inter-agency environments as well as a robust understanding of how to apply the social perspective when working with people who have mental health disorders.</li>
<li>Have good computer literacy and excellent report writing skills.</li>
<li>Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to analyse complex information towards effective risk management.</li>
</ul>
The ideal candidate should be proficient in organising and managing allocated work, making defensible decisions under pressure, and appropriately challenging others including members of the public and other professionals.
A strong commitment to upholding social work values is also required.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
This is an exciting time to join our recently remodelled service. Berkshire Emergency Duty Service is considered as attentive and effective in safeguarding the children and vulnerable adults of Berkshire, with positive feedback from both Ofsted and CQC.
We are a specialist team of Approved Mental Health Professionals, Senior Adults and Children’s Social Workers, Adult Safeguarding Care Coordinators and Call Screening Officers.&nbsp; Working partnership with our health colleagues, the police and other stakeholders, we work with service users across all age groups to assist those experiencing a social care and/or mental health crisis.
Our key obligation is to provide professional support in the out of hours to promote the welfare of service users within our statutory accountabilities and wider policies. The AMHP role involves triaging incoming work, dealing with complex situations and prioritising support interventions efficiently.
Our AMHPs provide an excellent responsive service out of hours to people in need of mental health support who require assessment under the Mental Health Act (MHA) 1983. AMHPs also ensure that the legal rights of service users are protected.
We care about the wellbeing of Berkshire residents and our dedicated out of hours social care provision helps us to protect some of our most vulnerable residents.
The AMHP role is a challenging one, but you will have excellent support from the management team as well as expert guidance on hand whenever you need it. You will also have learning opportunities and space to share your ideas about how we can continue to maintain our excellent service delivery.
We are proud of our community, the care we give, the services we provide and the effective collaborative networks we create in doing so, but we are also committed to continuous development. As such, we ensure that staff have the support and resources they need to do their job well and to help define the way we improve our service delivery. There will always be room for you to share your ideas, and you are encouraged to take ownership. We provide you with opportunities to learn, develop and progress within a strong team, with excellent management relationships. This chance is yours, to make a lasting impact.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
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<li>Coordinate and undertake Mental Health Act assessments in a range of settings, including hospital, custody and other community settings.</li>
<li>Manage and prioritise social care requirements for out of hours cases.</li>
<li>To deliver an emergency service for assessment and action when adults and children are referred as being at immediate risk.</li>
<li>Working within a team whilst exercising the professional legal autonomy and accountability linked to the role.</li>
<li>Be the key person for expert advice and quality interventions.</li>
<li>Actively participate in reflective practice groups session.</li>
<li>Provide unique out of hours emergency social care for the whole of Berkshire.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of policies and procedures relating to the work of an AMHP, adult and children social care and participate on relevant multi agency working parties when required.</li>
<li>Deliver an emergency service for assessment and action when adults and children are referred as being at immediate risk.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 11th September 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Shelli Read, Emergency Duty Service Business Manager
or
Lisa Holmes, AMHP Lead
Tel.: 01344 355050 (please note this phone number is only available between 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.)
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Approved Mental Health Professional - Emergency Duty Service (19 hrs p/w)

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Senior Bereavement Services Team Leader
Post No: TBC
Salary: Starting from £42,839 to £46,142.0 p.a.
Grade: Grade 7
Hours: 37 hours per week
Place of work: Worthing Crematorium
Closing date: 25th August 2025
Interviews: TBC
We are seeking an experienced professional to join the Bereavement Services Team as the Senior Bereavement Services Team Leader. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the crematorium which is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact within the local community. Our crematorium plays a vital role in serving the community, providing a space where families can remember and honor their loved ones - not just on the day of the service, but throughout the year.
In this role, your excellent leadership will be key to driving success. You’ll have full responsibility for overseeing day to day operations and developing your team. You'll cultivate a culture that reflects the council's key values of resilience, adaptability and participation while ensuring we maintain our reputation for quality and exceptional care. Building positive connections with families and Funeral Directors will be essential, ensuring they know they can rely on us during their most difficult times.
As the needs of the families we serve continue to evolve, so do our services. No two days will be the same, as each family and farewell is deeply personal. Our chapels are designed to accommodate people of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds, offering families the flexibility to create a service that truly reflects their wishes. Your creativity and vision will help shape the uniqueness of the crematorium and by joining us, you will become part of something truly significant - offering comfort, support, and a lasting legacy for those who need it most.
Ideally you will have bereavement related experience but must be a good communicator, a problem solver, have an adaptable approach to work and provide a high standard of customer care.
If you wish for further information or to be considered for this role please contact <a href="mailto:james.thomas@adur-worthing.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.thomas@adur-worthing.gov.uk</a>
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
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<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
</ul>
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Adur & Worthing Councils

Senior Bereavement Services Team Leader

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Do you want to make a difference to people living and working in Sefton? Are you an experienced Community Learning Officer looking for a new challenge? The Service is looking to recruit a dynamic and creative Community Learning Officer to join a well-established and effective team, this position will focus on Academic Studies and Vocational qualifications e.g. Digital Skills and ESOL to post 19 learners.
It’s an exciting time to join the team, we are looking for new ways to grow and develop our delivery by being more creative, innovative and versatile in our approach to teaching through blended, distance and classroom-based learning.
We are looking for someone who can make a significant difference in the development and skills of our adult learners.
If you would like to become a member of our team and work within a friendly, vibrant yet demanding environment, please download job description, person specification and application form from the links below.
Closing date - Friday 29th August
Interview date - W/C Monday 8th September

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Community Learning Officer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dedicated Service Improvement Officer to drive enhancements within the Housing Needs Service. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that align with legislative requirements, corporate standards, and best practice. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of improvements to the HPA2 Locata system, enabling the service to fully leverage its capabilities. Using performance data and customer feedback, the Service Improvement Officer will identify areas for development and create actionable improvement plans. They will design and manage a programme of service reviews, ensuring that recommendations are effectively implemented. A key part of the role involves analysing customer complaints, conducting quality checks, and constructively challenging teams and managers to ensure continuous improvement. The postholder will also oversee the collection and submission of data to the Department for Communities and Local Government, contributing to a national understanding of homelessness and its societal impact. Additionally, they will support the creation, monitoring, and evaluation of a learning and development programme for staff across the Housing Needs Service, helping to build a knowledgeable and responsive team. About You The successful candidate will have: <ul><li>Experience working in a front facing team interviewing and assessing clients need for assistance.</li><li>Experience of working on defined operational projects, working to tight deadlines and objectives with minimum supervision.</li><li>To be a confident, engaging communicator, able to positively handle contact.</li><li>Ability to train and coach colleagues.</li><li>To be able to understand complex data and the ability to produce user friendly reports and analysis</li><li>To have strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with a good understanding of a range of research, data analysis and evaluation methods, as well as a solid understanding of homelessness services.</li><li>Ability to work unsupervised, prioritise workloads and achieve targets and deadlines.</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=24826&amp;hashed=1385163451" 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Service Improvement Officer

We are recruiting a Procurement Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Permanent, Full time Location: Ty PenalltaTeam: Procurement and Information Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £34,314 - £37,035 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The successful candidate will be under the general direction of the Commercial Lead Procurement &amp; Collaboration and Principal Procurement Officer. You will be supporting and advising on procurement procedures for Housing with several important and high-profile projects aligned to the Council’s forward work programme.The postholder will Implement the Council’s standing orders for contracts, procurement strategy, corporate objectives and advocating local &amp; national policies &amp; initiatives. You will also be supporting the Transformation Programme (Team Caerphilly)For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>5 GCSEs Grade A* – C or qualifications set at a similar level on the Credit and Qualifications Framework.</li><li>A member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or actively studying towards the institute’s examinations.</li><li>Minimum of 12 months experience in a large purchasing organisation.</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit Council offices which are not on bus routes to attend meetings and support service areas. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Craig Taylor/Ian Evans on 01443 864826/ 01443 863157 or email <a href="mailto:tayloc6@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">tayloc6@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:evansi1@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">evansi1@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Procurement Officer

We are recruiting a Cleaner at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 0 Contract Type: Relief / Casual Location: Various Locations in the BoroughTeam: Building Cleaning This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £12.26 per hour and offer access to training and development opportunities. Caerphilly County Borough Council is committed to paying the real Living Wage. The advertised salary for this post therefore includes a pay supplement.Building Cleaning is a very diverse front line operation providing a cleaning service for all CCBC buildings/establishments throughout the borough. We are looking for an enthusiastic new member of staff to join our team as a cleaner at Caerphilly Leisure Centre.You may be required to work alone or as part of a team.No experience is necessary as full training will be provided but the right candidate will be able to work independently and to a high standard, have a flexible approach to work but be reliable and a good team player with a willingness to support others where necessary.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>The ability to follow instructions and work to agreed level of productivity.</li><li>The ability to work as part of a team and support and help others in the workplace.</li><li>Willingness to undertake training as required within the role.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie Howe on 07717467417 or email <a href="mailto:howej@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">howej@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / Kayleigh Morgan on 07789371803 or email <a href="mailto:morgak8@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">morgak8@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Cleaner

We are recruiting Leisure Attendants at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 0 hours Contract Type: Casual/Relief Location: Various Locations in the Borough This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Sport and Leisure Services team . We pay an attractive salary of £12.85 per hour and offer access to training and development opportunities. The role is customer facing in a busy leisure environment and all applicants should be flexible with regards to evening and weekend work. A positive 'can do' attitude is required along with the ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of people.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of leisure centre daily life. Key functions of the role include;<ul><li>Lifeguarding of a busy swimming pool.</li><li>Off pool activities including hall change overs and equipment set up.</li><li>Completing of cleaning duties and checklists.</li><li>Attendance at monthly staff training sessions.</li></ul>This is a relief post that will include evening and weekend work at one or more of CCBC's Leisure facilities.Teaching or Coaching qualification and Customer Service are desirable but not essential.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>An up to date Level 2 Award in Pool Lifeguarding or equivalent as well as a valid First Aid at Work qualification.</li><li>An understanding of the principles of customer care.</li><li>Experience of working in customer focused environments. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lydia English/John Munkley on 01495 248100/ 07933174374 or email <a href="mailto:englil@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">englil@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:munklj@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">munklj@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Attendant

We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Contract Type: 1 x Full Time, Permanent / 1 x Full Time, Fixed Term Until 30th August 2026 Location: Tredomen / HybridTeam: Older People This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £37,938 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The successful applicant will be joining a well-established, person-centred, outcomes focused social work team.You will provide a timely and responsive assessment care management service to older people with physical difficulties. They will also deliver an assessment care management service to adults aged over 65 with mental health issues, and younger people with dementia, who are considered to require care and support to maximise and maintain their independence and dignity.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification</li><li>An understanding of the physical and emotional needs of Vulnerable Adults including older people and people with disabilities</li><li>Experience of assessment and care planning</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Parr on 07733364833 or email <a href="mailto:PARRA@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">PARRA@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / Claire Shott on 07789718501 or email <a href="mailto:SHOTTCL@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">SHOTTCL@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Ty GraddfaTeam: Community Resource Team This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £37,938 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x Occupational Therapist to work in our well-established and experienced Community Resource Team. The Occupational Therapist’s mainly support with the reablement cases but may also be asked to provide advice in relation to moving and handling and equipment/ adaptations to promote independence.The focus is on supporting individuals to achieve their wellbeing outcomes, promoting a multi-disciplinary approach. We can support newly qualified Occupational Therapist’s to progress and encourage a culture of continuing professional development.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.</li><li>Experience of supporting individuals to maximise their independence.</li><li>Commitment to working on a flexible rotational basis between services.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Hutton on 07825 634167 or email <a href="mailto:HUTTOL@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">HUTTOL@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / Annie Jenkins on 07545 083730 or email <a href="mailto:JENKIA4@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">JENKIA4@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.Applicants must have a professional occupational therapy qualification and Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.





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Occupational Therapist

We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner (Forensic) at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Gwent Forensic Service, St Cadoc's HospitalTeam: Community Mental Health This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £41,511 - £44,711 and offer access to training and development opportunities.This post attracts a Market Supplement of £2,863 per annum on receipt of the AMHP Qualification, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Senior Practitioner post in the Gwent Forensic Team. You will be co-located with health colleagues from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and have a good understanding of the needs of the service. You will be able to work autonomously whilst having the skills to work in a multi agency setting.Gwent Forensic Service supports people who, as a consequence of their mental health problems, have had contact with the legal system and require a safe and secure environment such as specialist inpatient units and secure hospitals and community settings that enables them to receive a wide range of treatments, therapies and care to assist in their recovery.This will require the postholder to work with a wide range of professionals including the Ministry of Justice, GPs, Social Services, the Police, other Local Health Boards and Third Sector organisations, to ensure positive outcomes and risk management.If you do not hold the Approved Mental Health Professional Award you will be expected to undertake this training in order to fulfil the role. For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma or Degree in Social Work or equivalent predecessor qualification.</li><li>Successful completion of the Consolidation of Practice Programme within the first three years of practice (if qualified after 1 April 2016).</li><li>Ability to undertake assessments with people experiencing mental illness.</li><li>Experience of working with people experiencing or recovering from Mental Illness.</li></ul><ul><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to attend meetings.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie O'Brien on 02920 855020 or email <a href="mailto:obriej2@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">obriej2@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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We are recruiting a Night Care Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 13.88 Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time Location: Ty Iscoed Residential HomeTeam: Provider Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £9,597 - £10,229 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Have you a passion for working in care and are you reliable and enthusiastic? Do you consider yourself a ‘night owl’?Ty Iscoed Residential Home is looking for a Night Care Assistant to work 1 night 1 week and 2 nights the other week on a rolling working pattern over any 7 days per week to provide personal care, emotional and practical support to older people living with a dementia within an environment that provides a homely atmosphere ensuring the rights, independence and well-being of people is supported and maintained.Experience of working with older people would be beneficial although not essential. You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care e.g. dignity and choice. You must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, possess clear understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of the post and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.This post is 27:45 hours every 2 weeks. Week 1 - 9 hours 15 minutes / Week 2 - 18 hours 30 minutesThese hours will be worked on a rotating basis, if you require further information on the available hours, please contact the recruiting manager using the details provided below. There will be opportunities to work additional hours.It is essential that applicants are in receipt of / working towards Level 2 in Care (Previously known as NVQ 2) or a willingness to achieve the qualification within a specified timeframe.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>Knowledge of person-centred care.</li><li>The ability to work in partnership with residents, carers and families.</li><li>Experience of working as part of a team.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lee Mills on 01495 243189 or email <a href="mailto:millsl@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">millsl@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.The Social Care Wales (Registration) Rules 2023 set out the requirement for all residential childcare workers, domiciliary care workers, adult care home workers, residential family centre workers to be registered with Social Care Wales within six months from your start date in post.





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We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 18.5 Hours (Monday – Wednesday) Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time Location: Ty GraddfaTeam: Adult Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £20,755 - £22,355 and offer access to training and development opportunities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join a well established community occupational therapy team to deliver OT services to adults with physical disabilities in the borough of Caerphilly.The successful applicant will be working with service users and their carers to undertake complex moving and handling risk assessments, as well as providing appropriate equipment and planning for appropriate adaptations.You will work with the Team Manager and other staff to ensure the team provides an appropriate service to the public within current legislation, regulations, guidance, and the Directorate’s policies and procedures.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>An Occupational Therapist Qualification and registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC).</li><li>Knowledge of Health and Social Care legislation and current practice including Social Services and Well-Being Act 2014.</li><li>The ability to work as an autonomous practitioner within own scope of practice and knowledge base. This will include the ability to problem solve and make effective decisions.</li><li>A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the community to visit service users in a variety of locations. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sean O`Brien/Lucy Davies on 07720144942/ 07786730825 or email <a href="mailto:obries@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">obries@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:daviel7@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">daviel7@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.Applicants must have a professional occupational therapy qualification and Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.





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Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist

At Medway Council, we have bold ambitions for the future across everything we do. We are ambitious for our children and young people to ensure they have the very best start in life and can achieve their full potential.As a Head of Service, you will report to the Assistant Director of Children’s Services, providing strategic leadership, vision and direction within your service area, ensuring practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.You will also work closely with our key partners across education, health and police to influence across the system.A qualified social worker, you’ll be a collaborative team player with the ability to build and sustain strong staff teams. You will also have a relentless focus on practice and keeping children at the centre of our thinking and planning as we work together to achieve positive outcomes.Following the recent appointment of our permanent Assistant Director, we are now recruiting to three Heads of Service roles:<ul><li>First Response</li><li>Children’s Social Work Teams</li><li>Children and Young People with Disabilities</li></ul>This advert is Head of Service - First Response.<h4>Why Medway?</h4>Supportive culture: You’ll join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. Medway invests in its people—offering mentoring, training, and clear pathways for career progression.Leadership that listens: Senior leaders are visible, approachable, and genuinely invested in creating a culture of openness and accountability. Your voice matters at Medway.Recognition &amp; impact: Your work will not go unnoticed. Medway celebrates success and encourages innovation, giving you the platform you need to make a real impact.<h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including</h4><ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays.</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme.</li><li>Free car parking.</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). </li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000.</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent.</li><li>Be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>NVQ level 5 in Management or equivalent management qualification.</li><li>Extensive management experience including the management of change. </li><li>Significant experience directly related to the area of specialism.</li><li>Experience in successfully planning for and contributing to the Ofsted inspection process.</li><li>Extensive understanding of the legislative and policy framework around providing services to children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Experience of working within a Signs of Safety framework.</li><li>Evidence of continuous professional development.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li></ul><h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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This is Medway

Head of Service - First Response team

Children Matter in Medway - that was the feedback following the Inspection by Ofsted of Medway's Children's Services, who were recently rated 'GOOD'.Medway Council has recognised the need to build upon the current in-house services and develop its own residential children's home and workforce providing a stable, caring environment where children feel safe, secure, valued, and supported.This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new children's home. The property is set in a beautiful location in Upnor, offering the perfect setting for the home.We have recruited a strength-based management team and are looking to the next phase of recruitment. Our priority is to recruit a team of Support Workers, with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match that of the management team and the wider workforce that is Medway Council. It is not essential to have direct experience of working in a children's home, but experience of working with children and young people would be beneficial.You must have a desire to work with children and young people and want to make a positive impact on their lives. The role is challenging and rewarding, and you will need to be resilient and empathetic as well as being a positive role model.No two days are the same, the work is varied, and the children are individuals with individual needs but as a general rule you will enjoy taking part in a wide variety of activities, encouraging of hobbies and interest, supportive of positive behaviour, show a keen interest in the children's education, promote healthy lifestyle and wellbeing, be a good listener and provide appropriate advice and guidance and encourage the development of life skills in preparation for adulthood and much more!The working environment is exceptional, with excellent facilities including a large garden with vegetable plots and a small orchard; there is ample car parking for staff and visitors. The interior has been renovated to a high standard and provides space for children to engage in a variety of activities.This is a fantastic opportunity to join Medway Council and all that working for a local authority has to offer. If you believe you have skills and are willing to learn and develop as a practitioner and are ready for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this role Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Eden House are seeking to appoint Residential Support Workers. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>Educated to GCSE standard.</li><li>NVQ 3 – Level 3 Diploma (QCF) qualified in Children and Young People’s workforce (or equivalent) is desired but not essential, a willingness to work toward this qualification is essential.</li><li>Have experience of working with children and young people</li><li>Ability to develop an understanding of trauma informed care.</li><li>You will hold a full driving licence.</li><li>In return we offer you:</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice and counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk</a></li></ul>Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including Upnor and the Hoo Peninsula. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of a workforce, working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of children.To ApplyPlease complete an online application.If you would like to email: Jessie Hammell, leaving a contact number and Jessie will call you for an informal chat.<a href="mailto:Jessie.Hammell@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jessie.Hammell@medway.gov.uk</a> Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in person.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a><h4>Important Information</h4>Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<h4>How to apply</h4>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Residential Support Worker

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Councils successful Corporate Debt Team. The successful applicant would be expected to be proactive and motivated to: <ul><li>Collect outstanding debt due to the council specifically Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefit Overpayments and Sundry Debt via appropriate collection methods through a variety of communication channels.</li><li>Deal with Council Tax and Business rates debt from Liability Order stage onwards making decisions on appropriate action.</li><li>Contacting residents and making payment plans in accordance with procedures.</li><li>Respond to residents’ enquiries via email, telephone and face to face.</li><li>Identify vulnerable customers and referring to help and support via the Councils Benefit and Financial Welfare team.</li><li>Collecting overdue income and reducing debt.</li><li>When required meeting residents either via Teams or face to face at Council premises to support and assist them. </li><li>Attending Liability Order Court hearings and dealing with resident’s enquiries. </li><li>Reviewing and monitoring different stages of debt and making decisions on the next steps.</li></ul>It is essential you have experience of working within a financial services environment such as Revenues and Benefits, credit control, account reconciliation or a similar related office environment. Additionally, you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. Interviews will be held on 11-12 SeptemberIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Karen Powell on 01634 333732Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Revenues and Benefits are seeking a Debt Recovery Assistant to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Corporate Debt Assistant

We are seeking an Internal Communication Executive to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.We have a new and exciting role, ideal for someone looking to gain experience within a Communications and Marketing department.If you are passionate about communicating and have excellent writing skills, you could be the Internal Communications Executive we’re looking for. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their corporate communications skills, working alongside colleagues in the Press Office, as well as marketing and design teams. The Internal Communications Executive will work closely with the council’s Internal Communications Officer to develop and deliver timely and impactful corporate messages, using a variety of methods and channels including the intranet, e-newsletters, videos, graphics, marketing assets, as well as online and in person internal events.This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in ensuring colleagues across the organisation remain informed, engaged and aligned with the council’s vision and priorities. The successful candidate will help bring our hybrid workforce closer together by highlighting the people behind the work, celebrating achievements, and fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. Our Internal Communications Executive will contribute to reinforcing the council’s vision, values and behaviours, and support key initiatives such as the One Medway Council Plan and People Promise. You will assist in the planning and implementation of internal communications strategies, as well as helping to update an internal communications grid (calendar) to coordinate key messages and corporate activities.You will represent the Internal Communications team at staff meetings and liaise with colleagues in other services to gather information and support them in communicating their priorities to colleagues. The role requires a proactive and creative communicator with excellent writing and interpersonal skills, capable of working independently and to tight deadlines.This is a varied and dynamic position, with responsibilities including researching, writing/filming and publishing corporate news and staff updates, as well as maintaining and updating intranet content, and assisting in the organisation of internal events and webinars.Interviews are due to take place on the 19 September.For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Senior Media and Internal Communications Manager Carly Wymark on 01634 332252.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).We are seeking a Private Rented Sector Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.You will be required to help source accommodation in the private sector for households who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. To create and develop positive relationships with local landlords and letting agents, negotiating the use of accommodation. Aim to reduce the demand on the Council’s emergency homeless accommodation by increasing the availability of accommodation in the private sector.Working to prevent families having to experience homelessness, and assist homeless families into new homes, alongside the Housing Options and Temporary Accommodation teams. Be able to promote One Medway Lettings as well as negotiate financial packages with potential Landlords and process payments. Maximise income by effective and efficient recovery of debt owing to the Council via the Rent in Advance and Deposit Loan Scheme and by undertaking inspections of properties to verify claims made by Landlords/Agents against deposit bonds at the end of tenancies Match up prospective tenants with suitable accommodation, including completing with them an affordability assessment.Assist them to secure such accommodation by negotiating financial packages with the Landlord/Agent, preparing and processing payments to secure that accommodation, and assisting to complete any required paperwork. Work with households assisted under the scheme to sustain and manage their tenancies, including proactively seeking to establish and foster good relationships between parties, and being available to assist the household or Landlord/Agent to resolve any issues arising which might jeopardise the tenancy.Ensure that the properties meet the Councils required standards by carrying out Housing inspections in accordance to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). Reporting on its condition and following up with Schedule of Work recommending appropriate action to be taken. To provide a customer focused, pro-active service to help homeless applicants to secure suitable accommodation to prevent or relieve their homelessness. Alongside their main duties, the post holder may also be required to carry out any other duties that are consistent with their grade and which might reasonably be asked of them.Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours.The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Charlotte Evans on <a href="mailto:charlotte.evans@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">charlotte.evans@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Private Rented Sector Officer

At Medway Council, we have bold ambitions for the future across everything we do. We are ambitious for our children and young people to ensure they have the very best start in life and can achieve their full potential.As a Head of Service, you will report to the Assistant Director of Children’s Services, providing strategic leadership, vision and direction within your service area, ensuring practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.You will also work closely with our key partners across education, health and police to influence across the system.A qualified social worker, you’ll be a collaborative team player with the ability to build and sustain strong staff teams. You will also have a relentless focus on practice and keeping children at the centre of our thinking and planning as we work together to achieve positive outcomes.Following the recent appointment of our permanent Assistant Director, we are now recruiting to three Heads of Service roles:<ul><li>First Response</li><li>Children’s Social Work Teams</li><li>Children and Young People with Disabilities</li></ul>This advert is Head of Service - Children and Young People with Disabilities team.<h4>Why Medway?</h4>Supportive culture: You’ll join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. Medway invests in its people—offering mentoring, training, and clear pathways for career progression.Leadership that listens: Senior leaders are visible, approachable, and genuinely invested in creating a culture of openness and accountability. Your voice matters at Medway.Recognition &amp; impact: Your work will not go unnoticed. Medway celebrates success and encourages innovation, giving you the platform you need to make a real impact.<h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including</h4><ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays.</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme.</li><li>Free car parking.</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). </li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000.</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent.</li><li>Be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>NVQ level 5 in Management or equivalent management qualification.</li><li>Extensive management experience including the management of change. </li><li>Significant experience directly related to the area of specialism.</li><li>Experience in successfully planning for and contributing to the Ofsted inspection process.</li><li>Extensive understanding of the legislative and policy framework around providing services to children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Experience of working within a Signs of Safety framework.</li><li>Evidence of continuous professional development.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li></ul><h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Head of Service - Children and Young People with Disabilities team

At Medway Council, we have bold ambitions for the future across everything we do. We are ambitious for our children and young people to ensure they have the very best start in life and can achieve their full potential.As a Head of Service, you will report to the Assistant Director of Children’s Services, providing strategic leadership, vision and direction within your service area, ensuring practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.You will also work closely with our key partners across education, health and police to influence across the system.A qualified social worker, you’ll be a collaborative team player with the ability to build and sustain strong staff teams. You will also have a relentless focus on practice and keeping children at the centre of our thinking and planning as we work together to achieve positive outcomes.Following the recent appointment of our permanent Assistant Director, we are now recruiting to three Heads of Service roles:<ul><li>First Response</li><li>Children’s Social Work Teams</li><li>Children and Young People with Disabilities</li></ul>This advert is Head of Service - Children's Social Work Teams.<h4>Why Medway?</h4>Supportive culture: You’ll join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. Medway invests in its people—offering mentoring, training, and clear pathways for career progression.Leadership that listens: Senior leaders are visible, approachable, and genuinely invested in creating a culture of openness and accountability. Your voice matters at Medway.Recognition &amp; impact: Your work will not go unnoticed. Medway celebrates success and encourages innovation, giving you the platform you need to make a real impact.<h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including</h4><ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays.</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme.</li><li>Free car parking.</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). </li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000.</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent.</li><li>Be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>NVQ level 5 in Management or equivalent management qualification.</li><li>Extensive management experience including the management of change. </li><li>Significant experience directly related to the area of specialism.</li><li>Experience in successfully planning for and contributing to the Ofsted inspection process.</li><li>Extensive understanding of the legislative and policy framework around providing services to children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Experience of working within a Signs of Safety framework.</li><li>Evidence of continuous professional development.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li></ul><h4> Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Head of Service - Childrens Social Work Teams

<h2>About the job</h2>We are seeking a skilled and proactive Control of Contractors Manager to lead a small but dedicated team responsible for overseeing all contractor-related activities across LLA. This role is central to ensuring that all contractor operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and internal standards. You will act as the accountable person for the Contractor Management System (CMS) and will be expected to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across departments. The role includes continuous improvement of contractor processes, regular audits, data reporting, and real-time engagement with contractors on-site. Due to the nature of the organization there is a requirement to be available out of hours supporting contractor audits and in the event of a significant incident. KEY TASKS &amp; PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: The principal role covers LLA’s building estates portfolio and can require the candidate to fulfil such duties as; 1. Contractor Management System (CMS) &nbsp; &nbsp; o Manage the CMS to meet LLA policies and procedures &nbsp; &nbsp; o Carry out assurance checks of the CMS principles and accountabilities to make sure compliance is adhered to. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Provide monthly reports detailing compliance and any escalation that’s required. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Carry out yearly review of the CMS and update accordingly. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Manage the “Concerto FM” Contract and system performance. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Continually review legislative 2. Contractor Management &nbsp; &nbsp; o Manage the team responsible for overseeing all contractor-related activities across LLA, &amp; support the contractor management processes including; &nbsp; &nbsp; o Review RAMS for Work Authorisation &nbsp; &nbsp; o Issue Work PTW and carry out continuous review of the performance of the process via table top exercises and onsite Continuous Improvement (CI) checks. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Carry out site wide CI assessments. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Create further collaboration and understanding with all contractors leading to an improved safety culture. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Conduct regular compliance audits and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Lead any investigations linked to contractors failure of process or near miss/accident or incident. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Track and log effectiveness of onsite contractor access to site. 3. Reporting:- Take responsibility for- &nbsp; &nbsp; o Providing monthly performance reports to the Head of TSD focusing on key performance metrics. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Chair TSD contractor quarterly forum for Frame work suppliers and Service providers. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Continually seek and present improvements to the CMS, contractor performance and on site performance. 4. Team Leadership and Training &nbsp; &nbsp; o Lead and mentor the Team in their day-to-day responsibilities. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Provide training and development opportunities to ensure the team’s skills align with the role's requirements. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence within the team. 5. Delivering the LLA Way &nbsp; &nbsp; o Contribute to delivering a great guest experience by performing your role with accuracy and efficiency. Recognising that every task whether guest facing or behind the scenes contributes to supporting the company’s overall LLA Way Strategy and service standards. &nbsp; &nbsp; o Proactively and positively promote the LLA Way initiatives and projects with all employees and the wider airport community.<h2>About you</h2>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate is expected to hold and have some experience and knowledge in the following: o Experience of the Management of Contractors from an engineering/safety perspective. o Proficiency in CMS systems o Strong organizational and data collection, presenting skills. o Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities. o H&amp;S professional with a comprehensive knowledge of compliance standards, health and safety regulations, and contractor management practices. o Experience managing and developing a Team o Nebosh qualification or equivalent in H&amp;S The role holder will possess the following skills: o Strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented approach. o Strong leadership and team management skills. o Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment. o Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results. o Adaptable and open to embracing new technologies and industry best practices. o Flexible approach to duties and responsibilities o Strong commitment to set objectives and positive “can do” attitude. PERSONAL SPECIFICATION: The candidate will be a results-driven professional with a passion for optimizing building portfolios, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role. Join our team and contribute to the success of our property management initiatives.<h2>Application process</h2>*&nbsp; &nbsp;Please do not apply on this site&nbsp; &nbsp;*Please email your CV and covering letter to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@ltn.aero?subject=REF:%20CSE2105%20-%20Cyber%20Security%20Engineer%20Vacancy" target="_blank">recruitment@ltn.aero</a>&nbsp;using reference&nbsp;COM3107&nbsp;inthe subject line. In the body of the email please make sure to include the following:<ul><li>Current and expected salary</li><li>Notice period / availability to start</li><li>Right to work in the UK / sponsorship requirements</li><li>Whether you are happy to travel to Luton three days a week</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=1598270&amp;ptId=11655" target="_blank">download: JD - Control of Contractors Office Manager.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Control of Contractors Office Manager (COCO)

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you passionate about creating safe, compliant, and supportive working environments? We’re looking for a dedicated Corporate Health and Safety Adviser to join our team and help ensure that the Council meets its statutory responsibilities and continues to prioritise the wellbeing of its staff, schools, and wider community.In this vital role, you’ll provide expert health and safety advice and guidance across a range of council services, including local authority operations, educational settings such as schools and trusts, and other client organisations. You’ll work collaboratively with internal managers and external partners to raise awareness, strengthen health and safety culture, and embed best practices across the board.As our Health and Safety Adviser, your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Ensuring the Council remains fully compliant with all relevant health and safety legislation and responsibilities.</li><li>Supporting the implementation of corporate health and safety policies and strategy across a variety of settings.</li><li>Advising, training, and coaching service teams and leadership to build strong safety awareness and competence.</li><li>Leading accident investigations and providing clear, constructive recommendations.</li><li>Developing and delivering a robust, risk-based health and safety audit programme for both the corporate and educational estate.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are an experienced and highly capable Health and Safety professional with a strong background in both operational and advisory roles. You’ve worked closely with senior managers, clients, and regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive and Fire Authority, offering sound advice, conducting audits, ensuring compliance, and delivering impactful training and guidance. Your excellent communication skills allow you to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders - including management, employees, and Trade Union representatives - successfully influencing and promoting a strong health and safety culture across organisations.You’re comfortable working independently, undertaking in-depth research, and producing clear, detailed documentation - from complex reports and policy documents to tailored training materials. Your training and presentation skills are well developed, and you’re confident designing and delivering courses that meet the needs of diverse client groups. Highly organised, you thrive in busy environments, balancing conflicting demands with a calm, solution-focused approach.You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in accident investigation, root cause analysis, and risk assessment, with a clear focus on practical, effective outcomes. You hold a NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice and are committed to ongoing professional development, including a willingness to attain a Level 5 Health and Safety qualification.<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=1586843&amp;ptId=11653" target="_blank">download: Corporate Health Safety Adviser - Master JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1586845&amp;ptId=11653" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Corporate Health & Safety Adviser

<h2>About the job</h2>The Transport Delivery Lead will work closely with the Senior Surface Access Manager to deliver a diverse programme of strategic transport initiatives aimed at increasing public transport usage to and from the airport. The role involves managing high-profile relationships, driving complex delivery programmes and unlocking funding and operational partnerships across both public and private sectors. You will take a lead role in shaping LLA’s multi-modal transport offer, enhancing the passenger and staff experience, supporting decarbonisation goals and ensuring public transport keeps pace with the airport’s growth. Working dynamically within the Surface Access team, and with departments from across the airport, you will also contribute to the development of our early career professionals with potential line management responsibility as the team continues to develop in response to LLA’s changing transport needs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Manage key external relationships with transport operators (Rail, DART, Bus, Coach) and delivery partners to define outcomes and deliver initiatives on time and within budget. • Lead working groups and workstreams within the Airport Transport Forum (ATF), including Rail, Highways, Coach and Bus, and build actionable consensus around shared priorities. • Sponsor projects through internal governance processes, ensuring robust business cases, alignment with strategic goals and clear value for money. • Collaborate with consultants and internal teams to shape and submit outcome-driven business cases, drawing on data, insight and emerging trends. • Own and deliver key workstreams within the Sustainable Investment Fund (SIF), reporting on progress, risks and benefits realisation. • Champion continuous improvement in the end-to-end transport experience, including infrastructure, service delivery, ticketing and information; both on- and off-airport. • Deputise for the Senior Surface Access Manager in internal and external forums. • Manage relationships with local and regional authorities, such as Luton, Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, including navigating political landscapes and unlocking funding or regulatory support. • Identify and act on strategic risks and opportunities, using horizon scanning and sound judgement to stay ahead of potential blockers or enablers. • Work cross-functionally with teams including Marketing, Legal, Procurement, Sustainability and Projects to ensure holistic programme delivery within a Transport context. • Contribute to future thinking around transport technology, decarbonisation, behavioural change and customer experience.<h2>About you</h2>SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • Transport Planning Qualification and/or Experience A relevant academic qualification such as an MSc in Transport Planning or professional accreditation such as TPP. Alternatively, significant demonstrable experience of the strategic planning and delivering transport projects in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. • Project and Programme Management Proven experience delivering transport-related projects from concept through to implementation, including planning, stakeholder coordination, risk management and performance monitoring. Able to manage multiple workstreams under pressure while maintaining strategic focus. • Problem Solving, Strategic Risk Awareness and Decision Making Strong analytical skills with a forward-thinking approach to spotting challenges and opportunities early. Skilled in navigating ambiguity, balancing trade-offs and making clear, evidence-based decisions that protect delivery and unlock progress • Stakeholder Management, Communication and Influence Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups. Confident operating at senior levels in both the public and private sectors, with strong political, transport industry, and commercial awareness. • Business Case Development and Strategic Planning Experience preparing business cases aligned to funding objectives and wider policy goals. Able to distil complex transport, commercial and technical considerations into persuasive strategic narratives. • Customer-Centric and Inclusive Approach Awareness of how transport interventions affect different user groups. Committed to improving accessibility, inclusivity and the end-to-end travel experience for passengers and staff alike. Some understanding of the challenges and constraints of working in a live operational setting, particularly within a regulated, safety-critical or 24/7 environment such as an airport or transport hub would be beneficial. • Data, Budget Management and Future Insight Comfortable working with data to track performance, monitor impact and inform decisions, including financial. Able to translate insight into actionable recommendations and measurable benefits. An interest and or experience in emerging technologies, digital tools, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), or innovative service delivery models that enhance public transport efficiency and user experience is also highly desirable. • Leadership and Accountability Takes ownership of projects and outcomes, with the ability to lead through influence and drive change across organisational boundaries. A natural collaborator with resilience and adaptability.<h2>Application process</h2>*&nbsp; &nbsp;Please do not apply on this site&nbsp; &nbsp;*If you wish to apply for this role, please send your CV that summarises your knowledge, skills, and experience within the context of the&nbsp;Transport Delivery Lead&nbsp;job description to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@ltn.aero" target="_blank">recruitment@ltn.aero</a>, using the reference&nbsp;TDL3007&nbsp;in the subject line. In the body of the email, please make sure to include the following:<ul><li>Current and expected salary</li><li>Notice period / availability to start</li><li>Right to work in the UK / sponsorship requirements</li><li>Whether you are happy to travel to Luton three days a week</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=1598199&amp;ptId=11654" target="_blank">download: Transport Delivery Lead JD - July 2025.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Transport Delivery Lead

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £24,404 - £24,790 a year pro rata Hours per week: 20 Contract type: PermanentWe are looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Care Workers, providing 24/7 person-centred support. Your role will focus on empowering people with care needs to live independently in their communities, using a strength-based approach that enhances lives and promotes positive outcomes.Key duties include visiting individuals in their homes to deliver personal care and fostering a homely environment that encourages independent living. You will work flexibly, collaborating with integrated services and other professionals to ensure the wellbeing and independence of those you support.This role requires a commitment to maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect for the rights of every individual. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we’d love to hear from you.You’ll be caring for female clients, this post is only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a compassionate and adaptable Home Carer to support adults in social care, helping them maintain independence and dignity. This role involves delivering high-quality care while building strong relationships with individuals, families, and professionals in a community-based setting.You will be responsible for working both independently and as part of a supportive team, ensuring tasks are prioritized and completed to a high standard. A key focus of the role is assisting individuals to live as independently as possible while respecting their rights to privacy and confidentiality. You will also be required to manage written records accurately and maintain a strong awareness of equality issues, incorporating them into your daily practice.The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the needs of adults in social care, along with a QCF Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or a willingness to achieve it within 12 months. The role requires the ability to undertake manual handling tasks and travel across the borough. Flexibility is essential, as the role involves working shifts, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing EnglishIf you are committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives and have a strong understanding of person-centred care, we encourage you to apply!<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?<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>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=1432753&amp;ptId=11648" target="_blank">download: L2 Home Carer Job description.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1432757&amp;ptId=11648" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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<h4>The Role</h4>Support with Purpose. Drive Inclusion. Shape Futures.Do you see yourself making a real impact in the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)? Can you use your organisational skills to support a busy, passionate team?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Specialist Teaching Team is looking for a dedicated Administration Officer to join our fantastic service and help make a difference every day.About the Role:As our Administration Officer, you’ll provide essential support to the Specialist Teaching Teams by managing admin processes, updating records, maintaining the team’s website area, and coordinating the annual training schedule. You’ll liaise with schools and services, support the Senior Adviser for SEND, handle sensitive information, take minutes, and produce simple reports—all within a collaborative, inclusive Children’s Services team.This is a Part-time position, working 21 hours per week.About You:You are a professional, organised, and confident administrator who is:<ul><li>Qualified to NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)</li><li>Experienced in using corporate IT systems, databases, and spreadsheets</li><li>Able to manage sensitive information and take accurate meeting notes</li><li>Skilled at communicating clearly with a wide range of people</li><li>Proactive, approachable, and calm under pressure</li><li>A team player who believes in inclusion and equality for all children</li></ul>Any understanding of SEND legislation or experience supporting SEND services is a bonus.About the Team:The Specialist Teaching Team sits within Southwark’s inclusive and forward-thinking Children’s Services. You'll work alongside experienced SEN professionals, health partners, school staff, and senior advisers – all focused on improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs.We offer a supportive and growth-focused environment where your voice will be heard and your development supported.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Redman at <a href="mailto:Sarah.Redman@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sarah.Redman@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:<ul><li>Part-time position, working 21 hours per week.</li><li>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</li></ul>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 <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 27th August 2025Shortlisting date/s: 1st September 2025Interview date/s: 9th September 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.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:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We 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=2580607&amp;ptId=106739" target="_blank">Administration Officer JD.docx</a></li></ul>





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Administration Officer (SEND Inclusion)

Senior Early Help Family Officer Our Story:Halton were one of 75 local authorities to be awarded Family Hub funding and we have developed 6 Family Hubs across the borough building on our strong and well established children’s centres. We are proud of what we have achieved in Halton and we have a strong offer to families ensuring good access to services to give young children the best start in life and providing early intervention &amp; support where concerns emerge. Breaking the cycle of poor outcomes and providing early help and preventing issues becoming entrenched by building resilience in working alongside parents and communities.Our offer supports access to strong universal entitlements to ensure children are ready for school, ready for life.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Halton Family Hubs are a busy front-line service who support complex families with multiple needs. We are looking for a Senior Early Help Officer to part of a leadership team supporting Early Help Officers and Early Years Practitioners who have a wide range of skills, expertise and professional backgrounds. This is an exciting time for the team as we prepare for Halton’s transition to a Family First service which will bring together targeted early help and child in need provision into one serviceYour Contributions:As a Senior Early Help Officer, within the Family Hubs, you’ll be responsible for reflective supervision, allocating work, and providing case consultation and advice. You may co-work or case-hold depending on need complexity and a robust understanding of safeguarding will continue to underpin your practice. We are committed to promoting your continued professional development with ongoing access to training and education opportunities. Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Delivering the ‘Start for Life’ program, focusing on the 1001 days (from conception to age 2)</li><li>Ensuring the child’s lived experience is central to practice</li><li>Supporting a preventative approach for vulnerable families</li><li>Offering guidance on the Level of Need process (Step up/Step down)</li><li>Collaborating with partners, community services, and delivering training</li><li>Contributing to Family Hub &amp; ICART cover and senior support to Early Help staff</li><li>Supporting team development and contributing to Halton’s Early Help agenda</li></ul>You will have substantive experience working with families of children aged 0-5 years facing issues such as substance misuse, domestic abuse, neglect, child exploitation, poor health, SEND and financial difficulties. Ideally, you will also have supervisory experience. 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>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Think Family Principal Manager Clare Yearsley on 0151 511 7781.Interviews will provisionally take place on 2nd September 2025.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 committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. 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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