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This is an important role helping to deliver quality and cost-effective procurement support services on strategic and high risk / value tenders, allowing the council to provide top quality, value for money contracted services and purchased goods for residents.</p>\n<p>Reporting to the Procurement and Contracts Manager you will provide procurement support and advice collaboratively across the Council and at all stages of the procurement cycle. You will also support the Manager in the implementation of a new Procurement Strategy and the upcoming Procurement Act, as well as helping the procurement team develop policies and practices in areas such as social value, local suppliers and supporting the Council’s climate agenda.</p>\n<p>The Senior Officer role includes line management responsibility for the procurement apprentice and support officer roles; and the successful candidate should therefore be keen and enthusiastic about helping to develop staff in progressing their future careers in public procurement.</p>\n<p>Our procurement activities must be conducted in a fair and transparent way, complying with relevant UK procurement legislation and best practice. It is therefore essential that the post holder has substantial experience of the tendering process; from start to finish, within public sector procurement and a strong knowledge and understanding both the current public procurement legislation but also an awareness of the future implications of the Procurement Act 2023.</p>\n<p>The postholder should have the ability to prioritise and organise their own busy workload as the procurement team provides support to all council teams. The Senior Officer will be required to lead and manage their own procurement projects and experience in leading both open tenders and the use of framework agreements is essential. The successful candidate should have a ‘can-do’ attitude and work well as part of a team; both as representative of the procurement service but also actively contribute to the wider goals of the Law and governance business unit.</p>\n<p>If you are interested but would like to see more information about the team and our responsibilities, please see the ‘Our Story – BDBC Procurement’ document.</p>\n<p>Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.</p>\n<p>If you meet the essential requirements of the role and would like an informal discussion or have further questions about the role or job documents, please contact the hiring manager <a href=\"mailto:Kelly.johnson@basingstoke.gov.uk\">Kelly.johnson@basingstoke.gov.uk</a>. The council is not seeking recruitment support for this role, and recruiters are therefore requested to please not use these details as a means of putting forward candidates.</p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed daily, and the council reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if suitable candidates are found.</p>\n<p>We look forward to hearing from you.</p>\n<p><strong>The Council is also looking to recruit a Procurement and Contracts Officer. If you have experience leading public sector tenders but feel you aren’t yet ready to apply for the Senior Procurement Officer position, we will gladly welcome your application for the Officer position: Procurement and Contracts Officer (682) | Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council</strong></p>\n</div>\n<p>Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council offer a wide range of benefits, including a generous leave entitlement, access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘B Rewarded’ discount site, flexible working, healthcare cash plan, pension scheme and much more.</p>\n<p><strong><em>The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). 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This is an important role helping to deliver quality and cost-effective procurement support services on medium - high risk / value tenders, allowing the council to provide top quality, value for money contracted services and purchased goods for residents.</p>\n<p>Reporting to the Procurement and Contracts Manager you will provide procurement support and advice collaboratively across the Council and at all stages of the procurement cycle. You will also support the Management team in rolling out the implementation of a new Procurement Strategy and the upcoming Procurement Act, as well as supporting the teams work in areas such as social value, local suppliers and supporting the Council’s climate agenda.</p>\n<p>Our procurement activities must be conducted in a fair and transparent way, complying with relevant UK procurement legislation and best practice. It is therefore essential that the post holder has substantial experience of the tendering process; from start to finish, within public sector procurement and a strong knowledge and understanding both the current public procurement legislation but also an awareness of the future implications of the Procurement Act 2023.</p>\n<p>The postholder should have the ability to prioritise and organise their own busy workload as the procurement team provides support to all council teams. The Procurement Officer will be required to lead and manage their own procurement projects and experience in leading both open tenders and the use of framework agreements is essential. The successful candidate should have a ‘can-do’ attitude and work well as part of a team; both as representative of the procurement service but also actively contribute to the wider goals of the Law and governance business unit.</p>\n<p>If you are interested but would like to see more information about the team and our responsibilities, please see the ‘Our Story – BDBC Procurement’ document.</p>\n<p>Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.</p>\n<p>If you meet the essential requirements of the role and would like an informal discussion or have further questions about the role or job documents, please contact the hiring manager <a href=\"mailto:Kelly.johnson@basingstoke.gov.uk\">Kelly.johnson@basingstoke.gov.uk</a>. The council is not seeking recruitment support for this role, and recruiters are therefore requested to please not use these details as a means of putting forward candidates.</p>\n<p>Applications will be reviewed daily, and the council reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if suitable candidates are found.</p>\n<p>We look forward to hearing from you.</p>\n<p><strong>The Council is also looking to recruit a Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer. If you have significant experience leading public sector tenders and are now looking for the next step in your career, or looking for an opportunity to line manage and develop future procurement staff, we will gladly welcome your application for the Senior Procurement and Contract Officer position: Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer (664) | Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council</strong></p>\n</div>\n<p>Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council offer a wide range of benefits, including a generous leave entitlement, access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘B Rewarded’ discount site, flexible working, healthcare cash plan, pension scheme and much more.</p>\n<p><strong><em>The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). 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Following successful completion of your probationary period you will have, subject to business needs, the flexibility to work one day a week from home.</p>\n<p><strong>Manage an iconic market in the heart of London. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About us</strong></p>\n<p>At the City of London, we’re committed to putting people first. Billingsgate Market does just that. A thriving, industry leading market, it brings together over 50 merchants to provide unrivalled support for its customers. And it’s staffed by some equally incredible people. In return for the work they do for the communities they serve, we invest in our people, giving them all the tools they need to do the best work they can - plus a generous benefits package. Join us and do all kinds of extraordinary things. </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>As the General Manager of Billingsgate Market, you’ll be responsible for its day-to-day management. Through the supervision of several teams, you’ll ensure that the market is well maintained, effectively cleaned, and appropriately staffed. You’ll also act as the Markets Division’s security lead. You’ll represent the City of London on matters relating to Billingsgate Market at meetings, conferences, seminars and working parties, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships and speaking with authority when required. Most importantly, you’ll help instil a team culture that values collaboration, inclusivity, and teamwork, working to deliver continuous improvements, motivate your staff, and meet team objectives. </p>\n<p><strong>About you </strong></p>\n<p>Ideally a specialist in either security or safety, you’ll have a strong background in the general management of diverse teams. Ideally a member of a relevant professional institute, you’ll have experience managing and holding budgets, and significant demonstratable experience in a leadership position. You’ll have good knowledge of risk management, health & safety, and food hygiene regulations, and the ability to motivate and encourage members of your team. On a personal level, you’ll be highly organised, capable of delivering at pace, and a person passionate about providing an excellent service for the benefit of the community you serve. You’ll represent the City of London and its residents with pride and drive change that delivers service improvements within your team.</p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce at this grade. These include people who are Black, Asian and from global ethnic majority backgrounds, people with disabilities and women. </p>\n<p>Interested? Apply today, or for an informal discussion about this role, please contact Ben Milligan, Markets Director, on 020 7332 1678 or Emma Beard, New Spitalfields Market General Manager, on 020 8518 7670 (then press option 3).<em> </em></p>\n<p>Closing date: 12 noon on 4 November 2024</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Monday 18 November & Tuesday 19 November 2024</p>\n<p>To apply online please click the apply button. </p>\n<p>Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OSUR0646. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732</p>\n<p>The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable. We are committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay across the whole organisation and against external sectors. </p>\n<p>Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.</p>\n<p>For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guides <a href=\"https://careers.cityoflondon.gov.uk/working-here/\">here</a> </p>\n<p>We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs. </p>","shortDescription":"<p>General manager role at City of London's Billingsgate Market: manage daily operations, represent City at meetings, lead teams, and ensure safety.</p>","salaryDescription":"Salary: £72,390 - £82,160 (inclusive of London Weighting) (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2024-10-08T12:12:05.342Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-04T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bc158db7-b7e7-4402-9b5b-53b5d66f4b2b.jpg","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"40ab91c2-589b-4061-aab4-d8aa08434e7e","title":"Governors' Clerks ","employer":"London Borough of Lewisham","department":"","location":"Lewisham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!</p>\n<p><strong>Introduction</strong></p>\n<p>School Governing Bodies need our support, can you help? <strong>Governors' Clerks required!</strong></p>\n<p>Do you have excellent minute taking and administration skills? Do you want to make a difference to children’s education? Would you like to develop your skills and knowledge?</p>\n<p><strong>What’s the role?</strong></p>\n<p>Lewisham Governors’ Services provides advice and support to governing bodies of Lewisham schools and also provides a traded professional clerking service to many of these schools. There are currently a number of term time only, Governors’ Clerk vacancies which we are seeking to fill. The number of hours worked will vary depending on the number of governing body and committee meetings clerked. We are also seeking experienced clerks who can join the team or cover meetings if needed.</p>\n<p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p>\n<p>The Council is committed to flexible working and will be happy to consider providing hours to suit individual applicants, subject to service need. This is also an opportunity to try a new role, work additional hours without necessarily giving up your current employment and to learn new skills. The majority of Governing Body Meetings are held during the evenings, some may have meetings in the day and the associated work can usually be undertaken outside of normal office hours. Post-covid, many governing bodies are having a mix of virtual meetings and meetings at school.</p>\n<p>As a governors clerk you will provide support to a group of identified schools’ governing bodies and committee meetings. You will be required to work with Chairs of Governors and the Headteacher to produce draft agendas and agendas, attend governing body and committee meetings and occasional exclusion and parental complaint meetings, provide advice before, during and after meetings, write up minutes and carry out follow-up actions. Draft minutes must be produced within agreed timescales and circulated when agreed.</p>\n<p>You will also be expected to offer advice and guidance to governors and Headteachers on procedures and legislation and to support them in their strategic responsibilities. Where required you may also be requested to cover a meeting of another clerk if they are unavailable.</p>\n<p>In return we will offer development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local Government Pension scheme</li>\n<li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li>\n<li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li>\n<li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li>\n<li>Supportive staff networks</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></p>\n<p>You should have experience of accurate minute taking, good listening skills and have the knowledge of relevant educational, procedural and legislative matters. Experience of clerking is desirable.</p>\n<p>You should also be confident in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and email. In addition, the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders, build a strong working relationship with the governing bodies you will support and maintain confidentiality is essential.</p>\n<p>In return, we’ll offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a Career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.</p>\n<p><strong>Location</strong></p>\n<p>The post is home based although travel to our main office in Catford, Lewisham may be required as determined by service requirements. Most meetings take place in the evenings and some governing bodies may have a requirement to clerk committees in the day. You must be willing to travel to all the schools for which we provide a clerking service.</p>\n<p>The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us\" target=\"_blank\">Applicant handbook</a> - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.</p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>Please click on the apply link above. For a job description/ person specification please see below.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Suhaib Saeed, Head of Schools Services on 0208 314 7670 or queries can be sent to <a href=\"mailto:suhaib.saeed@lewisham.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\">suhaib.saeed@lewisham.gov.uk</a> For queries related to the online application please send them to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@lewisham.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\">recruitment@lewisham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Please click </strong><a href=\"https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/%20Governors%20ClerkJD844\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here</strong></a><strong> to view the Job Description and Person Specification</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary</strong></p>\n<p>£41,286 - £42,855pa (pro-rata) PO1</p>\n<p>£22.62 - £23.48 per hourly basic</p>\n<p>Pro-Rata pay is based on a formula relating to term-time only working, the number of schools clerked and the number of meetings held per year.</p>\n<p>For example, approximate salary for clerking 4 schools, with 3 Governing Body and 6 Committee meetings in a year is @ £10,867 to £11,270 pa. Most schools have at least 1 governing body and 2 committee meetings a term, some may have more.</p>\n<p>N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Monday 28th October 2024, 23:59</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: Tuesday 12 November 2024</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Test Date: Monday 11 November 2024 (The test will be a literacy and minute taking exercise conducted on a Zoom Call, you must have access to a laptop and zoom, candidates will be expected to email or scan their minutes immediately after the test)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Diversity</strong></p>\n<p>Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply\" target=\"_blank\">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a></p>\n<p>The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href=\"https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks\" target=\"_blank\">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email <a href=\"mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a> and an advisor will be in touch with you.</p>\n<p>The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.</p>\n<p><strong>Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p>","shortDescription":"<p>The Lewisham Council is seeking part-time Governors' Clerks to support School Governing Bodies through minute taking and administration.</p>","salaryDescription":"£41,286 - £42,855pa (pro-rata) PO1 £22.62 - £23.48 per hourly basic ","publishDate":"2024-10-08T09:51:46.764Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-28T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9f086ccd-1efa-48d2-9df4-10980c95555f.jpg","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"97c53df2-9128-49bd-a808-b295049ee4fb","title":"Senior Education Psychologist","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Salary: </strong>£60,160 - £63,836 (+ up to 3 additional SPA points <br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually (subject to conditions). New recruits joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 6 months (pro rata).<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full time/Permanent <br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year:</strong> 52<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 18th October 2024<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>25th October 2024<br><strong>Reference:</strong>1287<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br> <br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong><br> <br><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>. </strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for a Senior Educational Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive team.<br> <br>As a Senior EP you will have a key role in supporting the Principal Educational Psychologist. You will work collaboratively as part of the senior leadership team to develop and support service delivery, strategic planning, and LA initiatives, as well as providing supervision for Educational Psychologists.<br> <br>The SEMH role includes:<br> <ul> <li>Representing the service at LA and multidisciplinary panels</li> <li>Supervision of EPs working in complex SEMH settings</li> <li>Raising the profile of support for SEMH in schools </li> <li>Developing knowledge and understanding around trauma informed practice.</li> </ul> Applications from candidates who wish to work part-time are welcomed. <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Educational%20Psychologist.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br> <br>Provide specialist advice, guidance and support on issues within your area of responsibility (SEMH); develop and maintain joint working and promote the Council position.<br> <br>To keep up to date with relevant legislation and guidance and its implications for the work of an Educational Psychologist both generically and for those with a particular area of responsibility.<br> <br>To develop specialist resources and training for schools, LA and community which contribute to raising outcomes for children <br> <br>Supervision of EPs / TEPs<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br> <br>MSc or Doctorate in Educational Psychology<br> <br>You will have at least three years' experience as a qualified Educational Psychologist and registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references <br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>Continued professional body registration; <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br> <br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br> <br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist at <a href=\"mailto:Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or 07870 220206. <br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 60,160.00 - 63,836.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/af4f54bc-c618-4cdd-b7cf-51553600390c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5b36abf9-4712-4524-80ee-19acfbf8e396","title":"Casual Support Worker (Advocacy) - Youth Justice Service","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"North Somerset","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong> <br> <br>We are seeking <strong>Casual Support Workers</strong> to join our Youth Justice Service, Junction 21, on an ad-hoc basis. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support young people who are at risk of offending or engaging in anti-social behaviour, including children in care or under child protection. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people while working flexibly, including evenings and weekends.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Provide advocacy support to young people in care or subject to child protection plans.</li> <li>Supporting the mentoring service and its delivery to children at risk of offending.</li> <li>Completing return home from missing interviews for children in care</li> <li>Supporting children on the Vanguard Pathway to access their communities, health and activities.</li> <li>Work closely with the Youth Justice Service team to assess the needs of young people and deliver tailored support.</li> <li>Liaise with parents, carers, and various agencies (e.g., police, social workers, health services) to ensure coordinated support.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check</strong>.<br><br>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.<br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting and working with young people from a variety of back grounds, and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent).</li> <li>6 months' experience working directly with young people with challenging or anti-social behaviour.</li> <li>Proven communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.</li> <li>Professional background of working with young people at risk/vulnerable.</li> <li>Experience of giving children a voice through advocacy or other support.</li> <li>The flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel across the region.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Degree level qualification or equivalent.</li> <li>Understanding of the youth justice system</li> <li>Experience of working with care experienced children</li> </ul><br> <br> <strong>Benefits</strong> <ul> <li>Flexible working hours to suit your availability.</li> <li>The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.</li> <li>Collaborative, supportive team environment.</li> </ul><br> <br> <strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you share our<strong> vision and values </strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact, <strong>Steve Coggins,</strong> <strong>Mentoring and</strong> <strong>Advocacy Co-ordinator</strong>, at <strong> steve.coggins@n-somerset.gov.uk </strong> or <strong>07776 170 028.</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong> <br> <br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>Monday 28 October 2024.<br><br>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br><br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 5:- £15.35 per hour inc. 12.07% holiday pay.","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-21T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/319362e1-eaa8-43eb-a72e-fc643f4c658b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1de16d33-b3c1-40af-9f91-5314ecbcf899","title":"Environment Initiatives Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>£49,083 - £52,116<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week:</strong> 36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>29/10/2024 11:59PM<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>5th November 11:59pm<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1418<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/business-and-economy/support-your-business/good-work-standard-gws\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong> <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is looking to recruit an Environmental Initiatives Manager to provide overarching support to the Parks and Open spaces team.<br> <br>The role is designed to deliver high quality community driven projects for example Spring Clean, bulb giveaway, Bee Friendly Streets and Food Growing networks in addition the role is also responsible for providing the Allotments service and managing the tree maintenance contract in the borough.<br> <br>The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting existing and developing new community and volunteer projects across the borough of Waltham forest.<br> <br>We are looking for a candidate who also has a wide range of experience in parks and open spaces who has excellent communication skills to enable them to work with wide ranges of stakeholders and partnership organisations.<br> <br>A proven ability to analyze data to generate complex reports will also be a primary element of the role.<br> <br>The right candidate will also have to demonstrate experience in high value contract monitoring and managing operational services like Allotments or Arboriculture.<br> <br>The role as deputises for the Head of Parks and Open spaces<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Env%20Initiatives%20Manager%20role%20profile.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br> <br>Contract Management <br> <br>Managing a small team of Tree Surveyors and Allotments officer <br><br>Developing and supporting volunteers services and events within the community ,Spring Clean, Bulb Giveaway, Bee Friendly Streets, London in Bloom, Community toilets scheme<br><br>Budget management and monitoring<br> <br>Grant applications and funding opportunities for Tree planting or Allotments <br><br>Deputising for the Head of Parks and Open spaces <br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>Degree or equivalent experience in Greenspace services <br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>Suitable driver's license; <br> <br>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact [Ian Sheppard, Head Of Parks and Open Spaces at ian.sheppard@walthamforest.gov.uk <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,083 - £52,116","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-29T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ed41ee04-c1bb-40bb-a19c-7065b20d133e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7bd8f556-4fd4-459a-86d0-1dc9c9986d47","title":"Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Technician","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"North Somerset","locationType":3,"description":"See Attachments<br><br>North Somerset Environment Company Ltd. (NSEC) works in partnership with North Somerset Council and delivers the following services: <br> <br><ul> <li>Collecting recycling and waste from over 100,000 homes and commercial businesses across North Somerset and the wider area</li> <li>Managing Household Waste Recycling Centres at Backwell, Portishead and Weston along with two Waste Transfer Stations in Weston.</li> <li>Maintaining 1,100km of North Somerset highways including surface repairs, winter maintenance, gully management, drainage and kerbing repairs, signage and linemarking, and 24/7 emergency response services.</li> <li>HGV Driver and mobile plant training, vehicle servicing and maintenance, event cleaning and other environmental and highway maintenance specialisms to commercial businesses</li> </ul><br> <br>At NSEC, we're more than just a company - we're a community dedicated to making a positive impact right here in North Somerset. Our commitment extends beyond our services; it's at the heart of everything we do, including our approach to employment.<br><br>We are seeking an experienced and qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician to be part of its commercial maintenance team, responsible for the safe and effective maintenance of our high profile, front-line fleet. The role is based at our Weston super Mare workshop facility.<br><br><strong>The ideal candidate will have:</strong> <ul> <li>Apprenticeship trained inclusive of City & Guilds HGV parts 1,2,3 qualification or equivalent. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>An LGV Class C / HGV Class 2 licence is desirable, but not essential. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to work independently both safely and competently in a physically demanding role. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Proven experience of maintaining commercial vehicles to a high standard inclusive of servicing, repair and fault diagnosis. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent understanding of vehicle and body electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, particularly in the waste management sector.</li> </ul> <br> <br><strong> What we're offering: </strong><ul> <li>Company Pension up to 5% employer contribution.</li> <li>Free Life Policy.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Seasonal burger van and ice cream van on site - free for all staff!</li> <li>Promotional Opportunities with internal recruitment.</li> <li>Upskill to become a professional Driver with our in-house Driver Training Academy.</li> <li>Career Development including formal qualifications and vocational certificates.</li> <li>Free Parking on site.</li> <li>Mental Health: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household.</li> <li>Physical Health: local Gym Discount at various sites in north somerset (including swimming pool access and gym classes).</li> </ul> <br> <br><strong>Email your up-to-date CV and completed application form to: </strong> <strong>jobs@nsecltd.co.uk</strong> <strong> to apply, or for more information. If you don't have a CV, give us a call on 07917 092785. Visit our website at www.nsecltd.co.uk to find out more about the business and our other vacancies. </strong><br><br>#wastemanagement #recycling #careers #mechanic #localjobs","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,356pa OTE","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-31T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e21f1ff4-d72a-40cb-a84c-d61fa825201a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"96e99711-ec37-4fb5-8c80-2d4aa9b8380c","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Assessment Team","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong> <br> <br>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Assessment Team (HDAT). HDAT provides adult social care support, in line with the Care Act 2014 and with regard to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, to residents of North Somerset who have ongoing social care needs and are being discharged from hospital after an in-patient stay. We follow the Hospital Discharge and Community Support guidance.<br><br>The team consists of Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Adult Social Care Workers and admin support. Staff carry out assessments in line with the local authority's statutory responsibilities. Staff identify eligible needs and produce care and support plans to ensure a person's needs are met effectively for the longer term. Staff advocate for the individual whilst working positively with family members and carers, together with other professionals involved with the person, for the best outcomes. Staff work proactively in a strengths-based way to ensure people are also able to draw on their own abilities and support networks for a quality of life, in addition to care provision. The team works hard in a busy environment to support timely discharge with minimal days lost.<br><br>Our team follows the mobile worker model, sharing desk time between home and our office base at the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare. Most assessment work is carried out in the community in care homes or in people's own homes. Some of your work will be hospital based, supporting the \"Home First\" model in the Transfer of Care Hubs to facilitate effective discharges and to assess where needs are particularly complex and unable to be supported through the usual health D2A routes. <br><br>HDAT prides itself in its commitment to the service users and the service. We are proactive and take a whole team approach for decisions and developments, and actively support staff development in learning and career progression. <br><br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br><strong>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.</strong><br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for a qualified and Social Work England registered Social Worker who is passionate about their work, and who possesses the skills, knowledge and abilities to undertake this role. You should be able to work well in a team, in a busy work environment, and be able to adapt to unpredictable and challenging levels of demand of the service. You should be able to manage your workload efficiently. You should be able to work effectively with people and their families in difficult circumstances, and be able to guide support and guide them through unfamiliar processes. You will need a positive and solution-focused attitude to create positive outcomes within the limits of resources available.<br><br><strong>What We Offer</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul><br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you share our <strong> vision and values </strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Paul Obrey, HDAT Team Manager,</strong> at <strong> paul.obrey@n-somerset.gov.uk </strong> or <strong>07385 373 117.</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong> <br> <br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>Thursday 07 November 2024.<br><br>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br><br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 7:- £33,024 - £35,745 per annum (ASYE) to Level 8:- £36,648 - £39,186 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/49fbb921-ead4-4c20-b3a2-d3588d34cbf0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4c3a30f7-4011-49d9-a917-b03e9561b8ad","title":"Occupational Therapists x3 - TEC & Reablement Intervention Team","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong> <br> <br>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our TEC & Reablement Intervention (TRI) Team. The TRI team are responsible for providing a therapist led reablement service that supports people as part of the Adult Social Care department.<br><br>In this role, you will complete assessments and work collaboratively with people who use our service as well as others in the multi-disciplinary team. Identifying meaningful goals and outcomes as well as equipment, therapy interventions and reablement visits to deliver a short term (usually up to 6 weeks) service. The team work predominantly out in the community, within people's homes with some interventions taking place in care homes or within a hospital environment.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Independently manage a caseload of people receiving a reablement service, a technology enabled care (TEC) and/or therapy short-term intervention</li> <li>Participate in a duty rota and triage referrals into the team</li> <li>Work as part of a wider MDT including domiciliary care providers, care homes, and community health services</li> <li>Support hospital discharges and participate in a rota working within the Transfer of Care Hubs (TOCH) for UHBW and NBT hospitals.</li> <li>Undertake specialist OT assessments including, but not limited to, functional assessment, moving and handling, falls and risk assessments</li> <li>Undertake own CPD, learning, development and sharing best practice; participating with in-service training across the team</li> <li>Participate in formal and informal supervision of students and practitioner staff</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br><strong>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.</strong><br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about reablement and technology who possesses the skills and experience detailed within the job family as well as:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><br> <br><ul> <li>Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC</li> <li>Experience of undertaking functional assessment and risk assessment related to activities of daily living (ADL's)</li> <li>Experience of setting up person centred rehabilitation and/or care plans</li> <li>Experience of using SMART goals to deliver interventions within a health or social care setting</li> <li>Ability to carry out mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions</li> <li>Ability to apply a risk -enablement approach focussed on people's choice and wellbeing when recommending interventions</li> <li>An innovative and creative approach to Occupational Therapy practice with strong problem solving-skills</li> <li>Knowledge of Technology Enabled Care (TEC) including telecare, telehealth and high street technology devices</li> <li>Ability to work as a lone practitioner within a community setting</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Experience of working in a reablement, intermediate care or community rehabilitation setting</li> <li>Experience of working in social services setting</li> <li>Experience of discharge planning including home/access visits</li> <li>Experience of implementing Technology Enabled Care</li> </ul> <br> <br> <strong>What We Offer</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul><br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact<strong> Kathryn Powell, Team Manager</strong>, at <strong> Kathryn.Powell@n-somerset.gov.uk </strong> or <strong>07469406030</strong>.<br><br><strong>Important Information</strong> <br> <br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>Week commencing 21 st October.<br><br><strong>Please note, the qualification 'Occupational Therapy' is currently missing form our application form.</strong><strong> Please include details of your qualification in the supporting statement section. </strong> <br><br>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br><br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 8:- £36,648 - £39,186 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/21edfb24-49e1-4522-8ca4-4680c6b8fd5d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c7b370e1-e797-496b-ac29-d799082db6d6","title":"Practice Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Directorate: </strong>Adult Services<br><br><strong>Grade:</strong> PO4/PO5<br> <br><strong>Salary:</strong> £46,041 - £52,116 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance <br><br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>£2,000<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time / Permanent <br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>9:00-17:15 Mon -Thursday 09;00-17:00 Friday<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year:</strong> 52<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 01/11/2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC <br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1206<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the roles:</strong> <br> <br>We need three practice manager roles; two in Adult Care Management Teams and one in our Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Team (s75 partnership between LBWF and NELFT).<br> <br>Reporting to a Team Manager, to manage and professionally supervise a number of qualified & support staff and to support other colleagues including NHS staff in the Mental Health and Wellbeing team. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality and legally compliant social care practice to agreed standards for the staff within the remit of the post.<br> <br>To undertake the full legal range of social care assessments and develop person-led support plans that meet the needs and outcomes of individuals.<br> <br>To manage a small complex caseload.<br> <br>To maximise the independence and wellbeing of adults and older people.<br> <br>To be a member of one of the Adult Care Management Team or Mental Health and Wellbeing Team (MHWT).<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/ASCPracticeManager.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>The Practice Manager position will sit under the Adult Care Management Teams and MHWT, who work with adults aged 18 and over, to identify and care plan for eligible Social Care and Support needs. As a Practice Manager within this remit, your role will be to support Social Workers and Social Work Assistants to manage their caseloads, providing expertise and advice to manage risks, identify solutions and advance the quality of work the team achieves. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:<br> <ul> <li>Supporting the team through having oversight of their practice, providing regular supervisions, case discussions and quality assurance. </li> <li>Working collaboratively with internal departments, Health Services, Partners, Statutory and Non-Statutory organisations to secure a holistic approach to Assessment, Safeguarding and Care Planning. </li> <li>Identifying knowledge and service gaps within the team to ensure that quality, standards, and high levels of professional practice is achieved and sustained. </li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To apply, you should be a qualified Social Worker, with a current Social Work England Registration and at least 2 years post-qualified experience. We anticipate that an applicant will have the following aptitudes / ability to demonstrate:<ul> <li>An in-depth knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other statutory legislation that governs Adult Social Care practice, regulations, Case Law, and informed best-practice.</li> <li>Knowledge and skills to advise on complex case management, including Court of Protection, Safeguarding and DoLS / LPS. </li> <li>Previous experience of providing Supervision to Social Workers and Social Care Assistants. </li> <li>Good IT Skills, as well as excellent verbal, and written communication. </li> <li>An in-depth knowledge of the Financial Implications for a Local Authority when considering and / or reviewing a commissioned care provision. As well as the ability to enable a worker to consider other resources such as S117 Rights, Continuing Health Care, Community Resources and Assistive Technology to meet needs. </li> </ul><br>In the MHWT alongside the nursing clinical lead, you will be responsible for providing support to a team of Social Workers. As a Practice Manager, you will take a lead in supporting the staff in the team, providing them with regular supervision and line management. You will assist the Team Manager in delivering a high calibre service to our clients as well as their families, carers and support networks. The work with service users involves completing Care Act assessments, preparing reports for court, completing Mental Capacity Act Assessments, and supporting people with severe and enduring needs in their recovery journey to maximise their independence. You may be required to also carry a small caseload of complex and challenging cases.<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>Continued professional body registration; <br> <br>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br> <br>If you would like to discuss the role in the MHWT contact Debbie Hobbins <a href=\"mailto:debbie.hobbins@nelft.nhs.uk\">debbie.hobbins@nelft.nhs.uk</a> or call 07957210057.<br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Neville Green, Team Manager at neville.green@walthamforest.gov.uk<br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,041 - £52,116 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c5faee9c-14db-4af9-ae2b-3cec312de43c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c6794da5-f66b-42b2-ad7d-45d6216835b7","title":"Senior Analyst","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>PO4 £46,041 - £49,083 <br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time - Permanent Contract<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 20/10/2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>04/11/2024 - 08/11/2024<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1458<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>We are seeking to appoint two Senior Analysts to join Waltham Forest's Business Intelligence service. These roles will help us deliver our ambitions to <strong>strengthen the use of data and analytics</strong> across the organisation to <strong>support data drive decision-making, drive improvement and deliver on the Council's key priorities and the Mission Waltham Forest ambitions</strong>. <br><br>This is an advert for two roles. The successful candidates will be focused on either <strong>Adults or Children's Social Care</strong> and will work across the organisation and with partner agencies to produce data and analytics solutions, including <strong>strategic assessments, performance reporting, and statutory data returns</strong>. This will ensure that our social care services have access to robust and timely information to help them <strong>make decisions, target resources, and manage risk.</strong> <br><br><strong>This is a hybrid role. There is a requirement to be present a minimum of two days per week (Monday and Tuesday) in Waltham Forest Town Hall. Please note that service demand may require you to be in the office more frequently.</strong> <br><br><strong>Interviews will be conducted at Waltham Forest Town Hall week beginning 4th November 2024.</strong> <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Analyst%20PO4.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>Some of the key tasks for these roles will be: <br><br><ul> <li>Identifying user needs and turning them into data and analytics requirements. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and colleagues. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Supporting and influencing within the team to deliver on our agreed priorities. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Identifying, assessing, analysing and mapping appropriate data to use in new analytics products. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Developing and deploying reproducible analytics. </li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>We are looking for candidates with: <br><br><ul> <li>Proven experience working in an analytical role with a background in either Children's or Adults social care preferred. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Demonstrable technical expertise in a range of business intelligence and analytics tools, such as Power BI, SQL, R and Python. </li> </ul><br><ul> <li>Strong communication skills and experience of presenting analysis to senior audiences to inform decision-making and prioritisation. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Tenacity and ambition to drive innovation and improvement in the use of data. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to collaborate and build effective relationships across the organisation and with partner agencies. </li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact George Harrison - Families Business Intelligence Manager at George.Harrison@Walthamforest.gov.uk. <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO4 £46,041 - £49,083","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f4110fcc-dbeb-4d19-a1c4-9165f64bfb33.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0135b37-87a6-405c-9e42-247acd619462","title":"Maingrade Education Psychologist","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>£46,525 - £61,848<br> <br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong> Recruitment and Retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. <br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time / Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year:</strong> 52<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> TBC<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1230<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br><strong>2 Maingrade Educational Psychologists - Permanent, Full-time (36hrs) and Part time applications are equally welcomed.</strong><br> <br><strong>1 Maingrade Educational Psychologist - (Maternity cover) Full-time (36hrs) Fixed Term contract, Part time applications are equally welcomed.</strong><br> <br>We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Our service encourages collaborative and flexible working, whilst being committed to developing EPs professional skills. Waltham Forest EPS encourages the use of positive and evidence-based psychology to support children and families in a diverse borough while prioritising professional wellbeing.<br> <br>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who:<br> <ul> <li>Value ongoing team and peer supervision.</li> <li>Have varied opportunities (project work, ELSA, Cygnet, Alternative Provisions, 16+ settings, YOT, LAC, Early Years, training, school commissioned work and statutory work).</li> <li>Value EP interests and professional autonomy.</li> <li>Provide quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority.</li> </ul>The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits (permanent posts) joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata).<br> <br>Waltham Forest is in the top 20 most diverse areas in the country. Waltham Forest is an ambitious and supportive borough where educational standards across the majority of indicators are above national average and most schools are judged good or better by Ofsted. <br> <br>Waltham Forest enjoys very good transport links by Underground, Overground, bus, bike and car (with free parking and access to E-car schemes).<br> <br>The Educational Psychology Service offices are co-located within spacious and bright accommodation in a primary school.<br> <br>We are looking for Educational Psychologists to join our team who:<ul> <li>Are excellent practitioners with good communication, interpersonal, organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Are reliable, flexible and able to show initiative.</li> <li>Are committed to a consultation model of service delivery and understand the issues of working within a traded environment.</li> <li>Have a sound knowledge of evidenced based interventions.</li> </ul><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/EducationalPsychologistA38.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br><ul> <li>Have professional Educational Psychology qualifications recognised by the BPS</li> <li>have HCPC registration. </li> <li>This post is subject to a DBS check.</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>Continued professional body registration; </li> </ul><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist] at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,525 - £61,848","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cb1269a2-4863-4341-b3bd-b2162995e177.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"61e31650-dd0f-461c-ac62-f715b985d9d4","title":"Early Years Nursery Worker (Little Waves Nursery)","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>Little Waves Nursery is one of three maintained nurseries for children aged 2 -3 years old located in Weston-Super-Mare. Little Waves has a Good Ofsted judgement and our dedicated team continually strive to seek innovative ways to further improve and develop practice. We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our aspirational team.<br><br>You will be part of a dynamic work family who support each other and value staff wellbeing and diversity. We are forward thinking and embrace new continuous professional development opportunities including Five to Thrive, Attention-Strategy, Emotion Coaching, Theraplay and evidence informed practice.<br><br>North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong> <br> <br>You will actively contribute and support high quality care and education to children aged 2-3 years attending the nursery, ensuring developmental needs are met. Working positively in partnership with parents/carers whilst creating a safe and nurturing environment as part of the nursery team.<br><br>We are proud of our strong Children's Centre links and the shared core values which are embedded throughout our nursery. We work closely with our families and have effective partnerships with a range of agencies including Family Support Workers, Social Workers and Health Visitors, towards improving the outcomes for our children.<br><br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br> <br>To be an early educator and a key person to a key group of children, whilst working under the direction on their room lead.<br><br>They will use their knowledge of the EYFS framework and experience of working with children aged 2 - 5 years, so that they can effectively support children's learning and development, whilst keeping them safe. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about early education. You will contribute and provide, value and promote the indoor and outdoor environments.<br><br>It is essential that you actively promote and support the safeguarding of children, ensuring policies and procedures are always observed.<br><br>We need an early educator who has a strong knowledge of the EYFS framework as well as experience working with children aged 2-5 years.<br><br>We are looking for a practitioner who promotes our Nursery's positive values, attitudes (including British Values) and child behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and encouraging children to independently find solutions/become problem solvers. Has the ability to build warm and positive relationships with children and their families and a willingness to work as part of a team.<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><br> <br>The successful candidate will need:<ul> <li>Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years and Care</li> <li>English and Maths GSCE Grade C or above (or equivalent)</li> <li>Experience of working in an Early Years environment and providing outstanding care and provision</li> <li>Good communication skills, both written and verbal</li> <li>The ability to build relationships and work in partnership with children and families</li> <li>The practitioner will share the settings passion about children's learning and have a strong knowledge of the EYFS including the ability to plan to support individuals' progress.</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of both child protection/safeguarding and working exclusively with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.</li> <li>Awareness of OFSTED requirements</li> <li>Occasional working in the evenings and weekends</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Paediatric First Aid.</li> <li>Food & Hygiene Certificate</li> <li>Experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities</li> <li>Ability to provide a flexible and calm response to children and families.</li> </ul> <br> <br> <strong>What We Offer</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul> <br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you share our <strong> vision and values </strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Lucy Thie, Little Waves Manager,</strong> at <strong> lucy.thie@n-somerset.gov.uk </strong> or <strong>01934 427450.</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong> <br> <br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>To be confirmed<br><br>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br><br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 4:- £16,227 per annum (based on 38 weeks per year).","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2835b56a-0392-4d2c-a7a2-4beb3f1b7f90.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"96962602-f37a-43b9-9cfe-18c749a8bfd9","title":"Best Interest Assessor","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"<b>Join Our Award-Winning Team at North Somerset Council!</b> <br><br>We are proud to share that North Somerset Council has been ranked <strong>No. 1 for Employer Standards for Social Workers</strong> for the third consecutive year in the 2023 Local Government Association (LGA) Health Check! Come be a part of our exceptional team and make a difference in the community.<br><br><b>About the Role:</b> <br>We are looking for a <strong>qualified Best Interest Assessor (BIA)</strong> or someone actively working towards the qualification to join our dedicated <strong>Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA & DoLS) Team</strong>. This is a part-time (18.5 hours/week), permanent position where you will work within the MCA & DoLS frameworks to ensure the rights and voices of vulnerable individuals are protected.<br><br>You'll need a current registration as a <strong>Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Psychologist</strong> and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are key for success in this role.<br><br><b>What We Offer:</b> <ul> <li>\n<strong>Collaborative and Supportive Environment</strong>: Be part of a friendly, hardworking, and passionate team that thrives on teamwork and mutual support.</li> </ul><ul> <li>\n<strong>Career Growth</strong>: We're committed to your professional development with regular supervision, annual appraisals, and ongoing training opportunities.</li> </ul><ul> <li>\n<strong>Flexibility</strong>: We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.</li> </ul><ul> <li>\n<strong>Exciting Time to Join</strong>: As we expand our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to building new ways of working and best practices within MCA & DoLS.</li> </ul><br> <b>Why Work for North Somerset Council?</b> <ul> <li>\n<strong>Competitive Benefits Package</strong>: We offer flexible working, flexitime, Local Government Pension Scheme membership, and a generous annual leave allowance (with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days).</li> </ul><ul> <li>\n<strong>A Supportive Culture</strong>: We value diversity and inclusion, and as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We aim to create a workplace where everyone can bring their full, authentic selves to work.</li> </ul><ul> <li>\n<strong>Making a Real Impact</strong>: By joining us, you'll be directly contributing to safeguarding the rights and dignity of some of the most vulnerable people in our community.</li> </ul><br> <b>About the Team:</b> <br>Our team handles all DoLS referrals, managing the most complex cases and providing advice, guidance, and training to wider Adult Social Services teams. We are passionate about ensuring lawful processes and upholding Human Rights, while striving to achieve the best outcomes for the individuals we support.<br><br><b>Key Requirements:</b> <ul> <li>Best Interest Assessor qualification (or currently working towards it)</li> </ul><ul> <li>Active registration as a <strong>Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Psychologist</strong>\n</li> </ul><ul> <li>Valid UK driving licence and access to transport</li> </ul><br> <b>How to Apply:</b> <br>Ready to join a forward-thinking council and make a meaningful difference? Click <strong>Apply Now</strong> to submit your application. Please ensure you meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description.<br><br>For an informal discussion, feel free to contact:<ul> <li>Circe Lewis (Team Manager) on 07824 604909</li> <li>Kirsten Collins (Senior) on 07825 453740</li> <li>Claudine Edwards (Senior) on 07385 978803</li> </ul><br> <br>We look forward to hearing from you!<br><br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 8:- £36,648 - £39,186 per annum, pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/26d6f2c3-704c-45d5-ae4c-a1d00bea316f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"379b23df-25b3-4749-b68e-7884c0788497","title":"Maingrade Educational Psychologist","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>£46,525 - £61,848<br> <br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong> Recruitment and Retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. <br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time / Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year:</strong> 52<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 18th October 2024 <br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>30th October 2024 (TBC)<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1453<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br><strong>3 Maingrade Educational Psychologists - Permanent, Full-time (36hrs) and Part time applications are equally welcomed.</strong><br> <br>We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Our service encourages collaborative and flexible working, whilst being committed to developing EPs professional skills. Waltham Forest EPS encourages the use of positive and evidence-based psychology to support children and families in a diverse borough while prioritising professional wellbeing.<br> <br>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who:<br> <ul> <li>Value ongoing team and peer supervision.</li> <li>Have varied opportunities (project work, ELSA, Cygnet, Alternative Provisions, 16+ settings, YOT, LAC, Early Years, training, school commissioned work and statutory work).</li> <li>Value EP interests and professional autonomy.</li> <li>Provide quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority.</li> </ul>The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits (permanent posts) joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata).<br> <br>Waltham Forest is in the top 20 most diverse areas in the country. Waltham Forest is an ambitious and supportive borough where educational standards across the majority of indicators are above national average and most schools are judged good or better by Ofsted. <br> <br>Waltham Forest enjoys very good transport links by Underground, Overground, bus, bike and car (with free parking and access to E-car schemes).<br> <br>The Educational Psychology Service offices are co-located within spacious and bright accommodation in a primary school.<br> <br>We are looking for Educational Psychologists to join our team who:<ul> <li>Are excellent practitioners with good communication, interpersonal, organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Are reliable, flexible and able to show initiative.</li> <li>Are committed to a consultation model of service delivery and understand the issues of working within a traded environment.</li> <li>Have a sound knowledge of evidenced based interventions.</li> </ul><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/EducationalPsychologistA38.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br><ul> <li>Have professional Educational Psychology qualifications recognised by the BPS</li> <li>Have HCPC registration. </li> <li>This post is subject to a DBS check.</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check</li> <li>Continued professional body registration</li> <li>Satisfactory employment references checks</li> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest </li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </li> </ul><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist] at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,525 - £61,848","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/36f77767-8dcb-422e-9127-ae0dc04d6946.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1adec0d9-09ad-4b95-a762-1960f34dbe01","title":"Organisational Development (OD) - Apprentice Level 3","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary:</strong> Level 3 Apprentice Salary £24,683.08p/a <br><br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time - fixed-term contract<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36 hours <br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 13th October 2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s):</strong> TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1457<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Organisational and Development Team. As an Organisational Development Apprentice, you will play a vital role in supporting our daily operations and ensuring smooth administrative processes. This hands-on training opportunity will provide you with valuable and varied experiences in various aspects of the Workforce and Culture Service, allowing you to develop essential skills and contribute to the growth of our dynamic team. <br> <br>You will be reporting into the Apprenticeships Manager, you will gain the technical knowledge and skills you need to succeed through a combination of practical experience and formal training. You can expect on-the-job training, formal development opportunities and dedicated mentoring<br> <br>You will join a Level 3 apprenticeship course that you will attend every week. The length of the course is typically 18 months. Successful completion of the course will result in the award of a Level 3 Business Administration Qualification.<br> <br>Over the course of the programme, you will learn the important knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours you need to know to be successful in the workplace. Discretion, Confidentiality and the ability to demonstrate a high level of flexibility regarding working schedules are key skills for this role. <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-Organisational%20Development%20Apprenticeship.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>The Organisational Development Apprentice will be involved in the following duties but not limited to support the team to deliver successful interventions to attract, develop and retain talented individuals:<ul> <li>Managing shared mailboxes </li> <li>Taking telephone and video calls, being the first point of contact for a variety of stakeholder queries. </li> <li>Learning about different council databases, inputting data into systems (such as Hornbill, Oracle and SharePoint) and presenting data reports in different formats.</li> <li>Support the Apprenticeship Manager and further members of the Organisational Development team with daily administrative tasks to ensure the effective running of the team and service.</li> <li>Supporting the OD Team in facilitating workshops.</li> <li>Booking of Rooms for workshops/meetings </li> <li>Use online management systems to update and record accurate training and learning records.</li> <li>Financial Tasks including supporting the monitoring and management of finance systems to raise, check and authorise invoices. In addition to assisting with the administration and management of various training related payments across the Council.</li> <li>Produce promotional material for and support the delivery of events and programmes such as induction events and the Apprenticeship Network.</li> <li>Assisting Apprenticeship Manager in processes such as induction of apprentices and monitoring progress of apprentices.</li> <li>Compiling and maintaining electronic training provider's records.</li> <li>Note/Minute taking including actioning of notes. </li> <li>Other ad hoc administrative duties.</li> </ul>Applicants who have already achieved a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship can still be considered and if successful will be enrolled on to the Level 3 Learning & Development Apprenticeship.<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br>Minimum GCSE Grade D/3 in Maths and English or Level 2 Functional Skills in Numeracy and Literacy <br><br>Due to eligibility requirements set by the EFSA applicants must have resided within the UK continuously for the previous 3 years <br> <br>Due to eligibility requirements set by the ESFA applicants must not have a higher related qualification to the apprenticeship that they are to be enrolled on to <br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Richard Davenport - Apprenticeships Manager at <a href=\"mailto:richard.davenport@walthamforest.gov.uk\">apprenticeships@walthamforest.gov.uk </a><br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 3 Apprentice Salary £24,683.08p/a","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2eb3e51f-9ae5-4dbb-963d-b0895c046fab.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a8403ede-27a6-4f16-a995-d2757c426916","title":"Social Worker","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: £</strong>36,567.00 - 46,041.00<br> <br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>Up to £3,000<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time/Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year: </strong>52<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> Until further notice <br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): To be confirmed</strong><br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1033<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest's Children's Service has big ambitions for the future - and is a place where you can realise yours.<br><br>If you are a dedicated and creative Social Worker who has completed the ASYE programme and looking to make your mark, develop your career and improve the lives of Looked After Children, our forward-thinking People's Directorate should be your next career destination.<br><br>We are a supportive, challenging, and inspirational service, striving towards the shared purpose of achieving independence, choice and the best outcomes for our children, young people, and their families. Join us and you will help us to become a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference. Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop Social Work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people.<br><br>We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Looked After Children teams. LBWF offers a retention bonus of £3,000, which is paid annually i.e. £1,500 paid in the salary for June and December. This bonus is subject to conditions. <br><br><a href=\"http://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/ChildrensSocialWorker.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>To support children and young people who are looked after.<br> <ul> <li>To formulate, prepare and implement Care Plans and Pathway Plans</li> <li>To manage a caseload including those in care proceedings, attend Court, prepare court statements and care plans and represent the Local Authority</li> <li>To prepare and present a range of reports, including reports for Court, Child Care Reviews, Professional and Planning meetings</li> <li>Complete assessments for children, young people and their families</li> <li>Involve children, young people, their families and other professionals in meetings and support them with decision making</li> <li>To have knowledge of services relevant to individuals, families, carers, groups and communities</li> <li>To work with children, young people and their families where reunification is the plan</li> <li>Conduct assessments of Children and young people's circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.</li> <li>Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases. Assess in more complex cases, with guidance.</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people.</li> <li>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure Children, young people and carers are supported</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li> <li>Supports colleagues in the team. </li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br><ul> <li>Proven social work experience /placement in a Children & Families setting/ minimum of one year's post qualifying experience</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked after children, including relevant legislation, guidance & procedures</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Ability to work as a team member</li> <li>Ability to work under regular supervision from a line manager</li> <li>Ability to work effectively under pressure</li> <li>Ability to prioritise work</li> <li>Ability to ensure Performance Indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to participate in change effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and to follow through required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>Able to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li> <li>Detailed working knowledge of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in child care policy and practice</li> <li>Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and Acceptance of their responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>Continued professional body registration; </li> </ul><br>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Lisa Watson Team Manager at Lisa.Watson@walthamforest.gov.uk. <br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 3,000.00","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/be79b3d8-6ee1-482e-8a1e-c73fc6f188ff.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0eddcf13-14ce-4047-99c8-4a68a49db6bb","title":"Civil Enforcement Officer","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"North Somerset","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>The Parking Services Team are looking to recruit a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) to cover enforcement of parking restrictions and Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) offences across the whole of North Somerset district. </strong><br><br><strong>About the role</strong><br> <br>As a CEO you will be expected to patrol Council car parks and on street areas covered by parking enforcement and offer a consistent and fair approach to enforcement and management of North Somerset parking. You will also be required to enforce PSPO Offences, such as littering, dog fouling and smoking in a Children's play area. You will operate as an individual and with other team members and act as a Council ambassador, offering help and guidance to the public over a range of topics. You will be expected to have excellent communication skills and be professional at all times particularly when dealing with potential confrontational situations.<br><br>Working hours will be on a fixed rota basis, 4 days on 2 days off, to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Full uniform and training provided.<br><br><strong>The post-holder must have a valid driving licence or be able to use suitable alternative methods of travel throughout the district. </strong><br><br><strong>This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br><strong>Duties will include:</strong><br> <br>- Checking vehicles in car parks and on-street enforcement areas to ensure they comply with the parking order and legislation<br> <br>- Issuing parking enforcement notices and collecting evidence<br> <br>- Collecting evidence of PSPO offences<br> <br>- Maintenance and checking of pay and display machines<br> <br>- Health and Safety checks to car parks<br> <br>- Displaying signage and equipment as required<br> <br>- Maintenance of car parks as required<br> <br>- Ensure visitors to North Somerset receive excellent standards of customer care and professionalism<br> <br>- Assisting with local events as required<br> <br>- Checking of Blue Badges<br><br><strong>Why North Somerset Council?</strong><br> <br>We understand working for a local authority is more than just a job. We want to ensure our employees remain passionate about what they do and enjoys their time at North Somerset. Whether that means you want training and development opportunities or a flexible working arrangement to fit around family commitments, we will work with you to ensure you are getting the best out of your employment.<br><br>Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days per year. Further details of the rewards package on offer can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> <strong>.</strong><br><br><strong>Want to know more and apply?</strong><br> <br>For an informal discussion, please contact <strong>Adrian, Civil Enforcement Supervisor,</strong> on <strong>07392 138018</strong>.<br><br><strong>Anticipated interview date: </strong>To be confirmed.<br><br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br><br><strong>North Somerset Council - Open, Fairer, Greener.</strong><br><br>Please note: We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 4:- £24,294 - £25,979 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-17T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c1bb8c2c-feeb-4d62-aee7-159e6b203b1c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a5dc08ac-aba5-440b-990c-6e099faef8df","title":"Curriculum Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary:</strong> PO3 £42,840 - £46,041<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time/Part-time, Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year:</strong> 52<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 01/11/24<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s):</strong> w/c Monday 8/11/24<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1443<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service is the local authority's direct provider of adult education. Officially rated as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' for Personal Development following our OFSTED inspection in November 2022, we are on a journey to \"Outstanding.\". <br> <br>Are you passionate about education and curriculum development? We are dedicated to delivering bespoke, responsive, educational programs that inspire and empower learners. <br> <br>Our mission is to create a positive impact through innovative curriculum design and effective teaching methodologies. <br> <br>We are seeking to recruit a talented, forward thinking, experienced Curriculum Manager to lead curriculum development in Tailored (Community) Learning (Creative, Health and Wellbeing, Horticulture).<ul> <li>minimum of 2 years' experience of managing a team of teachers delivering quality learning to meet KPIs and funding expectations. </li> <li>proven track record of developing and delivering innovative and high-quality curriculum relevant to meet local need.</li> <li>Supporting delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, and driving quality improvements.</li> <li>Monitoring, reporting on improvement of learner outcomes including progression to further study and employment.</li> <li>Implementing quality assurance processes to meet the requirements of external awarding and funding bodies.</li> <li>Liaising across the curriculum and wider organisation and stakeholders to develop innovative tailored (community) learning delivery across the borough.</li> </ul>What We Offer:<br> <ul> <li>A role in a forward-thinking and innovative educational organisation.</li> <li>The opportunity to impact the educational journey of our residents positively.</li> <li>A collaborative and supportive work environment.</li> <li>Professional development and growth opportunities.</li> </ul>If you are committed to being an outstanding manager focused on achieving the best outcomes for our learners, then this is the role for you!<br> <br>Please review the attached Curriculum Manager role profile and complete the application form<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Curriculum%20Manager%20PO3.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Curriculum%20Manager%20PO3.pdf\"> </a><br><br>To manage a team of staff to plan and deliver learning and training programmes. Lead, co-ordinate and advise on a range of high quality learning and development projects, programmes and activities.<br> <br>To develop and deliver specialist support/advice for a defined service area. To ensure relevant legislation, regulations and policies are complied with.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>Please review the attached Curriculum Manager role profile and complete the application form<br><br><ul> <li>Meet funding targets as set by external funders</li> <li>Be familiar with the Education Inspection and apply its standards to delivery.</li> <li>Lead on Quality development and Improvement within area of responsibility</li> <li>Manage the development of course materials and teaching aids which support and develop the work of the teaching staff</li> <li>Meet funding targets as set by external funders</li> <li>Lead on Quality Improvement within area of responsibility</li> <li>Manage the development of course materials and teaching aids which support and develop the work of the teaching staff</li> <li>Manage academic staff, KPI's and performance</li> <li>work closely with others to support/Manage the development and delivery of improvements in processes and procedures. </li> <li>Support area to outstanding </li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>Experience of a minimum of three years recent teaching in or managing an adult education or training environment. </li> <li>Substantial subject specific experience; to include accreditation routes.</li> <li>Awareness of the needs of adult learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds.</li> <li>Experience of quality improvement and performance monitoring.</li> <li>Experience of conducting observations of teaching and learning.</li> <li>Experience of widening participation initiatives such as working in partnership.</li> <li>Experience of actively developing equal opportunities.</li> <li>Ability to plan, manage and monitor provision to meet targets and quality standards.</li> <li>Ability to motivate, support and monitor work of the lecturer team.</li> <li>Ability to innovate and implement own ideas.</li> <li>Able to meet deadlines and to work effectively under pressure.</li> <li>Ability to develop new areas of provision in response to local need.</li> <li>Good organisational and planning skills.</li> <li>Good ICT skills - including spreadsheets.</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.</li> <li>Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of their responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>Understanding of how to promote inclusive learning and widening participation objectives</li> </ul><br><strong>Indicative Qualifications</strong><br> <ul> <li>Teaching or training qualification at level 5 or above</li> <li>Possess or be working towards assessor and / or internal verifier awards</li> <li>Level 2 in maths and English</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; Enhanced </li> </ul>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sindi Hearn, Progamme Manager, sindi.hearn@walthamforest.gov.uk<br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO3 £42,840 - £46,041","publishDate":"2024-10-09T18:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/31ef03d2-6aac-4963-ac97-65abd7b709c7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false}],"totalResults":1312,"page":1,"pageSize":20,"facets":{"PublishDate":{"1":123,"2":328,"3":504,"4":915,"5":1312},"JobTypes":{"administration (secretarial, clerical inc pa)":104,"adult and community learning":10,"adult and community learning ":1,"apprenticeships / graduates / trainees":2,"asset management":3,"building control":8,"caretaking / cleaning":48,"catering":15,"childcare":8,"commissioning":4,"communications, pr or marketing":4,"community":35,"customer service / sales":57,"democratic services / political":5,"diplomatic services / foreign affairs":1,"driving / operatives":6,"economic development":10,"education - teaching staff":148,"education - leadership":13,"education - support staff":313,"engineering / facilities":14,"environment / conservation / waste management":42,"executive officers / assistants":6,"finance / pensions":50,"health / public health / nursing":6,"health and safety":18,"horticulture, groundskeeping and parks":16,"housing":105,"human resources / od / training":13,"information technology":14,"legal":19,"leisure and tourism":20,"libraries":5,"maintenance and security":17,"managerial/executive":73,"museum / galleries / culture":8,"occupational health":4,"parking / cctv":16,"performance":8,"planning":27,"policy":14,"procurement / purchasing":9,"project management":43,"property management":9,"psychological services":32,"public health":32,"regeneration":15,"research / statistics / data science":7,"revenues / benefits":3,"risk / business planning / continuity":6,"social care":268,"social care - adults":22,"social care - children":18,"social work (qualified) - children":6,"surveyors":3,"technicians and tradespersons":17,"trading standards":1,"transformation":11,"transport / infrastructure":14,"voluntary":3,"waste management / recycling":14,"youth work":18},"EmployerType":{"charity/voluntary":46,"civil service/central government":7,"education":323,"health & social work/care":18,"local government":810,"other":2,"social housing":106},"WorkingPatterns":{"1":890,"2":334,"3":247,"4":36,"5":19,"6":38,"7":149,"8":12},"ContractType":{"1":1010,"2":102,"3":65,"4":5,"5":130},"LocationType":{"1":5,"2":264,"3":1043}},"randomNumber":2,"noOfFeaturedJobs":4,"bounds":null,"error":null}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1728531179922,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobs",null,null,null,null,{},{"contractType":[],"workingPatterns":[],"locationType":[],"jobTypes":[],"employerType":[],"datePosted":5},2,1],"queryHash":"[\"jobs\",null,null,null,null,{},{\"contractType\":[],\"datePosted\":5,\"employerType\":[],\"jobTypes\":[],\"locationType\":[],\"workingPatterns\":[]},2,1]"},{"state":{"data":null,"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1728531179833,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobTypesAutocomplete",null],"queryHash":"[\"jobTypesAutocomplete\",null]"}]}
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