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Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate About the role The role reports directly to the Estate Caretaking Supervisor and is responsible for ensuring our council estates and communal areas in housing estates are tidy, litter free, clean and safe. The role will sit within on of our Estates Caretaking Team who deliver a range of specialist services across the councils housing estates (communal areas only). The range of services the team will deliver are: Litter picking, Clearing of external communal hard standing areas, Deep Cleaning, Bulk Removal, Minor Communal Repairs, Responding to other estate issues. About you You will have:<ul>\n<li>Experience of cleaning or caretaking, ideally in a social housing/commercial setting.</li>\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations related to the caretaking of social housing and housing estates.</li>\n<li>Ability to carry out a range of basic maintenance tasks.</li>\n<li>Ability to work outdoors in all weathers and in an environment that may include potential exposure to hazardous substances and manual handling of heavy objects.</li>\n<li>Proficient in using a smartphone/basic IT databases.</li>\n<li>Good communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and appropriately with colleagues using the best methods of communication for the task.</li>\n<li>A full driving licence.</li>\n</ul>About Us The Estate Caretaking Team on the Cambridge Road Estate is newly created team with the roles covering both cleaning and neighbourhood response services, It's an exciting time to be joining the team as the estate is in the first phase of a large-scale regeneration which will provide 2,170 new high-quality sustainable homes, including 941 affordable homes, of which 767 will be council-rented, a community centre, green streets and outdoor spaces for the residents and communities to enjoy for generations. More information can be found here: <a href=\"https://cambridgeroadestate.com\" title=\"https://cambridgeroadestate.com\">https://cambridgeroadestate.com</a> Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3280/105858/1/0/c3754de1596b4899a47262fb68a4105ac26eaa8f\"> Role Profile.pdf - 247KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,521 - £30,189","publishDate":"2024-11-22T04:20:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/394d6b04-8c06-4e62-b3e9-510b0d4383cb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"60ef1bbc-a66d-4533-bedd-8307281eb30b","title":"Senior Social Worker - Learning Disabilities","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate An opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join as a Senior Social Work Practitioner to assist the senior members to supervise social care staff to effectively manage their casework, oversee the team's duty system, undertake and oversee safeguarding enquiries as well as manage a small complex caseload. You would be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have relevant post qualifying experience. You must have excellent communication skills, s ound knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with people. You must also have experience of undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries and demonstrate experience of managing and overseeing high volumes of work. Experience of supervising social care staff would be an advantage. The main responsibilities of the post will be:<ul>\n<li> To carry a caseload of complex cases, including those where there are high levels of risk. </li>\n<li> To undertake Safeguarding enquiries and oversee management of enquiries by staff </li>\n<li> To provide both formal and informal supervision to other members of the team. </li>\n<li> To assist in the day to day running of the team, and deputise in the absence of the Team Manager and Deputy. </li>\n<li> To be part of the Lead Practitioner group and contribute to service development </li>\n<li> To manage allocations </li>\n<li> To supervise staff </li>\n<li> To be creative/confident in support planning to effectively create care packages and support others to do so </li>\n<li> To share management of the team's duty system. </li>\n</ul>About Us The Community Learning Disability Team is a very friendly, motivated and dedicated team of Social Care Staff. Our team undertakes care management and safeguarding responsibilities in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant adult social care legislation and guidance. We work closely with a multi-disciplinary health team including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Counsellors and Behaviour Analysts to support adults with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs. The team also provides a transition service by working closely with Children Social Care and Special Education Needs in line the Children and Families Act 2014 to support young people who would be eligible for adult social care to have a smooth transfer to adult service. We support adults and their carers' in a person-centred way to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans. Benefits include:<ul>\n<li> Regular supervision and appraisal </li>\n<li> The opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through further training </li>\n<li> A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> A friendly and supportive environment </li>\n<li> Excellent public transport link </li>\n</ul>About You Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Important Information - Criminal Records This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_msword\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3286/105858/1/0/3fb15b72c718e629cdd2c6abd4cde3c62f407e33\"> Job Profile - ASC Social Worker - 13-06-2018 amended.doc - 103KB Opens in a new window </a> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3286/105858/1/1/3fb15b72c718e629cdd2c6abd4cde3c62f407e33\"> Converted File Job Profile - ASC Social Worker - 13-06-2018 amended.pdf - 101KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,510 - £50,574","publishDate":"2024-11-20T03:21:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-03T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7bf8bb9c-d3af-4968-bb41-9916680d9ffd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7eb52489-5a2d-4158-84f4-709e737fbd69","title":"Business Support Officer","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate We currently have a full time vacancy for a Business Support Officer across the Support and Connect Hub, and Residential and Business Hub in our new Customer Fulfilment Service. Support and Connect Hub The Support and Connect Hub focuses on our people related services and supports the areas of Adult Social Care, Housing, Concessionary Travel and Free School Meals. Tasks in the Support and Connect Hub can include;<ul>\n<li> Providing telephone support as first point of contact for Mental Health and supporting the Mental Health duty team </li>\n<li> Providing administrative support to the Learning Disability team </li>\n<li> Data input and inbox management </li>\n<li> Financial tasks such as raising purchase orders and invoices </li>\n<li> Minute taking support for Safeguarding and Best Interest adult social care related meetings </li>\n<li> Managing stock and distribution of communal entrance keys for council tenant homes </li>\n<li> Processing elements of the voids property process </li>\n</ul> Residential and Business Hub The Residential and Business Hub provides support to service areas such as Planning, Building Control, Regulatory Services and Waste. Tasks in this hub can include:<ul>\n<li> Data inputting and inbox management </li>\n<li> Administering Planning Appeals </li>\n<li> Compiling and organising documentation for Planning Committees </li>\n<li> Processing applications for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and making payments to contractors which will require close coordination with Home Improvement Agency (HIA) case workers </li>\n<li> Addressing residential queries and complaints including noise and bonfire complaints, stray dogs and landlord complaints amongst others </li>\n<li> Processing HMO License applications (Houses in Multiple Occupation) and taking payments </li>\n<li> Adherence to legislative guidance and instructions and meeting service level agreement targets. </li>\n</ul>All our roles involve the use of different systems so we are looking for people who are confident and at ease in using new systems, with excellent ICT skills and are quick to learn. All our roles require you to work as part of a team and enjoy working in a busy environment. We have a hybrid working policy which may require 2-3 days per week working on site at times. About You For all our roles we are looking for individuals with:<ul>\n<li> Excellent communication skills </li>\n<li> Ability to embrace and demonstrate a digital mindset </li>\n<li> Ability to multitask </li>\n<li> A can do attitude </li>\n<li> Take responsibility for your performance and meeting deadlines </li>\n<li> An eye for detail </li>\n<li> Can work in a collaborative way </li>\n<li> Demonstrate flexibility and reliability </li>\n<li> A customer centred work ethic </li>\n<li> An eagerness to drive continual improvement </li>\n<li> An ability to follow our hybrid working policy which may require 2-3 days per week working on site at times </li>\n<li> An awareness of the opportunities and challenges currently facing local authorities </li>\n</ul>About Us The Customer Fulfilment Service is a new service which was formed in April 2024. The service brings together the contact, processing and care elements of a customer's journey into one centralised service. The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture. As a council, we are high performing and ambitious, and on top of that we are top rated across some of our services such as Social Care. We have also won a number of awards and accolades that acknowledge our improvements in the following areas: senior leadership, workforce transformation and our work on Cambridge Road Estate with our residents . Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. 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Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate About the Role: To plan/deliver a learning programme in Assessing Vocational Achievement, in line with awarding body specifications and KAE policies This role will involve:<ul>\n<li> Plans and delivers a programme of tuition ensuring all course documentation is in place and up to date </li>\n<li> Inducts learners into the programme and ensures that Health and Safety, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Safeguarding, Prevent and other KAE policies are implemented. </li>\n<li> Assesses learners on entry, monitors and documents their progress </li>\n<li> Negotiates learning objectives for each learner to build their individual learning plan and adapts the programme of work accordingly, ensuring differentiation. </li>\n<li> Assesses learners' work regularly and marks classwork / homework where appropriate. Provides constructive developmental feedback on work including spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPAG) . </li>\n</ul> Our Ideal Candidate: You should:<ul>\n<li> Hold a teaching qualification (if your course is accredited) </li>\n<li> Hold a relevant qualification Level 3 Assessing Vocational Achievement or equivalent </li>\n<li> Have experience in the field you are due to teach </li>\n<li> Be able to include digital skills within your delivery of your course </li>\n<li> Question and challenge ways of working, with an understanding of the bigger picture in terms of the corporate context and external environment </li>\n<li> Demonstrate agility and adaptability in mindset and ways of working </li>\n<li> Work successfully with key stakeholders within and outside of the Council </li>\n<li> Demonstrate commitment to own personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role </li>\n<li>Demonstrate innovation and creativity</li>\n<li> Actively engage in positive cross organisational communications and team working </li>\n<li> Communicate clearly, confidently and appropriately with colleagues using the best methods of communication for the task. </li>\n</ul>About Us Kingston Adult Education is rated by Ofsted as a 'good' adult education provider for over 3,500 learners and is on an exciting journey towards outstanding provision. Our mission is to offer high quality learning and training opportunities to meet the needs of individuals and employers in Kingston and surrounding areas and to work alongside community partners to achieve this. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3242/105858/1/0/8e60bad1f7df8ec36fa9b5648c85f52d60eefcf0\"> Copy of Tutor (Casual) - Role Profile (2).pdf - 147KB Opens in a new window </a> Additional Document 1 <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3242/105941/1/0/87186a953e92dcfc58a7561285aa938e2d15ff5e\"> L3 Cert in Assessing Vocational Achievement 501-0888-8-501-0882-7-501-0886-4-501-0885-2-qualification-specification-version-2-4 (1).pdf - 213KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,482 - £34,260","publishDate":"2024-11-14T03:02:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-03T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/425d5e09-572c-4c21-a510-9b85268bb955.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3568dbd3-2861-4f32-aa41-c81449680eae","title":"Bookkeeping Tutor","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"KingstonOther","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate About the Role: To plan/deliver a learning programme in Level 1 and Level 2 Bookkeeping and Accountancy (Adult Learning), in line with awarding body specifications and KAE policies This job requires you to:<ul>\n<li> Plans and delivers a programme of tuition ensuring all course documentation is in place and up to date </li>\n<li> Inducts learners into the programme and ensures that Health and Safety, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Safeguarding, Prevent and other KAE policies are implemented. </li>\n<li> Assesses learners on entry, monitors and documents their progress </li>\n<li> Negotiates learning objectives for each learner to build their individual learning plan and adapts the programme of work accordingly, ensuring differentiation. </li>\n<li> Assesses learners' work regularly and marks classwork / homework where appropriate. Provides constructive developmental feedback on work including spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPAG) . </li>\n</ul>Our Ideal Candidate: We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative member of staff to teach throughout our service.<ul>\n<li> Hold a teaching qualification (if your course is accredited) </li>\n<li> Have experience in the field you are due to teach (Bookkeeping and Accountancy) </li>\n<li> Be able to include digital skills (Google Suite) within your delivery of your course </li>\n<li> Question and challenge ways of working, with an understanding of the bigger picture in terms of the corporate context and external environment </li>\n<li> Demonstrate agility and adaptability in mindset and ways of working </li>\n<li>Work successfully with key stakeholders within and outside of the Council</li>\n<li>Demonstrate commitment to own personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role</li>\n<li>Demonstrate innovation and creativity</li>\n<li>Actively engage in positive cross organisational communications and team working</li>\n<li>Communicate clearly, confidently and appropriately with colleagues using the best methods of communication for the task.</li>\n</ul>About Us Kingston Adult Education is rated by Ofsted as a 'good' adult education provider for over 3,500 learners and is on an exciting journey towards outstanding provision. Our mission is to offer high quality learning and training opportunities to meet the needs of individuals and employers in Kingston and surrounding areas and to work alongside community partners to achieve this. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3241/105858/1/0/8e60bad1f7df8ec36fa9b5648c85f52d60eefcf0\"> Copy of Tutor (Casual) - Role Profile (2).pdf - 147KB Opens in a new window </a> Additional Document 1 <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3241/105941/1/0/6fed36a1815ca6e4bfb00ef44130e0784528f981\"> level-one-award-bookkeeping-qualification-specification.pdf - 801KB Opens in a new window </a> Additional Document 2 <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3241/105944/1/0/61daf891f515be98072dfa94d0394fc2a1171c66\"> AAT-Level-2-Certificate-in-Bookkeeping-Q2022-qualification-specification.pdf - 277KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,482 - £34,260","publishDate":"2024-11-14T03:02:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-03T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/808afa33-cc18-405f-b378-e31ff3eb70c2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5cfb03a6-f68c-440f-b7fd-c07533aa0a5d","title":"Support Hub Officer","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate About the role: The Support Hub Officer reports to the Support Hub Team Leader, providing business, financial and administrative support across the Culture and Heritage Service which includes Kingston Music Service (KMS), Kingston Museum, Heritage Centre, Cultural Partnerships and the seven borough Libraries. As Support Hub Officer, you will ensure the smooth admin function of all culture and heritage services through:<ul>\n<li> Supporting the progression and development of KMS admin procedures giving customers and users the best service possible. </li>\n<li> Working closely with colleagues to ensure tasks are completed in a thorough and timely manner, supporting front-line staff and project work. </li>\n<li> Operating financial, HR and database responsibilities are delivered successfully and in line with council policy. </li>\n<li> Working with managers to build student numbers in KMS lessons and ensembles through good customer service, productive scheduling and assisting with marketing of provision. </li>\n<li> Supporting libraries, heritage and partnerships colleagues with various functions including invoicing, payment, purchasing and stock control. </li>\n</ul>You will be based in the KMS offices at the Hook Centre where we work closely with our library and adult education colleagues. About you: We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Administrator with outstanding organisational skills and a passion for music education, culture, and heritage. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, resilient team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With strong IT proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, you will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the service, including finance, scheduling, purchasing, and student recruitment. A commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential, alongside proven administrative experience and the capability to work independently. About Us Kingston Music Service (KMS) nurtures young people in the Royal Borough of Kingston regardless of background to create, perform, be inspired by and celebrate the music they love; reaching all corners of the borough, ensuring children who want to make music are able to. Each week, our skilled team of approximately 60 tutors provides instrumental and vocal lessons to over 1,500 pupils in schools and music centres. KMS hosts a variety of events, including primary singing festivals, family concerts, and school workshops. Our 11 ensembles, which feature String Orchestras, Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensembles, and Concert Bands, perform regularly throughout the year. The Kingston Library service runs 7 libraries throughout the borough and the Heritage Service runs the popular Kingston Museum and Heritage Centre. Both work with schools and families to bring a range of activities to the local community. The Culture and Heritage Service also develops partnerships with many local charities including the Rose Theatre, Creative Youth and Kingston International Film Festival. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3239/105858/1/0/47501f103413dd1f8bc113fbf7e0fbb49e4ff450\"> Support Hub Officer_role profile - Oct 2024.pdf - 116KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,189 - £32,931","publishDate":"2024-11-13T03:02:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ffd451eb-b141-4df7-909b-0b939d8197da.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"43735762-cdd8-48a3-8b3e-acfdc182462a","title":"Social Worker - Adults","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate About the role This post attracts a golden hello incentive of £1,000 that is applicable to successful candidates for joining The Royal Borough of Kingston T&C's apply. We have a great opportunity to join the Chessington and Surbiton Hub Locality Team as a full time Social Worker. You will need to be registered with Social Work England to be considered for this post. The role will require the worker to: - Facilitate effective assessment and support planning in accordance to the Care Act 2014 for adults with physical health needs. - Be responsible for undertaking reviews of our service users and supporting them and their needs as required, within the statutory timescales. - To care manage a number of cases, including undertaking safeguarding investigations. The work will vary with different levels of complexity and risk. - Achieve effective communications with colleagues in other departments within health and social care to ensure efficient and person centred multidisciplinary support planning. - Ensure that onward required referrals to the correct service are made. - Consider the correct funding path (e.g. ASC, CHC, Section 117, joint social care and health funding). - Make effective use of resources through care planning, signposting to other services, or providing individuals with information and advice. Our Ideal Candidate In order to fulfil this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication, assessment and case management skills. You'll also need to possess effective organisation skills in order to balance and manage your cases and workload. In addition you'll need to have knowledge and experience of applying local Safeguarding processes, as well as the London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. A sound and up to date knowledge of all relevant legislation, social care initiatives and priorities is also required. Other requirements include: -An undergraduate or postgraduate in Social Work -Registration with Social Work England -Excellent communication skills, both in written and oral presentation -Good assessment and case management skills -Knowledge of Personal Budgets/Self Directed Support and the philosophy underpinning these -Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and social care initiatives and priorities About Us The Chessington and Surbiton Hub is a part of Adult Social Care within the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK). We are one of three locality teams who support adults with physical health needs. We are a friendly team of Social Workers and Support Co-ordinators that provides interventions for people with long-term care needs from the age of 18 and above. The primary client base is older adults and people with physical disabilities. The role offers an excellent opportunity to promote positive outcomes for individuals that we work with. This also involves being proactive in preventing harm from occurring to adults at risk. Our involvement is proactive and empowering, focusing on liaising with individuals and their carers soon after their initial referral in order to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans. We work closely with the Reablement service in order to maximise people's independence, choice and quality of life. In order to promote a flexible, seamless service and offer continuity for individuals where required, we are able to provide targeted ongoing support. As such, our Social Workers have a varied caseload and are able to utilise the support of other specialist practitioners across other parts of the service. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. #LI-JT Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_msword\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3272/105858/1/0/da54d859a0b2d968cf9dc7c2ff814185f2aff7d8\"> Social Worker and O.T. 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Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate About the role: The CRE Estate Services Team is a multidisciplinary team looking after 3 of the councils housing estates (Cambridge Road Estate, Cambridge Gardens and Arun House) located in Kingston The range of services the team will deliver are: Block Cleaning, Deep Cleaning, Bulk/Graffiti Removal, Minor Communal Repairs and responding to other estate issues. We are looking for a practical and enthusiastic caretaker to join the service, keeping the Cambridge Road Estate/ Cambridge Gardens safe and clean during regeneration works. The role reports directly to the CRE Estate Manager and forms part of a team that is responsible for ensuring that the council's housing estates are tidy, litter free, clean, safe and assisting in keeping the communal areas in a good state of repair. About you:<ul>\n<li>Experience of cleaning or caretaking, ideally in a social housing/commercial setting.</li>\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations related to the caretaking of social housing and housing estates.</li>\n<li>Ability to carry out a range of basic maintenance tasks.</li>\n<li>Ability to work outdoors in all weathers and in an environment that may include potential exposure to hazardous substances and manual handling of heavy objects.</li>\n<li>Proficient in using a smartphone/basic IT databases.</li>\n<li>Good communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and appropriately with colleagues using the best methods of communication for the task.</li>\n</ul>About Us The Estate Caretaking Team at CRE is a newly created team with the roles generic covering both cleaning and neighbourhood response services, the estate is undergoing large-scale regeneration to deliver more and improved affordable housing in the KT1 postcode area of Kingston. The regeneration is in the first phase of development with demolition of the initial blocks and facilities, with Countryside, our business partner now taking control of some parts of the estate as it becomes a building site. Working hours (including an unpaid lunch break) are 7.30am - 3.45 pm - Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm Friday And a uniform and all equipment are supplied Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_vnd_openxmlformats_officedocument_wordprocessingml_document\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3195/105858/1/0/5b4d1bb4b9b9c2eb4bd12c3cf20a290ee501e134\"> CRE Caretaker Job Role updated 2024.docx - 14KB Opens in a new window </a> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3195/105858/1/1/5b4d1bb4b9b9c2eb4bd12c3cf20a290ee501e134\"> Converted File CRE Caretaker Job Role updated 2024.docx.pdf - 31KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,189 - £32,931","publishDate":"2024-11-13T03:02:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0d643602-7476-4a37-9b13-c48971c811a6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4e40e0f8-2bcd-4649-81ac-37d4468588b4","title":"Quality Assurance Officer","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate About the Role We are looking for a values based Quality Assurance Officer to join our team. The post is hybrid, and the successful applicant will be expected to travel into Kingston up to twice a week to conduct Quality Assurance visits to Adult Social Care providers, as well as to work in the office at the Guildhall Complex up to twice a month. The day to day work includes: Conduct Quality Assurance visits to providers of home care, care homes, supported living, and other sites. Support providers in resolving concerns about their service Support providers through the Provider Concerns Process, if serious risks are identified. Support the team manager in facilitating meetings with stakeholders and forums with providers to raise awareness and share experiences. About you Essential qualifications, experience and skills we are looking for include: Experience of working with providers of adult social care Experience of working with local authorities and/or health providers Experience of supporting adult safeguarding concerns, Knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act Able to demonstrate the STAR values of RBK, and a person centred, non blame approach to resolving concerns. Able to write reports and take minutes to a good standard A team player About Us The Adult Social Care Commissioning, Market Management, Quality Assurance Team works with colleagues from the Commercial Team, Adults Safeguarding, our local Integrated Care Board, the Care Quality Commission, SWL local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure that people who use commissioned adult social care services are receiving good quality, person centred care. We focus on preventative work and information gathering, as well as reactive work to ensure that risks are addressed and monitored. We have a small and close knit team who share our different backgrounds and experiences, to make the best of our combined skill set in supporting services to provide good, safe care. We respond to clients who use adult social care, their relatives, social workers and other professionals who raise concerns about providers directly to the Council, and we work with providers in a non-blame open and transparent way to address concerns and improve services. We also hold regular forums with providers to raise awareness and share experiences. We work with the Provider Quality Assurance Framework, which is overseen by RBK's Care Governance Board, to ensure that there is good oversight over the level of risk that the market is holding, and to make collective evidence based decisions regarding how best to support providers to improve. Our principles include being proportionate and fair when responding and escalating concerns. We work closely with our safeguarding colleagues to make sure that their recommendations are implemented, and that risks are addressed in a timely way. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_vnd_openxmlformats_officedocument_wordprocessingml_document\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3269/105858/1/0/67f6e7df25787ef74fe806ad1e10a74282cba666\"> Quality Assurance Officer_Role Profile.docx - 11KB Opens in a new window </a> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3269/105858/1/1/67f6e7df25787ef74fe806ad1e10a74282cba666\"> Converted File Quality Assurance Officer_Role Profile.docx.pdf - 51KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £45,510","publishDate":"2024-11-10T09:04:56.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cf8f3864-c2c7-43e0-856c-cb2fcf326409.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f5642e67-6a1e-43f5-9156-9578a08f6d9c","title":"Software Developer (Low Code)","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"KingstonSutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate This role is for a developer with experience in low code development and a strong understanding of front end technologies to join our Digital Platform team. The ideal candidate will have experience with low code platforms and technical expertise in HTML, CSS and JavaScript for customising and enhancing frontend applications. You will work collaboratively within a digital delivery team and across a range of digital service optimisation improvement projects. You will be responsible for building and maintaining online forms and case management and case management workflows within our low code platform (Granicus govService) and integrating into back-office systems via APIs, following user-centred design principles, and ensuring they meet our standards of quality, accessibility and supportability. About You You will be responsible for building and maintaining online forms, case management and workflows within our low code platform (Granicus govService). You'll work with full stack developers to integrate with back-office systems via APIs. You'll follow user-centred design principles and ensure your work meets our standards of quality, accessibility and supportability. You must enjoy working openly, collaboratively and as part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on several projects at a time. Above all, you want to make our digital services better, which may sometimes involve challenging the status quo, solving technical problems and looking for ways to improve efficiency. About Us Digital and IT is a shared service between Kingston and Sutton councils providing digital and technology services to both councils as well as a number of arm's length companies. We are committed to delivering excellent public services to our residents and local businesses, which is why we place the user, and their needs, at the heart of our agile delivery approach. We are proud of our digital culture and have a team of excellent professionals working across multi-disciplinary teams to run our digital services and build new ones. Both councils are undertaking significant transformation of their services. We are therefore looking to recruit vibrant, talented people who would be excited to help us build user centred, modern digital services. The council is encouraging colleagues to work from the office but doesn't have a specific attendance policy so patterns are set by teams based on what's needed and works. In Digital, we have a department away day for everyone once a quarter that you would be expected to attend in-person. This role will be in our Platform Team, where some colleagues prefer to work in the office, but we also have team members who live too far away for that to be possible. We think we've found an approach to make this work for everyone and be inclusive for those working remotely. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_vnd_openxmlformats_officedocument_wordprocessingml_document\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3245/105858/1/0/b3e266f4470b49a0a556d9f6f5b94aa91401f5be\"> Software Developer (Low Code) - Job Description - Nov 24.docx - 425KB Opens in a new window </a> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3245/105858/1/1/b3e266f4470b49a0a556d9f6f5b94aa91401f5be\"> Converted File Software Developer (Low Code) - Job Description - Nov 24.docx.pdf - 120KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,522 - £56,646","publishDate":"2024-11-09T03:02:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d48dc52f-0e32-433c-8dd9-1d87436d4fcb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dd9dd2ff-da26-4c31-bace-09b47087a358","title":"Assistant Director, Property and Projects","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"KingstonOther","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate The Royal Borough of Kingston has laid a strong foundation through strategic decisions and commitments, and we are now seeking an Assistant Director of Property and Projects to help bring these plans to life. From delivering a new Leisure Centre and HQ to driving forward a Borough-wide District Heat Network and reshaping our £1bn asset base, your commercial expertise will be key in realising these ambitious projects. Reporting to the Executive Director of Place, you will oversee a substantial property portfolio worth nearly £1 billion and deliver high-impact projects, such as the development of our new headquarters and a flagship leisure centre. You will play a crucial role in ensuring our buildings are fit for purpose, compliant, and aligned with our ambitious climate goals, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will leverage our assets to support community needs, drive economic growth, and foster local engagement. Having a strong background in strategic property management and project delivery, alongside a commitment to promoting collaboration and inclusivity, will be the foundation of success in this role. Your leadership will be vital in creating a high-performance culture that delivers exceptional outcomes for our residents. If you are committed to creating a lasting impact through strategic property projects and nurturing strong community ties, then we would love to hear from you. Please note that the recently agreed pay award will apply to this role and the salary range is therefore: £118,566 - £128,606 per annum About Us We are an open, honest and transparent authority. We want to continue to build on our local relationships and work alongside and enable our communities to continue to support a resilient and thriving borough. This requires keeping the deep respect and cooperation between elected members and council officers to put ourselves in the strongest position to assist them. At Kingston Council, we are passionate about empowering staff to become the best that they can be and the right person for this role will ensure their teams are well-equipped and motivated to continue to provide quality services for our residents, businesses, partners, voluntary and community sector and other stakeholders. We are immensely proud of our borough, and we care deeply about our responsibilities. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please visit <a href=\"https://www.leadingkingston.com/\">www.leadingkingston.com</a> to apply. Or, for a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment partners, Tile Hill; Helen Alwell (07931 543313) or Anita Denton (07725 554802). Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Important Information - Political Restrictions This post has been deemed as politically restricted / sensitive and therefore applicants will be required to declare any interests that may be deemed political as part of their application. Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-5/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3278/105858/1/0/95478b8dc79e74fa5d6c51fd8c437cdb632a7be1\"> AD Property and Projects - job profile.pdf - 132KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£115,674 - £125,469","publishDate":"2024-11-08T03:27:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e6f94534-f731-4a8c-b163-f376d50c6104.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e1e8f1fe-caac-4601-abdc-17193feda463","title":"Director of Public Health","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"KingstonOther","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead and shape the public health agenda for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Health, you will be responsible for delivering against our Adult Social Care and Health vision, leading innovative health strategies, and championing health equity for our increasingly diverse population. Prevention is a key corporate priority and as a key member of the wider leadership team, you will work alongside Members, Executive Directors, and Strategic Partners to deliver on this and our health and wellbeing priorities. You will be the key adviser on all health matters ensuring Kingston remains a resilient and healthy borough. You will lead the development and delivery of public health strategies in line with Kingston's corporate vision, ensuring the council's statutory duties are met whilst overseeing the health protection, health improvement, and reduction of health inequalities across Kingston. To excel in this role, you will need to be registered with the GMC or UKPHR, you will have experience in using resources creatively to address health challenges and a proven ability to lead public health programs, manage public health risks, and deliver evidence-based health initiatives. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. If you want to lead an innovative, creative team in an organisation that is forward-thinking and ambitious about the impact of public health on its population we want to hear from you. Please note that the recently agreed pay award will apply to this role and the salary range is therefore: £105,622 - £118,566 per annum About Us We are an open, honest and transparent authority. We want to continue to build on our local relationships and work alongside and enable our communities to continue to support a resilient and thriving borough. This requires keeping the deep respect and cooperation between elected members and council officers to put ourselves in the strongest position to assist them. At Kingston Council, we are passionate about empowering staff to become the best that they can be and the right person for this role will ensure their teams are well-equipped and motivated to continue to provide quality services for our residents, businesses, partners, voluntary and community sector and other stakeholders. We are immensely proud of our borough, and we care deeply about our responsibilities. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please visit <a href=\"https://www.leadingkingston.com/\">www.leadingkingston.com</a> to apply. Or, for a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment partners, Tile Hill; Helen Alwell (07931 543313) or Anita Denton (07725 554802). Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Important Information - Political Restrictions This post has been deemed as politically restricted / sensitive and therefore applicants will be required to declare any interests that may be deemed political as part of their application. Important Information - Criminal Records This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-5/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3277/105858/1/0/68d0a67e85646dbbea23b110f7a2afec928caa4a\"> Director of Public Health job profile.pdf - 270KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£105,622 - £118,566","publishDate":"2024-11-08T03:27:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cca0e6c1-a864-41a4-962d-d0d2910a766c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fe10d88b-c0ce-48ba-b976-442b4cc63b68","title":"Assistant Director, Culture, Customer and Residents","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"KingstonOther","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate Are you ready to lead a transformative agenda in one of London's most vibrant and dynamic boroughs? The Royal Borough of Kingston is looking for an innovative and forward-thinking Assistant Director to champion culture, community safety, and customer experience. Reporting to the Executive Director of Residents and Communities, you will be instrumental in driving the council's vision for an inclusive and culturally rich environment. You will work collaboratively with Members, Executive Directors, and community partners to tackle local challenges and enhance the lives of our diverse communities. You will oversee key services including Culture and Heritage and Community Involvement as well as spearhead initiatives that promote equity and celebrate Kingston's unique cultural heritage, all while ensuring we meet our statutory obligations. To thrive in this role, you should possess a strong background in strategic leadership and a flair for innovation. Your experience in managing diverse teams and developing impactful community programs will be essential in fostering collaboration and driving change. If you are passionate and ambitious about shaping the future of Kingston and enhancing community well-being, then we would love to hear from you. Please note that the recently agreed pay award will apply to this role and the salary range is therefore: £105,622 - £118,566 per annum About Us We are an open, honest and transparent authority. We want to continue to build on our local relationships and work alongside and enable our communities to continue to support a resilient and thriving borough. This requires keeping the deep respect and cooperation between elected members and council officers to put ourselves in the strongest position to assist them. At Kingston Council, we are passionate about empowering staff to become the best that they can be and the right person for this role will ensure their teams are well-equipped and motivated to continue to provide quality services for our residents, businesses, partners, voluntary and community sector and other stakeholders. We are immensely proud of our borough, and we care deeply about our responsibilities. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please visit <a href=\"https://www.leadingkingston.com/\">www.leadingkingston.com</a> to apply. Or, for a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment partners, Tile Hill; Helen Alwell (07931 543313) or Anita Denton (07725 554802). Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Important Information - Political Restrictions This post has been deemed as politically restricted / sensitive and therefore applicants will be required to declare any interests that may be deemed political as part of their application. Job Profile <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-5/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3279/105858/1/0/3e1579fe5306cd5c0aed1cdbffd2bc9e09f5f63e\"> AD Culture, Customer and Residents.pdf - 131KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£105,622 - £118,566","publishDate":"2024-11-08T03:27:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/98880796-b708-45a8-83c0-fcc693a8d7de.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"05bd62bf-5bc7-44f0-b1f7-91d17242ce16","title":"Housing Solutions Officer (Homelessness)","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned. Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer. Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink. Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other. We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand. Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK. About the Role and our Ideal Candidate You will be the frontline professional delivering a first class, modern and flexible service to some of the most vulnerable people in the Borough. You will fulfil the council's statutory housing and homelessness assessment and decision making function, with particular focus on preventing homelessness. Candidates are normally appointed to the first point of the grade and will progress through the grade range with an annual increase (to the maximum point). Exceptionally, appointments may be made above the first point of the grade, for example if you have significant experience of delivering statutory homelessness services. About You We are looking for someone with housing knowledge, especially the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, plus an understanding of the importance of homelessness prevention within social and welfare needs of households. Previous experience is welcomed, however we are looking for candidates that demonstrate an understanding of the needs of households when assessing and determining the statutory duties involved with homeless applications, as well as an ability to understand and comprehend sometimes complex situations. About Us This is an exciting time to be joining the Community Housing Service in Kingston. We have recently restructured all services with a renewed focus on managing our housing challenges particularly around prevention and temporary accommodation and we are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who want to get the very best of outcomes for residents of the Borough. You will be joining a busy and hardworking team during a time of transformational change where every day offers an opportunity to make a positive difference. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. 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Responsibilities<ul>\n<li>Facilitate effective assessment and support planning in accordance to the Care Act 2014 for adults with physical health needs.</li>\n<li>Be responsible for undertaking reviews of our service users and supporting them and their needs as required, within the statutory timescales.</li>\n<li>To care manage a number of cases, including undertaking safeguarding investigations. The work will vary with different levels of complexity and risk.</li>\n<li>Achieve effective communications with colleagues in other departments within health and social care to ensure efficient and person centred multidisciplinary support planning.</li>\n<li>Ensure that onward required referrals to the correct service are made.</li>\n<li>Consider the correct funding path (e.g. ASC, CHC, Section 117, joint social care and health funding).</li>\n<li>Make effective use of resources through care planning, signposting to other services, or providing individuals with information and advice.</li>\n</ul>About You<ul>\n<li>An undergraduate or postgraduate in Social Work</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, both in written and oral presentation</li>\n<li>Good assessment and case management skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Personal Budgets/Self Directed Support and the philosophy underpinning these</li>\n<li>Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and social care initiatives and priorities</li>\n</ul>About Us The New Malden Hub is a part of Adult Social Care within the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK). We are one of three locality teams who support adults with physical health needs. We are a friendly team of Social Workers and Support Co-ordinators that provides interventions for people with long-term care needs from the age of 18 and above. The primary client base is older adults and people with physical disabilities. The role offers an excellent opportunity to promote positive outcomes for individuals that we work with. This also involves being proactive in preventing harm from occurring to adults at risk. Our involvement is proactive and empowering, focusing on liaising with individuals and their carers soon after their initial referral in order to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans. We work closely with the Reablement service in order to maximise people's independence, choice and quality of life. In order to promote a flexible, seamless service and offer continuity for individuals where required, we are able to provide targeted ongoing support. As such, our Social Workers have a varied caseload and are able to utilise the support of other specialist practitioners across other parts of the service. Our Offer To You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. 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Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. 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Estate Caretaker

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£28,521 - £30,189

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Social Worker - Learning Disabilities

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£45,510 - £50,574

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Business Support Officer

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£28,521 - £32,931

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Assessing Vocational Achievement Tutor (Adult Learning)

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£31,482 - £34,260

KingstonOther (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Bookkeeping Tutor

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£31,482 - £34,260

KingstonOther (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

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Support Hub Officer

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£30,189 - £32,931

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Social Worker - Adults

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£40,755 - £45,510

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Caretaker

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£30,189 - £32,931

Kingston (On-Site)

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Quality Assurance Officer

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£40,755 - £45,510

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

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Software Developer (Low Code)

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£51,522 - £56,646

KingstonSutton (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Assistant Director, Property and Projects

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£115,674 - £125,469

KingstonOther (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Director of Public Health

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£105,622 - £118,566

KingstonOther (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Assistant Director, Culture, Customer and Residents

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£105,622 - £118,566

KingstonOther (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Housing Solutions Officer (Homelessness)

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£32,931 - £40,755

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Social Worker (New Malden Hub)

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

£40,755 - £50,574

Other (On-Site)

Posted 28 days ago

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Estate Caretaker

Senior Social Worker - Learning Disabilities

Business Support Officer

Assessing Vocational Achievement Tutor (Adult Learning)

Bookkeeping Tutor

Support Hub Officer

Social Worker - Adults

Caretaker

Quality Assurance Officer

Software Developer (Low Code)

Assistant Director, Property and Projects

Director of Public Health

Assistant Director, Culture, Customer and Residents

Housing Solutions Officer (Homelessness)

Social Worker (New Malden Hub)

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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames jobs