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This role will involve close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly and deliver high-impact results.</p> <p>In this role you could be working on a range of innovative projects covering areas like: </p> <ul>\n<li>Automating our key resident journeys and interactions</li> <li>Redesigning information, advice and guidance for residents </li> <li>Developing new approaches to prevention </li> <li>Working to implement new technology to reduce administration and manual tasks</li> </ul> <p><strong>To apply</strong></p> <p>To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement through our recruitment portal.</p> <p>Your supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the criteria for this role and should not exceed 2 sides of A4. 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You will be a motivated person with commercial waste experience to help retain and obtain new commercial waste customers within the London Borough of Newham. You will be able to advise business owners of their responsibilities in relation to storage and disposal of commercial waste and recycling and obtain new business where possible in accordance with the current waste legislation and current pricing schedule.</p> <p>You will be responsible for achieving revenue objectives through customer retention, and you will liaise with existing and new customers to provide advice and services where required. </p> <p>The main focus of the post is to provide a high level of customer service to our commercial customers, face to face, on the phone and in writing. 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To achieve this, we need to ensure we have the right people working for us. We need people:</p> <ul>\n<li>To support the Council’s vision and resilience agenda by providing a wide range of best in class front line services within customer services.</li> <li>To support the ethos of ‘right first time’ within customer services. </li> <li>To support the overall delivery of excellent customer care by working in conjunction with the customer services team to provide high quality service during opening hours.</li> <li>To answer calls from Newham residents about a range of Services providing signposting guidance and support and resolving queries at first point of contact.</li> <li>To assist with admin support as and when required to further enhance resident experience.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>In our quest for excellence in delivering services to the public we are looking for outstanding and enthusiastic individuals who are professional, bright, committed, flexible, and innovative, with great customer care skills. Previous experience of working in a contact centre or similar customer focused organisation is preferred but not essential. You must have excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, and a genuine desire to offer the highest level of customer services to the residents in Newham.</p> <p>So if this is you, and you're sure, then take a look at our website and consider becoming part of a team that's proud to serve Newham’s Residents every day ... and always with a smile.</p> <p>The Council has a strong commitment to achieving equal opportunities in both services to the community and the employment of our staff and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work. 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What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London Borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The London Borough of Redbridge is looking to recruit experienced Benefits Officers to join our Benefits Service.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The principal business of our high performing Benefits Service is the administration of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction, deciding all discretionary housing and hardship requests and the recovery of overpayments. In addition, the Service prides itself on its high-quality welfare benefit provision for those who are the most vulnerable in our community. This includes income maximisation through benefit take up, accessing discretionary funds and grants and signposting to many other local and national support schemes. Casework can be rewarding, stimulating, and sometimes challenging.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">The successful candidates will: </strong></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Have proven skills and experience in all aspects of the administration of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, related discretionary award schemes and overpayment recovery including strong knowledge of the relevant legislation and guidance that underpins them.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Consistently deliver high-quality work with speed and accuracy, meeting stringent performance targets and passing quality assurance checks.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Effectively prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines to ensure efficient claim processing, enhanced performance indicators and minimised overpayments.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Excel in working independently, managing own caseloads, while also collaborating effectively with team members, residents, and internal and external stakeholders.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Deliver exceptional customer service both verbally and in writing by promptly addressing inquiries from claimants, landlords, and other parties. Provide expert guidance on the Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, and Discretionary Housing Payment application processes.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Offer outreach services to residents and stakeholders across various locations and services within the borough.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Proficient in Benefit processing IT systems, customer portal functionality, document management, and Housing systems.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Thoroughly verify supporting documentation to ensure the accuracy and validity of claims, and diligently identify and investigate potential discrepancies or fraudulent activities.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all claims processed, ensuring data is securely stored and managed in compliance with data protection regulations.</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Have strong awareness and understanding of GDPR/DPA regulations with an ability to take personal responsibility for all aspects of compliance</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Commit to continuous professional development, aligning with both the role’s requirements and the organisation’s broader plans and visions.</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">The post is open to all candidates with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience to fulfil the role profile outlined above and included in the Job Description and Person Specification. </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">If you want to learn more about the post, the Benefit Service or have further questions, please contact the Team Manager </span><a href=\"mailto:shagrika.sen@redbridge.gov.uk\">shagrika.sen@redbridge.gov.uk</a> <span class=\"customHTML\"> </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Benefits we offer: </strong></span></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Hybrid and flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Good transport links, very close to Elizabeth Line</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Generous annual leave</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Excellent contributory pension scheme</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Staff Equality Networks</li>\n<li class=\"customHTML\">Employee Benefits Scheme</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.</strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><em class=\"customHTML\">All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.</em></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><em class=\"customHTML\">We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.</em></strong></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><em class=\"customHTML\">Successful candidates will be subject to </em></strong><em class=\"customHTML\">Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) checks.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,577.00 - £36,567.00","publishDate":"2024-10-22T11:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-31T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b70100f3-e913-4b7a-b82d-79b9d05f7894.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f73b0f85-90d9-45ee-8bd3-0957b31edaff","title":"Lead Teacher of Deaf Support","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Heathcote School & Science College, Normanton Park, Chingford, London,","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>HEATHCOTE SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE</strong></p>\n<p>Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES</p>\n<p><strong>Lead Teacher of Deaf </strong></p>\n<p><strong> MPS/UPS + TLR2a £3213+ SEN Point</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Commencing January 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Heathcote School and Science College is an inclusive community school with key values to Encourage, Challenge and Succeed. The values are integral in everything we do to support and nurture pupils to achieve the best possible outcomes in a safe and happy learning environment. Feedback from our recent Ofsted report (February 2024) confirmed Staff greatly enjoy working at the school. They hugely value the support they receive for their workload and well-being.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Heathcote Deaf Support Department is a long-established resourced provision within the school that has seen increasing recognition within the Borough and beyond. We are looking for an experienced <strong>Teacher of the Deaf </strong>to teach our 16 deaf learners and ensure ambitious progress for these pupils. We aim to provide the best of both worlds, education alongside hearing peers as well as opportunities for specialist teaching, intervention and support as well as the benefits of a deaf peer group. Day to day our deaf pupils are educated with their hearing peers, and gain access to the mainstream curriculum wherever and whenever possible. Support staff, including communication support workers, from the DSD work with subject teachers to aid them to include the deaf learners in their lesson. Teachers of the Deaf are responsible for assessing and monitoring the deaf pupil’s language, literacy and communication skills using specialist assessments and this information to inform the planning of specialist 1:1 or small group sessions to target the specific needs of the learners. Please read the person specification carefully to ensure that you meet the requirements of the role. We will consider both full time and part time applicants with an option to work 4 days a week if preferred.</p>\n<p>The school puts well-being and development at the heart of its work, and we have very talented staff who are encouraged to grow and develop collaboratively, within school and with local schools, to be the best they can be. We are working to raise standards in a ‘high challenge, low threat’ way and enable robust systems which ensure consistency in all areas and encourage growth and development for all. We are part of the North East London School Teaching Hub, Seven Kings Teaching Alliance, and the West Essex Teaching School Alliance. The school has excellent resources and an impressive, spacious site on the edge of Epping Forest including a staff car park and surrounding roads that do not require a parking permit. We are also a 15-minute walk from Chingford Station which has great links into the City.</p>\n<p>We aim to ensure our staff body reflects the diversity of our community and use anonymised-recruitment processes in our short-listing. We employ staff with diverse skills and backgrounds and this ensures that our policies and systems are always inclusive of all our stakeholders. We value and respect everyone’s identity and our Equality Information and Objectives Policy confirms our commitment to the 2010 Equalities Act.</p>\n<p>If you are interested, please look at our school website <a href=\"http://www.heathcoteschool.com/\">www.heathcoteschool.com</a> where you will find application forms and further information. We encourage you to visit the school before making an application and please contact us on the below email if you wish to do so.</p>\n<p>Completed application forms should be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@heathcote.waltham.sch.uk\">recruitment@heathcote.waltham.sch.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note: applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to close this position before the date specified below. We therefore urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for receipt of applications: 8<sup>th</sup> November 2024</strong><strong>Interviews to be held: TBC</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Heathcote </strong><strong>School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£0 - £39,999","publishDate":"2024-10-22T10:28:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d8fed77a-f750-45d5-9204-cfcf79303f14.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d99ff4c8-7295-45a1-a9bc-f44c64d109f2","title":"Science Technician","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Heathcote School & Science College, Normanton Park, Chingford, London,","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Science Technician </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Scale 4, Point 7 – 11 £14,915-£15,840 (Actual)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>21.75 hours per week (3 days), Term Time Only + Insets + 1 week during school closure 46.21weeks</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Commencing January 2025</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Heathcote School (11 – 18) has an ambitious vision and plans to provide the best possible local education for young people in Waltham Forest. We are determined to continue to improve the life-chances of our most vulnerable pupils. As an inclusive school we thrive for all pupils to reach their full potential and embracing diversity is one of our key strengths. Heathcote has undergone a successful transformational journey over the last 5 years and key performance indicators are strong in many areas, including being over-subscribed for the first time in Year 7 for 2022. External reviews in 2021 have highlighted our ‘clear positive vision’ and ‘significant safeguarding strengths.’ This is an exciting time to be at a school in an impressive setting and a school-wide commitment to ensure that the pandemic does not prevent the ambition and success of our pupils and staff. Staff feedback is very positive about working in our school.</p>\n<p>We are looking for an experienced Science Technician to be part of a team of technicians supporting both science staff and students at key stages 3-5. The primary role will be to prepare science practicals and resources and provide professional technical support to enhance the delivery of the curriculum by the Science department. The Science department is a strong department who work collaboratively and are fully supportive of both staff and students. We ideally are looking for someone to work part time, Monday to Wednesday 8:15-4pm, 3 days a week.</p>\n<p>The school puts well-being and development at the heart of its work and we have very talented staff who are encouraged to grow, develop and work collaboratively, within school and with local schools, and to be the best they can be. We are working to ensure school improvement in a high challenge, low threat way and enable robust systems and structures to ensure consistency in all areas, encouraging the growth and development of all. We are part of the Seven Kings Teaching Alliance, PixL and the West Essex Teaching School Alliance. The school has excellent resources and a stunning, spacious site on the edge of Epping Forest including a staff car park and surrounding roads that do not require a parking permit. We are also a 15 minute walk from Chingford Station which has great links into the City.</p>\n<p>We aim to ensure our staff body reflects the diversity of our community and use anonymised-recruitment processes in our short-listing. We employ staff with diverse skills and backgrounds and this ensures that our policies and systems are always inclusive of all our stakeholders. We value and respect everyone’s identity and our Equality Information and Objectives Policy confirms our commitment to the 2010 Equalities Act.</p>\n<p>If you are interested, please look at our school website <a href=\"http://www.heathcoteschool.com/\">www.heathcoteschool.com</a> where you will find application forms and further information. </p>\n<p>Completed application forms should be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@heathcote.waltham.sch.uk\">recruitment@heathcote.waltham.sch.uk</a>.</p>\n<p>Closing date for receipt of applications: 8th November 2024 at 9am</p>\n<p><strong>Please note: applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to close this position before the date specified above. We therefore urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Heathcote School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. 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We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practise to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the residents that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for our residents, their families and carers to live, learn and thrive. </p> <p>We are building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our Well Newham Approach practice model; which centres on Strengths Based and Outcomes Focused working. </p> <p><strong>About the Job </strong></p> <p>We are looking for an Experienced Team Manager who has Local Authority Experience to join us at an exciting time as we transform our services and strive for excellence. You will be able to confidently lead and manage the performance of a team of social workers and social care officers and foster a culture of continuous learning and reflection of practice that inspires staff to give of their best in their roles. You will introduce, embed and continually improve performance at team level, ensuring that the quality of social work is consistent with established models of good practice. You will be responsible for ensuring that staff effectively support residents, their families and carers to maintain their independence through embedding the Well Newham approach. </p> <p>Within the role you will be responsible for overseeing the professional standards of the social workers within your team, managing risk and performance ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory guidance. You will contribute to the strategic development of the service and from time to time will be required to cover for the Service Manager in his absence. You will be required to work with others across social care, integrated networks, hospital teams, voluntary and community sector and other agencies to share best practice and ensure consistency of approach. </p> <p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>The successful candidates must be a Registered Social Worker or OT. If a key management role appeals to you with the opportunity to really make a difference to the people we support and you share our vision, then we want to hear from you. </p> <p>We are looking for candidates who have strong management and leadership skills with demonstrable experience of delivering high quality interventions for residents, their families and carers, and experience of supporting practitioners to implement and embed excellent practice. </p> <p>You will have sound understanding of Care Act interventions along with significant knowledge of Strengths Based Practice, Mental Capacity and Safeguarding Adults, including significant knowledge of risk and the current research and practice in this.</p> <p>You will have experience of developing strong working relationships with partners in the voluntary, community and faith sector, health, and have experience of intervention and delivering support and interventions with residents. Excellent communication skills are critical and you will have demonstrable experience of working within multi-disciplinary settings and delivering and developing training for multi-disciplinary audiences. Finally, the successful candidate will have some demonstrable experience of using IT recording systems and data to monitor team activity, support quality assurance, and drive service improvement.</p> <p> </p><p>For more information, or an informal chat please contact Mark Wiles, Service Manager for Neighbourhood and Long-Term Services on 020 3373 0784 or mark.wiles@newham.gov.uk </p> <p> </p><p><strong>Why Work With Us </strong></p> <p>We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work.</p> <ul>\n<li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We focus on reaching excellence.</li> <li>North East London Teaching Partnership links to enhance theory, practice and academic learning</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as residents are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers are permanent staff</li> <li>A competitive package for social workers of up to £49041 (includes market supplement).</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>AMHP service offering £3000 increment </li> <li>AMHP/BIA/PE training available </li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, </li> <li>Local Authority pension.</li> <li>Fleet car – electric vehicle lease scheme</li> </ul> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>closing date: 3rd November 2024</p> <p> </p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=c57bf46fa6e671bac9de99fff9ebb932&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2024-10-18T15:40:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-03T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1b153a3b-924f-4081-9d71-4a8417308179.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b36d8fd5-dd25-4073-b2fa-98daa53afa9a","title":"Social Care Officer - Children's Services","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>SOCIAL CARE OFFICER</strong></p> <p><strong>CHILDREN’S SERVICES</strong></p> <p><strong>£35,577 - £36,567 per annum</strong></p> <p><strong>Permanent</strong></p> <p><strong>Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 03/11/2024 at 23:59</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM</strong></p> <p>We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practice to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for children and families to live, learn and thrive. </p> <p>We’re building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our practitioners. Ofsted described Newham as having a positive culture of learning and development and we always try to develop talent in-house.</p> <p>We understand that supporting children and families can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting children and families, a modern office space for when you’re on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a support offer to support you to do your best work. </p> <p> </p><p><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></p> <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a newly formed integrated team in children’s social care that brings together the Assessment and Intervention services. The new model is designed to streamline support for families, with a single social worker from referral through to longer-term support, promoting stronger relationships and more effective intervention. This integrated approach aligns with the Newham Circles of Support practice model and aims to provide holistic outcomes for children and families while maintaining performance standards.</p> <p>As a Social Care Officer in this new service you will support qualified social workers by assisting with assessments and intervention activities, helping to identify the needs of vulnerable children and families, and contributing to creating and executing effective support plans. </p> <p>You will also be involved in tasks such as completing chronologies, genograms, life story work, and direct work with children. Your role will include liaising with partner agencies, contributing to multi-agency safeguarding plans, and supporting safeguarding enquiries. There will also be an administrative element within the role, supporting social workers in their practice.</p> <p>To find out more download the job description.<strong> </strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a passionate and dedicated team member who is able to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You will need to have strong organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. A working knowledge and experience of children’s services and of the social determinants that affect children's well-being, including housing, physical and mental health is essential for this post.</p> <p><strong>You do not need to be qualified in social care.</strong></p> <p>You should be flexible and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service. Experience working with vulnerable populations and children’s services is essential, along with knowledge of statutory frameworks like the Children Act 1989 and the Care Act 2014. Familiarity with safeguarding practices, as well as strong IT skills, will be key to success in this role.</p> <p><strong>If this sounds like the role for you and you want to contribute to the positive futures of children and families in Newham, we’d love to hear from you.</strong></p> <p>For more information, please contact Senior Project Manager: Jasmin Razzaque jasmin.razzaque@newham.gov.uk. </p> <p> </p><p><strong>WHY WORK WITH US?</strong></p> <p>We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to work.</p> <ul>\n<li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We’re a GOOD local authority focused on reaching excellence.</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers and 71% of Team Managers are permanent.</li> <li>Our firmly established practice model, Circles of Support, was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children’s Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish.</li> <li>A competitive package for Social Work Officers of up to £36,567.</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.</li> </ul> <p> </p><p><strong>TO APPLY</strong></p> <p>To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement (1-2 sides of A4) through our <strong>online recruitment portal</strong><strong>.</strong> </p> <p>Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and suitability for the role in line with the person specification, as described in their supporting statement and CV.</p> <p><strong>Closing date: 03/11/2024 at 23:59</strong></p> <p><strong>Interviews: Mid November</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=275f17fb511adf34bb8a5512d8f2704e&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £39,999","publishDate":"2024-10-18T15:40:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-03T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a6b3d1b1-2337-488e-a6bc-d756d5ec843d.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0f4d17c1-80f4-43a7-b97f-1176a620097e","title":"Planner - Majors Team","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Planner - Majors Team</strong><br> <strong>£32,925 - £46,041 per annum</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Newham will offer you a unique working environment within a London borough that is at the centre of many of Europe’s most exciting regeneration projects - including the Royal Docks and Stratford - building thousands of new homes and creating thousands of new jobs, creating opportunities and benefits for the Borough as a whole.</p> <p>The Council has adopted a number of key corporate strategies – these include a declaration of climate emergency, underpinned by the objective to make the London Borough of Newham carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon zero by 2050; and Community Wealth Building: an inclusive economic approach that aims to address poverty in the borough as well ensure that investment coming into Newham benefits all residents.</p> <p>Alongside these corporate priorities, the Planning Service is involved in the delivery of c.2800 new homes targeted per year, 31 Strategic Sites, an Enterprise Zone, emerging Opportunity Area Planning Framework, large scale and distinctive employment-generating schemes, and major infrastructure projects underway.</p> <p>Newham offers many career-defining opportunities to work at pace, at scale, and on innovative responses to complex issues. We are evolving in how we deliver services to our residents and businesses, with investment in new ICT to enable our staff to work remotely and be closer to the communities we serve.</p> <p>Newham has a flexible working policy and we are open to considering proposals as to the exact pattern of work, such that hours can be arranged around you and your family's needs, as well as our business needs.</p> <p><strong>About the Job</strong></p> <p><strong>Planner / Senior Planner (depending on experience) – Development Management </strong></p> <p>The successful candidates will lead in contributing to the delivery of an efficient and effective Development Management service for the borough, including engagement with developers and other key stakeholders in enabling the delivery of quality developments within a robust planning policy framework.</p> <p>As a Planner / Senior Planner in Development Management, you will take ownership of the full application process from pre application discussions, through the application process presenting at committee, conditions discharge and defending the Council at appeals in the event of refusals.</p> <p>We are looking for Planners with experience of a variety of planning applications and appeals and a proactive and collaborative approach to dealing with new development to join our high performing team.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>This is a key role in the Planning Team and you will play an integral role in driving forward high quality development within the borough and effectively turn our vision into reality.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be able to appreciate and understand planning legislation and policy at a national and regional level; manage tasks and responsibilities to drive forward projects individually and as part of a team; successfully negotiate outcomes with our residents and developers and be confident in providing technical and procedural advice.</p> <p>You should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to progress a complex and varied caseload in a positive and solutions led manner whilst supporting others in their own work.</p> <p>You will be confident in tackling new challenges and flexible in your approach to your work to adapt and meet the needs of the service.</p> <p>Pleae view JD here</p> <p>Closing date <strong>17^th November 2024</strong></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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We model the mantra ‘Humans first, professionals second’ and we take the support and wellbeing of our staff very seriously.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Frederick Bremer School is proud to be a community school, and we are representative of our local community. We believe that our role as practitioners is to support our young people to become the very best versions of themselves, and place a strong emphasis on holistic education and not just academic achievement. We offer all staff a rewarding, supportive and happy environment to work in. Relationships are a strength of the school, and we want all staff to enjoy their place of work. We offer bespoke CPD programmes, and we would be particularly interested in applications from individuals who are ambitious for senior leadership opportunities in the future.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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You would not be needed every day, just when the school required cover for a cleaning post e.g. cleaner planned holidays or sickness absence cover. We are looking for people who take pride in their work and can help make our school a clean and safe environment. Previous experience and knowledge of school cleaning is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Someone who can work well in a team</li>\n<li>Someone who would like to work in a happy and friendly school</li>\n<li>Someone who has a good understanding of health and safety matters</li>\n<li>Someone who takes pride in their work and can clean to a high standard</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About Gwyn Jones Primary School</strong></p>\n<p>At Gwyn Jones Primary School, we are very proud to be a culturally diverse and inclusive school that is committed to ensuring we aspire to and achieve our motto of “Inspire and Empower” for all members of our community.</p>\n<p>We are a Rights Respecting School and we provide a rich, creative and challenging curriculum which inspires children’s curiosity and empowers our pupils to have a voice and be knowledgeable, active global citizens. We have high aspirations for our pupils and we are fully committed to ensuring every child achieves their very best in a safe and nurturing environment.</p>\n<p><strong>Why work at Gwyn Jones Primary School?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A team of expert teaching and support staff who believe all children can achieve to a high standard</li>\n<li>A strong relationship with parents, carers and the local community</li>\n<li>A committed and well-established cleaning team.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Gwyn Jones School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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The service is well placed within the Council and works closely with Public Health and other services. Key priorities for the service are ensuring that our book stock is representative of and relevant to our communities; encouraging Reading for Pleasure for all; developing our Digital Lending offer; building on our innovative approach to the Summer Reading Challenge; developing our Under 5s offer; and delivering a high quality library offer. There are 10 libraries across the borough, delivering a high number of opening hours and a large number of events and activities</p> <p>The Community Neighbourhood Coordinator is a critical role responsible for the operational management of Libraries and Community Centres within two Community Neighbourhoods in Newham. 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We are very proud of our school and are excited about its future success. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are seeking a teaching assistant who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour</li>\n<li>has good curriculum knowledge</li>\n<li>has successful experience as a teaching assistant across Key Stage 1 and 2</li>\n<li>is a creative thinker with a love for learning</li>\n<li>can bring energy and enthusiasm to the work environment</li>\n<li>is a positive and proactive member of a team with good interpersonal skills. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>We can offer: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Good School – Ofsted June 2023</li>\n<li>Professional development with opportunities across all phases</li>\n<li>Enthusiastic children with outstanding behaviour and positive attitudes to learning</li>\n<li>An inclusive approach to education </li>\n<li>A friendly, supportive and dedicated staff team.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We actively encourage and welcome visits to our school to find out more about how we learn and work together. 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